What’s Your Limp?
Host Jordan Ross is a differently-abled actor, born with Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis. Because of his disabilities, he was a victim of vicious bullying and limited opportunities as an actor. However, Jordan's role on THE CHOSEN, helped him learn to not just accept his circumstances, but embrace them. Now, Jordan's goal is to help his listeners learn to embrace their own limps - turning their perceived weakness into a strength - one vulnerable conversation at a time. Jordan sits down with some of your favorite actors, singers, athletes and public figures to dive into their respective limps - whether physical or internal. So, What's YOUR Limp?
What’s Your Limp?
Ashley Eakin: Trying to Pass Able-Bodied
In this episode of What's Your Limp? Jordan chats with filmmaker Ashley Eakin - director of the short Netflix film, FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES. She has also directed episodes of Apple TV's BEST FOOT FORWARD and the Brie Larson produced Disney+ series GROWING UP.
Ashley opens up about her rare bone disease called Olliers and Maffucci Syndrome. Her disability led to body image issues and other insecurities. Ashley and Jordan discuss living with visible disabilities, how they coped with their insecurities and what they're doing with their platforms to help others in similar situations.
Be sure to follow Ashley at @AshEakin on Instagram and you can visit her website at https://www.ashleyeakin.com/ to keep up with her career and future projects. And follow us at @WhatsYourLimp and @TheJordanRoss.
