Neurodiversity with Theo Smith
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
Jeremy Davis: Shattering Stigma & Bias, One Story at a Time
Today we interview Jeremy Davis. Jeremy shares his journey of self-discovery and how he found his passion for storytelling through writing and directing.
We discuss the importance of self-diagnosis and the validity of personal experiences. Jeremy also talks about the challenges of navigating ableism and toxic engagement in the disability advocacy space.
He shares his future plans of creating films that address ableism and promote representation.
Finally, we discuss the importance of self-care and avoiding burnout in the advocacy work. The conversation explores the impact of behavior on online communities and the creation of hostile environments.
It concludes with a discussion on the importance of being kind and valuing individual experiences.
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:12 Young Jeremy and Early Years
08:00 The Role of Writing and Filmmaking
11:39 Self-Diagnosis and Validity
15:00 Navigating Ableism and Advocacy
19:04 Future Plans and Filmmaking
37:21 Dealing with Burnout and Toxic Engagement
52:31 Impact of Behavior on Online Communities
53:00 Creating Hostile Environments
53:43 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Jeremy
55:05 Be Kind and Value Individual Experiences
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