The TyePod

Special Monday episode of the TyePod on this Memorial Day! Brittany joins me to talk about her diagnosis of immunoglobulin A nephropathy. We talk about her passion for animals as a veterinary assistant as well as her advocacy work. I particularly enjoyed Brittany talking about her family support system and love for Yorkie terriers! A special thank you to Brittany and her husband for their service!Tune in later this week for my conversation with @InterdisabledInLove!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!💙 Your friendly neighborhood PhD#DisabilityAdvocacy #PodcastCommunity #ChronicIllness

Amar is the founder of Sexy Disabled Folks LLC and a licensed social worker living with Spina Bifida. She talks about her journey with disability and topics on disabled sexuality. I really appreciate Amar being so open and raw about her life and perspective on the disability space. From opening up about past experiences of abuse to the vulnerability many of us face with disability intimacy to how our community can find resources on sexual health I feel Amar has a very in tune perspective!Next week’s episode will feature @InterdisabledInLove!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!💙 Your friendly neighborhood PhD#DisabilityAdvocacy #PodcastCommunity #ChronicIllness

Today I talk with Mr. Cool Beans about his life story which does include creation of the second coffee flavored podcast (clearly I missed my opportunity to incorporate coffee into the title of this show 😅). He shares his ongoing journey with CKD or chronic kidney disease and challenges like travel for a bevy of appointments on a regular basis.Mr. Cool Beans brings up a great point during the conversation about revisiting joyful and honestly nostalgic periods of life when living with chronic health situations. In his case that currently involves a return to the world of Pokemon card collections. I know for a fact that others (me!) go to similar lighthearted activities to escape reality at times! Next week’s episode will feature @SexyDisabledFolks!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!💙 Your friendly neighborhood PhD#DisabilityAdvocacy #PodcastCommunity #ChronicIllness

Jennifer Hunter discusses her journey with chronic illnesses, including polycystic ovary syndrome, chronic migraine, Graves disease, and psoriatic arthritis. She shares her diagnosis, switching doctors, and moving to a new state.The chronic illness community has an amazing ability to adapt especially with the help of our family and friends with us along the way. I loved learning about Jennifer’s family support system and how it has evolved! Next week’s episode will feature @MrCoolBeans2889!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!💙 Your friendly neighborhood PhD#DisabilityAdvocacy #PodcastCommunity #ChronicIllness

Randi joins the TyePod to share her story with chronic illness and her awesome content marketing mentorship! Her Chronically Cozy Life platform assists people in our community with business endeavors while navigating disability. Honestly one of my favorite parts of the conversation was when we discussed music tastes and how beneficial it can be to listen to Lo-Fi for focusing! Thank you to Randi for joining me! You can check out her program and coaching approach here: https://chronicallycozylife.comNext week’s episode will feature @PsoriaticJen!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!💙 Your friendly neighborhood PhD#DisabilityAdvocacy #PodcastCommunity #ChronicIllness

Shaylee Boger is my guest on this episode of the TyePod! She studied psychology in college with a focus on the intersection of mental health and disability. She shares her experience living with a glycogen storage disease among several topics.One topic that we talked about that is relevant to many of our experiences   is food allergies and coping with them on top of everything happening with our disabilities…at times the “layering” of life challenges seem overwhelming. Next week’s episode will feature @ChronicallyCozyLife!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!💙 Your friendly neighborhood PhD#DisabilityAdvocacy #PodcastCommunity #ChronicIllness

In this week’s episode, I dive into entrepreneurial endeavors for people in the disability community with Rheanna Nutter! She talks about her experience with chronic illness and how she helped herself and now others adapt entrepreneurship to their situation.Rheanna and I also chatted about the toll that chronic illness takes and how some options for evolving interests are a better fit for those of us who need flexibility. Thank you so much to Rheanna for being my guest and sharing her experience! Be sure to also check out her volunteer work as COO of @The_Empower_Network!Next week’s episode will feature @Shaylee.ShayBay2008!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!💙 Your friendly neighborhood PhD#DisabilityAdvocacy #PodcastCommunity #ChronicIllness

This week I talk with Maddy Ullman who is a disabled film consultant, advocate, and storyteller! She shares her journey so far which includes living with Cerebral Palsy and Type 1 Diabetes as a self defined “disability cocktail”. Maddy also talks about her work with Disney as a disability consultant for the movie “Wish” in which there is an Asian American character with a mobility aide. This led us into the progress that film inclusion efforts have made and the continued shortcomings of the field.Thank you so much to Maddy for being my guest and “living for the plot”! You haven’t seen the last of Maddy on The TyePod 😉Next week’s episode will feature Rheanna Nutter, @TheChronicCEO!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!- Your friendly neighborhood PhD#DisabilityAdvocacy #PodcastCommunity #ChronicIllness

Mandie Kijinski (@AmandaRKijinski) talks about her podcast, the Powers at Play, on this episode and the diversity of guests who join her for real conversations. I really respect her approach to interviewing people who don’t share some of her views while maintaining empathy.One point that I find especially important from talking with Mandie regarding disability is how we all know someone who has a disability and/or chronic illness. Basically, we don’t have to look far to find people who have disabilities of some type (often beyond physical). It’s possible to treat one as humans first above any other label! Thank you again to Mandie for sharing your experiences and helping me with starting this podcast over a year ago!In the next episode, @TheMaddyUllman is my guest!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!- Your friendly neighborhood PhD#DisabilityAdvocacy #PodcastCommunity

As a self-proclaimed espresso enthusiast ☕️, I had to check out the Hot Mess Espresso podcast and I’m so glad I did.Heather Herington has created a “punny” space for real, honest conversations about disability. We talk music, pets, chronic illness, mental health, and even dating and disclosure.Next up: Mandie Kijinski 👀🎙️ New episodes every Friday!DM @Dr.TyeDMartin if you or someone you know is interested in a guest appearance! 💬Signed,Your friendly neighborhood PhD#DisabilityAdvocacy #PodcastCommunity #ChronicIllness

@DannyKurtzman and @TheSteveWay visited the TyePod in this episode to talk all things acting (Good Things, Bad Things)! I asked them about their experiences becoming actors while living life with progressive disability and what it’s been like to overcome many of the obstacles in the field. They emphasized the gains that are still happening despite many of the persistent limitations keeping more people with disabilities from careers in every area of film. Something that left an impact on me was how much solidarity and strength they shared while acknowledging the recent challenges our community is facing. For example, they shared their outlook on dating with a disability which has been extremely frustrating for many of us even with the convenience of apps. By being authentic with ourselves and others, each of us can embrace the real beauty of disability!In the next episode, the host of the Hot Mess Espresso @Heather.Herington joins the TyePod!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!- Your friendly neighborhood PhD

Alona, @DrOfComics, joins me to explore the world of superheroes and antiheroes and how comic storytelling offers a revealing window into society, including many ableist assumptions that often shape it.She made a particularly insightful point: unlike many other genres, comics tend to treat emotions more realistically. The traditional “happy ending” that dominates so much of film and television is rarely the final destination in comics. Instead, characters have lives that constantly fluctuate through the range of emotions. Happiness, sadness, and all other feelings are not final destinations in fantasy or reality.That idea mirrors a widespread ableist belief about disability. The assumption that people with disabilities are simply waiting to be cured so their story can finally reach its “happy ending.” But real life, much like comics, is so much more than that. In the next episode, I talk to @DannyKurtzman and @TheSteveWay!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!- Your friendly neighborhood PhD

This episode features a conversation with Briana who is a school psychologist providing resources for educators and parents. I really appreciate her approach to dedicating effort into providing real time information that improves the experience for everyone involved in public education. I honestly did not realize that schools have a psychologist. Looking back, I would have benefited from visiting with someone like Briana on several occasions. Briana was also pregnant at the time of this podcast and shared her experience with gestational diabetes. Her story lends valuable insight into short term disability and what it can look like for expecting mothers. In the next episode, I talk to @DrOfComics who is pursuing a degree with a focus in comic books!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!- Your friendly neighborhood PhD

CarmenRose joins the TyePod this week! She is a content creator who lives with chronic migraines. We talk about her experience with several aspects of her diagnosis and some strategies on managing them including self injections (which she dialogues on her digital platforms).I appreciate CarmenRose sharing how each part of her identity has shaped her experience as a member of the queer and Latina communities and as someone living with chronic illness. It’s so important to honor one another as whole humans with different experiences and intersectional identities that deserve to be celebrated!In the next episode, I talk to @EducationallyPsyched who is a school psychologist!Catch new episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram!- Your friendly neighborhood PhD

Cory Lee stops by the show to talk about his efforts to assist people with wheelchairs who want to travel! He detailed his entry into the world of traveling as someone with SMA with some of his favorite destinations.I got the opportunity to share one of my dream destinations (Japan!) while learning about some highly accessible and inaccessible locations around the world! I highly recommend visiting his website if you’re interested in learning more about wheelchair travel and opportunities to apply for travel aid through Cory Lee’s Curb Free Foundation: https://curbfreewithcorylee.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn2ts5L91rN4R-Tt3CngQ1FwQEhTy-EkbVlh-MmONrYK0llPUT2BeR8-erIVs_aem_QaNqC0aQ3k08zeGYXvIRhgIn the next episode, CarmenRose aka @CarmenRoseFiallo makes a guest appearance to talk about her story including identifying as queer while also living with disability.Catch episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin!- Your friendly neighborhood PhD

Jessica Oddi (@Oddi.Jessica) is my guest on this episode of the TyePod! She is a graphic designer living in Canada with a focus on accessibility and representation within design identity, websites, and representation. We talk about her story and some common challenges related to our disability experience. One of the coolest parts of this episode is an exercise where we each give a verbal description of ourselves and surroundings for those who access the podcast by non-visual means. I learned a lot about electronic accessibility and hope you all will too!Please check out Jessica’s website https://www.jessicaoddi.com for information on working with her on any area of the digital accessibility space!In the next episode, I am joined by Wheelchair Travel Expert Cory Lee (@CurbFreeCoryLee)!Catch episodes on Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin!- Your friendly neighborhood PhD

Season 3 Jessie (a self taught artist, chronic illness warrior, and mental health advocate) is the guest on this episode of the TyePod! We talk about her current experiences with ongoing diagnosis and her knowledge of social work. She also has collaborated with me for this season’s refreshed artwork! Please check out her page: @PrettyRudeJJ and artwork available at https://www.etsy.com/shop/PrettyRudeJJIn the next episode, I talk to @Oddi.Jessica who is a disabled designer!Catch episodes on Tuesday and Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhD

What is Up(side down) everybody! To start off the third season of The TyePod, I am joined by the creators and hosts of the Raising Disabled Podcast, Deonna and Rhandyl who are both parents of kids who are disabled. We chat about their experiences as moms, coping with the challenges of disability including tracheostomies, and the benefits of forming podcasts!Please check out their page and listen to their podcast: @RaisingDisabledPodcastIn the next episode, I talk to @PrettyRudeJJ aka Jessie who is an artist who helped me design the artwork for this season’s podcast!Catch episodes on Tuesday and Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! If you are part of the disability and/or chronic illness community (any part!) and are interested in a guest appearance, please DM @Dr.TyeDMartin on Instagram.With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhD#Disability ChronicIllness #Podcast

The final episode of Season 2 of the Tye Pod features Annie Tulkin, CEO of Accessible College! She is currently working with students with disabilities and their families as they transition to college. We discuss her organization's support for students with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and chronic health conditions. She emphasizes the importance of holistic support, including accommodations, independent living, and continuity of care. She also networks with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. As someone who attended university for over 10 years, I can honestly say working with Annie would have been extremely helpful with navigating many of the immediate complexities of college life with disabilities!✨ Next season on The TyePod will continue to include guests from across the entire disability and chronic illness community!🎧 Tune in to all available episodes via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhD Accessible image description: The podcast cover for The TyePod Episode S2E78, titled “This is our life, this is our song.”, shows a peaceful outdoor landscape with grassy fields, scattered rocks, and tall autumn trees beneath a lightly clouded sky. A bold white banner across the top reads “THE TYE POD.” Below it are three figures: on the left, Dr. Tye Martin smiles with glasses and a beard; in the center, a cartoon avatar of Dr. Tye sits in a power wheelchair; and on the right is the guest from Accessible College, smiling with short dark hair. A white banner near the bottom displays the episode title, with the social media handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @AccessibleCollege shown below.#TheTyePod #AccessibleCollege #DisabilityInHigherEd #CollegeAccessibility #DisabledStudents #ChronicIllnessCommunity #InclusiveEducation #DisabilityAdvocacy #TransitionToCollege #RepresentationMatters

The Tye Pod guest for this episode is fellow podcaster Kaitlyn Rohde who hosts Sick, I Swear. We dive into what it’s like to deal with chronic illness whether visible (Tye with Muscular Dystrophy) or invisible (Katlyn with Ehler’s Danlos).Kaitlyn also shares her experience with ableism from every level including from some family and relationship partners. I loved discussing both of our journeys especially how we have adapted over time including moving to Tennessee and navigating the cesspool that is online dating. In addition, I feel the responsibility to mention we are both fans of Taylor Swifts music. I hope you all enjoy this episode with Kaitlyn (and Otis!) ✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by @AccessibleCollege!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhD Accessible image description: The podcast cover for The TyePod Episode S2E77, titled “Otis the lap dog is free range!”, shows a warm outdoor landscape with grassy fields, scattered rocks, and tall autumn trees beneath a lightly clouded sky. A bold white banner at the top reads “THE TYE POD.” Below it are three figures: Dr. Tye Martin smiling on the left, a cartoon avatar of Dr. Tye in a power wheelchair in the center, and the guest on the right holding flowers. A white banner near the bottom displays the episode title, with the handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @SickISwearPodcast shown below.#TheTyePod #ChronicIllnessCommunity #InvisibleIllness #EDSAwareness #MuscularDystrophy #AbleismAwareness #DisabledPodcasters #DisabilityAdvocacy #RepresentationMatters #SickISwear

Today I am joined by Caden Nelms who is a digital creator living with SMA type 2.He discusses his journey and advocacy navigating life with a progressive neuromuscular diagnosis. We also talk about some of the difficulties in securing insurance for necessary treatments, including Spinraza injections and physical therapy. Caden’s advocacy efforts while attending college led to significant accessibility improvements like ramps, curb cuts, and accessible dorms. I really appreciate his willingness to share this experience in particular as so many of us in the disability community fight inaccessible spaces in our daily lives.✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Kaitlyn Rhode who is the awesome host of the Sick, I Swear Podcast!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhD Accessible image description:The podcast cover for The TyePod Episode S2E76, titled “You can just drive in front of the graduation stage.”, shows a calm outdoor landscape with grassy fields, rocks, and tall autumn trees beneath a lightly clouded sky. A bold white banner across the top reads “THE TYE POD.” Below it are three figures: Dr. Tye Martin smiling on the left, a cartoon avatar of Dr. Tye in a power wheelchair in the center, and guest Caden on the right, seated and looking slightly to the side. A bottom banner displays the episode title along with the handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @Obviously_Its_Caden.#TheTyePod #SMAAwareness #SpinalMuscularAtrophy #DisabilityAdvocacy #AccessibleEducation #DisabilityCommunity #HealthInsuranceBarriers #AdaptiveLiving #DisabledCreators #RepresentationMatters

Hope you all are having a great start to the week! This episode of The Tye Pod features a conversation between the PhD host and Daniela, a disabled model and content creator, about disability, intimacy, and dating. Daniela shares her life with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), her treatment with Spinraza, and challenges with insurance, along with her background in music. She discusses navigating dating apps, prioritizing safety and trust, confronting stereotypes about disabled intimacy, and the importance of self-advocacy. The episode closes with reflections on her content creation journey.✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by @Obviously_Its_Caden!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhD Accessible image description:The podcast cover for The TyePod Episode S2E75, titled “How often do you ask other women these questions?”, shows an outdoor autumn landscape with grassy fields, rocks, and tall trees under a lightly clouded sky. A white banner at the top reads “THE TYE POD.” Below it are Dr. Tye Martin smiling on the left, a cartoon avatar of Dr. Tye in a power wheelchair in the center, and guest Daniela Daisy on the right with her hair pulled back. A bottom banner displays the episode title and the handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @Daniela_Daisy_.#TheTyePod #DisabilityCommunity #SpinalMuscularAtrophy #SMAAwareness #DisabledAndDating #DisabilityAndIntimacy #DisabledWomen #DisabledModels #ChronicIllnessCommunity #SelfAdvocacy #RepresentationMatters #DisabilityAwareness #AccessibleConversations #DatingWithADisability #DisabilityAdvocate #LivingWithSMA #InclusiveStorytelling #BreakingStereotypes #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD #DrTyeDMartin

Today’s guest is Tony Jacobsen who is a coach, author and disability advocate! He discusses his journey with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a genetic disorder causing brittle bones. Diagnosed at 18 months, Tony has experienced over 75 bone breaks and undergone 12 surgeries. He emphasized the importance of nutrition, fitness, and mindset in managing OI. Tony's coaching program, Unbreakable Body, helps individuals with disabilities through virtual workouts and personal coaching.✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by @Daniela_Daisy_!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhD Accessible image description:The podcast cover for The TyePod Episode S2E74, titled “Don’t call it a comeback!”, shows a warm outdoor landscape with grassy fields, rocks, and tall autumn trees beneath a softly clouded sky. A bold white banner across the top reads “THE TYE POD.” Below it are three figures: Dr. Tye Martin on the left, smiling with glasses and a beard; a cartoon avatar of Dr. Tye in a power wheelchair at the center; and guest Tony Jacobsen on the right, smiling and wearing a black hat with the word “UNBREAKABLE.” At the bottom, a white banner displays the episode title along with the handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @IAmTonyJacobsen.#TheTyePod #OsteogenesisImperfecta #OIAwareness #BrittleBoneDisease #DisabilityCommunity #ChronicIllnessCommunity #DisabilityAdvocate #UnbreakableBody #AdaptiveFitness #InclusiveFitness #DisabilityWellness #MindsetMatters #AccessibleWorkouts #VirtualCoaching #DisabilityStrength #RepresentationMatters #LivedExperience #DisabilityStories #EmpowerDisabledVoices #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD #DrTyeDMartin #TonyJacobsen #DisabilityInspiration

In today’s episode of the TyePod I had a great conversation with the hosts of the @OtheringPodcast Mike and Dory! They highlight stories of the marginalized with a focus on LGBTQ+ and disability.One of my favorite parts of being a podcast host is learning about other shows and the voices behind them! I appreciate both Mike and Dory for sharing their thoughts and insights on the disabled community and their personal connection. I also feel they bring a valuable perspective on intersectionality, which is so important! We are so much more than disability alone!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by @IAmTonyJacobsen!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible image description:The podcast cover for The TyePod Episode S2E73, titled “I’m not in this to be the next Oprah,” features a warm outdoor landscape with grassy fields, scattered rocks, and tall autumn trees under a softly clouded sky. A bold white banner outlined in black spans the top with the text “THE TYE POD.” Below it are three figures: on the left, Dr. Tye Martin smiles with short hair, a beard, and glasses; in the center, a cartoon avatar of Dr. Tye sits in a power wheelchair; and on the right is a split image of two hosts from The Othering Podcast, each wearing headphones and speaking into microphones, set against a colorful background displaying their podcast logo. A white banner beneath them reads “S2E73 AKA ‘I’m not in this to be the next Oprah.’” At the bottom, two black rectangles display the handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @OtheringPodcast.#TheTyePod #OtheringPodcast #DisabilityCommunity #LGBTQCommunity #IntersectionalityMatters #MarginalizedVoices #DisabilityRepresentation #QueerAndDisabled #InclusiveStorytelling #RepresentationMatters #AmplifyDisabledVoices #LivedExperience #DisabilityAdvocate #AccessibilityMatters #PodcastCollaboration #StorytellingForChange #IdentityAndDisability #CommunityBuilding #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD #DrTyeDMartin

Happy Thursday! This episode of the TyePod features Bryanna who is a disabled mom living in the New York area! I chat with her about her experience with raising a daughter, ableism, and use of prosthetics among other topics. Bryanna and her daughter were really enjoyable to talk with and I appreciate the opportunity to share this conversation with everyone!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by @OtheringPodcast!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible image description:The podcast cover for The TyePod Episode S2E72, titled “Who let you have a kid?”, features a warm outdoor landscape with a grassy field, scattered rocks, and tall autumn trees under a softly clouded sky. A large white banner outlined in black stretches across the top with bold black text reading “THE TYE POD.” Below the title are three figures: on the left, Dr. Tye Martin smiles with short hair, a beard, and glasses; in the center, a cartoon avatar of Dr. Tye sits in a power wheelchair wearing glasses and a cap; and on the right is the guest, Bryanna Copes, smiling brightly while holding a joyful young child who is waving and smiling toward the camera. Beneath the figures, a white banner reads “S2E72 AKA ‘Who let you have a kid?’” At the bottom, two black rectangles display the social media handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @BryannaCopes.Relevant hashtags:#TheTyePod #DisabledParents #DisabledMoms #ParentingWithADisability #DisabilityCommunity #ProstheticLife #ProstheticsAwareness #AbleismAwareness #ChronicIllnessCommunity #DisabilityAdvocate #InclusiveParenting #RepresentationMatters #DisabilityVisibility #AdaptiveLiving #DisabledAndProud #NYDisabilityCommunity #StorytellingForChange #DrTyeDMartin #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD #PodcastCommunity #SpoonieParents #RaisingADaughter #BreakingAbleism #DisabilityStories

Happy Thursday! I’m excited to have Shaniece on today’s episode of the Tye-Pod! Shaniece is a nurse from Canada who has experience on the Covid front line in addition to maternity and IVF clinics. First off, I am always happy to find a fellow Swiftie to talk to about Taylor’s extensive music library. The conversation between the two of us was enjoyable and eye opening!Shaniece is the first nurse I have talked with as a podcast guest and her perspective is so valuable! I know from my own situation that it is easy to resent nurses due to some traumatic experiences. In reality, there are many nurses who are empathetic and caring with patients.I strongly feel that the only way to improve medical experiences is to truly work together and see both sides. We need to have calm, open conversations with one another about how we can improve interactions in a place that can be traumatic. I hope this episode resonates with you all! I invite anyone interested in sharing their thoughts to send me a message. 💙✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by @BryannaCopes!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible image description:The podcast cover for The TyePod Episode S2E71, titled “Disclaimer: Dark Humor.”, features a warm outdoor landscape with a grassy field, scattered rocks, and tall autumn trees beneath a softly clouded sky. A large white banner outlined in black spans the top with bold black text reading “THE TYE POD.” Below the title are three figures: on the left, Dr. Tye Martin smiles with short hair, a beard, and glasses; in the center, a cartoon avatar of Dr. Tye sits in a power wheelchair wearing glasses and a cap; and on the right is the guest, known online as @Nurse.Shan.Shan, smiling brightly and wearing a light-colored top. Beneath the figures, another white banner reads “S2E71 AKA ‘Disclaimer: Dark Humor.’” At the bottom, two black rectangles display the social media handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @Nurse.Shan.Shan.#TheTyePod #NurseLife #HealthcareWorkers #CovidFrontline #MaternityNurse #IVFNurse #MedicalTraumaAwareness #PatientExperience #DisabilityCommunity #ChronicIllnessCommunity #HealthcareAdvocacy #EmpathyInHealthcare #NursePerspective #PatientProviderRelationship #InclusiveHealthcare #SwiftieCommunity #TaylorSwiftFans #OpenConversations #MedicalSystemReform #DisabilityAdvocate #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD #PodcastCommunity #DrTyeDMartin #DarkHumor #StorytellingForHealing

Your Tuesday episode of the Tye-Pod is live! Marissa @DisabledGhoul is my guest this time!Marissa is a digital creator and purveyor of all things spooky with her own sweet market with polymer clay artwork which you can explore @marissa.maries.market! We chat about her experience with EDS, POTS and related diagnoses. In addition, we discuss Halloween costumes and the real life nightmares about stigma surrounding hygiene and disability. Thank you so much to Marissa for sharing your story with me! ✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by @Nurse.Shan.Shan!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible image description: The podcast cover for The TyePod Episode S2E70, titled “A bike held together with chewing gum,” shows a warm outdoor landscape with tall autumn trees, a grassy field, scattered rocks, and a softly clouded sky. A bold white banner outlined in black stretches across the top with the text “THE TYE POD.” Below the title are three figures: on the left, Dr. Tye Martin smiles with short hair, a beard, and glasses; in the center, a cartoon avatar of Dr. Tye sits in a power wheelchair wearing glasses and a cap; and on the right is the guest, known as @DisabledGhoul, who appears with a soft smile, pale makeup, and a patterned headband. Beneath the figures, a white banner reads “S2E70 AKA ‘A bike held together with chewing gum.’” At the bottom, two black rectangles display the social media handles @Dr.TyeDMartinand @DisabledGhoul.#TheTyePod #DisabilityCommunity #ChronicIllnessAwareness #EDSAwareness #POTSAwareness #InvisibleIllnessCommunity #ChronicIllnessWarrior #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabledCreators #SpoonieSupport #DisabilityStigma #HygieneAndDisability #SpookyCreators #PolymerClayArt #MarissasMarket #DisabledGhoul #AccessibilityMatters #RepresentationMatters #StorytellingThroughPodcasting #AdaptiveLiving #DisabilityRepresentation #ChronicIllnessLife #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD 

Time for the latest edition of The TyePod from your friendly neighborhood PhD with guest Clarissa Thomas who lives with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and celiac disease. Clarissa talks about the evolution of her symptoms and learning to adapt with the help of her family and extended support system. She discusses some of the specific aspects of planning ahead for hard days while maximizing her good days. One thing she mentioned that definitely resonated with me is the impact of a chronic illness on those in our inner circles. Those closest to us share our experiences and adapt to our disabilities in many ways!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by @DisabledGhoul!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDTrigger warning: We discuss topics of suicidal feelings and coping with this particular issue.Accessible image description:The podcast cover for The TyePod Episode S2E69, titled “Make your mess a message,” features a vibrant outdoor landscape with grassy fields, scattered rocks, and tall autumn trees beneath a softly clouded sky. Centered across the top of the image is a large white banner outlined in black with bold black text reading “THE TYE POD.” Below it are three figures: on the left, Dr. Tye Martin smiles with short hair, a beard, and glasses; in the center, a cartoon avatar of Dr. Tye sits in a power wheelchair wearing glasses and a cap; and on the right, Clarissa Thomas smiles warmly, wearing a sparkling pageant crown and a bright blue outfit. Beneath the figures, another white banner reads “S2E69 AKA ‘Make your mess a message.’” At the bottom, two black rectangles display the social media handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @Mrs.Clarissa.Thomas.#TheTyePod #ChronicIllnessCommunity #PMDD #CeliacDisease #InvisibleIllnessAwareness #DisabilityCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #ChronicIllnessWarrior #ChronicIllnessSupport #AdvocacyInAction #SupportSystems #LivingWithDisability #AdaptiveLiving #CopingStrategies #DisabilityAwareness #ChronicIllnessJourney #ResilienceAndRecovery #RepresentationMatters #LifeWithPMDD #MentalHealthAwareness #DisabilityAdvocate #AccessibleConversations #ChronicIllnessStories #DrTyeDMartin #MakeYourMessAMessage

This episode features Danielle Connolly (@_daniellevates) who is a disability and rare disease advocate. She shares what it feels like to manage her disabilities with adaptive transport devices.We also talk about Danielle’s use of humor and travel reviews that she has prepared over time! I really appreciate her feedback on cruises as well and I think we all could use one at this point!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Clarissa who is an entrepreneur and Mrs. USA (@Mrs.Clarissa.Thomas)!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible Image Description:The podcast cover features a peaceful outdoor landscape with a grassy field, scattered rocks, and tall autumn trees beneath a soft, partly cloudy sky. Near the top of the image, a large white banner outlined in black displays the bold black text “THE TYE POD.” Below the banner are three figures: on the left, a smiling man with glasses, a beard, and short brown hair wearing a dark collared shirt; in the middle, a cartoon-style avatar of a person with glasses, a beard, and a black cap seated in a power wheelchair; and on the right, a smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a denim jacket, pointing upward with her right hand. At the bottom, a white text box reads “S2E68 AKA ‘Floppy baby.’” Beneath it are two black rounded tags with white text showing social media handles.#TheTyePod #FloppyBaby #HypotoniaAwareness #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityCommunity #ChronicIllnessSupport #ParentingDisability #AdaptiveLiving #LivedExperienceMatters #NormalizeDisability #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityRepresentation #DisabledAndProud #InclusionMatters #CommunityAdvocacy #StorytellingForChange #PodcastCommunity #LearnFromDisabledVoices #AdvocacyThroughConversation #HealthcareJourneys #RareDiseaseAwareness #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD #SpotifyPodcasts #YouTubePodcasts #DisabilityPride #InclusiveMedia #SupportDisabledCreators #AdaptiveParenting #RealLifeDisabilityStories

I’m so appreciative to be joined by Hollis Peirce on this episode of the TyePod! Hollis is a disability advocate and podcast host of 21st Century Disability.Hollis talked about higher education support for people with disabilities and his efforts to set up an endowed bursary at his Alma Mater Carlton University! He also shares a similar healing journey to my own following a lengthy stay in the ICU at the height of the COVID pandemic.✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Danielle who is a digital creator (@_daniellevates)!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible Image Description:The podcast cover features a scenic outdoor landscape with a grassy field, scattered rocks, and tall autumn trees beneath a softly clouded sky. Centered near the top is a large white banner outlined in black with bold black text reading “THE TYE POD.” Below the banner are three figures: on the left, a smiling man with glasses, a beard, and short brown hair wearing a dark collared shirt; in the middle, a cartoon-style avatar of a person with glasses, a beard, and a black cap seated in a power wheelchair; and on the right, a smiling man with glasses, a mustache, and a light beard wearing a green shirt. Near the bottom, a white text box reads “S2E67 AKA ‘People with the same disability live it differently.’” Two black rounded tags beneath it display social media handles.#TheTyePod #21stCenturyDisability #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityAwareness #HigherEducationAccess #AccessibleEducation #InclusiveUniversities #EndowedBursary #ICURecovery #PostICUJourney #ChronicIllnessCommunity #DisabledAndProud #DisabilityRepresentation #NormalizeDisability #AccessibilityMatters #AdaptiveLiving #CommunityAdvocacy #LivedExperienceMatters #SurvivorStories #PandemicRecovery #DisabilityStorytelling #LearnFromDisabledVoices #PodcastCommunity #InclusionMatters #SupportDisabledStudents #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD #SpotifyPodcasts #YouTubePodcasts #AdvocacyThroughConversation #DisabilityPride

Nicole Benish joins me as a guest on this TyePod episode to talk about her diagnoses including fibromyalgia during COVID and navigating amplified stress levels due to symptoms and relationship trauma/abandonment. Something that resonates with me from our conversation is her take on suffering: “One thing that makes suffering bearable is being able to use that suffering to help somebody else.” I really appreciate Nicole’s openness about her experiences and approach to dealing with layered stress with humor as a coping mechanism! ✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Hollis Peirce (@HollisPeirce)!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible Image Description:The image is a podcast cover for The Tye Pod, set against a purple-tinted outdoor landscape with grassy fields, scattered rocks, and tall trees under a soft, cloudy sky. At the top, a light purple banner outlined in black displays the title “THE TYE POD” in bold black letters. Below it are three figures: on the left, Dr. Tye Martin, a smiling man with short light brown hair, glasses, and a beard; in the middle, a cartoon avatar of Tye wearing a black cap and seated in a power wheelchair; and on the right, a smiling woman with long brown hair, identified as Nicole. Beneath them, a subtitle reads: “S2E66 AKA ‘Speaking of a deep dark hole, I thought of colonoscopy.’” At the bottom, two black name tags show the Instagram handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @Benish.Nicole.#ChronicIllnessCommunity #FibromyalgiaAwareness #ChronicPainWarrior #ChronicIllnessAdvocate #DisabilityCommunity #SpoonieSupport #MedicalTrauma #RelationshipHealing #ResilienceJourney #AdaptiveLiving #InvisibleIllnessReal #MentalHealthMatters #CopingWithHumor #DisabilityRepresentation #AccessibleStorytelling #TheTyePod #PodcastCommunity #DisabilityAdvocacy #SpoonieLife #ChronicFatigue #PainManagement #YouAreNotAlone #HealingInPublic #CommunityCare #ShareYourStory

The episode for this week’s TyePod features Julianna who was involved in an underwater diving accident that left her with a severe spinal cord injury during a trip to Hawaii.She talks about her efforts to remain independent including physical fitness activities and living in Arizona for part of the year. One thing I think is important to consider from Julianna’s story is that any of us can become disabled at any point in our lives. I very much relate to her approach to adapting to a new “normal”!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Nicole (@benish.nicole)!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible Image Description:A podcast cover features a scenic outdoor landscape with a grassy field, scattered rocks, and tall autumn trees beneath a partly cloudy sky. Centered near the top is a bold white banner outlined in black with the text “THE TYE POD” in thick black letters. Below the banner are three figures: on the left, a smiling man with glasses, a beard, and short brown hair, wearing a black collared shirt; in the middle, a cartoon-style avatar of a person with brown hair, glasses, and a beard seated in a power wheelchair and wearing a black cap; and on the right, a smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a black bandana and a colorful tie-dye shirt. Near the bottom, text in a white box reads: “S2E65 AKA ‘All your bits hanging out for everyone to see!’” Beneath that are two black rounded tags with white text featuring social media handles.#TheTyePod #SpinalCordInjuryAwareness #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityAdvocate #LifeAfterInjury #AdaptiveLiving #WheelLife #AccessibilityMatters #NormalizeDisability #ChronicIllnessSupport #IndependentLiving #AdaptiveFitness #DisabledAndProud #CripTheScript #InclusionMatters #AdvocacyThroughStorytelling #PodcastRecommendation #StorytellingWithPurpose #RepresentationMatters #CommunityCare #YouAreNotAlone #SurvivorStrength #RehabilitationJourney #EmpathyInAction #ListenAndLearn #SpotifyPodcasts #YouTubePodcasts #InclusiveMedia #DisabilityPride #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD

One of my friends in the awesome community of Instagram joins me to share her journey with diagnosis, the origins of her online persona Cutie with a Cane and more! She shares so much insight on things like differences in state to state medical care and her approach to remaining positive without toxicity. Thank you so much to @Cutie_with_a_cane for coming on!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by @juliannajojudith!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible image description:Podcast cover for The Tye Pod Episode S2E64 titled “Cutie Shall Guest PodCaaaasssttt.” The background shows a calm outdoor landscape with grassy fields, trees, and a cloudy sky. At the top, a white banner with bold black text reads “THE TYE POD.” Below are Dr. Tye Martin (smiling with glasses and a beard), his cartoon avatar in a wheelchair, and the guest, Cutie_w_a_Cane (a woman with long curly dark hair wearing a pink top). At the bottom, text reads “S2E64 AKA ‘Cutie Shall Guest PodCaaaasssttt’” along with the handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @Cutie_w_a_Cane.Hashtags:#TheTyePod #DisabilityCommunity #ChronicIllnessJourney #DisabilityAdvocate #CutieWithACane #SpoonieCommunity #MedicalAdvocacy #PatientAdvocate #NonToxicPositivity #AccessibleHealthcare #AdaptiveLiving #DisabilityAwareness #IntersectionalDisability #LivingWithChronicIllness #CommunityCare #CripCulture #DisabledCreators #DisabilityRepresentation #DigitalStorytelling #PodcastLife #InclusiveConversations #ChronicIllnessSupport #DisabilityEducation #DisabilityPride #AccessibleMedia #StorytellingForChange #AdvocacyMatters #WithLoveYourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD

In today’s episode of the TyePod, I talk to John Scurto about living with SMA and advocating for people with neuromuscular diagnoses. We also talked about his passion for Florida sports and video games with adaptive controllers! John and I both have had the opportunity to work with @LaughingAtMyNightmareInc and share their passion for assisting the disability community! LAMN’s efforts to provide scholarships is an initiative we feel is so important as there are so many added expenses to pursue a degree! ✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by @Cutie_W_A_Cane!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible image description:A podcast cover features a scenic outdoor background with green grass, trees, and a cloudy sky. Across the top, a bold white banner with black letters reads “THE TYE POD.” Below, two men smile toward the camera. On the left is a man with glasses and a beard; on the right is a man using a wheelchair, wearing sunglasses and a white shirt with a chest harness. Between them is a small illustrated avatar in a power wheelchair. At the bottom, text reads “S2E63 AKA ‘One slice doesn’t define the pie.’” Beneath that are the handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @John_Scurto in white text on black boxes.#SMAAwareness #NeuromuscularDisorders #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityAdvocate #AdaptiveGaming #AccessibleGaming #WheelchairUser #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #LaughingAtMyNightmare #LAMN #DisabilityScholarships #RepresentationMatters #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #TheTyePod #PodcastLife #DisabledCreators #CommunityStrength #EducationAccessibility #AdaptiveEquipment

It’s great to share my conversation with Kaitlyn Staten in the newest TyePod episode now available on YouTube and Spotify! She shares her experience going through a car accident that caused her spinal cord injury and pathway to universal design advocacy! Kaitlyn also talked about her starting to dance with the group that eventually became @Rollettes_LA!👉 Follow Kaitlyn on Instagram @KaitlynStaten!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by John Scurto, former Board Chair of @LaughingAtMyNightmareInc (@John_Scurto)!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDPodcast cover for The Tye Pod episode S2E62 AKA “Universal Design.” The background shows a peaceful landscape with grassy fields, rocks, and trees in green and golden tones under a cloudy sky. Across the top, bold black text on a white rectangle reads “THE TYE POD.” Below are three figures: a smiling man with glasses and a beard, a cartoon avatar of him in a wheelchair, and a woman with brown hair pulled back wearing a blue shirt. Along the bottom, text reads @Dr.TyeDMartin and @KaitlynStaten.#TheTyePod #DisabilityAdvocacy #AccessibleTravel #WheelchairUser #TravelAccessibility #PublicTransportation #AirplaneAisleChair #HannibalLecterChair #NewOrleansAccessibility #TheNolaRolla #RestaurantAccessibility #UniversalDesign #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityCommunity #AdaptiveLiving #ChronicIllnessAwareness #PodcastForChange #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD #DrTyeDMartin #AccessibilityAwareness

Angelea is my guest on this episode of the TyePod! She is a photographer living with VACTERL syndrome. She shares her journey including a move to Nashville while managing her daily living activities. I love the work she is currently doing by creating books telling stories of kids and adults with disabilities through pictures!👉 Follow Angelea at @AngeleaPhoto to follow her journey and see samples of her photography! You can also find more information at her website: https://www.angeleaphoto.com✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Kaitlyn who is an advocate for universal design (@KaitlynStaten)!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible image description:The image is a black-and-white podcast cover for The TyePod Episode S2E61, titled “AKA ‘’Let Them Stare.” It features a serene outdoor landscape with grassy fields, rocks, and tall trees beneath a cloudy sky. Across the top, bold black text inside a white rectangle reads “THE TYE POD.” Below the title are three figures: on the left is Dr. Tye Martin, a smiling man with short hair, a beard, and glasses; in the center is a cartoon avatar of Dr. Tye sitting in a power wheelchair, wearing glasses and a cap; and on the right is Ange Lea, a woman with long dark hair holding a professional camera. Beneath the figures, text reads “S2E61 AKA ‘’Let Them Stare” and two black rectangles display social media handles — @Dr.TyeDMartin on the left and @AngeLeaPhoto on the right. The overall composition uses a clean, high-contrast design with a calm, natural background.#TheTyePod #DisabilityCommunity #DisabilityRepresentation #DisabilityAdvocate #VACTERLSyndrome #InclusivePhotography #DisabilityAwareness #AdaptiveLiving #ChronicIllnessCommunity #RepresentationMatters #AccessibleArt #PortraitPhotography #StorytellingThroughPhotography #DisabilityInMedia #CreatorsWithDisabilities #DisabilityPride #NashvilleArtists #LifeWithDisabilities #InclusionMatters #DrTyeDMartin #AngeleaPhoto #LetThemStare #DisabilityStories #UniversalDesign #AccessibilityAdvocate

Today’s episode of the TyePod features Jesse Bascle who creates reviews focused on providing accessibility information for restaurants and attractions in the New Orleans area! Jesse and I chat about some of the challenges of travel accessibility with public transportation and the dreaded Hannibal Lecter aisle chair many of us wheelchair users have experienced. 👉 Follow the Nola Rolla on Instagram at @TheNolaRolla and check out his website https://nolarolla.com.✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Angelea who is a photographer in Nashville (@AngeleaPhoto)!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDPodcast cover for The Tye Pod Episode S2E60 titled “The Hannibal Lecter Chair (Airplane aisle chair).” The image shows a peaceful autumn landscape with grassy fields, rocks, and trees in green and golden tones under a partly cloudy sky. At the top, bold black text in a white rectangle reads “THE TYE POD.” Below are Dr. Tye Martin (smiling man with glasses and beard), his cartoon avatar in a wheelchair, and Jesse Bascle (smiling man with glasses in a black hoodie). At the bottom, text reads “S2E60 AKA ‘The Hannibal Lecter Chair (Airplane aisle chair).’” with the handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @TheNolaRolla.#TheTyePod #DisabilityAdvocacy #AccessibleTravel #WheelchairUser #TravelAccessibility #PublicTransportation #AirplaneAisleChair #HannibalLecterChair #NewOrleansAccessibility #TheNolaRolla #RestaurantAccessibility #UniversalDesign #InclusiveDesign #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityCommunity #AdaptiveLiving #ChronicIllnessAwareness #PodcastForChange #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD #DrTyeDMartin #AccessibilityAwareness

In the weekly Thursday edition of the TyePod, Mandy Salas joins me to share her story as resilience advocate living with quadriplegia. We chat about her journey adapting to a new life, processing grief, and being a wife and mother. One thing that stayed with me following our discussion is the relationship between Mandy and her former host family in Argentina who lost a loved one and the same accident that caused her injuries. In my opinion it shows how important it is to help one one another in times of grief and healing.👉 Follow Mandy on Instagram at @Im.MandySalas!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Jesse Bascle (@TheNolaRolla) who is a New Orleans food aficionado!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDPodcast cover for The Tye Pod Episode S2E59 titled “I spoke on my life day.” The image shows a peaceful autumn field with trees in golden light and a partly cloudy sky. At the top, bold text reads “THE TYE POD.” Below are Dr. Tye Martin, smiling with glasses and a beard; his cartoon avatar in a wheelchair; and guest Mandy Salas, smiling in a white sweater and power wheelchair. The text at the bottom reads “S2E59 AKA ‘I spoke on my life day.’” with social handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @Im.MandySalas.#TheTyePod #DisabilityAwareness #Resilience #SpinalCordInjury #Quadriplegia #AdaptiveLife #DisabilityAdvocate #GriefAndHealing #InclusionMatters #Accessibility #LifeAfterInjury #ResilientStories #PodcastCommunity #ChronicIllnessCommunity #EmpathyAndUnderstanding #DisabilityRepresentation #AdvocacyThroughStorytelling #AdaptiveJourney #LoveAndSupport #HealingTogether #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD

Rachel (@RachelsCCIPath) joins me in this episode to talk about living with CCI and her experiences with regaining function. I really enjoyed and learned a lot from our conversation! I found several “Ah ha” moments including Rachel’s thoughts on each of us climbing our own Everest when navigating chronic illness and rehabilitation!👉 Follow Rachel on Instagram at @RachelsCCIPath!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Mandy (@Im.MandySalas) who is a motivational speaker!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDPodcast cover for The Tye Pod episode S2E58 “Compassionately Curious.” The background shows a scenic field with trees and a partly cloudy sky. At the top, bold black text reads “THE TYE POD.” Below are Dr. Tye Martin (smiling man with glasses and beard), his cartoon avatar in a wheelchair, and Rachel Scipione (smiling woman with long brown hair in a red top). Text at the bottom reads “S2E58 AKA ‘Compassionately Curious’” with handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @Rachelsccipath.#TyePod #TheTyePod #DisabilityAwareness #ChronicIllnessCommunity #CCI #CraniocervicalInstability #RehabilitationJourney #ChronicIllnessWarrior #AdaptiveLiving #InvisibleIllness #DisabilityAdvocate #AccessibilityMatters #ResilienceAndRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #PatientPerspective #ChronicPainSupport #CommunityOverCompetition #PodcastForChange #DisabilityRepresentation #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD***Trigger warning: We do discuss some elements of suicide awareness.

In this episode of the TyePod, digital creator Lo (@WouldYouKindly) shares her unique journey from teaching to content creation, discussing her experiences with mental health, her creative endeavors (including an impressive Lord Sauron costume!), and the importance of advocacy for autism awareness. She reflects on her injury and recovery process, the role of humor in coping with challenges, and the significance of accessibility in society. 👉 Follow Lo on Instagram at @WouldYouKindly!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Rachel (@Rachelsccipath)!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible Image Description:Podcast cover for The Tye Pod Episode S2E57 titled “Deviled Eggs.” The background features a scenic outdoor landscape with a grassy field, large rocks, and trees illuminated by warm autumn light beneath a partly cloudy sky. At the top, bold black text inside a white rectangle reads “THE TYE POD.” Below, centered text reads “S2E57 AKA ‘Deviled Eggs.’” On the left is Dr. Tye Martin, a smiling man with glasses and a beard wearing a dark shirt. In the middle is a cartoon avatar of Tye in a wheelchair, wearing a hat and glasses with a friendly expression. On the right is guest Lo (@WouldYouKindly), a woman with long dark hair and winged eyeliner, resting her chin on her hand in front of a microphone. Text labels beneath each person’s image read “@Dr.TyeDMartin” and “@WouldYouKindly.”#TheTyePod #DisabilityAdvocacy #AutismAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #AccessibilityForAll #AdaptiveCommunity #ContentCreator #InclusiveStorytelling #DigitalCreatorLife #NeurodiversityAcceptance #AdvocacyThroughCreativity #PodcastCommunity #RepresentationMatters #LifeWithDisabilities #HumorAndHealing #CreativeRecovery #ChronicIllnessCommunity #DrTyeDMartin #WouldYouKindly #TyePodSeason2

Tye here with a new episode of the TyePod! Kae (@LetterEleven) joins me to talk about her journey living with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) and her experiences as a digital creator and advocate. The discussion explores the complexities of navigating life with a disability, the importance of representation, and the intersectionality of being a woman of color with a disability. Kae emphasizes the need for better accessibility and the challenges faced in the fashion industry, while also highlighting the progress being made in disability advocacy and awareness. In this conversation, the speakers explore the complexities of living with disabilities, the importance of social media in fostering connections, and the impact of COVID-19 on their lives. We discuss the necessity of advocacy, the challenges of grief and adaptation, and the significance of building supportive relationships.👉 Follow Kae on Instagram at @LetterEleven!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Lo @WouldYouKindly!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible Image Description:Podcast cover for The TyePod Episode 56 titled “We don’t want them to grow up to be d*cks.” The background shows a grassy field with trees in early autumn under a partly cloudy sky. In the foreground are Dr. Tye Martin smiling with glasses and a beard, a cartoon avatar of Tye in a wheelchair, and Kae (@LetterEleven) smiling beside him. The title “THE TYE POD” appears at the top, with social handles @Dr.TyeDMartin and @LetterEleven displayed below.#TheTyePod #PodcastEpisode #DisabilityCommunity #MuscularDystrophyAwareness #LimbGirdleMuscularDystrophy #DisabilityRepresentation #InclusiveDesign #AdaptiveFashion #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityAdvocacy #Intersectionality #WomenOfColor #ChronicIllnessCommunity #SocialMediaAdvocacy #RepresentationMatters #AuthenticConversations #EmpathyAndAction #ResilientSpirit #InclusionMatters #DisabilityVoices #CommunitySupport #AdvocacyThroughStorytelling #DisabilityPride #WithLoveYourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD

A new episode of The TyePod is available featuring Jose Flores who is an author and model living with muscular dystrophy!My conversation with Jose touched on a number of moments of adapting and evolving through some of the mental and physical challenges he’s overcome. One thing that resonated with me was the number of people he has crossed paths, which is one of the most impactful parts of life with disabilities in my opinion. Jose has channeled the energy from his journey back into the community with tools and resources available to help with mindset related topics!👉 Follow Jose on Instagram at @JoseInspires and check out his website, https://www.joseinspires.com✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Kae @LetterEleven!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible Image Description:Podcast cover for The Tye Pod episode 55. The background shows a scenic outdoor landscape with a grassy field, trees, and a partly cloudy sky. Across the top center, bold black text in a white box reads “THE TYE POD.” Below, on the left, is Dr. Tye Martin smiling, wearing glasses and a black shirt, alongside a cartoon avatar version of him in a wheelchair. On the right is guest Jose Flores smiling, wearing a light gray shirt. At the bottom, text in a white box reads: “S2E55 AKA ‘Where the mindset goes, energy flows.’” Below this are Instagram handles: @Dr.TyeDMartin and @JoseInspires in black boxes.#DisabilityAwareness #MuscularDystrophy #DisabilityAdvocate #AuthorLife #DisabilityModel #MindsetMatters #AdaptAndOvercome #ChronicIllnessCommunity #DisabilityPride #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledVoices #CommunitySupport #AccessibleFuture #ResilientSpirit #TheTyePod #PodcastLife #DisabilityRepresentation #InclusionMatters #DisabledAndProud #PositiveMindset #InspirationDaily #AdvocacyThroughStorytelling #DisabilityStrong

AKA “I still have the ability to love.”TyePod Thursday is back with special guest Avery (@EndometriosisAve) who talks about her experience with endometriosis and finding a good health team.I really appreciated Avery going into some of the “taboo” areas of disability conversation including intimacy and how different this can look depending on each person. She also talked about her moving to a new state and some of the factors that go into deciding on the right state. 👉 If you would like to follow and engage with Avery’s advocacy efforts, you can find her at @EndometriosisAve on Instagram!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Jose Flores (@joseinspires)!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible Image Description:Podcast cover for The Tye Pod. Background shows a scenic field and trees. Title reads “THE TYE POD.” Featured are Dr. Tye Martin (smiling man with glasses and beard), a cartoon avatar of him in a wheelchair, and guest @EndometriosisAve (young woman with long brown hair in braids). Text reads: “S2E54 AKA ‘I still have the ability to love.’”#TheTyePod #TyePodThursday #DisabilityAwareness #ChronicIllness #EndometriosisAwareness #LoveAndDisability #IntimacyAndDisability #DisabledAndProud #HealthAdvocacy #DisabilityCommunity #ChronicPainWarrior #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityRepresentation #TabooTopics #InclusiveConversations #ChronicIllnessSupport #DisabilityAdvocate #LivingWithEndo #EndoCommunity #DisabilityLove

A new episode of The TyePod is now live with guest Annie Heathcote! Annie is a Disabled Advocate and Speaker living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).I first reached out to Annie when I came across a reel of her sharing her feelings about physical touch through hugging. It resonated because I too feel that friendly physical contact can mean a great deal when you have a severe physical disability. Obviously, it’s something that has to be consensual, but too often it’s assumed that we are “breakable” and never want something like a hug! Thank you to Annie for bringing awareness to this topic.We talk about many areas of Annie’s story including mental health, family, social media and her perspective on life with SMA! She has been involved with Ms. Wheelchair America and more recently author for a book chapter in “Still We Rise” featuring perspectives of many people with disabilities!👉 Follow Annie on Instagram at @AnnieHeathcote and check out her website, https://annie-speaks.com✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by @endometriosisave!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible Image Description:Cover art for The Tye Pod podcast. The background shows a grassy field with trees and a cloudy sky. In front are Dr. Tye Martin, a cartoon wheelchair avatar, and Annie Heathcote wearing a crown and sash. Text on the image reads: “Season 2, Episode 53 — Disability doesn’t take away your purpose, it refines it.” Handles shown: @Dr.TyeDMartin and @AnnieHeathcote.#TheTyePod #DisabilityAwareness #SMAAwareness #DisabledVoices #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #RepresentationMatters #PodcastInterview #LifeWithDisability #HumanConnection #MentalHealthMatters #AdaptiveVoices #StorytellingWithPurpose

TyePod with BlancaIt was so great to have Blanca Lobo as a guest on this episode of The TyePod! She is a personal blogger who lives with multiple sclerosis and shares her journey to raise awareness for the disability community!We chat about common experiences we’ve had with progressive muscle weakness and tools to help with the day to day challenges involved with physical disabilities. Acceptance, therapy and medication regimens are areas Blanca and I have (along with many others) experienced with our diagnoses. Thank you so much to Blanca for sharing your story!👉 Follow Blanca on Instagram at @AdaptiveMSVibes!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Annie Heathcote (@AnnieHeathcote)!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhD#SpinalCordInjury #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityAwareness #AdaptiveLife #LifeWithParalysis #DisabilityCommunity #SCIRecovery #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #DisabledAndProud #NeuroRecovery #AdaptiveSports #AdventureAfterInjury #DisabilityResources #AdversityIntoAdventure #RehabilitationJourney #DisabilityRepresentation #DisabilityInMedia #TheTyePod #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhDAccessible image description: Graphic for The TyePod episode featuring Dr. Tye Martin and guest Blanca Lobo (@AdaptiveMSVibes). Title reads “S2E52 AKA ‘Bean and Avocado Arepas!’” with a scenic outdoor background.

Today’s episode features public figure Aaron Baker who is a spinal cord injury lifestyle specialist. He also discussed initiating Adversity Into Adventure which is a 501c3 Foundation. The foundation looks to enhance rehabilitation, recreation and neurological research by funding high impact organizations for disability.I appreciate Aaron joining me and sharing his journey including multiple bike trips across the country to highlight a variety of disability programs and resources. I enjoyed him also sharing about family life as a husband and father with paralysis.👉 Follow Aaron on Instagram at @ImAaronBaker to learn more of his story and also check out his foundation @AdversityIntoAdventure!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Blanca Lobo (@AdaptiveMSVibes)!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhD#SpinalCordInjury #DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityAwareness #AdaptiveLife #LifeWithParalysis #DisabilityCommunity #SCIRecovery #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #DisabledAndProud #NeuroRecovery #AdaptiveSports #AdventureAfterInjury #DisabilityResources #AdversityIntoAdventure #RehabilitationJourney #DisabilityRepresentation #DisabilityInMedia #TheTyePod #YourFriendlyNeighborhoodPhD**Trigger warning: The conversation mentions suicide.Accessible Image Description:A podcast graphic features the bold black text “THE TYE POD” at the top against a light outdoor background with trees and sky. Below the title are three images: on the left, a man with short brown hair and beard wearing a blue shirt, labeled @Dr.TyeDMartin in a black-and-white tag; in the center, a cartoon avatar of a man with glasses, beard, and cap sitting in a power wheelchair, holding a podcast microphone; on the right, a man with short light hair and a black shirt, labeled @ImAaronBaker in a matching tag. At the bottom, text reads: “Season 2 Episode 51 AKA ‘I was a highwayman’.”

Episode 50 of season two is LIVE featuring your two friendly neighborhood PhDs Marilyn Keller and Tye Martin! We hope you all enjoy our conversation and that it resonates with you all. Thank you for listening!#TyePod #tracheostomy #TrachLife #AITA #TheAnts #FriendlyNeighborhoodPhDs #Flamingos Accessible Image Description:A promotional graphic for The Tye Pod podcast. The background shows a peaceful outdoor scene with green grass, trees, and a soft blue sky. Large white text at the top reads: “THE TYE POD,” with a small microphone icon underneath. Below, two guests are featured side-by-side: on the left, a woman with long dark hair smiling slightly, labeled with the handle @MarilynBaileyPhD. In the center is a cartoon character in a wheelchair wearing glasses and a cap, representing Tye. On the right is a man with short brown hair, beard, and tracheostomy tube, labeled @Dr.TyeDMartin. Text underneath reads: AKA “Trachs, PhDs, & Fluffy the Flamingo.” At the bottom, a blue banner in bold white text says: SEASON 2 EPISODE 50.

What’s up my Insta-friends! On today’s episode Paralympian Emily Oberst talks about her disability caused by cancer in addition all things wheelchair basketball. Emily discusses the complexities of wheelchair basketball, including its classification system and the challenges of balancing her sport with a full-time job.Diagnosed with bone cancer during high school, Emily highlights the lack of treatment advancements since the 1980s and her advocacy mission to raise funds for better treatments. 👉 Follow Emily on Instagram at @emily_oberst to learn more of her story in preparation to cheer her on at the upcoming 2026 Paralympic Games in LA!✨ Next time on The TyePod I am joined by Marilyn (@MarilynBaileyPhD) for the 50th episode! We have some show and tell and everyone’s favorite game Am I The A**hole!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, please reach out!With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhDAccessible Image Description: Graphic for The TyePod Season 2, Episode 49. Background shows a sunny park with trees and grass. Title text reads “THE TYE POD,” with the “O” as a basketball. Left: Dr. Tye Martin smiling, label @Dr.TyeDMartin. Center: cartoon avatar of Tye in a wheelchair with a podcast mic. Right: Emily Oberst in a USA basketball jersey smiling with a basketball, label @Emily_Oberst. Bottom text: “AKA ‘Society tries to put you in your own box.’”#DisabilityAdvocate #Paralympian #WheelchairBasketball #AdaptiveSports #BoneCancerAwareness #CancerSurvivor #DisabilityCommunity #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #ChronicIllnessAwareness #DisabilityRepresentation #CancerResearch #SportsForAll #AdaptiveAthlete #LifeWithDisability #DisabilityAwareness #PodcastCommunity #TheTyePod #Paralympics2026 #InspiringStories

Today I am joined by Keisha Greaves, founder of Girls Chronically Rock, who discusses her journey as an entrepreneur with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. She shares her thoughts on the impact of social media for disability support, and the inspiration behind her adaptive fashion brand. Keisha emphasizes the importance of inclusive design, using materials like Velcro and magnetic snaps. Keisha also discusses her role as a disability advocate and her aspirations for future collaborations and a possible  reality show, which I personally think would be fantastic! 👉 Follow Keisha on Instagram at @OwnerOfGirlsChronicallyRock to learn more of her story and check out her adaptive wear!✨ Next time on The TyePod: I talk with Emily Oberst (@Emily_Oberst), who is a Paralympic basketball player!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, my DMs are always open.With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhD#GirlsChronicallyRock #AdaptiveFashion #InclusiveDesign #DisabilityAdvocate #MuscularDystrophyAwareness #EntrepreneurLife #ChronicIllnessCommunity #DisabilityRepresentation #FashionForAll #DisabilitySupport #RepresentationMatters #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityInFashion #DisabledAndProud #AdaptiveWear #BreakingBarriers #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #SocialMediaForGood #EmpowermentJourney #TheTyePodAccessible Image Description: A promotional graphic for The TyePod podcast. The background shows a peaceful outdoor park with trees, grass, and a partly cloudy sky. At the top, large black text reads: “THE TYE POD.” Below the title are three images: on the left, Dr. Tye Martin smiling in a dark shirt with the Instagram handle @Dr.TyeDMartin; in the middle, a cartoon avatar of Tye wearing glasses and a cap, sitting in a wheelchair with a microphone; and on the right, Keisha Greaves smiling while speaking into a microphone, with the Instagram handle @OwnerOfGirlsChronicallyRock. At the bottom, black text reads: Season 2 Episode 48 AKA “Trust Your Dopeness!”

In this episode of The TyePod, Sarah Todd Hammer, a disability advocate, shares her journey from becoming disabled at age eight due to transverse myelitis, later re-diagnosed as acute flaccid myelitis, to her current life. She discusses her experiences with music, education, and advocacy. Sarah Todd talks about some of her challenges in school, including navigating college accommodations. This in particular resonated with me from my own experience attending a university with a host of barriers on top of coursework. She emphasizes the importance of mental health and the stigma against disabled individuals expressing emotions. We both feel that people with disabilities have every right to share emotions like anybody else!👉 Follow Sarah Todd on Instagram at @SarahToddHammer to learn more of her story!✨ Next time on The TyePod: I talk with Keisha Greaves (@OwnerOfGirlsChronicallyRock), who is an Adaptive Fashion Consultant, Speaker and Advocate!🎧 Tune in via the link in my bio, or search The TyePod on Spotify or YouTube!💬 If this story resonates with you, or you’d like to share your own, my DMs are always open.With love,Your friendly neighborhood PhD#DisabilityAdvocate #DisabilityAwareness #ChronicIllnessCommunity #AcuteFlaccidMyelitis #TransverseMyelitis #DisabledVoices #DisabilityInCollege #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionMatters #AdaptiveCommunity #ChronicIllnessWarrior #DisabilityRepresentation #BreakingStigma #MentalHealthAwareness #DisabledAndProud #DisabilityRights #AdvocacyThroughStorytelling #DisabledCreatives #ChronicIllnessSupport #TyePod Accessible Image Description: Podcast promo graphic for The TyePod Season 2 Episode 47 featuring Dr. Tye Martin, a cartoon avatar of Tye in a wheelchair, and guest Sarah Todd Hammer. Text reads: “Age 23 I still feel like a kid.”