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In Community, Not in Isolation: A Disability-to-Disability Conversation with Olivia Murphy
In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, Alycia Anderson welcomes Olivia Murphy, a disability advocate, speaker, and podcast host of ‘Living My Best Disabled Life.’ They discuss Olivia’s journey of embracing her disabilities, overcoming internalized ableism, and using her platform to celebrate and advocate for the disability community. Olivia shares her experiences with cerebral palsy and being a late-diagnosed autistic, revealing the challenges and triumphs she encountered. The conversation also delves into the importance of authentic representation in media, Olivia’s upcoming children’s book ‘How Olivia Learned to Live Her Best Disabled Life,’ and the significance of creating inclusive environments. This episode highlights the power of disabled voices and the resilience required to thrive in a world not always designed for everyone.
A Quote from Olivia
Don’t let your disability stop you, but also don’t see it as a barrier.
~ Olivia Murphy
Lessons for Leaders & Doers
🌈 Defining “Living My Best Disabled Life”
🎒 The Pain of Being ‘Othered’ in School
💖 Embracing Self-Acceptance: A Journey Beyond Disability
💪 Finding Strength in Advocacy
🩺 Confronting Medical Misunderstandings
🤝 Finding Community: An Unlikely Friendship Journey
🧩 A Closer Look at Intersectionality
🎙️ Her Podcast: A Platform for Community and Conversation
📚 Upcoming Children’s Book
♿ Inclusive Creations: A Book Made Entirely by Disabled People
🌟 Embrace Your Strength: Overcoming Barriers
🏠 The Power of Community: Feeling Safe to Just Be
Timecoded Table of Contents
00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia
00:25 Meet Today’s Guest: Olivia Murphy
01:39 Living Your Best Disabled Life
03:16 Olivia’s Journey with Disability
07:27 Finding Community and Overcoming Ableism
14:53 Olivia’s Podcast and Advocacy Work
17:12 Exciting New Projects: Olivia’s Children’s Book
19:16 Fun Facts and Final Thoughts
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