The All 4 Inclusion Pod

Mar 22 2023 5

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Real life, raw stories featuring people with a disability. The All 4 Inclusion Pod asks each guest how inclusion or the lack of inclusion impacts them.Every guest has a number of things in common which include, bravery, resilience in the face of adversity and determination to strive for increased inclusion.Disability hasn't held any of my guests back. Some have struggled due to business decisions to restrict or remove them, whilst others have set up their own business.

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#35 The trials & traumas of accessing education as a ND student

Mar 22 2023 54 mins

When those you trust work against you, what do you do and who do you turn too ?Getting a diagnosis of being autistic or having ADHD is not quick and it's far from simpleThe support for parents of autistic children is worse, but is it improving or is it getting worseJolene, a parent from South Wales was diagnosed Autistic and with ADHD within the past 18 months. Her three child

#34 My Autistic Brother and I

Mar 15 2023 40 mins

This episode started with a comment on a post I made saying about the support parents give their Autistic children.Nausheen Junaid replied - and siblings That was the start of this episode as it's true, parents will see it different to children. Both will see it different to the autistic person themselves. Don't get me started on the tutting person across the room who has

#33 Author Will Dean talks about his deaf lead character, Tuva

Mar 07 2023 27 mins

This was recorded on World Book Day, and neither me or Will mentioned this, despite being at my daughter reading in school earlier in the morning.Will Dean is one of my favourite authors. He writes a crime series based in Sweden, where his main character is deaf. Will explains the inspiration for developing the character of Tuva Moodyson and how he researched her (with a lot of hel

#32 My Pizza, my choice - Michael Grimmett

Feb 28 2023 42 mins

Joining us this week is Michael Grimmett.Michael might have Cerebral Palsy, but he is in charge of his life. Making a series of decisions along the way, some good and some, lets say not so good.I only know the good ones though.Michael rolls out some stories like his original transport method to work, the infamous Pizza in the rain, how he gets in to his local bar and why he doesn&a

#31 Discovering Menopause - featuring Carly Tait

Feb 21 2023 31 mins

Former elite athlete, Carly Tait tells her lived experience of menopause.Now 37, Carly is post menopause. When she was experiencing peri menopause, the help was not there for her. She was not given the advice she would have wanted.To this day, it impacts Carly.Carly fights for inclusion within her career role, but the advice was not there for her. Blaming it on training patterns fo

#30 Through Nicky's Autistic Eyes

Feb 14 2023 24 mins

Author of Through Autistic Eyes, Nicky Collins spoke at our January Disability Inclusion Networking event. I just had to share it with you all.Nicky takes time to offer coaching to late diagnosed autistic women, using her lived experience as a late diagnosed autistic to guide and support others.Nicky is very open about her experiences. Maybe that's the coach in her. She articu

#29 1 in a million, Stiff Person Syndrome (just like Celine Dion)

Feb 07 2023 56 mins

Imagine being diagnosed in one of the leading medical facilities in the world and the Neurologists say they have never seen this beforeEnter New Jersey resident Lauren McDermott who endures the degenerative condition called Stiff Person Syndrome or SPS. A condition that is more well known now thanks to Celine Dion being diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. When I say thanks, I wis

#28 Dyspraxia through time and space

Jan 31 2023 24 mins

Dyspraxia, a condition that many have heard of but don't understand or not even heard of.That's why we wanted to speak with Rosemary Richings, author of Stumbling Through Time and Space (living life with dyspraxia) to find out how it impacts someone on a day to basis.How can we support friends and family members with dyspraxia like Rosemary?How can businesses be more acce

#27 How to be an Ally

Nov 22 2022 33 mins

An interview with Alex Winstanley from Happy Smiles Training CIC.Alex is CEO and Founder of Happy Smiles, an author of children's books, Shaw Trust Power 100 representative and close friend to Hayden.He is a great a11y for the disability community, he shares tips on how to be a great ally and who you want to align yourselves with.(1) Alex Winstanley | LinkedInInclusion and Div

#26 1 in 0.0002% of the population, Dee Smith

Nov 08 2022 25 mins

Dee Smith has Friedreichs Ataxia, one in 15,000 people worldwide.That means there is 0.0002% of the population have Friedreichs Ataxia. Dee explains University life and her career as an actress and model. How she battles with those less accessible to her and gives advice to others on how to be more exclusive.She tells a story of when she was asked to be a bridesmaid - which led to