WDF is a look at societal understanding of well-being. Come along with Sam & Dr. Kat (not that kind of doctor), 2 sisters who are both public educators who are trying to find joy in the wellness-minefield of life.
Wellness Dumpster Fire (WDF)
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WDF is a look at societal understanding of well-being. Come along with Sam & Dr. Kat (not that kind of doctor), 2 sisters who are both public educators who are trying to find joy in the wellness-minefield of life.
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June 28, 2026
S2E4: WDF: "Or Lasagna," Sorry Not Sorry for Advocating Part 2
Email: WellnessDumpsterFire@gmail.com Music: ”Master of the Feast” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Timely Viral Event : Mom of Disabled Child Speaking to Ohio Reps About Medicaid Cuts Dr. Jen Rafferty: The Empowered Educator: Release date Aug 4, 2024 Dr. Jen Rafferty: Instagram Somatic Studios Witch Bitch Thrift The People’s Coalition of Michigan Chris and Dave- Instagram Extra Credit: Watch Crip Camp (free on Netflix YouTube) Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist by Judith Heymann with Kristen Joiner Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution by Judith Heumann with Kristen Joiner Judy Heumann on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah The Ed Roberts’ Campus article The Ed Roberts’ Campus video Big Bad Able-ism: Hockey Douchebro Pushing a Wheelchair Down The Stairs Interview with Victim/Survivor of Able-Ist Douchebro Systemic Big Bad Able-ism: Hockey Douchebro sentenced to probation for pushing a wheelchair down the stairs. Flinn Scientific Lab Poster: Carol Never Wore Her Safety Goggles Exploring Name Signs in Deaf Culture: Article and Video A History of Cross Colors Fashion Legacy (I learned so much from this video!): Amazon link: Poster Sometimes Things Explode “When we know better we do better.” Maya Angelou said to Oprah The Pushy Lawyer vs Uber American Sign Language: Puberty Sesame Street “Nope” Aliens montage Sesame Street “Nope” : Aliens Discover a Radio “Elopment: The Unexpected Workout” T-Shirt on Etsy Payton’s Path- Carla Moore- “I wish there was the same viral outrage for the living children with disabilities…” New York Community Schools LeBron James Family Foundation “I Promise School” Understanding Michigan’s Medicaid Waiver Programs Accessible Playgrounds History of Eugenics in the United States Michigan Data Center Fight Play Spark Petals of Power Podcast: Screw the Hierarchy by Deborah Falzoy: “One advocate’s story of a pattern of able-ism at work with Emma Farley Podcast: The Middling Ninjio “Get It in Writing: The Utimate Guide to Your Rights At Work” by: Ryan Stygar Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy by Gary D. Schmidt All the Way to the Top: How One Girl’s Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything Barbie Fashionistas Doll #228, Blind Barbie Doll Wearing Pink Top And Ruffled Skirt With Cane And Sunglasses in Partnership With The American Foundation For The Blind The Ed Roberts’ Campus article The Ed Roberts’ Campus video Disabled in Action of New York Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution Upcoming Film : Being Heumann Polio The History of Polio Section 504 and ADA through the Wrights Law Website IDEA Introducing Disability Studies, 2nd Edition Mental illness, Civil Liberty, and Common Sense. Psychiatric Times. (2018) Senator Robert Kennedy’s Visit to Willowbrook (scroll down for the video with Senator Robert Kennedy) 1970 - Present : Close the Institutions - Video archive of Geraldo Rivera’s Expose on Willowbrook Special Olympics: Eunice Kennedy Shriver Special Olympics: Rosemary and Eunice Kennedy Starting Special Olympics Rosemary Kennedy Spread the Word Buzzfeed Accessible Design Fails Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki
May 10, 2026
S2E3: WDF: "Veal Parmesan;" Sorry Not Sorry for Advocating
This episode explores the history and current challenges of disability rights, systemic inequities, and their impact on well-being. Join us as we discuss advocacy, policy, and personal stories to understand how societal structures affect marginalized communities. This episode features a deep discussion on the history of disability rights, intersectionality, and systemic ableism, highlighting key figures like Judy Heumann and Ed Roberts. It explores the evolution of accessible spaces, the impact of neoliberalism, and the ongoing fight for equity and inclusion. keywords disability rights, systemic inequity, advocacy, policy, well-being, history of disability, activism, accessibility, systemic change disability rights, ableism, Judy Heumann, Ed Roberts, accessibility, neoliberalism, systemic discrimination, disability history, inclusion, advocacy
March 15, 2026
S2E2:WDF: Migraine, Microphones, and Our First Guest: Uncle Jay!
In this episode of Wellness Dumpster Fire, Sam and Kat have their first guest: Uncle Jay! Uncle Jay is a cartoon character from amaze.org that asks some questions about gender and trans allyship that many people are thinking but are afraid to ask. Join Sam as her cat messes with her microphone, Dr. Kat while she deals with a migraine, and Uncle Jay while he’s trying to figure out when did gender become more complicated than having “a hoo hoo or a hee hee.” Note: Content warning for trans youth suicide, trans discrimination. Also Note: Our ADHD is strong in this episode; So just in case this was never made verbally clear: LGBTQIA+: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and + 2SLGBTQIA+: 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and +. Also, the name of the trans student who died by suicide in Oklahoma was Nex Benedict. Sam incorrectly said Nez. Our hearts are still with Nex and their family, as well as all of the trans folk harmed by discriminatory and genocidal legislation. On an editing note, Dr. Kat had to pause our recording to take care of her migraine and somewhere when that happened, my microphone switched to the computer mic. Sorry about that and thanks for sticking with us. Email us with your Petals of Power! Email: WellnessDumpsterFire@gmail.com Music: "Master of the Feast" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)1Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975…oops) Understanding the New Kansas Law Targeting Transgender People: The ACLU of Kansas Human Rights Campaign Foundation & Lamda Legal File Lawsuit to Block Trump Administation’s Transgender Military Service Ban David Ross Lawn: Facebook: “...But did you know that genocide actually happens in stages? In fact. Do you know which stage we are in for trans people? It’s 8.” Wikipedia: Ten stages of genocide Holocaust Memorial Day Trust: The Ten States of Genocide Joey (Oops, Chuck) Gets His Girlfriend Pregnant: A special 3 part series : “TV 101” Wikipedia: Molly Ivins Don Lemon: @TheDonLemonShow “Advocate Shares History of LGBT Acronym as Federal Websites Erase the “T” San Francisco's Gay Mens Chorus: LGBTQIA+ Meaning: Acronym Breakdown and Definitions Wikipedia: Two-spirit Tribal-Institute.Org (2014) “Walking in Two Worlds: Understanding the Two-Spirit & LGBTQ Community” 2SLGBTQ+ in print article: CBC Canada: “Nex Benedict full autopsy report released: What we non about the non-binary teen’s death” Human Rights Campaign: “U.S. Department of Education Finds Nex Benedict’s School District Accountable for Fostering Hostile Climate in Response to HRC Complaint” Nov. 13, 2024 LGBTQNation: Good News: “Joe Biden said “there are at least three” genders and shut down a conservative activist: “Don’t play games with me kid,” Biden told a rightwing activist who tried to get him to say there are only two genders. Jan. 13, 2021 amaze.org: What is Intersex? Paid Subscriber Episode: Podcast: “You’’re Wrong About”: Princess Diana, The Crown, and Responsible Storytelling Free article from Elle about Princess Diana and the AIDS crisis: The True Story of Princess Diana’s Groundbreaking AIDS Advocacy: The Princess of Wales helped to raise awareness and dismantle stigma around the disease. Black mold memes Uncle Jay’s Amaze.org video: Range of Gender Identities BridgeMI: Michigan adopts updated sex education standards after contentious meeting Michigan Dept of Education: Sex-Education Advisory Boards Commonly Asked Questions: 2012 SIECUS: Michigan State of Sex-Ed Amaze.org Sextortion: Online Coercion and Blackmail Dr. Kat’s Circles Shoulder Pad fave: Circles Curriculum Purchase Site John Oliver Slams Centrist Dems Who Think Trans People Cost Them The Election Sophie LaBelle: Trans Cartoonist and Activist:Wikipedia: Bluesky;: Patreon Gardens Of Peace Project (not Olive Oil): https://www.gardenofpeaceproject.org
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