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79. our lives are one huge contradiction

by Cassandra Mendez · Published October 24, 2023 · Updated July 22, 2026

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149. i miss sparklin’: a cane update August 18, 2026
148. breaking: people change (6 year podaversary) August 4, 2026
147. 3 short days in columbus, ohio: albinism conference recap July 22, 2026
146. it’s us, hi… we’re ranking taylor swift albums July 7, 2026
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a bi-weekly podcast where two best friends with the same rare disease share their lives to showcase the beauty and normalcy of disability 🌸

Ep 149. i miss sparklin’: a cane update Case + Ca

Ep 149. i miss sparklin’: a cane update

Case + Cass are feeling bejeweled! We talk sparkly new canes, cane memories, and the unique Ambutech canes now in our lives.

#accessibility: two photos side by side of Cass and Case with their canes. Cass is walking on cobblestones and Case is dressed as Glinda holding a sparkly pink cane. Green text reads “episode 149”

Ep 148. breaking: people change (6 year podaversar

Ep 148. breaking: people change (6 year podaversary)

Case + Cass mark six years of podcasting with a nostalgic look at all the ways they’ve grown, changed, and surprised themselves.

#accessibility: a photo of Case and Cass at the conference. Cass has her arms around Case and they are both laughing. Pink text reads “episode 148”

Ep 147. 3 short days in columbus, ohio: albinism c

Ep 147. 3 short days in columbus, ohio: albinism conference recap

Case + Cass recap 3 short days at the 2026 albinism conference, including volunteering, friends, and a bridal shower!

#accessibility: a photo of Cass and Case smiling with Anaheim in from of the NOAH step and repeat. Green text reads “episode 147”

Ep 146. Case + Cass finally rank every Taylor Swif

Ep 146. Case + Cass finally rank every Taylor Swift album—and somehow nothing ends up below C tier. Agree with our rankings… or don’t.

#accessibility: two photos of Cass and Case side by side posing and smiling in front of the stage at The Eras Tour. Green text reads “episode 146”

Ep 145. why cass’ contact ended up in her mouth C

Ep 145. why cass’ contact ended up in her mouth

Case + Cass talk bifocals, tinted contacts, and the irony of corrective vision helping everywhere except where it counts.

#accessibility: two photos of Cass and Case smiling side by side. Cass is wearing contacts and Case is wearing glasses. Pink text reads “episode 145”

Ep 144: we need more hobbies apparently Case + C

Ep 144: we need more hobbies apparently

Case + Cass talk current hobbies, side quests, video games, baking, and other deeply important life developments.

#accessibility: two photos side by side of Case and Cass. Casey is holding up her hand, which shows her manicure and Cassandra is climbing a rock wall. Green text reads “episode 144”

Ep 143. “anyways, i’m disabled” Case + Cass test

Ep 143. “anyways, i’m disabled”

Case + Cass test their ability to casually disclose their vision impairment in literally any conversation topic.

#accessability: a photo of Case, Cass, and Anaheim standing in front of a window with a flower box smiling. Pink texts reads “episode 143”

Ep 142. we secured the grant: HPS conference 2026

Ep 142. we secured the grant: HPS conference 2026 recap

Case + Cass recap HPS Conference 2026—highlights, big moments, and Case brings her very own Grant into the disability world.

#accessability: a photo of Casey, Cassandra, and Grant all hugging and smiling at the HPS conference. Green text reads “episode 142”

Ep 141. passenger princesses: zero miles driven C

Ep 141. passenger princesses: zero miles driven

Case + Cass get real about the underrated perks of not driving—saving money, staying safe, and fully embracing passenger princess life

#accessibility: Two photos of Cass and Case side by side with both ladies behind the wheel of a car. Pink text reads “episode 141”

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