In this engaging conversation, Jay Howard shares her journey of growing up with a limb difference, navigating relationships, and her experience on the reality show Married at First Sight. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of dating with a disability, the importance of representation in media, and offers valuable advice for others in similar situations. Jay emphasizes the need for open communication and authenticity in relationships, while also reflecting on the evolving landscape of disability representation in reality TV.

📍 Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Jay Howard

06:10 The Role of Prosthetics in Jay's Life

12:01 Journey to Married at First Sight

14:18 Navigating Family Reactions to Life Changes

17:25 Self-Discovery Through Vulnerability

20:20 The Complexity of Disability and Dating

23:16 Embracing Identity Beyond Disability

26:18 Experiences on Reality TV and Disability Representation

29:10 The Challenges of Online Dating

32:17 Building Genuine Connections Post-Show

36:48 Navigating Relationships with Disabilities

39:19 Authenticity in Dating

42:46 The Role of Media in Disability Representation

46:09 Reality TV and Disability

50:20 Authenticity vs. Editing in Media

53:18 Cultural Perspectives on Food and Disability

Jay's Links

📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jay_howard?igsh=MXFtejBpeHlwYTRmZw%3D%3D 

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jayy_howard?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafSgg6DH8YVaFYj1ReaB9rtP7wlnq6Zl5dUWSwwVySL2WeTaBsKmwOgt86OCQ_aem_IR0ZePTROqLBn0CfTPMp7w 

🔗 The Not Quite Pod  

🌐 Website: https://www.nqpc.co.uk/ 

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.not.quite.pod   

🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.not.quite.pod   

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GG1WLjyWxTFb4fd9GbJeT?si=d14f5c370b374dc7 

🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-not-quite-podcast/id1618677301