Best Clay Ables Podcasts (2025)

1
salutogenesis: anti-urgency, trauma-informed UX, and somatic coaching with designer Wolfe Erikson 41:38

Play Pause

12d ago41:38

41:38

Send us a text Note: This episode contains swearing. Elle Billing hosts Wolfe Erikson, a queer and disabled civic technology designer and somatic coach. Wolfe discusses their work on Medicare.gov, emphasizing trauma-informed methodologies and participatory design. They highlight the complexities of healthcare design, including the challenges of mak…

1
Able: the Piano Recital; interrogating virtuosity with concert pianist Jaci Rasmussen 34:02

26d ago34:02

34:02

Send us a text Elle hosts Jaci Rasmussen, a pianist and educator living with lupus. Jaci discusses the piano suite project "Able" with composer Elijah Culp. Jaci emphasizes the importance of redefining success and virtuosity in the context of disability. She also highlights her journey with Alexander Technique and the benefits of slowing down and a…

1
"an open relationship with time;" crip time and crip materiality, with disabled clay artist Car Riegger 42:44

1M ago42:44

42:44

Send us a text Content note: this episode contains discussion of human specimens displayed for public viewing On this episode, Elle welcomes Car Riegger, a chronically ill and disabled artist from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Riegger is pursuing their MFA, focusing on sculpture in clay and glass to express their experiences with disability. They discuss cr…

1
Ari's Army: art, anime, and chosen family with Elle's niece, Ari 29:39

6M ago29:39

29:39

Send us a text In this episode, Elle interviews her 12-year-old niece, Ari. Ari shares a little about her art-making and how she shares her work with friends and family. She gushes about being an Anime Geek Girl and her love for "My Hero Academia.” The ultimate hype-friend, Ari spends a lot of time talking about how much each of her friends means t…

1
have pain, will travel; hiking the Black Hills with brucellosis survivor Marcus Heerdt 38:26

6M ago38:26

38:26

Send us a text Elle Billing hosts long-time friend Marcus Heerdt, an adventurer, photographer, and award-winning newspaper reporter from Hot Springs, South Dakota. Marcus shares his experience with brucellosis, a rare foodborne illness he contracted in Spain in 2008, which led to chronic pain and damage to his joints and digestive system. He discus…

1
SPACORE: wellness capitalism, horror medicine, and maintaining a body, with artist Serena JV Elston 42:36

7M ago42:36

42:36

Send us a text Elle Billing hosts Serena JV Elston, a transdisciplinary sculptor and fellow recipient of the 2024 Midwest Award for Artists with Disabilities. They dig into Serena’s curatorial project, SPACORE, which interrogates wellness capitalism within the horror genre. She mentions her upcoming solo show at Andrew Rafacz Gallery in Chicago, se…

1
"my art process is me, reaching out to myself." a conversation with artist and poet Erika Goveia 45:06

7M ago45:06

45:06

Send us a text Content note: this episode contains brief discussions of high-control religious abuse Elle hosts poet and artist Erika Goveia, who discusses her upbringing in a conservative evangelical church and her deconstruction, and her creative process which involves processing her past. Elle and Erika emphasize the importance of self-acceptanc…

1
notes from a queer cripple: how to cultivate queer disabled joy and look hot while doing it, with Andrew Gurza 45:27

8M ago45:27

45:27

Send us a text Content note: this episode contains swearing and discussions of sex Elle hosts Andrew Gurza, three-time guest and disability awareness consultant. Andrew discusses his new book, Notes from a Queer Cripple, set to release on April 21, which explores queer and disabled joy. He shares his journey of writing the book, the challenges of b…

1
centering our human-ness in technological pursuits, with Dr. Damien Patrick Williams 50:19

9M ago50:19

50:19

Send us a text Elle Billing interviews Dr. Damien P. Williams, an assistant professor in philosophy and data science at UNC Charlotte, about the philosophy of contemporary (and future!) technologies. Dr. Williams discusses the Super Crip narrative,the importance of centering marginalized experiences in tech development, and the implications of acce…

1
entropy is a thing; shifting expectations and painting the void with artist Ryan Barnes 42:03

9M ago42:03

42:03

Send us a text Elle sits down to talk with artist Ryan Barnes, whom she knows from the Spoonie Studio virtual gatherings. They dig into Ryan’s art practice, and he shares the ongoing development of the "void" series, which explores themes of disconnection and change. Ryan also talks about balancing his art with his role as a parent and student, and…

1
Opposite Day! Ricki interviews Elle about One True Thing 40:35

10M ago40:35

40:35

Send us a text In this Bizarro Backwards Opposite-Day episode, Ricki and Elle switch places, and Elle is in the hot seat, answering the questions they usually ask their guests. Despite coming down off a multiday migraine and the word salad that accompanies it, Elle shares how her disability shapes her art practice, why she cherishes her community o…

1
The Failure Experiment: cyberpunk and the art of collaboration with Ricki Cummings 40:40

10M ago40:40

40:40

Send us a text Elle Billing and Ricki Cummings discuss their recent experiences and creative work, using this episode to announce their collaborative project: Ricki talks about her new book-length poem, "The Failure Experiment," and Elle reveals her new series of paintings inspired by Ricki’s queer cyberpunk poetry and her own personal experiences …

1
it takes a village to break a spine: the unexpected journey through disability and creativity with Jordan Thornquest 49:35

10M ago49:35

49:35

Send us a text Content note: this episode contains swearing, and discussion of medical trauma Elle Billing hosts Jordan Thornquest, a musician and game developer on the first episode of 2025. They exchange memories of Jordan's 2020 car accident in Twin Falls, which aside from being an insurance nightmare, left him with a spinal injury and a long re…

1
all I want for Christmas is Moo (Deng), with Ricki Cummings 45:28

11M ago45:28

45:28

Send us a text In their annual "let's just chat" episode of Hoorf, Elle Billing and Ricki Cummings weave together stories about navigating life with chronic illness, from the profound to the ridiculous. Between tales of Winkie the dog's adventures and updates from her dad's community Christmas concert, the conversation takes a more serious turn as …

1
whole family mindset magic, with occupational therapist Ivan Hardcastle 46:29

12M ago46:29

46:29

Send us a text On this episode of Hoorf, host Elle Billing welcomes Ivan Hardcastle, an occupational therapist whose 15-year journey led him to make a radical choice - stepping away from a high-stress, high-volume clinical partnership to create a private practice centered on quality care. These days, Ivan runs an innovative online coaching program …

1
support and success are not mutually exclusive; why independence is overrated, with guest Virginia Townsend 47:16

12M ago47:16

47:16

Send us a text Content note: this episode discusses experiences with mental illness On this episode, we meet Virginia Townsend, the artist behind the vibrant creations of Bunnie Rabbitte, whose story illustrates how support and success are not mutually exclusive. In a wide-ranging conversation about art and mental health, Virginia opened up about t…

1
Q4Q: becoming the leader you need and want, with queer leadership coach Joris Grey 43:52

1y ago43:52

43:52

Send us a text Content note: this episode contains swearing, discussions of death and grief On this episode, Elle welcomes Joris Grey, a leadership coach working with queer entrepreneurs to build businesses that align with their values. Joris shares his perspective on unlearning toxic masculinity, and how that journey shapes his approach to authent…

1
not your average GOAT: authentic storytelling and dismantling stigma with Teisha Gillespie 45:43

1y ago45:43

45:43

Send us a text Content note: brief discussion of mental illness and suicide After six months of planning, Elle is thrilled to welcome this episode’s guest to the podcast! Teisha Gillespie is a marketing director and podcast host. Teisha's podcast, "Not Your Average GOAT," highlights diverse stories of adversity and diversity, aiming to dismantle st…

1
war, gender, and disability; a conversation with artist Charlie Reynolds 41:47

1y ago41:47

41:47

Send us a text Content note: discussions of homophobia, sexual violence, military service Guess who's back and ready to dive into the beautiful mess of life and art? It's your favorite chronically ill queer femme, Elle Billing, kicking off Season 3 of Hoorf! Podcast. This time, they're chatting with Charlie Reynolds, a conceptual artist and MFA can…

1
behind the HOORF: a season two recess 25:04

1+ y ago25:04

25:04

Send us a text We did it again! Sixteen more episodes, new and returning guests. It’s time for a summer recess. Hoorf! editor and co-producer Ricki Cummings caps off Season 2 with The State of Hoorf: a behind the scenes audio essay offering a peek at all the moving parts that come together in each episode. This episode has a bit of everything, from…

1
finding the sweet spot of support as a chronically ill business owner, with Darci Ellenberger 44:36

1+ y ago44:36

44:36

Send us a text Chronically ill and dynamically disabled business owner and copywriter Darci Ellenberger joins us this episode for a conversation about running a solo-business while disabled. The thing is, managing a chronic illness or a dynamic disability is already full-time job. With at least 25% of the U.S. population self-reporting some kind of…

1
from cosplay to college, with Chicago Teen Gamer's Guild intern Nat Cummings 38:26

1+ y ago38:26

38:26

Send us a text Nat Cummings has been doing cosplay for half their life. From appearing at C2E2 as Fiona from Adventure Time in 2016, to creating a themed mini-collection for their fashion class at Whitney Young Magnet High School, Nat has taken their love for costumes and clothing to bold new realms. In this episode, Nat joins Elle to talk about th…

1
tell your story, and tell it well, with guest Max Kringen 43:29

1+ y ago43:29

43:29

Send us a text Our personal and brand stories are powerful tools to connect with others, and marketing in the last several years has exploded with story-based strategies for everyone from solopreneurs to huge corporations. Max Kringen, the founder of a Fargo-based story-driven creative studio, joins Elle to talk about the power of story not just fo…

1
grey-area drinking and the mother wound, with recovery coach Kristy Sarausky 46:35

1+ y ago46:35

46:35

Send us a text Everywhere you look, “Wine Mom” and other alcohol-adjacent identity branding hits us in the face, marketed specifically to women and femmes as a way to unwind and cope with the ever-increasing demands of contemporary life. In this episode of Hoorf!, Elle chats with Kristy Sarausky, a grey-area drinking recovery coach, about grey-area…

1
Everybody Dance! a conversation on our creative lenses with documentary filmmaker Dan Watt 42:41

1+ y ago42:41

42:41

Send us a text Dancer, choreographer, and documentary filmmaker Dan Watt joins Elle for the first episode of March, which is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. He is eager to share his film Everybody Dance, which follows a group of diverse dancers with various disabilities as they prepare for a recital with an inclusive dance studio, Balle…

1
MAID to order; a frank discussion on Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying, with disability advocate Andrew Gurza 45:00

1+ y ago45:00

45:00

Send us a text Content note: this episode contains swearing, and is a frank discussion about death, directed death, and medically assisted dying. We encourage our listeners to exercise care while listening to this episode. Toronto-based disability advocate and real-life disabled icon Andrew Gurza returns to Hoorf for their second appearance in this…

1
people are just complicated plants, with Curly Dacs of Griot Goods 45:53

2y ago45:53

45:53

Send us a text Content Note: this episode contains swearing Griot Goods owner and exuberant plant nerd Curly Dacs joins Elle for an upbeat episode, where Curly shares some wisdom from the potting bench: people are really just complicated plants. Plant parents of all skill levels (and no skill level at all!) will want to hear what she has to say, so…

1
I understood that reference! A pop-culture artist heals with art, with Dextra Hoffman 43:48

2y ago43:48

43:48

Send us a text Dextra Hoffman’s talent as a portrait artist first captured Elle’s attention when Dex posted a WiP (work in progress) of Kate McKinnon as Holtzmann on Facebook. Elle quickly procured the portrait (which now hangs in their bedroom), spent a Comic Con with Dextra, and asked their brilliant friend to come on the podcast with the hopes t…

1
merry christmas, I guess. 41:58

2y ago41:58

41:58

Send us a text Content Note: this episode contains some swears and discusses the occupation of Palestine Hoorf! Podcast co-producers Elle Billing and Ricki Cummings sit down for a long winter’s chat over the holidays. On their minds: the season of Advent, the occupation of Palestine, and their ache for a something better in the world. Join them for…

1
creative industry and unscheduled grief, with Nick Josten 49:18

2y ago49:18

49:18

Send us a text Content Note: discussions of parental illness and death; mention of su* ideation, discussion of depression and alcohol abuse. Our host Elle and this episode’s guest Nick Josten have known each other since sharing the improv stage in university. Since that time, Nick has lived in Japan, performed stand-up in Reno, and co-starred in an…

1
family, identity, and allyship: a conversation with Mama Dragon Jen Blair 43:06

2y ago43:06

43:06

Send us a text Content Note: this episode contains descriptions of a child's coming out from the perspective of a parent, who is candid about her own homophobia. This story is shared with the consent of the (now adult) child, but some of the parent's early conceptions of the queer community are admittedly uneducated. In this episode, Elle shares an…

1
emerging artists, abstract art, and sobriety, with guest Austin Foudy 43:43

2y ago43:43

43:43

Send us a text Austin Foudy is an emerging artist in Boise, Idaho. In this interview, he and Elle exchange some vulnerable truths about living with big feelings, their experiences with alcohol and sobriety, and how painting has given each of them the space to move through their emotions with intention and create something that resonates with others…

1
stepping into Big Crone Energy with The Crone Herself, guest Karina Blackheart 45:57

2y ago45:57

45:57

Send us a text Content note: this episode contains swearing. Karina Blackheart is The Crone Herself — a Women’s Leadership and Whole Life Evolution Priestess. Her spiritual imperative is to live exactly as she desires while guiding others to liberate their own truth, purpose and power. She joins Elle this episode to talk about Big Crone Energy, the…

1
community care through long-term activism, with guest Brandon Connolly (part 2) 30:41

2y ago30:41

30:41

Send us a text Join host Elle Billing as Hoorf! podcast launches its second season with a special two-part episode recorded on a visit to Idaho, where she connected with guest Brandon Connolly. In part two, Brandon illustrates how his life as an amputee leads to frequent encounters with ableism and inaccessibility, as well as his efforts to address…

1
community care through long-term activism, with guest Brandon Connolly (part 1) 30:14

2y ago30:14

30:14

Send us a text Join host Elle Billing as Hoorf! podcast launches its second season with a special two-part episode recorded on a visit to Idaho, where she connected with guest Brandon Connolly. In part one, Brandon shares his experience as an LGBTQ+ community organizer and activist in the state of Idaho, and how he integrates the essentials of self…

1
Business Podcasts | The Three Realistic & Legal Ways to Get Rich In a Capitalistic System | How to Create a Turn-Key System to Scale Your Business Today With the Founder of SnapFitness, 9Round, Fitness ... 58:28

2+ y ago58:28

58:28

Business Podcasts | The Three Realistic & Legal Ways to Get Rich In a Capitalistic System | How to Create a Turn-Key System to Scale Your Business Today With the Founder of SnapFitness, 9Round, Fitness On Demand & Nautical Bowls Request More Information About Buying a Nautical Bowls Franchise Today HERE: https://nauticalbowls.com/franchise/ https:/…

1
Business Podcasts | Celebrating the 50% Growth of Business Coaching Success Story Doug Yarholar of www.MetalRoofContractorsOK.com + How to Doug Was Able to Grow a Super Successful Business While Overcoming ... 35:08

2+ y ago35:08

35:08

Business Podcasts | Celebrating the 50% Growth of Business Coaching Success Story Doug Yarholar of www.MetalRoofContractorsOK.com + How to Doug Was Able to Grow a Super Successful Business While Overcoming His Family's Health Issues Learn More About Clay Staires Today At: www.ClayStaires.com Learn More About Doug Yarholar Today At: www.MetalRoofCon…

1
Business Podcasts | Learn More About the 500% Growth of Doctor Dwight Korgan (Long-Term 5-Year Clay Clark Client) 1:31:24

2+ y ago1:31:24

1:31:24

Business Podcast | Dr. Dwight Korgan & Christy Korgan | Celebrating the 500% of Growth of www.ANI-Health.com!!! Learn More About the Success of Doctor Dwight Korgan Today At: www.ANI-Health.com STEP 1 - Optimize the Website STEP 2 - Optimize the Branding STEP 3 - Optimize the Online Reputation STEP 4 - Launch the Group Interview Process STEP 5 - Tr…

1
Business Podcast | How to Get the Financing to Fund the Purchase of a Business 54:06

2+ y ago54:06

54:06

Business Podcast | How to Get the Financing to Fund the Purchase of a Business STEP 1 - Determine if you are willing to work 6 days per week STEP 2 - When buying a business, work not to get a loan STEP 3 - When buying a business try not to get involved with the government STEP 4 - Determine whether you are a resourceful person or not STEP 5 - Deter…

1
Business Podcast | The Importance of Installing Quality Control Circles & Feedback Loops | "There Is Only One Way to Avoid Criticism: Do Nothing, Say Nothing And Be Nothing." - Aristotle + Celebrating ... 46:19

2+ y ago46:19

46:19

Business Podcast | The Importance of Installing Quality Control Circles & Feedback Loops | "There Is Only One Way to Avoid Criticism: Do Nothing, Say Nothing And Be Nothing." - Aristotle + Celebrating the 100X Growth of FullPackageMedia.com Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-…

1
Business Podcasts | How to Manage a Sales Team + Why You Must Define the Daily Sales Key Performance Indicators for Your Team + "You Don't Have to Be a Doctor to Build a Sales Focused Culture. However ... 46:08

2+ y ago46:08

46:08

Business Podcasts | How to Manage a Sales Team + Why You Must Define the Daily Sales Key Performance Indicators for Your Team + "You Don't Have to Be a Doctor to Build a Sales Focused Culture. However, You Do Need a PHD: Pig-Headed Discipline." - Clay Clark Learn More Today At: https://peakbusinessvaluation.com/ Number of Inquiries / Leads Number o…

1
Business Podcasts | How to Systemize Your Business NOW + How to Build Scalable Business Systems That Will Allow You to Scale + The Power of Using Checklists for Everything!!! + Celebrating the 2X Growth ... 50:05

2+ y ago50:05

50:05

Business Podcasts | How to Systemize Your Business NOW + How to Build Scalable Business Systems That Will Allow You to Scale + The Power of Using Checklists for Everything!!! + Celebrating the 2X Growth of WindowNinjas.com Learn More About WindowNinjas.com Today At: https://windowninjas.com/franchise-opportunities/ *********************************…

1
Business Growth | Clay Clark's Proven, Repeatable & Not-So-SECRET Super Moves to Building a SUPER SUCCESSFUL, FINANCIAL FREEDOM & TIME-FREEDOM-CREATING BUSINESSES 47:58

2+ y ago47:58

47:58

Business Growth | Clay Clark's Proven, Repeatable & Not-So-SECRET Super Moves to Building a SUPER SUCCESSFUL, FINANCIAL FREEDOM & TIME-FREEDOM-CREATING BUSINESSES See Thousands of Clay Clark Success Stories Today At: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Learn More About the EOFire.com Podcast Today At: www.EOFire.com Business | Learn the SP…

1
Business | 8 Examples of Effective Guardrail Business Systems | How to Make Sure That Your Business Does Not Grow Out of Control + Celebrating the 400% Growth of Kelly Construction 51:07

2+ y ago51:07

51:07

Business | 8 Examples of Effective Guardrail Business Systems | How to Make Sure That Your Business Does Not Grow Out of Control + Celebrating the 400% Growth of Kelly Construction Learn More About BunkieLife.com Today At: www.bunkielife.com/clay See Thousands of Clay Clark Success Stories Today At: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Lear…

1
Business Growth | The Proven Practical Steps to Turn-Key Business Growth And Sustainable Success (Clay Clark's November 19th 2019 Appearance On the EOFire.com Podcast) 57:32

2+ y ago57:32

57:32

Business Growth | The Proven Practical Steps to Turn-Key Business Growth And Sustainable Success (Clay Clark's November 19th 2019 Appearance On the EOFire.com Podcast) See Thousands of Clay Clark Success Stories Today At: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Learn More About the EOFire.com Podcast Today At: www.EOFire.com Business | Learn t…

1
Business Growth | How to Live An Epic Life (Originally Recorded November 26th 2014) | Clay Clark Shares How to Get Unstuck & How to Take Your Business to the Next Level NOW!!! 55:56

2+ y ago55:56

55:56

Business Growth | How to Live An Epic Life (Originally Recorded November 26th 2014) | Clay Clark Shares How to Get Unstuck & How to Take Your Business to the Next Level NOW!!! See Thousands of Clay Clark Success Stories Today At: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Learn More About the EOFire.com Podcast Today At: www.EOFire.com Business |…

1
Business Growth | Discover How Clay Clark Helped to Grow ShawHomes.com from $16 Million Per Year In Annual Sales to $160 Million Per Year In Annual Sales & How YOU CAN GROW YOUR BUSINESS NOW!!! 57:59

2+ y ago57:59

57:59

Business Growth | Discover How Clay Clark Helped to Grow ShawHomes.com from $16 Million Per Year In Annual Sales to $160 Million Per Year In Annual Sales & How YOU CAN GROW YOUR BUSINESS NOW!!! Business Growth | The Proven Practical Steps to Turn-Key Business Growth And Sustainable Success (Clay Clark's November 19th 2019 Appearance On the EOFire.c…

1
Business Growth | How to Turn Your Business Growth Dreams Into Reality By Learning How to Nail It & Scale It (Recorded February 17th 2021) 1:06:36

2+ y ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Business Growth | How to Turn Your Business Growth Dreams Into Reality By Learning How to Nail It & Scale It (Recorded February 17th 2021) See Thousands of Clay Clark Success Stories Today At: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Learn More About the EOFire.com Podcast Today At: www.EOFire.com Business | Learn the SPECIFIC Systems, Proven P…

1
Business Growth | How to Create a Time & Financial Freedom Creating Business NOW | Clay Clark Teaches the Specific Proven Moves That You Can Use Now (Clay Clark Interviewed On the EOFire.com Podcast ... 48:03

2+ y ago48:03

48:03

Business Growth | How to Create a Time & Financial Freedom Creating Business NOW | Clay Clark Teaches the Specific Proven Moves That You Can Use Now (Clay Clark Interviewed On the EOFire.com Podcast)!!! See Thousands of Clay Clark Success Stories Today At: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Learn More About the EOFire.com Podcast Today At…