The Ling Podcast
Not many people know what it's like to be a person with a disability. Join Canadian blogger Marlene Benedicto (a.k.a. Ling) as she gets real about her life as a disabled woman, and has fun and informative chats with her guests. Whether you are disabled, have a family member with a disability, or just want to learn something new and maybe have a few laughs, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
15 episodes
Birthdays and Alpacas
It's Marlene Benedicto's birthday extravaganza. Marlene switches things up on this week's episode and asks Sean to interview HER instead. Please subscribe to the Ling Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts, and r...
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Episode 15
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32:07
Disability and Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Marlene Benedicto and her boyfriend Sean discuss how their disabilities contributed to their mental health.Please subscribe to the Ling Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts, and rate and ...
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Episode 14
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29:53
Parenting a Child with a Physical Disability
Marlene Benedicto chats with her Mom, Donna, about what it was like raising a child with a physical disability. For more information about Spina Bifida, please click here: https://mybr...
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Episode 13
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38:27
Journalism and Disability
Marlene Benedicto chats with journalist Miriam Osborne about her career and they discuss her experiences as a woman in the media industry with a physical disability.Please subscribe to the Ling Podcast wherever you listen to your podcas...
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Episode 12
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1:11:19
The Covid-19 Vaccine: A PSA (Sort of)
Marlene Benedicto and her boyfriend Sean talk about their experience getting their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, Moderna.Please subscribe to the Ling Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts, and rate and review the show.<...
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Episode 11
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24:29
Life As Identical Twin Sisters
Marlene Benedicto chats with Samantha and Desirée Walsh about what it is like to have an identical twin sister and how being diagnosed with cerebral palsy has impacted their relationship. Please subscribe to the Ling Podcast wherev...
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Episode 10
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49:17
Shame and Internalized Ableism
Marlene Benedicto discusses her experiences with shame and internalized ableism.Please subscribe to the Ling Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts and rate and review the show.Are you enjoying listening to the Ling Podcas...
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Episode 9
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16:20
Asian Hate Crimes: How Did We Get Here?
Marlene Benedicto and filmmaker, publicist, and producer of the Firecracker Department Podcast, Winnie Wong have a candid discussion about her personal experiences with racism and the recent rise in Asian hate crimes.Follow Winnie Wong ...
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Episode 8
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1:09:04
A Long-lasting Friendship
Marlene Benedicto talks to her childhood friend Angela about their long-lasting friendship and how the pandemic has played a role in strengthening their relationship. Please subscribe to the Ling Podcast wherever you listen to your podc...
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Episode 7
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42:11
A Look Back at My Food Blog
Marlene Benedicto takes a look back at her food blog, Tasting Toronto on Wheels, which she launched 10 years ago.Want to see photos from restaurants and events Marlene featured on Tasting Toronto on Wheels? Go to the Tasting Toronto on ...
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Episode 6
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39:16
A Personal Reflection of the Pandemic
Marlene Benedicto reflects on her experiences of the past year as a person with a physical disability as we approach the one-year anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic. Please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and rate ...
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Episode 5
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27:02
Women's Equality and Disability
In celebration of International Women's Day, Marlene Benedicto speaks to Samantha Walsh about women's equality from a disabled woman's perspective.Please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts and rate and review the show. <...
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Episode 4
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54:54
A Conversation with Desirée Walsh
Marlene Benedicto chats with Desirée Walsh about her decision to take stand-up comedy courses at Toronto's Second City, what it's like to be a comedian with a physical disability, and how she ha...
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Episode 3
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32:41