Isaac talks with Brooke about how it’s the world that’s disabling its people and how it’s always the journey that’s the most important, not reaching an end destination
He shares how when his mindset changed he was able to see that his disability is his strength and always had been even though he didn’t realise it
Brooke and Isaac also talk about the magic and creativity in disability and how sharing your journey honestly can help others
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Challenges can be overcome in any circumstance
I wanted to do my own thing and be creative
Spirituality is important to me and my mental health
It’s telling people about my journey and helping them to understand that it’s something anyone can do
It’s a journey, not an end destination, it’s not just positivity all the time it’s about being realistic
Be honest with yourself and understand that you need to look after yourself and your needs
All the experiences I’ve been through have been a chance for learning, no situation is either positive or negative
BEST MOMENTS
‘My disability has always been my strength but I didn’t realise until I got to this point with my mindset’
‘I like to use my energy in a positive way, responding not reacting to things’
‘Being your true authentic self is what’s really important
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Disabled & Proud Podcast
ABOUT THE HOST
Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves.
The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational.
Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”.
As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!
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