Hannah Diviney – Disabled in an Able-Bodied World

Hannah Diviney is one of the most powerful people in pop culture.

At just 25 years old, the author, advocate, and actor hasn’t just called out Lizzo for using an ableist slur—she also took on Queen B herself. And she succeeded on both fronts.

Which, once you get to know her, isn’t surprising at all.

In our Vulnerabilitea House, Hannah reflects on the questions: “How do you see yourself? Is it the same way your loved ones see you?”

Answering with incredible vulnerability, Hannah shares how her relationship with her disability has evolved over time and what it was like growing up in a world where the Paralympics seemed like the only visible marker of success.

We talk to Hannah about being a part of intimate television history, and Ryan, the love doctor, Shelton manifests a Brad (or Stewie, or Chris, or Michael-Angelo) in her future.

Hannah, we are so desperate to be your friend.

Resources
🫖 Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode
Chapters
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Who is Hannah Diviney the duvanator
19:11
The internet the weight of advocacy and taking on Disney
26:38
How do you see yourself Is it the same way your loved ones see you
40:25
Being told youre too much
50:46
The power of kindness and inclusion
59:13
Mum why dont my legs work
1:03:55
Learning to describe the explosion of emotion
1:12:10
A piece of television history
Transcript
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