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111. lifting the burden: how we pay it forward

by Cassandra Mendez · January 21, 2025

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Cass (left) and Case (right) enjoy an afternoon tea. They smile warmly and toast with delicate teacups in front of a tiered tray of sandwiches and pastries. — Case + Cass at tea, 2024

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113. an instagram reel revealed who we really are February 18, 2025
112. a grocery delivery shopper yelled at cass?? February 4, 2025
111. lifting the burden: how we pay it forward January 21, 2025
110. are we ready to thrive in 2025? January 7, 2025
109. our wildest vision board dreams came true! December 24, 2024

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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 113. an instagram reel revealed who we really a

Ep 113. an instagram reel revealed who we really are

Case + Cass explore their personalities in a new way through the lens of personality tests from Instagram reels.

#accessability: A photo of Case and Cass smiling together in front of a colorful alleyway with flowers surrounding them. Pink text reads “Episode 13”

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Ep 112. a grocery delivery shopper yelled at cass?

Ep 112. a grocery delivery shopper yelled at cass??

Case + Cass talk about the grocery delivery services they use, shocking mishaps, and the kindest shoppers who went above and beyond.

#accessability: a photo of Cass and Case at a market smiling. Text reads “Episode 112”

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Ep 111. lifting the burden: how we pay it forward

Ep 111. lifting the burden: how we pay it forward

Case + Cass share how they pay it forward, from thanking friends for rides to showing care for loved ones in thoughtful ways.

#accessability: Case and Cass laugh while drinking tea together.

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Ep 110. are we ready to thrive in 2025? Case + Ca

Ep 110. are we ready to thrive in 2025?

Case + Cass share their 2025 vision boards, their word for the year, and what they plan to stop, start, or continue in the new year.

#accessability: a photo of Case and Cass on a dance floor with a friend dancing and smiling in formal attire

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Ep 109. our wildest vision board dreams came true!

Ep 109. our wildest vision board dreams came true!

Case + Cass review their vision boards for 2024 to see how their years measured up. They also give highlights of their year in seasons.

#accessability: a photo of Case with her new red hair next to a photo of Cass at the Eras tour. Pink text reads “episode 109”

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Ep 108. the wound that never heals: our discrimina

Ep 108. the wound that never heals: our discrimination stories

Case & Cass share frustrating discrimination experiences—rideshare denials, job stories, and some shocking, never-told moments.

#accessability: two photos of Cass and Case side by side. Cassandra is getting licked on the face by her guide dog and Casey is outside walking her pet dog. Text reads “episode 108”

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Ep 107. blind gamer girlies Case + Cass chat abou

Ep 107. blind gamer girlies

Case + Cass chat about childhood video games, what they play now, and their tips for making gaming more accessible with low vision.

Case + Cass talk about how, despite their best efforts, they always look a little odd in public when trying to look “normal.”

#accessibility: Case and Cass pose smiling with their canes in front of The Book Loft in Ohio

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Ep 106. we’re delulu about what we look like in

Ep 106. we’re delulu about what we look like in public

Case + Cass talk about how, despite their best efforts, they always look a little odd in public when trying to look “normal.”

#accessibility: two photos of Case and Cass side by side candle making. They are both looking closely at what they are doing (while trying to look normal). Text reads episode 106.

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Ep 105. case & cass’ carTWOon adventures Case +

Ep 105. case & cass’ carTWOon adventures

Case + Cass talk about four more cartoons they’ve watched together in the last year and a half and plug other cartoons they’ve seen lately.

#accessibility: a photo of Cass and Case hugging in Cassandra’s living room. Text reads “episode 105”

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Ep 104. did they really just say that?! Case + Ca

Ep 104. did they really just say that?!

Case + Cass share the uncomfortable, rude, silly, and ableist things people have said to them in public about their vision.

#accessibility: a photo of Cass and Case shopping together and looking through rack of clothing. Text reads “episode 94”

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Ep 103. live from columbus: recapping our amazing

Ep 103. live from columbus: recapping our amazing weekend

Case visits Cass in Columbus! The two recap their jam packed weekend of candles, bookstores, bakeries, and the renaissance fair.

#accessibility A photo of Cass and Casey standing in front of a large castle at the Ren Fair dressed as Pearl and Lapis Lazuli from Steven Universe. Text reads episode 103

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Ep 102. white cane hot takes Case + Cass bought n

Ep 102. white cane hot takes

Case + Cass bought new canes and give their reviews. They also share hot takes on different cane styles and explain the benefits of cane use.

#accessibility: two photos of Case ms Cass side by side. They both pose with their new canes. Text reads “episode 102”

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Ep 101. cass has curly hair & case is running?! C

Ep 101. cass has curly hair & case is running?!

Case + Cass talk about what they’ve been into lately, including self-care, hobbies, side hustles, and media they’ve enjoyed.

#accessibility: two photos of Case ms Cass side by side. Cass is wearing her hair naturally curly and Case is running. Pink text reads “episode 101”

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Ep 100. over one hundred hours of us yapping!!! C

Ep 100. over one hundred hours of us yapping!!!

Case + Cass celebrate releasing over 100 episodes and list their all-time favorites along with other episodes they’re proud of.

#accessibility: a photo (taken by Rick Guidotti of @positiveexposure) of Cassandra and Casey smiling together at the NOAH Conference. Text reads “episode 100”

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Ep 99. the unhappiest place on earth: discriminati

Ep 99. the unhappiest place on earth: discrimination at disneyland

Case + Cass share their humiliating experience trying to get the DAS pass accommodation on their recent trip to Disneyland.

#accessibility: a photo of Cass and Case in front of the Disneyland castle. Pink text reads “Episode 99”

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Ep 98. rolling out the red carpet for the albinism

Ep 98. rolling out the red carpet for the albinism conference

Case + Cass recap their time at the NOAH conference in California. They talk about sessions they led and spending time with friends.

#accessibility: a photo of Case and Cass smiling at each other on a red carpet in front of a backdrop that says “NOAH Changes lives”. They are both wearing floor length dresses and are holding their canes. Text reads “episode 98”

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Ep 97. how we stopped word-vomiting all our strugg

Ep 97. how we stopped word-vomiting all our struggles

Case + Cass touch on what oversharing looks like and how they used to give too much information about their health and life.

#accessibility: a photo of Cass and Case leading a session at the HPS Conference. They are standing in front of a crowd speaking. Pink text reads “episode 97”

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Ep 96. let’s talk about blood!!! Case + Cass ta

Ep 96. let’s talk about blood!!!

Case + Cass talk about their bleeding disorder, how it affects them, and how they manage it. They also share some not-too-gory stories.

#accessibility: two photos side by side of Cass and Case. Cass is getting a blood transfusion and Case is getting blood drawn. Text reads “episode 96”

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Ep 95. breaking the rules of home decor, one vinta

Ep 95. breaking the rules of home decor, one vintage piece at a time

Case + Cass run through the things they’ve changed in their condos since early 2022 and how their homes have evolved to be more “them.”

#accessibility: Two photos of Cass and Case side by side in their homes. Cass is sitting in a swing next to her plants and Case is sitting on her back patio with her dog. Pink text reads “episode 95”

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Ep 94. fear of photos or light sensitivity: the ph

Ep 94. fear of photos or light sensitivity: the photophobia episode

Case + Cass talk all about their light sensitivity, and how it affects them outdoors and indoors, including their favorite sunglasses.

#accessibility: a photo of Cass and Cass in EPCOT with matching pink shirts. They are both smiling with sunglasses on. Text reads “episode 94”

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