In this episode, Nora interviews Jezz Chung, a Korean-American writer, facilitator, and performer based in NYC. This Way to Change, their debut book of prose, poems, and practices, came out earlier this year. Jezz discusses their experiences with neurodivergence and disability and how these aspects of their identity intersect with their creative endeavors. The conversation delves into the power of imagination, the importance of disabled representation in media, and the impact of collective liberation.

Artwork by Ronaé Fagon; Music by Milo Segal

00:35 Meet Jezz Chung: Writer, Facilitator, and Performer

03:41 Discussing This Way to Change

05:05 The Impact of Poetry and Collective Liberation

08:07 Navigating Disability and Neurodivergence

11:33 The Role of Disability Activists and Influences

15:21 Discovering Disability Justice

19:43 Realizing Neurodivergence and Self-Diagnosis

24:15 Empowerment Through Self-Permission

27:09 Personal Journey and Self-Realization

28:08 Navigating Dreams and Self-Affirmation

29:40 Challenges and Coping Mechanisms

33:34 The Concept of Time and Spiritual Practices

37:26 Imagination and Creativity

39:39 Sensory Joy and Mental Health

47:02 The Power of Friendship and Community

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