The episode features Darcy, a non-binary, Puerto Rican, and disabled individual living with MS, discusses their personal experiences, insights on intersectionality, symptom management, and mental health, and the use of cannabis for managing chronic pain.
About Darcy:
Darcy discusses with intersectionality through their journey with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) and her experience dealing with race, gender, and social class issues. They dive into how they live in multiple intersections because their identity belongs to multiple marginalized communities. Reach out to Darcy at: https://linktr.ee/Healgirl2
Resources:
"Your body language may shape who you are" - Amy Cuddy
Kimberle Crenshaw - creator of the term Intersectionality https://www.law.columbia.edu/news/archive/kimberle-crenshaw-intersectionality-more-two-decades-later
Lance Tsosie ("Modern Warrior" on social media) - Lance Tsosie is a Diné activist who was born and raised in the Navajo Nation. He has gained a wide following on TikTok under the username Modern Warrior, where he posts content about Native American culture that exposes the mistreatment and lack of information about Native Americans.
Portia Noir - queer activist and abolitionist Crutches and Spice on social media (Imani Barbarin) Comms Director, Disability Blogger, Content Creator, Public Speaker
Chelseahartisme on social media (Chelsea Hart) another influencer using her platform to raise up marginalized communities
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