Call Me Disabled
Poppy Field
Drop the euphemisms. Call Me Disabled.This is a new podcast from me, Poppy Field. Since my childhood, I've had a rollercoaster of experiences with my disabled identity. Living with chronic illness, chronic pain, neurodivergency, and in particular, inaccessibility. I know how complicated our relationship with disability can be.I'll be chatting with various guests about their journey of identifying as disabled, plus all the amazing and difficult in-betweens that come with it. We'll be sharing their story and we'll discuss what we want the future to look like for everybody. Temporary, non-disabled and disabled, you included. I'm asking the w...
Samantha Renke on Disabled Body Image & Fame
What's the difference between being a disabled child and disabled adult? How do you love your disabled body? Does being a public figure "solve" disability?In this episode, Samantha and Poppy discuss the journey of identifying as disabled when born with a disability; as well as the transition of disabled child to disabled adult.Sam talks about the assumptions of being visibly disabled to society, biased perceptions that come with it, and being a disabled public figure.Sharing her experience with
Jameisha Prescod on Disabled Identity & Radical Resting
Can you identify as disabled when chronically ill? Is rest radical?In this episode Jameisha and Poppy discuss the murky journey of identifying as disabled when chronically ill and experiencing a dynamic disability.Covering how to advocate for your access needs, letting yourself use mobility devices, radical resting, and managing the expectations of others when living with illness and fatigue.Jameisha spotlights the intersection of their Jamaican Caribbean British heritage, reflecting on their ex
Welcome to Call Me Disabled
Drop the euphemisms. Call Me Disabled. This is a new podcast from me, Poppy Field. Since my childhood, I've had a rollercoaster of experiences with my disabled identity. Living with chronic illness, chronic pain, neurodivergency, and in particular, inaccessibility. I know how complicated our relationship with disability can be.I'll be chatting with various guests about their journey of identifying as disabled, plus all the amazing and difficult in-betweens that come with it. We'll be sharin