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.
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The Tangent
I’d Rather Look Like a Praying Mantis Than Feel Like a Lobster
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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 for decades. I reflect on my complex relationship with splinting, the difference between supporting function and chasing “normal”, and why disabled people’s autonomy must remain at the centre of decisions about their bodies.
This is a conversation about the stories we unknowingly carry, the lasting impact of other people’s words and learning to work with your body as it is.