Wheel Talk with Kelly and Avery Podcast

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 is a society podcast hosted by Kelly, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kelly hosts Wheel Talk with Kelly and Avery Podcast, a society show with 26 episodes published.

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  Rolling Toward the Crown: Building a Caregiving Platform in Wheelchair Pageantry

  Aug 12, 202630 min

  What happens when a crown becomes more than a title? For Annie Heathcote, disability advocate, speaker, author, graphic designer, and 2023 Ms. Wheelchair Wisconsin, it became a platform for advocacy, visibility, and a mission to bring attention to the caregiving crisis. At the heart of Annie’s platform is “Caring Is Caregiving,” a mission focused on raising awareness about the need for caregivers and helping people living with disabilities hire, train, and manage their caregiving teams. We also talk about wheelchair pageantry as a form of disability representation, finding the courage to speak up about accessibility, Annie’s experience competing at Ms. Wheelchair America, the “wheel sisters” she gained along the way, and becoming a published author. Links Mentioned: Annie Heathcote / Annie Speaks: ⁠ annie-speaks.com/⁠ Still We Rise: Stories of Triumph Over Disabilities and the Strength of Empowerment: amazon.com/Still-We-Rise-Disabilities-Empowerment/dp/B0F7LXDVVK Ms. Wheelchair America: mswheelchairamerica.org/ Connect with Annie Heathcote Facebook | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ Connect with Kelly Berger ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Connect with Avery Roberts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music Created by Andy Rusch Image Description: Annie, Kelly, and Avery engage in a virtual conversation. Kelly, on the left, 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. Annie, in the middle, is a woman with brown hair, wearing a pink floral top and white star earrings. Avery, on the right, is another woman with shoulder-length brown hair and white earbuds. She is wearing a navy blue sweater and is positioned in front of a blurred background that hints at a window.

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  I’m Not Too Much, You’re Just Not Used to Me: Make Room or Move

  Jul 29, 202621 min

  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. Connect with Kelly Berger ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Connect with Avery Roberts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music Created by Andy Rusch Image Description: 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.

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  Representation That Deserves an Encore: Disability Shines on Broadway

  Jul 15, 202649 min

  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. Links Mentioned: ConsultAbility: consultability.org/ Wicked on Broadway: wickedthemusical.com/ Suffs: suffsmusical.com/ Phamaly Theatre Company: ⁠ https://phamaly.org/ Intro 1307: legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=7434038&GUID=30E013CD-2EB5-4700-B2D0-1E4ABFA6E244&Options=&Search= Official Site for Accessibility to Broadway: theatreaccess.nyc/ Connect with Jenna Bainbridge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok Connect with Kelly Berger ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Connect with Avery Roberts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Intro/Outro Music Created by Andy Rusch Image Description: 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.

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  Pee Math: The Urinary Algebra of Disabled Life

  Jun 17, 202627 min

  How much planning can one bladder require? More than most people realize. In this episode, we unpack the surprisingly complex calculations that shape daily life when disability, caregiving schedules, transportation, and accessible infrastructure all intersect. From timing fluids around appointments and rides to evaluating the accessibility of public bathrooms, every outing can involve a series of equations that most non-disabled people never have to solve. We explore the hidden logistics behind something as basic as using the restroom—discussing dependence on caregivers, the emotional labor of coordinating personal care, the realities of being a disabled woman navigating public spaces, and the constant mental math required to balance independence, dignity, safety, and practicality. This episode shines a light on the everyday problem-solving that often goes unseen—revealing how disability transforms ordinary tasks into intricate calculations, and why accessible infrastructure is about far more than convenience. It’s a candid conversation about bodily realities, disability culture, resilience, and the strange mathematics of making it through the day, one bathroom break at a time. Links Mentioned: Changing Spaces (Advocating for Accessible Restrooms with Universal Changing Tables): changingspacescampaign.com Changing Places (Find accessible toilets in the UK): changing-places.org Momentum Refresh (America’s first fully accessible, universally designed, mobile restroom): momentumrefresh.com Connect with Kelly Berger ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Connect with Avery Roberts ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Intro/Outro Music Created by Andy Rusch Image Description: 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.

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  Our 6/6 Moment: World Collagen VI Awareness Day

  Jun 5, 202634 minS0

  <p>In this special World Collagen VI Awareness Day episode, we celebrate the global Collagen VI-related dystrophy (COL6-RD) community while exploring the power of visibility, storytelling, advocacy, and connection. Kelly and Avery share what June 6 means to them as individuals living with COL6-RD, discuss the importance of awareness days in the rare disease community, and reflect on how the growing World COL6 Day movement is bringing people together across the globe. </p><p>Most importantly, we’re passing the mic.</p><p>This episode features seven incredible women from the COL6 community who share their lived experiences, challenges, acc...

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