Marcia Darbouze's guest appearances

Marcia Darbouze

PT Pintcast - Physical Therapy

From The Jump

The Future Is Female Powerlifting

Explicitly Sick

Jay Dicharry

Brian Williams

Chris Mamula

Steve Anderson

Kelly Starrett

Sarah Wilson

Karen Gibbs

Michael Lewis

Chris Johnson

Laura Phelps

Chris Duffin

Stuart McGill

Travis Mills

Heather Smith

Joe Gambino

OwlTail

Website/Blog, Twitter, &amp; Instagram Handledoctormarcia.comDisorder InfoWhat is your disorder? *undiagnosed autoimmune, small fiber neuropathyAt what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *26Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *someone that didn't plan out spoons or activities, someone that didn't need constant methods to manage pain &amp; energy. What would you do if you were not dealing with your disorder and/or disability? *spend more time freely outside in the sun! photosensitivity in Florida is a bitch.What would you like people to know about your daily life? *I'm always sick and in pain despite how I look, how much I lift, how much I work.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *Doctor's that understood that black women do feel pain and that young people can be sick. I have been undiagnosed for 5 years, and only in the past year have I gotten the care I needed.Do you have any life hacks? *Juicing daily for digestion, salt tablets before workouts, weekly acupuncture for more energy, compression socks all the time, sunblock no matter what when I leave the houseWhat kind of support do you get from family or friends? *emotional support from a few friends through our Disabled Girls Who Lift community, they can related to my experienceHave you ever had someone, or a medical professional, not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? * ALWAYS. My last neuro appointment I was told to drink water, do exercise, and learn to get over it.How has your chronic illness affected your relationships? *I've grown apart from people who can't understand why I don't attend certain events (especially in COVID times), or related to my disability experience.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *I am not afraid to disclose my issues, but usually I do not confide in anyone about stress/anxieties/feelings unless they have a disability (visible or not). I've found that people who can't relate can't hold a space for me, I don't want any thoughts &amp; prayers or silly ideas, and I definitely can't stand pity. What is your best coping mechanism? *Yoga and lifting!What are you the most concerned about and the most hopeful for in the future? *I'm most concerned that my capital D diagnosis will show itself and be a real shit. I'm most hopeful that I can run a successful business from home and start a family within the next two years. Is there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? Like an organization you want to promote or something specific that you deal with.Disabled Girls Who Lift, Just Move Therapy.What makes you energized or enthusiastic? What drains you?Mentally anything that requires big brain work on a brain fog day is draining. Filling this form out on a bad day would be work. On a good day, it's fine. So, depends. Physically also depends. On a bad day, I'm on the couch and washing my hair is a mission. On a good day I can workout, take a walk, and cook dinner. the one constant drainer is UV rays, high UV index days are my kryptonite. Any favorite books or shows?I love short story books, finished up 'all the names we have for god' recently. Going to start Disability Visibility soon. As far as shows, Ozarks, Parks &amp; Rec, Insecure, Dave, Rick &amp; Morty.What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?Slow the fuck down and rest.What is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifesalt tabletsAny questions you think we should add to this list?current topics related to anti-racism, black liberation, and COVID

Website/Blog, Twitter, &amp; Instagram Handle<a href="https://doctormarcia.carrd.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">doctormarcia.com</a>Disorder InfoWhat is your disorder? *undiagnosed autoimmune, <a href="https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/centers_clinics/peripheral_nerve/conditions/small_fiber_sensory_neuropathy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">small fiber neuropathy</a>At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *26Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *someone that didn't plan out spoons or activities, someone that didn't need constant methods to manage pain &amp; energy. What would you do if you were not dealing with your disorder and/or disability? *spend more time freely outside in the sun! photosensitivity in Florida is a bitch.What would you like people to know about your daily life? *I'm always sick and in pain despite how I look, how much I lift, how much I work.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *Doctor's that understood that black women do feel pain and that young people can be sick. I have been undiagnosed for 5 years, and only in the past year have I gotten the care I needed.Do you have any life hacks? *Juicing daily for digestion, salt tablets before workouts, weekly acupuncture for more energy, compression socks all the time, sunblock no matter what when I leave the houseWhat kind of support do you get from family or friends? *emotional support from a few friends through our <a href="https://www.disabledgirlswholift.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disabled Girls Who Lift community</a>, they can related to my experienceHave you ever had someone, or a medical professional, not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? * ALWAYS. My last neuro appointment I was told to drink water, do exercise, and learn to get over it.How has your chronic illness affected your relationships? *I've grown apart from people who can't understand why I don't attend certain events (especially in COVID times), or related to my disability experience.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *I am not afraid to disclose my issues, but usually I do not confide in anyone about stress/anxieties/feelings unless they have a disability (visible or not). I've found that people who can't relate can't hold a space for me, I don't want any thoughts &amp; prayers or silly ideas, and I definitely can't stand pity. What is your best coping mechanism? *Yoga and lifting!What are you the most concerned about and the most hopeful for in the future? *I'm most concerned that my capital D diagnosis will show itself and be a real shit. I'm most hopeful that I can run a successful business from home and start a family within the next two years. Is there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? Like an organization you want to promote or something specific that you deal with.<a href="https://www.disabledgirlswholift.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disabled Girls Who Lift</a>, <a href="https://justmovetherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just Move Therapy</a>.What makes you energized or enthusiastic? What drains you?Mentally anything that requires big brain work on a brain fog day is draining. Filling this form out on a bad day would be work. On a good day, it's fine. So, depends. Physically also depends. On a bad day, I'm on the couch and washing my hair is a mission. On a good day I can workout, take a walk, and cook dinner. the one constant drainer is UV rays, high UV index days are my kryptonite. Any favorite books or shows?I love short story books, finished up '<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/35082451-all-the-names-they-used-for-god" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">all the names we have for god</a>' recently. Going to start <a href="https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/book/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Disability Visibility</a> soon. As far as shows, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5071412/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ozarks</a>, <a href="https://www.nbc.com/parks-and-recreation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parks &amp; Rec</a>, Insecure, Dave, Rick &amp; Morty.What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?Slow the fuck down and rest.What is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifesalt tabletsAny questions you think we should add to this list?current topics related to anti-racism, black liberation, and COVID

Explicitly Sick: Marcia Darbouze: Disabled Weightlifting, Race and Covid, Ableism and Activism, and Small Fiber Neuropathy

Marcia Darbouze is a powerlifter, black spoonie, and physical therapist. She also co-hosts on a podcast called the Disabled Girls Who Lift. Marcia highly recommends checking out episode 12 – How to Treat your Disabled Friend.Wondering what is a spoonie? She explains it as a metaphor for how people with chronic illness feel and it changes daily.  Marcia begins with her fears about disability as she was learning in PT school. She connected with her two co-hosts who are also disabled to discuss the meaning to be disabled. These ladies put these ideas together to launch their podcast.Through her connections in her community and on Instagram, she now has her own practice at Just Move Therapy.In this community, Marcia expresses why inspiration is not what they need, but increased access for all people to have the same lived experience.QUOTES“This is a process. This is a journey. The destination is moving forward and feeling better. Maybe things will feel the same, maybe they won’t. You’re still you. You’re still 100% the same person.” – MARCIA  “I’m not pushing volumes and numbers. I’m just living.” – MARCIA“Luck seems to favor people who hustle a lot.” – JIMMY“The hardest part is making that dream... You don’t have to know anything to start something.” – MARCIA“The only thing holding you back is you.” – JIMMYPARTING SHOT“Hire disabled people.” – MARCIA

Marcia Darbouze is a powerlifter, black spoonie, and physical therapist. She also co-hosts on a podcast called the Disabled Girls Who Lift. Marcia highly recommends checking out episode 12 – How to Treat your Disabled Friend. Wondering what is a spoonie? She explains it as a metaphor for how people with chronic illness feel and it changes daily.   Marcia begins with her fears about disability as she was learning in PT school. She connected with her two co-hosts who are also disabled to discuss the meaning to be disabled. These ladies put these ideas together to launch their podcast. Through her connections in her community and on Instagram, she now has her own practice at Just Move Therapy. In this community, Marcia expresses why inspiration is not what they need, but increased access for all people to have the same lived experience. QUOTES “This is a process. This is a journey. The destination is moving forward and feeling better. Maybe things will feel the same, maybe they won’t. You’re still you. You’re still 100% the same person.” – MARCIA   “I’m not pushing volumes and numbers. I’m just living.” – MARCIA “Luck seems to favor people who hustle a lot.” – JIMMY “The hardest part is making that dream... You don’t have to know anything to start something.” – MARCIA “The only thing holding you back is you.” – JIMMY PARTING SHOT “Hire disabled people.” – MARCIA

Disabled is Not a Bad Word says Marcia Darbouze

Doctor of Physical Therapy, small business owner, apparel designer, strongwoman &amp; powerlifting competitor. Marcia Darbouze has worn more hats in the last 10 years than most but none has pivoted her life more than the hat she never wanted, Auto Immune Disease. Marcia takes me through her difficult times realizing when her body was not […]

#017 Marcia Darbouze, DPT: Stronger Than Autoimmune Disease

Dr. Marcia Darbouze is a licensed physical therapist, and owner of RZPT, a physical therapy clinic in South Florida.  Follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rzpt.co/

Dr. Marcia Darbouze is a licensed physical therapist, and owner of RZPT, a physical therapy clinic in South Florida.    Follow her on Instagram at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rzpt.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rzpt.co/</a>