Wheel Talk with Kelly & Avery Podcast is a show hosted by two rare ladies living with congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD). It gives a front row seat to bold conversations about the thriving disability community. The show where we amplify voices, break down barriers, and celebrate the power of disability identity. It’s where wit, wisdom, and wheels are all part of the party.
Wheel Talk with Kelly and Avery Podcast
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Wheel Talk with Kelly & Avery Podcast is a show hosted by two rare ladies living with congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD). It gives a front row seat to bold conversations about the thriving disability community. The show where we amplify voices, break down barriers, and celebrate the power of disability identity. It’s where wit, wisdom, and wheels are all part of the party.
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Recent Episodes
July 29, 2026
I’m Not Too Much, You’re Just Not Used to Me: Make Room or Move
<p>For too long, people living with disabilities have been taught to shrink - to be grateful, quiet, easy to accommodate, and careful not to take up too much space. But what if we were never “too much”? What if the world simply wasn’t built with enough room? In this episode, we unpack what it means to stop apologizing for existing and start reclaiming space. From asking for accommodation to setting boundaries, “make room or move” isn’t about being hostile - it’s about recognizing that people living with disabilities deserve to be present, valued, and included in every space. We explore what it means to challenge the idea that access is an inconvenience, embrace disability pride, and redefine the labels often used to silence us.</p><p><strong>Connect with Kelly Berger</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thekellyberger/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thekellyberger/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekellyberger/">LinkedIn</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Avery Roberts</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avery.nicole916/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/averyroberts916">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyroberts916">LinkedIn</a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Intro/Outro Music Created by Andy Rusch</strong></p><p><strong>Image Description:</strong> Avery and Kelly engage in a virtual conversation. Kelly, on the left, is a woman with light skin, brown hair, a nose ring, flower-shaped earrings, and white earbuds. She is wearing a light pink sweatshirt and is positioned in front of a wall, out of focus, with some decor. Avery, on the right, is a woman with light skin, shoulder-length brown hair, and white earbuds. She is wearing a sage green top and is positioned in front of a blurred background that hints at a window. A black microphone is visible in the lower-right corner.</p>
July 15, 2026
Representation That Deserves an Encore: Disability Shines on Broadway
<p>Broadway has the power to shape culture, but who gets to take the stage? In this episode, we sit down with Broadway actress and disability advocate Jenna Bainbridge, who is currently starring as Nessarose in Wicked as the first wheelchair user to perform the role on Broadway. Jenna also made her Broadway debut in the Tony Award-winning musical Suffs, where she originated an accessible track that continues to create opportunities for future disabled performers. We explore the history of disability representation in theater, why authentic casting matters, the barriers disabled artists still face on and off stage, and how accessibility should be built into productions from the very beginning. Jenna also shares the story behind co-founding ConsultAbility, a nonprofit helping theaters become more accessible for disabled artists, employees, and audiences alike. Whether you’re a theater lover, performer, educator, or advocate, this conversation is a powerful reminder that disability representation isn’t charity - it’s artistry.</p><p><strong>Links Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>ConsultAbility:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.consultability.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">consultability.org/</a></li><li>Wicked on Broadway: <a href="https://wickedthemusical.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">wickedthemusical.com/</a></li><li>Suffs:<strong> </strong><a href="https://suffsmusical.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">suffsmusical.com/</a></li><li>Phamaly Theatre Company:<strong> </strong><a href="https://phamaly.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://phamaly.org/</a></li><li>Intro 1307: <a href="https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7434038&GUID=30E013CD-2EB5-4700-B2D0-1E4ABFA6E244&Options=&Search=" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7434038&GUID=30E013CD-2EB5-4700-B2D0-1E4ABFA6E244&Options=&Search=</a></li><li>Official Site for Accessibility to Broadway: <a href="https://www.theatreaccess.nyc/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">theatreaccess.nyc/</a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Jenna Bainbridge</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bainbridgejenna" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="http://www.jennabainbridge.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bainbridgejenna" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Kelly Berger</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thekellyberger/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thekellyberger/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekellyberger/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Avery Roberts</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avery.nicole916/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/averyroberts916" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyroberts916" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Intro/Outro Music Created by Andy Rusch</strong></p><p><strong>Image Description:</strong> Jenna, Kelly, and Avery engage in a virtual conversation. Jenna, on the left, is a woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair, wearing a mustard yellow knit sweater over a burgundy top. She appears to be in her home with framed wall art, a mirror, a plant, and a black hanging lamp visible in the background. Kelly, in the middle, is a woman with light brown hair, wearing a pink sweater and white wireless earbuds. She has a small nose ring and is positioned in front of a wall, out of focus, with some decor. Avery, on the right, is another woman with shoulder-length brown hair and white earbuds. She is wearing a sage green top and is positioned in front of a blurred background that hints at a window.</p>
July 1, 2026
Wave the Flag: Disability Pride & Being an Ally
<p>July is Disability Pride Month, and in this episode, we’re celebrating Disability Pride as visibility, dignity, and community. It’s about honoring every version of our bodies, minds, and lived experiences and refusing to be reduced to something to fix, pity, inspire, or ignore. It’s a reminder that disabled people have always been here, have always contributed, and deserve to be seen, valued, and included. The conversation also explores allyship beyond good intentions. What does it mean to truly support disabled people? How can non-disabled people show up in meaningful ways? And what role do all of us play in creating more accessible, inclusive communities? Allyship is action. We belong here. And we’re here to stay.</p><p><strong>Links Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>National Council on Disability Resources:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.ncd.gov/resources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>ncd.gov/resources/</u></a></li><li>Disability Pride Month 2026: What It Is, the 2026 Theme, and How to Celebrate: <a href="https://thearc.org/blog/why-and-how-to-celebrate-disability-pride-month/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>thearc.org/blog/why-and-how-to-celebrate-disability-pride-month/</u></a></li><li>Disability Belongs:<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.disabilitybelongs.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>disabilitybelongs.org/</u></a></li><li>The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD):<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.aapd.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><u>aapd.com/</u></a></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Kelly Berger</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thekellyberger/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thekellyberger/">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekellyberger/">LinkedIn</a></p><p><strong>Connect with Avery Roberts</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avery.nicole916/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/averyroberts916">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyroberts916">LinkedIn</a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Intro/Outro Music Created by Andy Rusch</strong></p><p><strong>Image Description:</strong> Avery and Kelly engage in a virtual conversation. Kelly, on the left, is a woman with light skin, brown hair, a nose ring, and white earbuds. She is wearing a tan puffy sleeve top with a rose gold sparkly necklace and is positioned in front of a wall, out of focus, with some decor. Avery, on the right, is another woman with light skin, brown hair, and white earbuds. She is wearing a black short-sleeve hoodie and is positioned in front of a blurred background that hints at a window.</p>
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