Living My Best Disabled Life

Olivia Murphy

Living My Best Disabled Life" is a disability awareness podcast hosted by Olivia Murphy, a young woman with cerebral palsy. The podcast covers a range of relevant disability-related issues, providing insightful discussions and personal stories to raise awareness and promote understanding. Educate: Learn about disability rights, accessibility, and the lived experiences of disabled people. Advocate: Explore ways to support and advocate for the disabled community. Celebrate: Join in celebrating the achievements and stories of disabled people.

  1. May 22

    Beyond the Algorithm with Rachel Bender

    In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Bender disability advocate, digital creator, and storyteller—to talk about navigating politics in the digital space through the lens of disability advocacy. We discuss why representation matters, how creators can use their platforms for political impact, and the importance of making space for conversations around invisible disability, chronic illness, and disability justice online. A conversation about advocacy, authenticity, and using your voice to create change.

  2. Mar 7

    Exploring It’s All in Your Head: A Conversation with Author Sabina Nordqvist

    In this episode of 'Living My Best Disabled Life', Sabina  Nordqvist discusses her book 'It's All in Your Head', a spoonie romance that explores the lives of two chronically ill individuals navigating love and ableism. The conversation delves into the inspiration behind the book, the importance of authentic disability representation in literature, and the challenges of writing intimacy in romance for disabled characters. Sabina shares her experiences with medical gaslighting, the complexities of ableism, and the excitement and anxiety surrounding her book's publication. The episode concludes with reflections on living a fulfilling life as a disabled person and the vibrant community that supports it. Use this link to get a discount on your next pair of Billy footwear. https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=LIVING_MY_BEST_DISABLED_LIFE

  3. Feb 28

    Rare Disease Awareness: a Conversation with Kelly and Avery

    Two friends living with the same rare disease and hosts of the Wheel Talk With Kelly & Avery Podcast join Olivia for a special Rare Disease Day conversation. They share their personal journeys, discuss the realities of living with a rare disease and reflect on the inspiration behind launching their podcast to amplify disabled voices and build community. Listen to Wheel Talk With Kelly & Avery Podcast Website: http://ladieslivingrare.com/wheel-talk-podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWheelTalkPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewheeltalkpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWheelTalkPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewheeltalkpod Spotify for Creators: creators.spotify.com/pod/show/the-wheel-talk-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wheel-talk-with-kelly-and-avery-podcast/id1836473324 Connect with Kelly Berger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekellyberger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekellyberger/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekellyberger/ Connect with Avery Roberts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avery.nicole916/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/averyroberts916 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyroberts916/

  4. Feb 13

    Advocacy Through Art with Briana Raucci

    In this episode of Living My Best Disabled Life, host Olivia Murphy sits down with artist, photographer, and writer Briana Raucci for an honest conversation about creativity, disability, and advocacy. Briana shares her journey from aspiring photographer to multidisciplinary artist and storyteller, using her lived experience with multiple disabilities to inform and shape her work. Together, they discuss the barriers disabled creatives face in the job market, the importance of self-advocacy, and the emotional toll that activism can take. Briana reflects on how art can challenge stereotypes, create authentic representation, and serve as a powerful tool for education and connection. She also opens up about freelancing, disability journalism, and her experiences with crowdfunding to sustain her creative and advocacy projects. The episode highlights the urgent need for diverse perspectives in media and journalism, and underscores the transformative power of storytelling in fostering understanding, accessibility, and inclusion. Support the podcast: You can support Living My Best Disabled Life by purchasing accessible footwear from Billy Footwear and receive 10% off your order using this link: https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=LIVING_MY_BEST_DISABLED_LIFE

  5. 11/14/2025

    Education as Liberation: A Conversation With Saphire Murphy

    this conversation, Olivia Murphy speaks with Saphire Murphy about her journey into disability advocacy, the importance of education, and the need for inclusive spaces for disabled voices. They discuss the organic nature of advocacy, the impact of intersectionality, and the challenges faced by disabled individuals in pursuing education and community engagement. Sapphire shares her aspirations for creating a guidebook to promote inclusivity in various movements and emphasizes the beauty and complexity of living with a disability. takeaways ​Advocacy often happens organically rather than being a planned path.​Education is a powerful tool that cannot be taken away.​Disabled individuals should not be limited by their disabilities.​Intersectionality plays a crucial role in understanding diverse experiences within the disability community.​Community engagement is essential for amplifying disabled voices.​Disabled people must be included in conversations that affect them.​Advocacy work can feel overwhelming, but every small impact counts.​The importance of allyship in disability advocacy cannot be overstated.​Creating inclusive spaces benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities.​Living one's best disabled life involves sharing knowledge and experiences with others.Use this link to get 10% off your next pair of adaptive footwear: https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=LIVING_MY_BEST_DISABLED_LIFE Your purchase helps keep the podcast and my disability-related content going. You get a discount while supporting disability advocacy and storytelling.

  6. 10/31/2025

    Beyond the Label: Lolita Milena on Life, Disability, and Determination

    this episode, Lolita opens up about her journey from a difficult childhood to becoming an accomplished actress and content creator. She discusses living with a disability, how media representation has evolved, and why independence and empowerment are essential for disabled individuals. Olivia and Lolita also talk about the power of community, the importance of building an engaged audience, and the role brand partnerships play in shaping creative careers. The conversation explores how disability is becoming more visible in the arts and the continued work needed to achieve genuine inclusivity and representation. Get 10% Off Billy Footwear: https://billyfootwear.com/?ref=LIVING_MY_BEST_DISABLED_LIFE&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLAAqJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpwulnvVVFVB_bCHeR7VTBRUbqtwwkKV7s3EEkK8sFSOpVWE0ishr3dKAflOk_aem_Xw_zYixyQ34uRRPLu7E98Q

  7. 10/03/2025

    Blind Baddie: Marissa Hirt on Vision, Advocacy, and Workplace Inclusion

    In this episode, Olivia talks to Marissa Hirt (@marissa.hirt) about her journey of resilience, adaptation, and advocacy. From early vision loss to navigating college, career challenges, and life as legally blind, Marissa shares how she’s embraced empowerment, purpose, and joy. Follow her story on Instagram @marissa.hirt and discover how she inspires inclusion, confidence, and bold living every day.

  8. 09/27/2025

    Conversation with Sagar O’Hare: Disability Power on the Hill

    In this episode, Olivia talks with Sagar O’Hare about their experience at Disability Power on the Hill. They share what it was like to meet with lawmakers, advocate for the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, and call for an end to subminimum wage. The conversation highlights the challenges of policy change, the importance of lived experience in advocacy, and the power of showing up to make disability rights a priority on Capitol Hill.

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Living My Best Disabled Life" is a disability awareness podcast hosted by Olivia Murphy, a young woman with cerebral palsy. The podcast covers a range of relevant disability-related issues, providing insightful discussions and personal stories to raise awareness and promote understanding. Educate: Learn about disability rights, accessibility, and the lived experiences of disabled people. Advocate: Explore ways to support and advocate for the disabled community. Celebrate: Join in celebrating the achievements and stories of disabled people.

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