214 - Inspiration Porn - Are We Part of the Problem?

According to an article Kyle read on Forbes.com, "Inspiration Porn provides kind of superficial pleasure and gratification for the viewer, while objectifying , often harming the mostly passive subjects being looked at.”  Sounds pretty bad.  Find out what the Dudes think. In this Episode: Kyle gets Door Dash delivered to the wrong address...again. You Got This, Mental Health featuring Kate Walker - Many of us ask ourselves "why me?" when thinking about our rare disease.  Kate helps us explore why we should brake that habit. The Dudes discuss how they might be perpetuating the idea of Inspiration Porn by benefiting from the attention that comes from having a disability. Thank you notes - A grocery store-apple-helper and a Chipotle cashier. Links and Resources: Matthew LaFleur's Article: The importance of resilience and other lessons from my diagnosis Stella Young's TEDx Talk: I'm not your inspiration thank you very much How to Avoid "Inspiration Porn" by Andrew Pulrang for Forbes.com This episode brought to you in part by Reata Pharmaceuticals. Reata Pharmaceuticals is the company that makes SKYCLARYS™ (omaveloxolone) 50 mg capsules. Our mission is to develop innovative therapies that change patients’ lives for the better. For more information about SKYCLARYS, visit: Skyclarys.com ©2023 Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. All rights reserved. SKYCLARYS, REATA, and their logos are trademarks of Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.