• Blind Drunk: Methanol Poisoning

  • Nov 27 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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Blind Drunk: Methanol Poisoning

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  • Not all hangovers leave you blind, but Ashley King’s did. In this episode, the actor and playwright shares her harrowing experience of methanol poisoning after being served a contaminated beverage while on vacation in Bali. Unlike ethanol, the alcohol found in drinks, methanol is highly toxic and can cause severe health issues. This tragedy left Ashley with irreversible vision loss. From the life-saving medical intervention in New Zealand to navigating daily life with a disability, Ashley’s story is one of resilience and reinvention. She opens up about the emotional toll, shifting social circles, and the internalized ableism that kept her from even telling a date she was blind. Ashley also dives into her creative process for Static, a darkly comedic play (and podcast) inspired by her journey. With humour and heart, she sheds light on the hidden dangers of homemade alcohol and the power of storytelling in healing.


    Be sure to check out Ashley's new podcast Static: A Party Girl's Memoir.


    Check out some of our other episodes where guests share their experiences with blindness here, here and here.


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