Remaking Normal with Alexander Freeman | Long Form Conversations on Norms, Culture, Society

About Remaking Normal with Alexander Freeman | Long Form Conversations on Norms, Culture, Society

Remaking Normal is a long-form educational podcast featuring unfiltered, wide-ranging conversations about society, identity, culture, media, health, technology, business, economics, government policy, social change, and the systems that shape human lives through a disability perspective. Hosted by filmmaker, author, and disability advocate Alexander Freeman, the podcast explores human behavior, identity, performance, and truth through deep-dive conversations with creators, entrepreneurs, startup founders, engineers, small business owners, educators, medical professionals, mental health experts, healthcare reform advocates, and activists across multiple fields.

Publisher

Alexander Freeman

Category

education · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Nov 2025

Latest episode

26 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jun 2026

   Episode 12: Housing, Construction, Insurance and the Realities of Living in an Environment with Natural Disasters (Featuring George Siegal)

   In this episode of Remaking Normal, Alexander Freeman sits down with filmmaker, former television journalist, weathercaster, and documentary director George Siegal for an eye-opening conversation about housing, construction, insurance, disaster preparedness, and the realities of living in communities increasingly impacted by hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and other natural disasters. George is the director of the documentaries "Built to Last: Buyer Beware" and "The Last House Standing" ...

2. 

   27 Feb 2026

   Episode 11: Income Inequality, Survival and the Cost of Living with a Disability While Achieving a Better Life Experience with an ABLE Account

   In this episode, I take a deep and urgent look at the real economics of disability in the United States. I move beyond surface-level conversations to break down how income inequality, benefit structures, and health care systems shape the daily financial reality for millions of disabled Americans. I unpack the key differences between SSI and SSDI, explain the strict asset limits that many people must navigate, and walk through how ABLE accounts work — including how they can help individuals b...

3. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Episode 10: "Disposable Humanity" A Documentary About How DeHumanization Was Considered Normal and the Urgent Need Not to Repeat History

   In this episode of Remaking Normal, Alexander Freeman takes a deeply personal and urgent turn—examining disability, history, memory, and power through the documentary "Disposable Humanity" a documentary that confronts one of the most overlooked truths of the Holocaust: disabled people were among the first groups targeted by the Nazi regime. Alexander reflects on how some of the most violent and dehumanizing actions in human history were once framed as reasonable, efficient, even compassionat...

4. 

   30 Jan 2026

   Episode 9: Entrepreneurship, Business and Disability (The Story of Collette Divitto of Collettey's Cookies

   In this episode of Remaking Normal, Alexander Freeman tells the story of entrepreneur, disability activist, tedx speaker, influencer, mentor, author, TV personality Collette Divitto of Collettey's Cookies and the movement she is building by creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities. @colletteyscookies Find out about the documentary "My Own Normal" at myownnormalmovie.com and consider working with Alexander on a feature film by visiting outcast-productions.com. Subsc...

5. 

   16 Jan 2026

   Episode 8: Power Structures, Decision Makers, Media Representation, Employment, Voting, Health Insurance, Benefits and Disability (Featuring Lawrence Carter-Long)

   In this episode of Remaking Normal, Alexander Freeman sits down with disability activist, actor, producer, modern dancer, writer, journalist, radio show host, and communications strategist Lawrence Carter-Long for a wide-ranging and deeply informed conversation about disability media representation, power structures, voting rights, health care, infrastructure, income, and public benefits. He is perhaps best known for his leadership as Director of Communications and Public Affairs at the Nati...

6. 

   2 Jan 2026

   Episode 7: Branded Independent Documentary Filmmaking and Disability Rights Action (Featuring Stan Clawson)

   In this episode of Remaking Normal, Alexander Freeman sits down with disabled filmmaker, educator, and disability-rights activist Stan Clawson to explore how storytelling, branding, and political advocacy intersect through the power of documentary film. Stan is a bold and incisive voice within the disability community, known for creating branded independent documentary content for companies and organizations that want to tell authentic, socially grounded stories. Through his filmmaking, educ...

7. 

   21 Dec 2025

   Episode 1: The Origin of "Normal"

   In the debut episode of Remaking Normal, filmmaker, writer, musician, and disability advocate Alexander Freeman takes listeners on a powerful journey through the origins and evolution of one of society’s most dangerous and misunderstood words: normal.With his signature blend of personal reflection, history, and empathy, Alexander explores how the concept of “normal” was never just about averages — it became a tool of power, exclusion, and control. Drawing from research by Adolphe Quetelet, Le...

8. 

   21 Dec 2025

   Episode 2: The Role of Assistive Technology and Employment for People with Disabilities (Featuring Shamus Crowley)

   In this episode of Remaking Normal, Alexander Freeman explores how assistive technology is transforming the way people with disabilities work, communicate, and thrive in the modern world. Alexander sits down with Shamus Crowley, founder and CEO of the Boston-based technology company Accessabl, a pioneering startup dedicated to creating digital tools that bridge the gap between accessibility and opportunity. Together, they unpack how innovation can empower independence — and how technology ca...

9. 

   21 Dec 2025

   Episode 3: Authenticity and Visibility, Redefining Disability and Queer Identity (Featuring Annie Segarra)

   In this episode of Remaking Normal, Alexander Freeman sits down with activist, creator, and YouTuber Annie Segarra — known online as Annie Elainey — for a heartfelt and unfiltered conversation about disability, queer identity, love, and the urgent need for authentic representation in media. Annie, a proud queer disabled woman and one of the most influential voices in online activism, shares her personal journey of navigating intersectional identities in a world that often insists on labels an...

10. 

    18 Dec 2025

    Episode 6: The Impact of Adaptive Sports and Fitness for People with Disabilities (Featuring Ross Lilley)

    In this episode of Remaking Normal, Alexander Freeman sits down with adaptive sports pioneer, inventor, coach, and ordained minister Ross Lilley to explore how access, innovation, and community can transform lives through sport. Ross has been adapting and teaching high-challenge sports since 1983, with roots in personal training and coaching that date back to the late 1970s. Recognized as the foremost authority on adaptive windsurfing in the United States. His work has always been driven by ...

11. 

    20 Nov 2025

    Episode 5: Love, Sex, Desire, Queerness and Disability (Featuring Andrew Gurza)

    In this episode of Remaking Normal, Alexander Freeman sits down with disability advocate, educator, and storyteller Andrew Gurza to explore the complex intersections of disability, sexuality, and queer identity. Andrew is a powerful voice within the disability and LGBTQ+ communities, known for his candid work around dismantling stigma, challenging ableist misconceptions, and helping people reclaim their bodies and desires with pride. Through his advocacy, writing, and public speaking, Andrew ...

12. 

    6 Nov 2025

    Episode 4: Speech and How it Impacts the Perception of Normal (Featuring Ariela Quetant)

    In this episode of Remaking Normal, Alexander Freeman explores how the way we speak — our voices, accents, and tone — shapes how the world perceives us, and how deeply speech connects to identity and belonging. Alexander sits down with Ariela Quetant, a Boston-based speech and voice coach and founder of Sound Your Best, a private coaching practice that helps clients refine communication, confidence, and authenticity. Through her work, Ariela provides private instruction in accent modification...

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