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Telling It Our Way In this podcast, we host stories written and performed by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, tackling topics that range from romantic relationships to work life, childhood to grief. These are real stories from the complex, rich lives of real people.
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Telling It Our Way

Telling It Our Way

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In this podcast, we host stories written and performed by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, tackling topics that range from romantic relationships to work life, childhood to grief. These are real stories from the complex, rich lives of real people.

Most Recent Episodes

Family, Pt 2

In this new episode of Telling It Our Way, we revisit the theme of family as guest MJ recounts her journey through an unexpected pregnancy and the decision to place her child for adoption. Ally and Becca talk research and statistics on disabled parents, pregnancy, and reproductive care. Full Episode Transcript

Creativity

Telling It Our Way is back with an episode all about creativity! Eric, a multi-talented artist with a passion for acting and playwrighting, tells us about the musical he is writing, even giving us a sneak peak of an original song. Next, Yahya shares about his unique writing journey as a published author on the autism spectrum. Ally and Becca welcome the audience back and talk representation in the arts. Full Episode Transcript

Resolutions

In this episode, Ally and Becca chat with Associate Producer Connor Smenner about the behind-the-scenes process of getting Telling It Our Way on air, from story brainstorms to final transcripts. In between, we hear New Year's Resolutions from all the episode contributors and look forward to Season 2! Full Episode Transcript

Holidays

It's the holidays here at Telling It Our Way! First, we hear from Molly about the best Christmas present she ever received. Then Jen tells us about being thoroughly unimpressed with basketball player Charles Barkley during a particularly memorable holiday in the hospital when she was a teenager. Full Episode Transcript

Food

This episode is all about food! Diana describes how a regular lunch on the way to the doctor's office became a lifelong favorite. JoRita tells us how her mother's cooking growing up was an expression of love. Becca and Ally chat about their favorite foods and the privilege of choosing to eat what you like. Full Episode Transcript

Performance

Brandon and Leah both discuss what it means to find confidence through performance. Brandon shares his experience becoming the "music man" in his local dance troop and Leah talks about challenging negative stereotypes about disabled people through a recent theatre performance. Full Episode Transcript

Home

We hear two different takes on the meaning of home. In the first, Darick and Becca tell us about how they have been unhoused and managed to find housing despite difficult circumstances; Christopher reflects on the importance of his neighborhood, particularly being able to take a short walk to his grocery store, coffee shop, and nearest SmashBurger. Full Episode Transcript

Community

In this episode, Davina shares how a moment of forced interaction in high school led to a life-long friendship. Matthew talks about his deep connection to animals, something he learned from his mother. Ally and Becca talk about what community means, and the barriers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities face in forming strong community relationships. Full Episode Transcript

Family

Jordan and Courtney talk about their bond as twins and how they've maintained it even in times they've been separated. Paul shares how he found a chosen family at his day program. Ally and Becca talk about families of all stripes and how, until recently, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities were often separated from their families. Full Episode Transcript

Hobbies and Passions

Darius shares how his passion for Special Olympics drives him to work toward becoming a coach. Tyler talks about his love of anime, where he can escape to imagine better worlds when he doesn't feel like he fits in. Ally and Becca talk hobbies, productivity, and the art of doing nothing. Full Episode Transcript

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