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
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...
Running 50km when you feel underprepared
What happens when race day arrives and you feel like you're not ready? In this episode, I share the very unplanned story of our Festival of Running 50km... from headaches and exhaustion to forgotten lap counts, endless opportunities...
The Little Things – Finding Disabled Joy
What does disabled joy actually look like?In this episode, I'm sharing a few small moments that brought me genuine joy simply because I'm disabled... from thoughtful acts of allyship to everyday experiences that made me feel seen, includ...
