Reclaiming Worthiness, Embracing Disability & Redefining Self-Worth with Alison Hayes

In this powerful and paradigm-shifting conversation, I sit down with disability advocate, coach, and author Alison Hayes to unmask the systemic bias around disability and explore what it truly means to thrive with and within disability, not despite it.

We get real about how ableism is baked into our culture, the silent assumptions that shape how we perceive ourselves and others, and the importance of reclaiming disability as an identity rather than a burden. Alison offers both lived experience and practical wisdom for anyone living with disability, caring for someone who is, or simply ready to expand their awareness and unlearn the biases we were all conditioned to hold.

This conversation is an invitation to get informed, stay ready, and reimagine what worthiness looks like when we center humanity instead of perfection.

What We Talk About: 

• Why disability is not a dirty word and why we need to normalize using it
• Understanding the difference between having a disability and being “certified” disabled
• The quiet depth of ableism, how it shows up in everything from relationships to healthcare
• Disability as a shared human possibility, not just a niche concern
• The deep intersection of poverty, trauma, and ableism
• Why independence is a myth and interdependence is sacred
• How Alison’s personal journey became a mission to help others thrive
• What her new two-part book series covers and why everyone needs it

Sacred Takeaways: 

• Disability is not a tragedy; it’s a truth of the human experience
• There is no shame in needing support, asking questions, or claiming your space
• You don’t have to “look disabled” to be disabled
• Real worthiness has nothing to do with productivity or perfection
• If you love someone or are someone navigating these spaces, you’re not alone

Final Word:
Whether you’ve been personally affected or want to be a more conscious, compassionate, and informed human being, this episode is for you. Let’s deconstruct shame, reclaim worthiness, and stand in solidarity with those whose voices are too often dismissed.
 
Because none of us are truly normal, and none of us were ever meant to be.

Let’s be social-

Connect with Alison -
Blog: www.thrivingwhiledisabled.com
Book:  https://bit.ly/403wAFt (B&N) or https://amzn.to/4iJxBuQ
Applying for Disability Coaching: https://bit.ly/46S2pSN

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Email: hello@agitatorhyde.com
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Free FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/sacredbecoming
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The Shadow Alchemy Journal & Ritual Guide - https://agitatorhyde.gumroad.com/l/shadowalchemyjournal

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Tonesha Hyde produced this podcast.