Description:What exactly makes people uncomfortable about disability? Often, it’s because society only sees the "cute and cuddly" version of our lives. In this episode of The Advocacy Life Podcast, we’re breaking that mold.I’m talking about the power of full exposure. To bridge the gap in understanding, people need to see the raw, unfiltered reality of disability—not just the triumphs, but the struggles, the financial hurdles, and the everyday resilience required to navigate a world that wasn't built for us.In this episode, we discuss:New Year’s Resolutions: I’m sharing an update on my goal to finish my next book draft by March and have it out by December 2026! How are your resolutions holding up in mid-February?The Exposure Method: Why showing the "uncomfortable" parts of disability is the only way to create true empathy and change.Existence vs. A Full Life: There is a massive difference between just "experiencing" life and actually living it. We explore how to find value in every moment.The Price of Advocacy: Why being a leader means being willing to be the first one to step into the fire.Universal Truths: Disability and death are the only two certainties in life. It’s time we stop hiding from them and start talking about them.We are all part of the same human story. Let’s stop wasting time and start living with purpose.📍 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Introduction: What makes people uncomfortable?1:50 – New Year’s Resolution Update (Book 2026!)4:10 – Why we need to "Expose" Disability9:30 – Moving past the "After-School Special" version of our lives14:00 – The burden and beauty of being an Advocate19:45 – Living a Full Life vs. Just Existing24:00 – Final thoughts: Don’t waste your life.Show NotesNone for this episode.Episode Transcripthttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1sjRHwzK5lMXPdYPIzxvr_P9DtwRyiap8/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=111303226198366895898&rtpof=true&sd=trueSocial Media/Website@TheAdvocacyLife FB @theadvocacyliferelaunchedMean Websitehttps://advocatekevinnunez.wordpress.com/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/TheAdvocayLifeRelaunchedInstagram https://www.instagram.com/theadvocacylife?igsh=N2tyYmdyajQwNGY4Tumblrhttps://www.tumblr.com/theadvocacylifeThreadshttps://www.threads.net/@theadvocacylifePinterest https://pin.it/7dHI38DfsLinkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-nu%C3%B1ez-261856364/Books Living Beyond Disability book serieshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1H7DM4Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkLetters from Limbo Newsletterhttps://advocatekevinnunez.wordpress.com/moments-of-brightness-newsletter/PayPal https://www.paypal.me/KevinGNunezCashapp https://cash.app/$KevinGNunez

Description: Have you ever said, "I hate politics," or felt like the government is just too complicated to understand? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Advocacy Life Podcast, I’m doing something a little "insane"—I’m going to oversimplify government and politics so you can get involved without losing your mind. Using nothing but a few imaginary pizza pies, we’ll break down:

The "Kevin Definition" of Politics: Why it’s actually just the art of politely arguing over resources.

The Majority Rule Myth: Why a direct democracy doesn't always work and how our representative system actually gives you a voice.

The Disability History Gap: Why advocates must know their own history and how it ties into the greater American story.

Accountability: Why "eternal vigilance" is the price of freedom and how you can hold elected officials accountable.

As disability advocates, we have a role to play. If we sit back and stay silent, we won't get the resources or rights we need. Let’s bridge those gaps together in a fun, conversational style.

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TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Welcome to The Advocacy Life 1:30 – Fun Fact: My thoughts on the Stranger Things finale 4:15 – The Pizza Analogy: How politics and resources work 9:00 – Choice vs. Control: Socialism, Group Homes, and Prisons 15:30 – Democracy vs. Representative Republic 20:00 – The Constitution & Why Education Matters 25:00 – A Call to Action for Disability Advocates

Show Notes

Free Civics Course: https://www.khanacademy.org

Find Your Representatives:

https://www.congress.gov/

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Welcome back to The Advocacy Life Podcast! In this crucial episode, "The Wheelchair Tool," we are bridging the gap of understanding between the public and mobility devices.

Host Kevin Nunez addresses common misconceptions and misunderstandings about wheelchairs, clarifying the difference between an electric wheelchair and a scooter.

Key Takeaways in this episode:

Tool, Not a Toy: A wheelchair is an expensive, customized life tool, not an accessory, handbag, or luxury item. Kevin's new chair, for which he's been fitted, costs between \$50,000 and \$60,000.

The New Chair Goal: Kevin shares his goal of getting a new wheelchair with a rise function to allow him to speak and interact at eye level, and to reach higher shelves.

Wheelchair Etiquette 101: Learn the dos and don'ts of interacting with someone in a wheelchair:

Never hang off the back or push the chair without permission.

Never grab the joystick.

Stop the overused, disrespectful jokes like, "How fast does that thing go?".

Defense Mechanism: Kevin discusses how the wheelchair serves as his only defense in public, even during an active shooter drill.

Maintenance & Health: The importance of regular servicing, and how being vigilant (like Kevin) can help prevent pressure sores (which are preventable, unlike what happened to Christopher Reeve).

Be respectful, be kind, and realize the person in the chair is just trying to live their life the best way they can.

Episode Transcript

https://turboscribe.ai/transcript/share/8457760100267752062/wmlNVLD4RKnq15t6xT7_ZC8Fqyt3qGD_oniImTCAIPI/tal-s4-e2-the-wheelchair-tool

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