Technically Sick
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<p>The Technically Sick podcast explores how technology can improve access to education, employment, transportation and improve socialization for the disabled and chronic illness communities.</p><br><p>Hosted by Monica Michelle</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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December 27, 2022
Thank you for Season 1!
<p>Thank you<strong> so</strong> much for listening to Season 1 of Technically Sick. </p><p> </p><p>I am so grateful to all of the guests this season, who vulnerably and courageously shared their stories and provided their guidance and expertise with us. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It has been such an exciting experience to speak with people on the forefront of innovation about how we can utilize existing tech and what technological interventions are on the horizon. </span></p><br><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We have spoken with innovators, physicians, and community members about how existing and future technology can support the chronic illness and disability community. From practical tips like using smart home devices or our phones to support day-to-day living to future advancement in wheelchairs and virtual reality, we have covered a variety of topics that I hope resonated with you. Perhaps my biggest takeaway from these conversations is that the more we call in members of the disability and chronic illness community to contribute to tech advancement, the higher likelihood that innovations will be created to benefit our day to day lives. </span></p><p> </p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I look forward to a world where technology is accessible and empowers all people, no matter their abilities, to live more independently</span>. <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></p><br><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For more empowering content to support the health of you, your loved ones, and your communities, </span>visit <a href="http://empoweredus.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(84, 172, 220);">empoweredus.org</a> to check out our other podcasts and projects. Follow the Empowered Us community on Instagram @empoweredusnetwork and Twitter @empowereduspod to stay up to date with all podcast happenings and to connect with us. </p><p> </p><p>Empowered Us is a storytelling and resource hub led by Good Days, a national nonprofit that lifts the burdens of chronic illness through assistance, advocacy, and awareness. Visit <a href="http://mygooddays.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">MyGoodDays.org</a> to learn more. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
December 12, 2022
Top Technologies for Daily Support
<p>Monica speaks with Jen Hardy, an author, podcast host, blogger, coach, and mother. In this episode, Jen shares some of the technologies and apps she uses to help manage parenting, working, and day-to-day life while living with chronic illnesses. </p><p>"There were a lot of people complaining, ‘I'm so sick, I can't get up’, but no one was saying, ‘how do you live your life like that? How do you get through it and live a good life, even when you're like that?’. And so, I pursued it. I started a blog to help others like me.” - Jen Hardy<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></p><h3><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Timestamps </span></h3><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">01:59 How Jen started blogging </span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">04:29 Jen’s favorite apps and gadgets for parenting </span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">07:26 Recommended apps and gadgets for sleep </span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">10:39 How Jen works from bed </span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">14:25 Apps and gadgets for brain fog </span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">16:47 Robot vacuums </span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">18:43 Kitchen gadgets </span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">22:26 Other helpful gadgets </span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">28:51 Jen’s ideal tech </span></li></ul><br/><h3><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Takeaway Learnings and Actionable Tips</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></h3><p>1) Technology has the capacity to take on a lot of the parenting and home care exhaustion. From using home voice assistance, you can set up timers for when that dog needs to be walked, reminders of chores for the kids, and set up your device to be an intercom between rooms for additional communication. </p><p>2) Many simple tech purchases can make a huge difference: audiobooks, speaker pillows, and even automated potato peelers are little changes that could possibly elevate your lifestyle and reduce effort </p><p>3) There are a variety of apps programmed into your phone that can be so useful, such as the Notes and Reminders app for Apple users or for you Android users - Google Keep. Jen makes use of these to ensure that brain fog does not get in the way of her obligations and productivity </p><p>4) If you are looking to find a bedside setup that's right for you, take a look into dorm rooms and tiny house setups for inspiration. These resources will show ideas of how to organize your small working spaces in creative ways. </p><br/><h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">About the Guest</span></h3><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><span class="ql-cursor"></span>Jen Hardy is an author, podcast host, blogger, coach, and mother to seven children. In her work, she discusses what it's like to be a mom and an entrepreneur while managing her chronic illnesses. </span></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
November 14, 2022
Accessibility in the Kitchen: Tips for Cooking, Prep and More
<p>Monica speaks with Kristen Lopez, a writer and disability advocate in media and also our first community member guest. In this episode, Kristen shares her favorite kitchen devices and hacks to create more autonomy and reduce effort in the kitchen. </p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></p><p>“In a world where disabled people, you know, autonomy is so fleeting for us in many ways, food really does become this element of control, and not in a negative way, although it can be negative, but a way to take back that autonomy.” - Kristen Lopez </p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></p><h3><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Timestamps</span></h3><ul><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">01:53 When Kristen realized technology would be such a big help in the kitchen</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">04:08 Kristen’s favorite kitchen gadgets and transformations</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">07:27 Products and services that have come out of the pandemic that have been beneficial to people with disabilities</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">09:16 The ideal disability items for those who are newly disabled</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">12:02 Finding easier recipes for cooking and autonomy</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">15:26 The impact of digital accessibility on cooking</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">18:42 Kitchen gadgets that help with time management and safety</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">21:14 Examples of ways that kitchen appliances are inaccessible</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">24:54 The lack of disabled representation in media</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">29:45 The cost effectiveness of using kitchen gadgets over food delivery</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">31:02 The stereotypes people with disabilities face around spending</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">34:23 The impact inflation has on the disabled community</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">37:31 Where Kristen sees technology going in the future</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">39:45 The importance of making tech easy to use</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">42:51 Kristen’s ideal tech</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"> </span></li></ul><br/><h3><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: transparent;">Takeaway Learnings</span></h3><p>1. There are tech devices, resources, and apps out there to support you in the kitchen, but not all the tools are gonna be for you and some might require some trial and error. Don’t give up! Keep trying different tools and see what hacks will help support you the most. </p><p>2. Sometimes simple accommodations are so much more effective and helpful than expensive innovations. Calling in the actual needs of the disability community allows for the right accommodations to be made when developing accessible tools. </p><p>3. Cooking can bring joy and autonomy to people in the disabled community. Utilizing technology to help save yo<span style="background-color: transparent;">ur energy and reduce the overwhelm allows for more space to enjoy the process of making food. And, I’m gonna bet that cooking at home is going to save you some much-needed money.</span> </p><h3><span style="background-color: transparent;">Actionable Tips</span> </h3><p><span style="background-color: transparent;">1. If you want to make your kitchen more accessible in a cost-effective way and you just don’t know where to begin, try reor</span>ganizing your kitchen to make the things you use regularly as accessible to you as possible. Look into the way that professional kitchens and bakeries are organized. </p><p>2. If you’re interested in any of the tech that we mentioned, go and check out our show notes – all the products will be linked in the resources section. These are products that Kristen and I love, however they do not sponsor our show in any way. </p><br/><h3><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">About Kristen Lopez</span></h3><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Kristen Lopez is the TV Editor of IndieWire and a pop culture essayist whose work has been published at Variety, MTV, and Roger Ebert. She writes regularly on disability representation in media. In her free time she contributes to the classic film podcast, Ticklish Business. </span></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Technically Sick?
<p>The Technically Sick podcast explores how technology can improve access to education, employment, transportation and improve socialization for the disabled and chronic illness communities.</p><br><p>Hosted by Monica Michelle</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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