Interview: 4 ways to design a disability-friendly future with BJ Miller

Dr. BJ Miller was a college sophomore when a sudden electrical accident nearly took his life. After months in a hospital burn unit and multiple amputations, he emerged into a world that saw him — and treated him — differently. But that experience became the foundation for everything that followed. Now a palliative care physician and one of the most compassionate voices in medicine, BJ is redefining what it means to live fully after loss and change. He challenges the very idea of “normal,” reminding us that disability isn’t a flaw to fix, but part of the human spectrum. His work invites us to expand our imagination of what it means to be alive, to belong, and to be whole. Join us on Instagram for more stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and reflections on living and dying. After the interview, Shoshana features a TED talk from Meghan Hussey on 4 Ways To Design a Disability-Friendly Future. Join @beforewegopodcast on Instagram for more stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and reflections on living and dying. Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Interview: 4 ways to design a disability-friendly future with BJ Miller is an episode from TEDTalks Business by TED.

This episode is 48:27 long.

This episode was published on Jan 19, 2026.

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