There's a point… and we’ll get there. Together we explore the complicated, quirkiest, and most amusing (often untold) details of living with a disability. This isn't your typical disability podcast—it's a wild ride through the rollercoaster of diversity, complete with side-splitting tangents that prove laughing through the confusion is the best way to go. I'm your host Chaeli - I’ve been disabled and a wheelchair user my whole life. I’ll guide you through many unfiltered tales and unexpected twists that make up an extraordinary, full life. Join us as we unravel the threads of resilience and humor, sharing candid conversations with guests who've conquered obstacles and found the punchline in life's hilarious curveballs. Tune in, subscribe, and let's embark on a journey where every tangent leads to a moment of genuine, uplifting clarity... eventually.
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Booking probability
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The Tangent is hosted by Chaeli Mycroft. The show has published 26 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Surviving High School Part 2: I Was Quietly Bullied for 3 Years & Then I Chose Myself" (16 September 2026, 58 minutes), "Surviving High School Part 1: It Felt Like a Double Life" (3 September 2026, 31 minutes), and "I dropped out of my PhD programme" (25 August 2026, 28 minutes).
The Tangent publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 26 episodes.
Booking probability for The Tangent is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Tangent requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Tangent's contact route on record: public web form.
Chaeli Mycroft hosts The Tangent, an education podcast with 26 episodes published.
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Episode #9
For three years, I quietly endured bullying, exclusion and a school culture that left me feeling unsupported and unsafe, all while telling everyone I was fine. In Part 2 of Surviving High School , I share the moments...
Episode #8
High school felt like a double life: outside of school, I was a confident young activist surrounded by support; inside, I was making myself as small and convenient as possible. In Part 1 of Surviving High School , I...
Episode #7
Five years ago, one question from my therapist changed everything: Do you actually want a PhD? In this episode, I unpack my winding academic journey, the internalised ableism tangled up in my ambition, and the moment I...
Episode #6
I’ve written two books and I’m working on a third, but saying “I’m an author” is still weird to me. In this episode, I’m getting into the reality of writing about my own life... from the existential crisis sparked by my...
Episode #5
What do underwear elastic, hand splints, lobsters and praying mantises have to do with disability pride? In this episode, I unpack an analogy I was told as a child, and the surprising way it shaped how I understood my...
Episode #4
What happens when race day arrives and you feel like you're not ready? In this episode, I share the very unplanned story of our Festival of Running 50km... from headaches and exhaustion to forgotten lap counts, endless...
Episode #3
What does disabled joy actually look like? In this episode, I'm sharing a few small moments that brought me genuine joy simply because I'm disabled... from thoughtful acts of allyship to everyday experiences that made...
Episode #2
<p>For years, I celebrated Disability Pride quietly. In 2017, I stumbled across a Disability Pride exhibition in a Philadelphia subway station, and something clicked. This year, that celebration feels different as we...
Episode #1
After a year away, The Tangent is back. This episode is a catch-up and a fresh start. I'm sharing where I've been, why I took a break, and what's ahead for the podcast. As we're kicking off Disability Pride Month, you...
Episode #1
<p>After a year away, <b>The Tangent</b> is back.</p><p>This episode is a catch-up and a fresh start. I'm sharing where I've been, why I took a break, and what's ahead for the podcast.</p><p>As we're kicking off...
The Tangent
<p>There's a point... and we'll get there.</p><p>Through The Tangent, I invite you to explore the intricate and captivating details of living with a disability. </p><p>In each episode of this immersive journey we dive...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode of The Tangent, I’m getting real about the systems and strategies I’m using (and still figuring out) to be more productive and happier in 2025. Productivity isn’t just about doing more - it’s about...
Episode #15
<p>"I'm going on quests"<br/><br/>2025 is here and I'm excited about it! In this episode, we reflect on 2024, look forward to what I'm keen to achieve in 2025, and a few new approaches and nuggets I'm bringing with me...
Episode #14
<p>"not one of the thousands of questions was asking what my disability is"<br/><br/>Advocacy doesn't look the same every time you do it. Being an advocate for myself in hospitals or medical settings is one of the most...
Episode #13
<p>"Your body can rally for you, if you solve the right problem."<br/><br/>I love running so much. If you ask a thousand marathon runners what their favourite thing about doing these races is, you'd probably find a...
Episode #12
<p>"I don't think it's about balance at all, I think it's about prioritising"<br/><br/>We focus a lot of energy on finding balance and keeping all the plates spinning in the air. What if that is an unrealistic goal for...
Episode #11
<p>“don’t let the system, and the admin and the bureaucratic bullshit get you down”<br/><br/>I didn't realise that claiming my right to vote in 2024 would be as trying and involve so many people, so many tears, and some...
Episode #10
<p>“I know I’m going to be pretty insufferable for the people around me if anyone tells me that something is not possible”<br/><br/>I have been a Taylor Swift fan forever and after nearly two decades of being a Swiftie...
Episode #9
<p>"That was a humbling experience for sure..."<br/><br/>I got my service dog, Eden, in my 3rd year of university and she changed my life. In this episode, we go through some stories that I haven't really shared before...
Episode #8
<p>"I'm not saying we're bad drivers"<br/><br/>I've had so many debates and arguments about disabled parking, so let's get into it. This episode is just a quick intro of my perspective on this part of disabled life...
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