In order to truly embrace disability, find joy in creativity, challenge societal misconceptions, and be hot while doing it - you have to be in a certain headspace.
Welcome, Strangers, to Headspace by My Mama Done Told Me
In this segment, we sit down with experts in various professions, hobbies, spiritualities, and passions—seeking a glimpse into their unique perspectives on life and all its complexities.In this episode, Jeff and Lauren had the honor to spend some time with disability awareness consultant, author, and podcaster Andrew Gurza. We discuss his experiences as a queer disabled person, his journey writing his new book: Notes from a Queer Cripple: How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy (and Be Hot While Doing It!), and the intersections of disability, sexuality, and advocacy.
Andrew shares his insights on independence vs. interdependence, the emotional toll of advocacy work, and finding joy through creativity and connection.
Check your priviledge, y'all!
CONNECT WITH ANDREW GURZA
BOOK: Notes from a Queer Cripple - (ORDER HERE)
PODCAST: Disability After Dark - (Apple Podcasts)(Spotify)
WEBSITE: andrewgurza.com
INSTAGRAM: @andrewgurza6
CONNECT WITH THE FAMILYEmail: [email protected]: @mymamadonetoldmepodcast Facebook: /mymamadonetoldmeYouTube: @MyMamaDoneToldMePodcast TikTok: @mymamadonetoldme X/Twitter: @MyMamaDoneTold#MyMamaDoneToldMePodcast #MyMamaDoneToldMe #Podcast #DisabilityAwareness #AndrewGurza #QueerCripple #DisabilityAdvocate #Headspace #Creativity #Privilege #Interdependence #Advocacy #Representation #Inclusion
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Headspace and Guests
02:52 Andrew Gurza: A Unique Perspective on Disability
07:51 The Journey of Writing a Book
12:48 Exploring Sexuality and Disability
16:12 Understanding Severe Disability
21:12 The Concept of Independence vs. Interdependence
26:51 Navigating Inspiration and Expectations
34:36 Finding Joy and Creativity
40:44 Emotional Toll of Advocacy Work
43:15 Building Connections and Community
47:55 Impactful Conversations and Personal Growth
49:57 Experiencing Disability: A Personal Reflection
52:24 Understanding Privilege and Ableism
56:36 Misconceptions About Disability
01:00:09 Future Aspirations and Creative Endeavors