Content Warning: In this episode, our guests talk about the ableist prejudice, attitudes and language they have faced because of Russell Silver Syndrome. Including bullying in the workplace, use of the M-word,  as well as, the objectification and fetishisation of this proportionate dwarfism.

Episode 015 – Part 1

Episode 015 – Part 2

Kim is joined in this final episode with guest co-host, creative content producer, fellow RSS adult and friend Steph Robson.  They will discuss series 1 of the podcast and answer the question – did the series achieve the dreams and goals that were set out at the start of the creative process?

They also discuss each of their favourite highlights from the series and explain the reasons for their choices – over a two-part episode, along with the questions:

• Has creating this series between us, along with support from the TARSS group and other foundations, had a lasting impact on us personally.
• Have our goals and dreams for this series been realised?
• What feedback or questions have we received?
• What is the future for the Russell Silver Syndrome podcast?

Finally, they discuss the biggest question of all – will a second series be made?  Is it a viable option and their conclusion on whether they have decided to make it or not?

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OUR GUESTS

Content Warning: Discussion about derogative terms to describe people with Dwarfism.

We ask the question in this episode – can we change society’s view of our form of Dwarfism?

Kim is joined by four Russell Silver Syndrome people to discuss questions including:

• Do you think it is important TARSS take part in trying to change the view many in society have of people with dwarfism/short stature?
• What term do we find completely unacceptable in regards to terms people think of or say to people with short stature?
• How do we identify ourselves?
• Is this podcast series a positive proactive way to inform and educate people about RSS in particular?

Our Guests

• Tod Tevebaugh
• Imogen Reid – Instagram
• Angel Carrola Hennig – Instagram | Facebook
• Hillary Jorgensen – Instagram | Twitter

Content Warning: Discussion of bullying and derogative terms to describe Dwarfism.

With the experience of living as Russell Silver Syndrome (RSS), three RSS women join Kim to share words of wisdom to those that follow in our footsteps.

They talk about how our parents raised us. Goals they have set and have achieved, and words of experience they feel are important to share with families of younger RSS children.

Our Guests

• Eve Berman
• Cindy Noll
• Courtney Wunder – Facebook | Instagram

Content Warning: Medical diagnosis, related trauma, family difficulties

This episode is a very emotional one to listen to, and it was to record.

These three Russell Silver Syndrome (RSS) women showed so much grace, courage and honesty as they discuss their very personal experiences of not knowing about having a form of dwarfism until later in life and the impact that this has had on them.

Our Guests

• Annabelle De Raeymaeker
• Eve Berman
• Clare Halstead

  

Two Russell Silver Syndrome men with very different careers from each other join Kim to discuss whether there are negatives or positives to being a man of shorter stature in their chosen career field.

Also in our discussion, they answer questions including the following:

• What advice would they give to listeners who may not know anything about RSS etc in regards to our lives and abilities in the work arena?
• What advice they would give to families with younger RSS children?

Our Guests

• Brian Flowers
• Tom Wyllie – website

Love is in the air this episode as Kim is joined by two Russell Silver Syndrome (RSS) women and their average-height husbands.

• They talk about how they met – was the short stature an issue?
• What would they say to those listening not associated with RSS or other forms of dwarfism, who may see a couple like them?

Our Guests

• Angel Carrola Hennig – Instagram | Facebook
• Amanda Alimena Jenkins

Joining Kim in this episode are two Rusell Silver Syndrome women who chat about their experiences surrounding various topics such as confidence and self-esteem, fashion, dating, socialising and other advice they want to share with listeners.

Whether it’s from feeling the self-consciousness when visiting a children’s department for clothes or shoes, to finding the perfect wedding dress for our proportionate form of dwarfism.  The guests explain what it is like to deal with and experience prejudice – in the workplace or when people first meet them. And how one guest explains that ‘faking confidence, can make confidence’.

Our Guests

• Kirstyn Rice
• Helen Watson