The Tangent
There's a point… and we’ll get there.
Together we explore the complicated, quirkiest, and most amusing (often untold) details of living with a disability. This isn't your typical disability podcast—it's a wild ride through the rollercoaster of diversity, complete with side-splitting tangents that prove laughing through the confusion is the best way to go.
I'm your host Chaeli - I’ve been disabled and a wheelchair user my whole life. I’ll guide you through many unfiltered tales and unexpected twists that make up an extraordinary, full life. Join us as we unravel the threads of resilience and humor, sharing candid conversations with guests who've conquered obstacles and found the punchline in life's hilarious curveballs.
Tune in, subscribe, and let's embark on a journey where every tangent leads to a moment of genuine, uplifting clarity... eventually.
The Tangent
Latest Episodes
Surviving High School Part 2: I Was Quietly Bullied for 3 Years & Then I Chose Myself
For three years, I quietly endured bullying, exclusion and a school culture that left me feeling unsupported and unsafe, all while telling everyone I was fine. In Part 2 of Surviving High School, I share the moments that pu...
Surviving High School Part 1: It Felt Like a Double Life
High school felt like a double life: outside of school, I was a confident young activist surrounded by support; inside, I was making myself as small and convenient as possible. In Part 1 of Surviving High School, I unpack the impact of...
I dropped out of my PhD programme
Five years ago, one question from my therapist changed everything: Do you actually want a PhD?In this episode, I unpack my winding academic journey, the internalised ableism tangled up in my ambition, and the moment I realised...
When Do You Actually Feel Like an Author?
I’ve written two books and I’m working on a third, but saying “I’m an author” is still weird to me.In this episode, I’m getting into the reality of writing about my own life... from the existential crisis sparked by my first book to the ...
I’d Rather Look Like a Praying Mantis Than Feel Like a Lobster
What do underwear elastic, hand splints, lobsters and praying mantises have to do with disability pride?In this episode, I unpack an analogy I was told as a child, and the surprising way it shaped how I understood my changing body...
