Lessons Living with a Jerk taught me
Lesson 1: My fear of being rejected by others meant I spent my childhood rejecting myself.
Read the storyHello, I’m Yasmina McGloneEmbracing life
Embracing life
in a body that moves to its own beat.
I’m a speaker, writer, wheelchair football coach and humanitarian volunteer. Welcome to my stories, work and everyday life.
Talks & workshops
Choose a talk with me, a workshop for your group, or a shared conversation with Moira Kelly.
Talks with Yasmina
Self-acceptance, belonging and discovering the courage to be ourselves.
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Workshops run together by Yasmina and Moira Kelly, with space to reflect, connect and take part.
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Shared conversations about compassion, human connection and putting care into action.
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My story
I was born in France, grew up in Scotland and now call Australia home. I live with myoclonus dystonia — a movement condition that has shaped my life, and the way I see it.
My world also includes writing, speaking, volunteering with the Moira Kelly Creating Hope Foundation and coaching wheelchair football. Each has taught me something about acceptance, connection and showing up for other people.
Get to know meMy writing
Living with a Jerk
Stories about living with myoclonus dystonia, learning to accept myself and finding my own way forward. The “jerk” is a nod to the involuntary movements that are part of my life.
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Moving Forward
Over the years I have made many wishes—some materialistic and some I can’t even remember. However, the one thing that never changed throughout the years…
Read the storyA story still being written. Living with a Jerk is also the title of my memoir in progress.
A film by Yasmina McGloneNowhere
to Hide2026 · Focus on Ability
to Hide2026 · Focus on Ability
Featured filmMy spoken-word
My spoken-word
short film.
Nowhere to Hide brings together my poetry and personal footage to share life with myoclonus dystonia.
Watch the short filmCommunity & sport
Compassion in action
My volunteer work with the Moira Kelly Creating Hope Foundation is part of a life centred on care, human connection and supporting children and families.
My community workFinding belonging through football
From discovering wheelchair football to coaching Essendon’s Community team, sport has given me a place to connect, learn and grow.
My football storyWatch & listen
Living with a Jerk
Merch Coming soon
A little of the journal, out in the world. A reusable coffee cup and a canvas tote are in the works.
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For talks, workshops, collaborations or simply to say hello.