North Stars with Bonnie Prestridge
By Bonnie Prestridge and Sarah Williams
North Stars with Bonnie PrestridgeAug 02, 2023
Disability Isn't a Dirty Word Part 1
In this mini episode, Bonnie shares a piece she wrote on her blog about how she thinks about the word disability. This is part 1 of 3.
The words we use to describe our chronic health condition aren’t just words, they are bridges that connect us with others, tools that help us get what we need, and sources of power that give us strength to carry on. They can also be markers of shame and walls separating us from others. This is the first in a series of posts exploring different meanings of the controversial word "disability". My hope is that it will expand the way you think about your chronic health condition and help you feel more confident talking about yourself.
Need help building a life when your brain or body is different? Bonnie coaches folks one-on-one. For more info: https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/
Need an audio editor? Or help starting your own podcast? Sarah is taking on new clients!
Contact Sarah via email: sarahwilliamsedits@gmail.com
Hardwired to Adapt
Today's guest and North Star, Amber, talks about life with an amputation, and the unique experience of having an amputation since birth.
Get ready for a funny and irreverent convo that includes:
- DIY Prosthetics
- The creative power of disability
- Appalachian Culture
- What movies get wrong about bullying
- Finding true disabled love
You’ll especially love this episode if you:
- Want to hear about having a disability in a rural setting
- Wish people weren’t always so serious and sad about disabilities
- Are worried about dating when your body looks different than other people’s
Need an audio editor? Or help making your own audio project?
Sarah is taking on new clients!
Sarah’s email: sarahwilliamsedits@gmail.com
Need help building a life when your brain or body is different?
Bonnie coaches folks one-on-one.
For more info: https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/
Whistle While You ADHD
Welcome to North Stars Season 1: Brains and Bodies. It’s our first guest interview! To kick things off, we brought on Will for a chat about life with ADHD. He also happens to be an audiovisual tech expert, which is helpful when you’re learning how to make a podcast 🙂
You’ll especially like this episode if:
- You’re tired of ADHD always being framed as a problem to correct
- The thought of learning another note-taking strategy or productivity hack makes you want to scream
- You want to love and celebrate your brain just the way it is
Join us for a playful meandering conversation about:
- Growing up with ADHD
- How he’s used his brain’s unique wiring as an asset in school and at work
- The tendency to talk a lot + not have a “filter” and how to mitigate problems that can cause in relationships
- Motivation: How to playfully trick yourself into doing things that are hard (instead of pushing or forcing)
- Productivity: Getting more done by not trying to get more done
And more!
Need an audio editor? Or help starting your own podcast? Sarah is taking on new clients!
Contact Sarah via email: sarahwilliamsedits@gmail.com
Need help building a life when your brain or body is different? Bonnie coaches folks one-on-one. For more info: https://www.bonnieprestridge.com/
Why the North Star?
Bonnie explains how she and her clients develop North Stars to help guide their work. Bonnie draws on her work as a life coach for young people, with a specialty in working with people with disabilities and health conditions, to provide specific examples of North Stars. What North Star guides you?
Trailer
What's this podcast about? Bonnie shares her inspiration for this show. She hopes each episode can serve as a guiding light for listeners, especially people who have a disability or chronic health condition.