Challenging First Impressions and Online

Navigating Social Media as a Disabled Person

The Double-Edged Sword of Disability

Dealing with Trolls and Online Abuse

Living with Chronic Pain and Disability

The Frustration of Invasive Questions

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

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

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: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gem_turner_">https://www.tiktok.com/@gem_turner_</a>
Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gem_turner/">https://www.instagram.com/gem_turner/</a>
Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@gem_turner">https://www.youtube.com/@gem_turner</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCGIEw78fd_Ay6EMN_B4zwQ"></a>
Website: <a href="https://www.gemturner.com/about">https://www.gemturner.com/about</a>
Connect with Peta:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/" data-hook="WebLink">@petahooke</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.icantstandpodcast.com/" data-hook="WebLink">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>
Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com" data-hook="WebLink">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
Episode Transcript:<a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/">https://www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com 

 

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.
Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy.&nbsp;Have a question?
Ask Peta on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/">Instagram</a>, contact her via the <a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com">website </a>or send her an email via <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability.

The I Can't Stand Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Gem Turner Is Laughing In The Face Of Ableism

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