In this episode of The Crippled Chronicles, I’m talking about self-limiting beliefs in disability, the ones that feel less like thoughts and more like facts. The beliefs that say you’re a burden, too much, behind in life, unloveable, weak, or not allowed to take up space.

I talk about how these beliefs form, why they can feel so convincing, and why disability can turn the volume up on old wounds that were already there. I also get into schemas, internalised ableism, self-stigma, disability identity, and how these beliefs can look different depending on whether someone is born disabled or becomes disabled later in childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, midlife or older age.

This is not about toxic positivity or pretending everything is fine. It is about understanding the pattern, naming the belief, noticing what it is protecting you from, and seeing what it is costing you.

If any part of this episode hit home, I’d genuinely love to hear from you in the comments. What is the most believable self-limiting belief you carry, and when do you think you first learned it?

chapters

0:00 When your brain turns one bad day into a life sentence
2:26 Self-limiting beliefs in disability
7:16 Why these beliefs feel true
13:31 The belief that you do not deserve to take up space
20:08 Born disabled vs acquired disability and how beliefs take shape
44:18 Why toxic positivity is useless and what helps instead

If you have better sources, lived experience, or nuance to add, drop it below or email me at crippledchroniclespod@gmail.com

Content note: this episode discusses disability, shame, self-worth, self-stigma, and thoughts around not wanting to be here. Please take care of yourself while listening.

music attribution

Intro and outro music: Angelz by ZiMPL
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1laV2yy_k


Thank you for being here, thank you for listening to me yap through the chaos, and I’ll speak to you in the next episode.

Today’s episode is a wee milestone because it’s my first ever guest episode on The Cripple Chronicles.

I’m sitting down with Jermaine Ee, founder of HeirLight, to talk about the stuff most of us avoid until we absolutely have to: wills, legacy, grief, and the practical reality of what we leave behind. This isn’t a sales pitch and it’s not an advert, it’s just a really honest conversation about time, identity, family, and how “getting organised” can actually be a form of love.

WHERE TO FIND JERMAINE

- eejermaine.com
- heirlight.com

Jermaine describes himself as a founder and a storyteller, and you can hear that straight away. We talk about how his perspective on legacy shifted after losing his mum, why people avoid end-of-life planning even when they know it matters, and how small steps (like journaling and sorting beneficiaries) can reduce chaos for the people we care about.

Disclaimer: This episode is not legal advice. Laws vary depending on where you live. If you need legal guidance, please speak to a qualified professional in your area.


GET IN TOUCH WITH ME

Email: cripplechroniclespod@gmail.com
Socials: @cripplechroniclespod

MUSIC USED

Reflection” by Filo Starquez
used with permission.

outro music:
“Angelz” by ZiMPL
artist: ZiMPL / zimplmusic
license: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)

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Hi friends. It is January, which I’m pretty sure was invented by Big Pharma to sell antidepressants. 😅

This episode is a proper life catch-up. Winter pain and the January blues, a relationship update (yes, a real one), applying for a job I really want, disability admin chaos, and a formal complaint era I did not ask to be in.

Also, a wee teaser: my first ever podcast collaboration is coming next (8th Feb 10am) and I’m genuinely so proud of it.

chapters

00:00 January blues and a life reset
03:10 Winter pain, energy limits, and how I’m coping
04:45 Relationship status, nervous system chaos, and not begging anymore
10:10 Job application update and grieving the nursing version of me
18:40 Disability admin and complaints (prosthetic + OT kitchen)
22:05 Simba’s health scare and anxious cat mum mode
28:30 Wrap-up, validation, and what’s coming next

what’s next

My first collaboration episode drops 8th February and I’m so excited for you to hear it. After that I’ve got two more episodes planned, one on disability adjustment and one on self-regulation and coping, the practical version, not the fluffy “everything is fine” version.

music attribution

Intro and outro music: Angelz by ZiMPL
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1laV2yy_k

Background music used:

I’m Giving Up
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4_dJrDFBMo

Wrangle The Crazy - Everett Almond

Once upon a time - The Grey Room / Density & Time

Long Goodbyes to Longer Friends - Randy Schwartz

Thank you for being here, thank you for listening to me yap through the chaos, and I’ll speak to you in the next episode.