In this unfiltered and thought-provoking episode, Lois and Ian explore the blurry line between being disabled and being disabling—and what it really means to navigate the world as a neurodivergent person. From snowy dog walks and snotty cats to ruptured appendices and medical gaslighting, Disability vs. Disabling – Part 1 is a raw conversation about identity, health, and the systems that often fail to see the full picture.
Key themes include:
Why “neurodivergent” isn’t always considered a disability—and why that matters
The social model of disability vs. medical definitions
Pain perception, masking, and the cost of being “fine”
Pet stories, leash laws, and what our animals teach us about behavior and safety
How misunderstanding neurodivergence can be dangerous in medical settings
Whether you’ve ever had your pain dismissed, questioned your diagnosis, or wondered if your difference really counts as a disability, this episode offers validation, nuance, and a few laughs along the way.
