Disability advocates Alice Evans and Lucy Wood host the disability, chronic illness, and health podcast: lABLEd Podcast. The show aims to put the power of definition back in the hands of those typically pigeonholed by societal labelling. The podcast draws on their lived experiences, and alongside others, we offer a refreshingly personal honest, funny and occasionally dark insight into disability and difference. With special episodes focusing on Disabled People from history, lABLEd Podcast ho ...
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Welcome to Dis-labled, the magazine show that amplifies voices, challenges stereotypes, and celebrates ability over disability. We're here to break barriers, share stories, and remind the world that we are more than labels. It's time to listen, learn, and redefine what's possible. Community Focus is an inclusive arts centre for adults and young people with additional needs, including learning, physical, mental health, and autism. Serving the London Borough of Barnet community since 1978.
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12 POG IS BACK! We will be covering everything that deals with the NFL. We will also be talking about our league! So y'all go ahead and give us a listen and get pissed with us! #Staypissed Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/12pog/support
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I ramble about music duh.
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We're three "regular" (whatever that means, lol) dudes who love to sing and create podcasts.
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Gay Mens Podcast is a bi-weekly gay podcast all about gay mens issues, audience questions, news and sexuality Hosted by Underwear designer and gay mens sexual health and body positivity advocate Michael Dean Roberts. We break the boundaries and don’t mind getting a little dirty along the way. Let us help you escape reality and enter the world of rainbows, leather, undies and so much more. A GAAQ radio production. Gaypodcasts.com @gaymenspodcast @mikedeanroberts
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Ep 50: It’s our 50th Episode! We Celebrate with the Incredible Musician: Genesis Brown
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Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re celebrating a huge milestone — our 50th podcast episode! To mark the occasion, we’re joined by a very special guest, Genesis Brown, an autistic savant performer whose incredible talent and story has inspired us all. Genesis will be singing for us, and we’ll also be chatting with him and his mum about his lif…
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About the Episode Lucy and Alice discuss the musical and film "Wicked," a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz." Alice highlights the story's themes of marginalization, disability, and societal perceptions. They explore the character of Elphaba, who is green due to a potion, and Nessa Rose, a wheelchair user played by Marissa Bode. Alice emphasizes the imp…
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About this Episode Lucy Edwards, a blind content creator known for her TikTok videos on makeup and daily life, joins the labor podcast to discuss her journey and experiences. She shares her transition from BBC to TikTok, her book "Blind, Not Broken," and her upcoming children's book series. Lucy talks about her decision to undergo IVF to prevent pa…
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Ep 49: The Holiday Super-Show: Jokes, Quizzes & Festive Feasts
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Send us a text Welcome back to the show! Today’s episode is full of festive fun. We’re talking about our holiday plans - some of us celebrating Christmas, others celebrating Hannukah, and plenty of traditions in between. We’ve got a sleigh-load of seasonal goodies: festive jokes, a holiday quiz, and a chat about the best and worst parts of a Christ…
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History Lesson 15 : The History of Guide Dogs
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About this Episode In this episode of the lABLEd podcast, hosts Lucy, Alice, and Disability Historian, Daisy discuss the history of guide dogs, their training, and the impact they have on visually impaired individuals. They explore the origins of guide dogs, noting that dogs have been guiding visually impaired people since the first century AD, wit…
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About this Episode In this episode of the lABLEd podcast, hosts Lucy and Alice discuss their guest, Dr. Sarah Ryan, a professor at Manchester University and a respected disability advocate. Dr. Ryan shares her journey into academia, focusing on people with learning disabilities and autism, and her recent book on health inequalities and social murde…
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Ep 48: Fixations, Obsessions or Just Passionate? Maria's Day-trip & What Causes us Pressure
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Send us a text In Episode 48, we’re thrilled to introduce our newest voice — Dean joins the crew! We dive deep into the world of fixations and obsessions — the good, the tricky, and how they show up in everyday life. Maria also takes us on a little journey through her recent seaside trip, and we chat about what’s ahead that’s keeping us excited... …
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About this Episode Lucy and Alice discuss LS Lowry's painting "The Cripples," which features matchstick figures in an industrial northern English town. Lucy describes the painting, noting 30-35 human figures, including a child in a rudimentary cart-like object. They explore the painting's potential political statement, Lowry's possible Asperger's, …
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About this Episode Liam Virgo discusses his nine-year battle with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), which began at age 12 and worsened at 13, leading to severe symptoms like incontinence and loss of mobility. Despite extensive testing and misdiagnoses, he was finally diagnosed at 13. Liam recounts his struggles, including being bedridden for …
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Ep 47: Anti Bullying Week Special - Our Presenters Share Their Stories
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Send us a text Welcome to an important episode of the podcast. This week, in recognition of Anti-Bullying Week, we’re doing something a little different — and a little heavier than usual. In this episode, we open up about our own real experiences with bullying — stories that may be difficult to hear at times, but that we believe are vital to share.…
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History Lesson 14: Joseph Merrick - The Elephant Man
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About this Episode The lABLEd Podcast episode delves into the history of Joseph Merrick, also known as the Elephant Man. Joseph was born on August 5, 1862, in Leicester, with significant physical deformities. He faced societal rejection, including being abandoned by his stepmother and working as a hawker. Merrick's life improved when he became a hu…
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Ep 46: Holiday Special: Accessibility, TV Comedies & Richard's Amazing Talent
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Send us a text In this special half term episode, we’re diving into some big topics and plenty of laughs. First up, we’re talking accessibility—everything from getting into buildings to accessing meaningful work, and why these things matter. Then, Richard wows us with his amazing party trick—you won’t want to miss it! We also chat about our hobbies…
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Ep 45: Remi Returns! How She Raised £7K to Buy Power-Assisted Wheels
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Send us a text We welcome back friend of the show, Remi! She tells us all about the Be:Loved night, we catch up on how everyone’s doing, and we hear Carol’s Talking Tale. Remi also shares her struggle to get power-assisted wheels — proving once again that if you want something done properly, you’ve sometimes you’ve got to do it yourself! You can fi…
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Ep 44: We Meet the Artist, Flo Perry: Finding Joy in Art and Teaching
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Send us a text In this episode, we chat with the incredible Flo Perry — a fine artist who found her way to painting via an unusual path: chemistry! Flo shares her artistic influences, her inspiring career change, and how she’s discovered happiness and balance through both painting and teaching, including her work with Community Focus. We’re truly l…
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Ep 43: The Return of the CF Choir! What Music Means to Us
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Send us a text In today's episode, we are thrilled to be back with the CF choir, guided by our singing teacher Sarah. We'll be exploring some brilliant tunes, such as Sunshine on My Shoulders and Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go! while learning vocal techniques to help develop and support our voices. We also chat with some of our singers to discover why…
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Ep 42: We Meet Hasel, an Artist With Asperger's & Discuss How Opening Up Makes Us Feel
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Send us a text In today’s episode, we interview the incredible artist Hasel, who began creating art during lockdown and now produces a new piece almost every day. She opens up about living with Asperger’s and shares how painting and drawing have boosted her confidence and helped her express herself more clearly. We are treated to another poem by Ca…
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Spotlight Series 2025: 4. Finding Humour in Institutions with Rob Gee
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About this Episode In the final episode of their Institutionalization Spotlight Season, Alice and Lucy welcome Rob Gee - a former mental health nurse turned stand-up poet who uses humour as a powerful tool for empowerment. Rob shares fascinating insights into institutional care, discussing how creativity and comedy can help people reclaim their voi…
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Spotlight Series 2025: 3. fABLEd 12: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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About this Episode In this fABLEd episode of lABLEd, we dive deep into Ken Kesey's novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" with special guest Julia Miele Rodas, a professor of English specializing in disability studies. Join us as we explore the complex world of psychiatric disability, institutional power, and individual resistance through the lens…
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Spotlight Series 2025: 2. Disability, Institutionalisation & Education with Paige Tabone
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About this Episode In this episode of lABLEd we dive deep into the world of disability and education with special guest Paige Tabone. Paige shares her transformative experiences at Treloars, a specialist school for students with physical disabilities, exploring the complex realities of institutional education. Join Lucy, Alice and Paige as they exp…
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Spotlight Series 2025: 1. History Lesson 13: The History of Disability and Institutionalisations
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About this Episode In our first episode of lABLEd's series focusing on institutionalisation, Alice, Lucy and Daisy dive deep into the complex history of disability and institutionalization. Exploring a challenging yet crucial topic, they unpack the evolution of asylums from the 19th century through the 20th century, examining how society treated in…
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Ep 41: Meet Maria, Fitbit Anxiety & the 'Hidden Disabilities' Lanyard
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Send us a text In this episode, we welcome our newest member, Maria, and get to know her story. We ask about her life experiences and discover how she navigates the world with restricted eyesight—always with resilience and an incredible sense of humour. Later, Gila shares an honest and heartfelt review of her experience using a Fitbit. She opens up…
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Ep 40: Inside Bubble Club – London’s Most Inclusive Night: A Club Without Barriers
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Send us a text It’s Pride Week at Community Focus – and we’re throwing the spotlight on one of London’s most joyful, inclusive celebrations of all: Bubble Club! This week, we’re stepping away from our usual format to dive into the world of Bubble Club – an immersive nightclub in East London co-created by people with learning disabilities, and proud…
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Ep 39: Oak Lodge Takeover – Pupil Podcasters Give Us a Glimpse Inside Their Amazing School
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Send us a text In this episode Oak Lodge School is taking over the show – cue the cheers! 🎉 Meet our brilliant new pupil podcasters from Oak Lodge as they jump behind the mic for the very first time and share a bit about themselves and their interests. Then, the takeover continues with an exclusive interview with Head Teacher Miss Walker, we meet C…
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Ep 38: ARTiculate Special - Employment Advice if you have a Disability
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Send us a text In this episode, we’ve been taken over by our brilliant young ARTiculate group—a creative collective of young people with additional needs who use the arts to express their views and experiences. This time, we’re talking all about employability. We share stories about our jobs, discuss some of the challenges we’ve faced in the workpl…
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Ep 37: Are Gigs Accessible to People with Disabilities? Plus the Return of Poetry Corner!
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the world of live music to ask: are concerts and gigs truly accessible for people with disabilities? We share some of our own experiences to find out. We also reflect on our visit to CJ’s Bakery—where delicious cakes are made with care, and meaningful employment is offered to a brilliant team of people w…
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Ep 36: A Visit to CJ's Bakery – Creating Meaningful Employment for Adults with Learning Disabilities
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Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode, where we take you inside one of North London’s most inspiring hidden gems—CJ’s Bakery! But this isn’t just any bakery. It’s a place where passion meets purpose, where every loaf, cake, and pastry has a story to tell. At CJ’s, all the bakers are adults with learning disabilities, working together in a safe,…
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Ep 35: Interview with Ben Wilson and Who is Lightbulb Man?
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Send us a text In this episode, we catch up on how everyone’s been doing and chat with Ben Wilson—a creative writing and drama tutor. Ben also happens to be the mastermind behind our spooky soap opera, 45 Nowhere Street. And finally, we bring you Lightbulb Man!—another of our Talking Tales, this time written by Yvonne. But who is Lightbulb Man? Tun…
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Ep 34: Don't Patronise Me – How It Feels and What We’d Say Back
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about being patronised—how it makes us feel and what we would say to those who have patronised us in the past. Listen carefully—you might learn something! You could be patronising others without even realising it. We also bring you the third instalment of our drama, 45 Nowhere Street, and an incredible Talkin…
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Ep 33: Perils of the Internet, Pt. 2 of 45 Nowhere St and Ruby's Talking Tale
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Send us a text Greetings to all our fans! In this episode, we present the second episode of our brand-new spooky soap opera, 45 Nowhere Street. We discuss the impact the internet has had on our lives, both good and bad. We also listen to the third of our Talking Tales –written and performed by Ruby. Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell. Edito…
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Ep 32: Premiere of 45 Nowhere St, What is ASMR? & an Adaptive Clothing Range
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Send us a text In this episode, we premiere our brand-new spooky soap opera, 45 Nowhere Street. We explore what we would all do if we were queen or king for a day. We also feature an article on the growing phenomenon of ASMR and listen to the second instalment of our new Talking Tales—this time written and performed by Remi. We also hear about a ne…
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Ep 31: Talking Tales Debut, Unusual Hobbies & Block Puzzle App Review
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Send us a text In this episode, we catch up with the fabulous Dis-labled crew and find out what we enjoy watching on TV. We chat about some unusual hobbies, Carol reviews an app called Block Puzzle, and we debut the first of our brand-new Talking Tales! Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell. Editor: Phil Powell Huge thanks to the National Lott…
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Ep 30: Unmasking Anxiety, Carol's Poem & Finch App Review
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Send us a text In this episode, we open up about anxiety, and share the tools and strategies we use to overcome it. We also dive into some of Carol's creative projects, including a poem about a wealthy man disguising himself as a poor man, and Gila updates her previous Finch App review - it's now a thumbs down. Don’t miss this thoughtful and inspir…
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about what we've been up to this week and find out if any of us have ever been on the stage. We also share our reactions to a recent newspaper article written about us and chat about our favourite places to go out. Tune in for all the latest from the Dis-labled crew! Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell…
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Ep 28: Happy New Year! How are we all feeling?
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Send us a text In this episode, we talk about how we're feeling at the start of the New Year, chat about the Superloop bus, share some good news, and interview project manager Flo about her job. It's a mix of motivation, conversation, and creativity, so let's dive in! Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell. Editor: Phil Powell Huge thanks to th…
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About this Episode Lucy and Alice discuss the first two films of "A Quiet Place," highlighting the film's premise of aliens sensitive to noise and the use of American Sign Language (ASL) by the deaf character, played by Millicent Simmons. They explore the film's representation of disability and its impact on the cinematic landscape. Lucy praises th…
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Ep 27: A Visit to Chickenshed Theatre Company
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Send us a text This week, we took a break from our usual show to visit the amazing Chickenshed Theatre Company, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. We got a special tour, went behind the scenes, and met some of the fantastic team who make it all happen. Our guide for the afternoon was Matthew Lyons, head of Young Company, and we also had the…
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About this Episode Alice and Lucy are joined by guest Ross Lannon to chat about experiences with disability, illness, and difference. They humorously address their personal challenges, such as haircuts and public interactions. Ross is an online disability blogger and radio presenter from Cornwall, joins the conversation. Ross shares his journey fro…
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About this Episode Our latest History Lesson subject is British singer-songwriter, Ian Dury, who rose to fame in the late 1970s punk and new wave era. Dury, who had polio, is covered in detail, including his life, work, and the condition itself. The hosts also delve into the history of polio, its symptoms, and treatments, highlighting the controver…
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Ep 26: Girls Takeover Part 2: Girls, Periods & Breaking the Silence with Dr. Dhavale
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Send us a text In Part 2 of these very special episodes, the girls are taking over the podcast! In this episode, we're joined by our special guest, Dr Dhavale, to discuss women's health. If you're affected by anything you hear today or would like to explore any relevant topics further, please don't hesitate to get in touch on the email below. **War…
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Ep 26: Girls Takeover Part 1: Work Dreams, Disability Masking & Fidget Toys
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Send us a text In Part 1 of these very special episodes, the girls are taking over the podcast! We hear from those of us who work and explore the kinds of jobs we'd love to have when we're ready to start our careers. We discuss new slang, the exhaustion of masking our disabilities, and how we have fun - including our favourite fidget toys! All enqu…
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About this Episode In the latest episode of lABLEd, Alice and Lucy are joined by Zubee Kibria, a disabled entrepreneur, who discusses her journey in founding Access My Events, a consultancy aimed at making events accessible for disabled people. She also runs the My Voice podcast, which highlights the stories of disabled people from ethnic minority …
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About this Episode Jon Attenborough joins lABLEd Podcast this week as we chat all things AI, its integration into daily life, and its impact on disability and accessibility. Jon, has a visual impairment, shares his experiences with AI tools like Alexa for controlling lights and other household tasks. The conversation touches on the reliability of A…
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Ep 25: LOTNA, Anxiety Apps, Chats and Singing Cats!
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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan talks about his LOTNA group, which stands for The League of the Non-Aligned – a social group of sci-fi fans based in London who enjoy all forms of sci-fi and cult TV. He also discusses the LOTNA board games evening he attended and reviews the game Ticket to Ride. Gila reviews an app called Finch, designed to…
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About this Episode Lucy and Alice discuss their podcast episode on Shakespeare's "King Lear," focusing on its portrayal of disability and madness. Alice explains the plot, highlighting King Lear's irrational behaviour, his daughters' reactions, and the tragic outcomes. They delve into the character of Gloucester, who is blinded and later contemplat…
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About this Episode Chloe Hammond, the only wheelchair-using nurse with an assistance dog in the UK, joins the podcast to discuss her journey into nursing, inspired by her own experiences with chronic illness. Despite facing challenges, including pushback during university and in the NHS, she persevered and now works in a more inclusive environment.…
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Send us a text In this episode Carol dives into her writing process, sharing the inspiration she draws from crafting poems, while we reveal exciting news about our upcoming radio soap and enjoy a quirky weather report from Havva. Later, we discuss the challenges of navigating modern supermarkets with additional needs and round things off with a liv…
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60. Hidden Histories: Queer Icons, Disabilities, and Daisy Holder's New Book
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About this Episode In the first episode of the new season, hosts Lucy and Alice welcome lABLEd's Disability Historian Daisy Holder, to discuss there new book on queer and disabled history. Daisy shares that the book covers various historical figures, including Michelangelo, and explores topics like mesmerism and conversion therapies and highlights …
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Season 1 of lABLEd Podcast coming 31st October 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 23: No Labels Please, How to Keep Fit & the Perfect Gym
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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss how we feel about labels (and being labeled), talk about keeping fit, and share tips on finding the perfect gym to get you moving. And finally, Carol is back to share another one of her incredible poems. It’s a mix of motivation, chat, and creativity, so let’s dive in! Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil P…
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Ep 22: An Autism Diagnosis, New National Days & Shopping Experiences
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Send us a text In this episode, we interview our newest member, Carol, and chat about National Days—plus, we choose what we would make into a national celebration! Phill tells some jokes, and we share our experiences, both good and bad, from our shopping trips. Gila bravely opens up about her recent autism diagnosis. So stay tuned! Project Managers…
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