Finding Avalon is a new indie podcast amplifying authentic Disabled stories. The show is a curated storytelling project hosted by Atlantic Canadian disability inclusion advocate and disabled creator Jennifer (Jenna) Barnable.
In its first season, you’ll hear a collection of diverse Disabled voices from playwrights and paralympians to service dog trainers and self defense experts – and more. Because representation matters.
Finding Avalon empowers guests and listeners to share their lived experiences with disability, chronic illness and neurodivergence and to showcase the leadership and advocacy work being done to advance an inclusive society.
Here, our voices and expertise come first. All are welcome to listen, learn and reflect as Jennifer centers authentic and diverse disabled voices. Together, we can find Avalon.
Tune in below on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts to listen along to “Finding Avalon: Amplifying Disabled Voices”
Season One: Episode List
Episode 1: Welcome to Avalon: Meet Your Host with Jennifer (Jenna) Barnable
Episode 2: The Revelation of Self-Compassion: A Journey Through Song with Naomi Kavka
Episode 3: Ableism and Fatphobia: Barriers in Healthcare with Fernand Vedrenne
Episode 4: Disability, Community & Leadership: A Work of Art with Kristen Herrington
Episode 5: Spotlight on Representation: Putting Disability Center Stage with Ashley King
Episode 6: Spiritual Awakening or Neurodivergent Self-Discovery? Not a Coincidence with Jenniva
Episode 7: Making Room for Mental Health at Dragonfly Haven Therapeutic Farm with Charlotte Paul
Episode 8: Canada’s Opioid Poisoning Crisis: See the Person, Stop the Stigma with Kathryn Dunmore
Episode 9: Disabled Nurse & Service Dog: A Dynamic Duo Breaking Healthcare Barriers with Chloe Hammond and Ocho
Episode 10: Navigating Diabetes and Inspiring Humans and Pets Alike with Roxy Velez and Feline Diabetes Ambassador Adonis Sugar Kitty
BONUS EPISODE #1: Anti-ableism and Advocacy: Not a Solo Mission with host Jennifer (Jenna) Barnable. This special edition marks the Season 1 midpoint
Episode 11: From Autism in Girls to Autism in Menopause with Gemma Gray
Episode 12: Living and Leading with MS with Candice Colwell
Episode 13: Wellness and Allyship with Angel Reyes-Giacalone
Episode 14: Autism and Invisible Disabilities: Removing the Mask & Embracing Joy with Láyla Messner
Episode 15: Navigating Online Accessibility and Safety: Guidance for the Disability Community with Ionatan Waisgluss
Episode 16: Risk, Trauma and Abuse: Disabled Women’s Reality with Kristina Kyser
Episode 17: Sailing Beyond Limits: Empowerment and Adventure with Adapted Sailing with Paul Tingley
BONUS EPISODE #2: Finding Avalon Season One Extended Preview with host Jennifer (Jenna) Barnable. Hear a quick collection of guest episode previews and discover more stories in this catalogue!
Episode 18: Finding Avalon Season One Finale with host Jennifer (Jenna) Barnable. With 20 episodes, early impact recognition and insights into this empowering collection of diverse Disabled stories, don’t miss this end-of-year wrap up!
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I’d love to hear your recommendations and consider new folks to incude in the Finding Avalon storytelling series. Self-nominations are also welcome!
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