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Digital Activism

Digital Activism

By Caden Nelms

Hello beautiful people! Digital Activism is hosted by Caden Nelms, a senior mass communications major at Piedmont University. Caden has Spinal Muscular Atrophy and uses a wheelchair full-time. Each episode, Caden and a guest will discuss disabilities, chronic illnesses, advocating on social media, and more! New episodes are available every Friday at 5pm EST!
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Ep. 10: Accessible Clothing Tips & Tricks!

Digital ActivismMay 11, 2021

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My Diagnosis, Changes in Life, and More w/ Angie Nelms (MY MOM!!!)

My Diagnosis, Changes in Life, and More w/ Angie Nelms (MY MOM!!!)

Hello beautiful people!


In this episode, I talked with my Mom! We talked about my diagnosis and how shy I used to be! Advocating changed how extroverted I am!

Apr 12, 202428:60
Discussing OCD w/ Laura Hudgens

Discussing OCD w/ Laura Hudgens

Hello beautiful people!


In this episode, Laura and I talk about OCD, how it plays a role in her life, and how her cats help her manage her OCD!

Apr 12, 202428:25
College Accommodations w/ Courtney Snow

College Accommodations w/ Courtney Snow

Hello beautiful people!

On this episode, Courtney and I talk about accommodations, the ADA, advocating on a college campus!

Apr 05, 202428:31
Invisible Disabilities, Dynamic Disabilities, & Learning to Love Naps w/ Morgan Cooper (Part 2)

Invisible Disabilities, Dynamic Disabilities, & Learning to Love Naps w/ Morgan Cooper (Part 2)

Morgan (Mo), @morgraco_, and I talk about invisible disabilities, dynamic disabilities, and how we are both learning to love napping!


I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode!

Mar 29, 202425:48
Managing Symptoms & Balancing Social Media Content w/ Morgan Cooper (Part 1)

Managing Symptoms & Balancing Social Media Content w/ Morgan Cooper (Part 1)

Morgan (Mo), @morgraco_, discusses how she manages her chronic Illness symptoms and how she has learned to balance her content on social media! I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode!

Mar 22, 202429:45
Disability Justice & Prisoner Rights w/ Law Student Britt Belwine

Disability Justice & Prisoner Rights w/ Law Student Britt Belwine

Britt discusses her disability & chronic illnesses, inaccessibility, and the intersection of disability rights and prisoner rights!


I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode!

Mar 15, 202426:34
College Life, Social Media, & Traveling w/ Mason Branstrator (Part 2)

College Life, Social Media, & Traveling w/ Mason Branstrator (Part 2)

Mason Branstrator, a T-12 incomplete paraplegic, is a full-time college student and social media advocate! In part 2, we talk about his housing accommodations, accessibility on campus, why he started posting on social media, and flying on a plane as a wheelchair user.


I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode to get some tips on flying as a wheelchair user.

Mar 08, 202425:08
How A Skiing Accident Changed Everything w/ Mason Branstrator
Mar 01, 202428:02
Eros & Jessica w/ Jessica Sconyers Part 2

Eros & Jessica w/ Jessica Sconyers Part 2

Hello beautiful people!

Jessica and I finish up our conversation in this episode talking about volleyball and Eros!


I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode to read about three technology devices that could make your life more independent:

https://digitalactivismpro.wixsite.com/digital-activism/post/3-tech-devices-that-are-game-changer-for-accessibility

Feb 24, 202424:21
Service Animals w/ Jessica Sconyers Part 1

Service Animals w/ Jessica Sconyers Part 1

Hello beautiful people!

I had an opportunity to talk with Piedmont student Jessica Sconyers about service animals!

I hope you enjoy the episode and make sure to check out my blog post that correlates with this episode to learn more about the difference between owner-trained and program-trained service dogs here: https://digitalactivismpro.wixsite.com/digital-activism/post/owner-trained-or-program-trained-which-would-you-choose ⁠


Also, follow us on Instagram, ⁠@digitalactivismproject⁠!

Feb 16, 202427:02
Emotional Support Animals with Maggie Bishop
Feb 09, 202423:44
Getting to Know Your Host, Caden Nelms, with Matthew Kodrowski
Feb 02, 202425:09
S2:E2: Talking with Nahomi Solorzano about Friendship, Things She's Learned & More!
Jul 29, 202201:25:16
BONUS: Full Conversation with my Friend Matthew Kodrowski!
Nov 04, 202139:00
S2:E1: I'm Back with Exciting News & Interview with a Friend!
Nov 04, 202128:12
Ep. 11: Everyday Activities I Struggle With + Life Updates!
Jun 30, 202119:39
Ep. 10: Accessible Clothing Tips & Tricks!
May 11, 202115:28
Ep. 9: Handicap Parking: 7 Ways to Help Article + New Website Domain!

Ep. 9: Handicap Parking: 7 Ways to Help Article + New Website Domain!

In today's episode, I read parts of an article that talks about handicap parking and 7 ways to help from from my friend Holly VonWald over at discoveringlifeunlimited.com! Check out her blog to read more about her, daily life with a disability, Christian living and more!

Also, Rolling Through Life's website has a new, fresh domain, rollingthroughlife.org! Check it out!

Thanks for listening, love you all!

Follow Rolling Through Life on Socials!:

Website: https://rollingthroughlife.org/

Instagram: @rtl_pod

Twitter: @rtl_pod

TikTok: @rollingthroughlifepod

Apr 12, 202115:28
Ep. 8: Ableist Phrases and Why They Hurt

Ep. 8: Ableist Phrases and Why They Hurt

Hello everyone! In today's episode, I talk about ableist phrases and why they hurt people with disabilities!

I also give a update on my I didn't post for two weeks and my second Covid vaccine!

Thanks for listening, love you all!

Follow Rolling Through Life on Socials!:

Website: https://rollingthroughlife520381931.wordpress.com

Instagram & Twitter: @rtl_pod

TikTok: @rollingthroughlifepod

Apr 03, 202119:02
Ep. 7: Why I Trust so Quickly + #HeyJustin on Twitter!

Ep. 7: Why I Trust so Quickly + #HeyJustin on Twitter!

In today's short episode, I talked about why I have to trust people in my life so quickly! I also talk about Justin G. and #HeyJustin trending on Twitter!

Follow Justin G. on Twitter @syndrome22q1

https://twitter.com/syndrome22q1


Follow Rolling Through Life on Socials!:

Website: https://rollingthroughlife520381931.wordpress.com

Instagram & Twitter: @rtl_pod

TikTok: @rollingthroughlifepod

Mar 11, 202112:38
Ep. 6: My Favorite Quote + Clubhouse App Inclusiveness

Ep. 6: My Favorite Quote + Clubhouse App Inclusiveness

In today's episode, I talked about my absolute favorite quote and how the Clubhouse app is so inclusive! 

QUOTE: "I'm not what I think I am, I'm not what you think I am, I'm what I think you think I am"~ Charles Cooley, American Sociologist

Simplified Breakdown of quote: 

the beginning, “I am not what I think I am”- We spend SO much time working on our selves and who we want to be, and in our minds we are that person. But we might not truly be that person. (Confusing I know) but essentially we are not looking from the outside in and have a limited view of who we actually are. So we can’t define ourselves on what we think of ourselves. 

Second part of the quote is “I'm not what you think I am”- We can’t read other people’s mind’s, so we don’t know what they TRULY are thinking. People are quick to judge and we can’t take what they assume to heart and mold our personality, lives, and self-identity!

The last part of the quote is “I'm what I think you think I am"- We care so much of what other people think of us.  We spend time thinking about what others think of us and then adapt our ways to those expectations.

Overall conclusion- We do all three of these things instead of being our authentic selves! I challenge everyone to not try and live up to other people’s expectations, and live up to your own. This is how you’ll truly live and love your best live and find your true unified identity!


Follow Rolling Through Life on Socials!:

Website: https://rollingthroughlife520381931.wordpress.com

Instagram & Twitter: @rtl_pod

TikTok: @rollingthroughlifepod

Mar 04, 202134:08
Ep. 5: Useful Smart Home Tech for Disabled + Podcast Updates!

Ep. 5: Useful Smart Home Tech for Disabled + Podcast Updates!

In this episode I talk about the most useful smart home tech for the disability community! I also give everyone updates on the podcast, including A NEW WEBSITE!!!

Follow Rolling Through Life on Socials!:

Website: https://rollingthroughlife520381931.wordpress.com 

Instagram & Twitter: @rtl_pod

TikTok: @rollingthroughlifepod

Feb 25, 202124:39
Ep. 4: Carly Findlay on new Book "Growing Up Disabled in Australia"

Ep. 4: Carly Findlay on new Book "Growing Up Disabled in Australia"

Carly Findlay and I had a great conversation talking about the newest book in the "Growing Up" series, "Growing Up Disabled in Australia"!

Follow Carly on Twitter and check out her website to learn more about her!:

Twitter: @carlyfindlay

Website: http://carlyfindlay.com.au/ 


Buy "Growing Up Disabled in Australia" here!

Book Depository: https://www.bookdepository.com/Growing-Up-Disabled-in-Australia/9781760641436 

Amazon: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0828L39RV&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_9VVYVG99CGDSE7R5KC2Y


Follow "Rolling Through Life" on Socials!:

Instagram & Twitter: @rtl_pod

TikTok: @rollingthroughlifepod


Talk to you next time! Love you all!

Feb 11, 202135:34
Ep. 3: My Elementary School Experience- Part 1

Ep. 3: My Elementary School Experience- Part 1

This episode is the first part of many talking about my experience going to school in a small town with a disability. In this episode, I talk about my time in kindergarten and first grade and some of my favorite (and not so favorite) memories! For this episode's fun fact, I talk about a blind runner who is working with Google to get his independence back! 

For more information on Project Guideline, check out these links!:

goo.gle/projectguideline

https://youtu.be/C_h4HnKVptk 


Follow Rolling Through Life on Socials!:

Instagram & Twitter: @rtl_pod

TikTok: @rollingthroughlifepod

Feb 04, 202119:34
Rolling Through Life - Ep. 1: Introduction Into My Life

Rolling Through Life - Ep. 1: Introduction Into My Life

This episode tells you what this podcast is about, my disability, and gives you a look into my two major surgeries! I hope you enjoy my podcast! If you do, please consider dropping a follow and leaving a review! 

Check out my podcast on Anchor!: https://anchor.fm/rolling-through-life

Oct 25, 202022:49