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What’s Your Limp?

Ashley Eakin: Trying to Pass Able-Bodied

Jan 16, 2023
01:05:07

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In this episode of What's Your Limp? Jordan chats with filmmaker Ashley Eakin - director of the short Netflix film, FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES.  She has also directed episodes of Apple TV's BEST FOOT FORWARD and the Brie Larson produced Disney+ series GROWING UP.

Ashley opens up about her  rare bone disease called Olliers and Maffucci Syndrome. Her disability led to body image issues and other insecurities. Ashley and Jordan discuss living with visible disabilities, how they coped with their insecurities and what they're doing with their platforms to help others in similar situations.

Be sure to follow Ashley at @AshEakin on Instagram and you can visit her website at https://www.ashleyeakin.com/ to keep up with her career and future projects. And follow us at @WhatsYourLimp and @TheJordanRoss.

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