Show Notes
In this month's episode, Abbi speaks with Dr Lise Deguire; a clinical psychologist, public speaker, author and burn survivor.
Abbi and Lise discuss how visible differences are represented within the media, what we as individuals can do to reject negative stereotypes, and the small changes that the media could make for a positive impact.
Sign the Face Equality petition: https://www.change.org/p/tell-hollywood-visible-difference-doesn-t-equal-evil
Lise's Ted Talk, Scarred not Scary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD9KhXQOED8&t=16s
Thanks for listening!
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