Othering Podcast

In today’s challenging political climate, it’s more important than ever to have a voice, especially those in marginalized communities. The Othering Podcast is dedicated to uplifting disabled and LGBTQ+ individuals by providing a safe, inclusive platform for advocacy and sharing your story.

Hosted by Mike and Dory, each episode guest’s personal experiences with disability, coming out as queer, and navigating a world that “others” them. Through these powerful stories, we humanize them and create a new

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  • Hear real stories from members of the disabled & LGBTQ+ communities
  • Learn about the challenges and triumphs of marginalized individuals
  • Hear from chronically ill, queer, and disabled guests
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disability, disabled, hEDS, LGBTQ+, marginalized voices, inclusive, storytelling, advocacy, representation, coming out, disabled community, ally, mental health

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Othering Podcast

Othering Podcast delves into the world of the marginalized communities, focusing on the disabled and LGBTQ+. In our discussions with a variety of guests, we will provide a platform for our guests to advocate and share their stories. By delving deep into their difficulties and successes, we will explore the changes necessary to improve lives everywhere.

We will talk to people from around the world, listen to their stories, and offer a chance for them to be heard.

Our mission with this podcast is to make a change. To advocate for the marginalized and let the truths be known and heard. Help you, the listener, understand what it's like and what it means. Let you hear and understand that we are all human beings and deserve fair treatment.

Episodes

Thursday Dec 04, 2025

"While the experience was a roller coaster, I did find my voice in that hospital bed," Taylor Coffman from the HuffPost article.
Taylor Coffman, author of a #1 viral HuffPost article and Substack's Rare Disease Girl, joins us to talk about her near death experience after giving birth to her child. She details the events as she struggled for her life in the hospital and what it was like coming home.
Taylor Coffman on Instagram: @taylorcoffmanmade
HuffPost article: https://tinyurl.com/mted92zt
Taylor's SubStack: TaylorCoffman.substack.com
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv
Merch: https://www.otheringpodcast.com/category/all-products
 

Monday Dec 01, 2025

Oooo Jane Austin!
Emma joins us on to discuss her journey with endometriosis, it's stigma, and her lived experiences. As a current PhD researcher, she discusses how her literature studies have intersected with her diagnosis. 
Emma's Instagram: @emmaisabellemary
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast

Monday Nov 24, 2025

Textbook pretzel.
In this episode, we talk to Clark, creator of "Chronically, the Sickest" podcast. Clark shares her journey living with multiple chronic illnesses—including POTS, endometriosis, and heart disease—while navigating neurodivergence and mental health challenges.
Chronically the Sickest Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts.
Clark Instagram: @thesickestpersonyouknow
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv
Merch: https://www.otheringpodcast.com/category/all-products

Thursday Nov 20, 2025

Joseph Kibler has been seen on CSI: Cyber, Chicago Med, and his new upcoming series Adoptive. Joseph lives with cerebral palsy and is HIV positive.
Joseph Kibler on Instagram/TikTok: josephakibler
His new series on all platforms: AdoptiveTheSeries
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv
Merch: https://www.otheringpodcast.com/category/all-products

Monday Nov 17, 2025

Everyone has boobs. 
In this episode we talk to Meg about their hEDS and autism. Their struggles obtaining the diagnosis and discovering many of them at the age of 30. They are the author and creator of Chronically Over It.
Meg Instagram: chronically__over_it
Chronically Over It on Medium: https://medium.com/chronicallyoverit
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv
Merch: https://www.otheringpodcast.com/category/all-products

Monday Nov 10, 2025

California campus!
In this episode we talk to Caroline, the teenage daughter of former guest Michele. This episode gives a fresh look at chronic pain/illness from the perspective of a teenager and what it's like going to school with her condition. 
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv
Merch: https://www.otheringpodcast.com/category/all-products

Monday Nov 03, 2025

Everything is going to shit!
In this episode, we talk to Danielle about politics and her advocacy. The current administration has caused a lot of turbulence in this world. She also talks about the affects it has on her family.
Danielle Instagram: @marriageandmartinis
https://www.marriageandmartinis.com
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv
Merch: https://www.otheringpodcast.com/category/all-products

Friday Oct 31, 2025

Welcome to the Othering Podcast Halloween special. This is the recording of the live episode on Oct 30th 2025. We talk to several guests, listen to some great music, and talked about the auction.
This is a silent auction that will be active till Nov 6, 2025. Portions of the proceeds will go to the Trevor Project. Place your bids now!
WWW.OTHERINGPODCAST.COM/AUCTION
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv
Merch: https://www.otheringpodcast.com/category/all-products

Thursday Oct 30, 2025

A lot of people stay stuck in the suck.
Monada, uh, Monika returns! In this episode we talk about her therapy work and a special challenge that is out now! We also discuss how exercising and going to the gym has helped and hurt her.
Find Monika's challenge on Instagram @inspired.and.intentional
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv
Merch: https://www.otheringpodcast.com/category/all-products

Monday Oct 27, 2025

I do!
In this episode, we talk to Bri about gastroparesis and it's affects on her growing up and to today. We also talk about her coming out experience and her beautiful wedding.
Bri Instagram - @gasparesis_reality
Othering Instagram: @otheringpodcast
Tik Tok: @othering.podcast
YouTube: @OtheringPodcast
Patreon - Get next week's episode now! https://tinyurl.com/35u5vjrv
Merch: https://www.otheringpodcast.com/category/all-products

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Dory

Dr Dory “LE” Morris is a part of the disabled community as she lives with CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome) as well as other ailments. She was diagnosed in 2012 and has overcome many obstacles along the way. She is looking forward to meeting people like her and fighting for this cause.

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Mike

Mike is a former internet radio network owner and podcaster. He also has several disabilities including hard of hearing, undiagnosed learning disabilities, and mental health issues. Additionally, he is a published author of 2 non-fiction books.

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Loud Core Productions

Othering Podcast is brought to you by Loud Core Productions.

Hosts Mike and Dory

Design by Josh, Mike, & Dory 

 

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