Hey, welcome to an episode of Crippled by Culture, where we talk about everything in life and relate it to the disability and chronically ill community. My name is Sean Gold and I am an author, advocate, and nonverbal public speaker for the disability community.

Today I would like to thank Josh Rettig for being my voice in this episode. In this episode, we are talking about the intersections of disability and youth queer acceptance.

Guest bio: Jeff Bender is the founder of Lion+Owl, an inclusive children’s apparel brand designed to help kids feel comfortable, confident, and brave. He’s also an author and speaker, using my work to advocate for safe and welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Through fashion, writing, and community outreach, He blends creativity with purpose to inspire change and foster acceptance. The most important job he has is being an open and supportive father.

FOLLOW JEFF

Instagram: @lionandowlapparel

Facebook: facebook.com/thelionandtheowl

TikTok: @lionandowlapparel

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thelionandtheowl

Lion+Owl Store: www.lionandowl.us

Sean's links:

https://linktr.ee/authorseangold

Hey, welcome to an episode of Crippled by Culture, where we talk about everything in life and relate it to the disability and chronically ill community. My name is Sean Gold and I am an author, advocate, and nonverbal public speaker for the disability community.

Before we jump in, I just want to give a quick shoutout to Isabella Christine for being my voice transcriber for this episode—thank you so much. Today we’re talking about the intersections of invisible disabilities and navigating from trauma to triumph, and I’m really excited for this one.

Guest bio: Rev. Dr. Xenia Barnes is a Motivational Speaker, Co-Author of Triumph in the Trenches, Keynote Speaker, and a Social & Behavioral Scientist. As a passionate Empowerment Advocate, she inspires individuals and organizations to unlock their potential and choose resilience. With a focus on Transformational Leadership and Personal Development, she delivers dynamic workshops and seminars designed to foster growth and ignite change.

FOLLOW DR. BARNES

https://www.patreon.com/RDBSpeaks

https://youtube.com/channel/UC8JSipA2AreaSKdODtn6vDQ

https://www.rdbspeaks.com/

https://www.instagram.com/rdb_speaks/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8JSipA2AreaSKdODtn6vDQ

Sean's links:

https://linktr.ee/authorseangold

Hey, welcome to an episode of Crippled by Culture, where we talk about everything in life and relate it to the disability and chronically ill community. My name is Sean Gold and I am an author, advocate, and nonverbal public speaker for the disability community.

I just want to give a quick shoutout to Brandon Lingle for being my voice transcriber for this episode—thank you so much. Today we’re talking about the intersections of disability, self-advocacy, women with ADHD, and centers for independent living

Guest bio: Jodi Hausen, an award-winning journalist and storyteller with decades of media experience. After being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, she began focusing her work on amplifying the voices of people often left out of mainstream media. Jodi serves on the board of a Center for Independent Living in Montana and volunteers with organizations like Special Olympics and Eagle Mount Bozeman. She also writes the Substack newsletter More Than Normal, where she explores powerful stories and insights around disability and access.

FOLLOW JODI

jodihausen.com

jodihausen.substack.com

Sean's links:

https://linktr.ee/authorseangold