this episode, Lolita opens up about her journey from a difficult childhood to becoming an accomplished actress and content creator. She discusses living with a disability, how media representation has evolved, and why independence and empowerment are essential for disabled individuals. Olivia and Lolita also talk about the power of community, the importance of building an engaged audience, and the role brand partnerships play in shaping creative careers. The conversation explores how disability is becoming more visible in the arts and the continued work needed to achieve genuine inclusivity and representation.

In this episode, Olivia talks to Marissa Hirt (@marissa.hirt) about her journey of resilience, adaptation, and advocacy. From early vision loss to navigating college, career challenges, and life as legally blind, Marissa shares how she’s embraced empowerment, purpose, and joy.

Follow her story on Instagram @marissa.hirt and discover how she inspires inclusion, confidence, and bold living every day.

in this episode of Living My Best Disabled Life, Olivia is joined by Erin Field a C5/6 quadriplegic, disability advocate, and future trauma therapist. Erin shares the story behind The 10%, a new community app designed to help disabled people connect, share resources, and support one another. Together, they discuss the power of peer connection, the realities of life after injury, and why building community matters.Follow Erin on Instagram: @erin.fieldd

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Olivia Murphy sits down with Whitney Bailey, disability advocate and former host of Spastic Chatter, to talk about her journey in the disability community. Whitney shares how she navigates online negativity, embraces support without shame, and uses her background in rehabilitation services to empower herself and others.

This episode dives into how advocacy, mindset shifts, and education helped Whitney build a life rooted in confidence, connection, and purpose.

in this episode of Living My Best Disabled Life, I sit down with Cassidy Huff—actress, voice-over artist, best-selling author, and disability rights activist. Cassidy shares how she uses storytelling, social media, and performance to challenge stereotypes and advocate for authentic disability representation in the entertainment industry.

We talk about everything from navigating the spotlight as a disabled creator to the power of using your voice—both literally and figuratively—to create meaningful change. Cassidy’s passion, humor, and honesty shine as she reflects on her journey and what drives her to keep showing up for her community.

In the season premiere of Living My Best Disabled Life, host Olivia Murphy sits down with disability advocate and eating disorder recovery coach Jayne Mattingly. As the CEO of Recovery Love and Care and founder of The AND Initiative, Jayne is dedicated to supporting individuals with chronic illness and physical disabilities. She also explores the emotional and psychological journey of living in a changing body in her book, Body Grief.

In this episode, Olivia and Jayne discuss:
✅ The concept of body grief and how it impacts the disabled community
✅ The intersection of disability and eating disorder recovery
✅ Jayne’s journey as an advocate and the mission behind The AND Initiative
✅ Practical advice for navigating self-acceptance and healing

Tune in for an empowering conversation about resilience, self-love, and redefining recovery on your own terms!

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