Gem Turner Is Laughing In The Face Of Ableism
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Gem Turner Is Laughing In The Face Of Ableism
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About this listen
In this episode, disabled comedian Gem Turner shares an empowering perspective on living with disability. She talks about using humour to challenge preconceived notions, finding confidence through posting viral videos, and getting real about the daily realities for many disabled people.
Key Moments:
- [1:23] Gem explains how she started posting videos to "fight back" against being patronised and infantilised.
- [4:56] The exhausting expectation to be an "angelic, funny disabled person."
- [8:34] Phones are our safety.
- [10:45] Dealing with hateful comments from trolls on TikTok.
- [13:23] On internalized ableism and feeling conflicted sharing "negative" experiences.
- [16:12] Living with constant chronic pain from disabilities.
- [18:34] Gem's #1 most hated question strangers ask about her wheelchair.
Connect with Gem Turner:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gem_turner_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gem_turner/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@gem_turner
Website: https://www.gemturner.com/about
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Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com
Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com
Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com
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