Connor Can, You Can Too: Cerebral Palsy, Bodybuilding, and Unstoppable Advocacy

In this powerful episode of Almost Above Average, Chris McIntyre sits down with Ashley, a journalist and author, and Connor, a bodybuilder and artist living with cerebral palsy, to share the real story behind the book Connor Can, You Can Too. Together, they dive into the daily realities of living with a disability, the mental and physical discipline behind Connor’s bodybuilding journey, and how his art has become a voice for self-expression and resilience.​Ashley explains how Connor inspired her to write a book that challenges stereotypes and invites readers to see disability through a lens of strength, dignity, and possibility. Connor also opens up about his advocacy work, including his role in helping pass an important bill to protect access to wheelchair repairs and independence for people with disabilities.​This conversation is about perseverance, inclusion, and the power of community support. If you need a reminder that your challenges don’t define your potential, this episode will move you, motivate you, and prove that if Connor can, you can too.​GET BOOK HEREhttps://a.co/d/06w3Eu99FOLLOW CONNOW ON IG!https://www.instagram.com/differentlikemetoo?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==My Life On WheelsNOW $11.99 on Amazon Prime. $8.99 on Kindle    https://www.amazon.com/Different-Like-Me-Connor-Can/dp/B0GCY1SCWM/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0Differentlikemetoo.art.blog Facebook page: Different Like Me: https://www.facebook.com/people/Different-Like-Me/61585039401570/Past articles from Ashleigh: https://muckrack.com/Agoodwin/articlesCalendars and Art by Connor, along with his story:https://www.mylownv.com/The Muralist: https://www.unr.edu/nevada-today/news/2025/the-muralist-premiereKari Barber: https://www.unr.edu/journalism/faculty-and-staff/directory/barber-kari