My Ordinary Life

Welcome to the final episode in the second season of our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. This new season is all about talking openly with people with a learning disability about death and dying, the feelings we have when someone we love dies and how we can help people to feel more comfortable talking about these topics. This episode is hosted by Anthony Fothergill who is a member of Inclusion North’s...

Welcome to the second season of our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’.  This new season is all about talking openly with people with a learning disability about  death and dying, the feelings we have when someone we love dies and how we can help people to feel more comfortable talking about these topics. In this episode we meet Syed Ullah, Dawn Flockton, Shirley Potts  and Joanna Routledge who are membe...

This new season is all about talking openly with people with a learning disability, autistic people and family carers about  death and dying, the feelings we have when someone we love dies and how we can help people to feel more comfortable talking about these topics. In this episode we meet Gavin Barr, Linda Dickinson and Fiona Regan who are members of Inclusion North’s  Stop People Dying Too You...

Welcome to the second season of our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’.  This new season is all about talking openly with people with a learning disability about  death and dying, the feelings we have when someone we love dies and how we can help people to feel more comfortable talking about these topics. In this episode, we meet David Nicholls. He works at a funeral director called ‘Go As You Please’. D...

My Ordinary Life Podcast is back with four more wonderfully inspiring and honest conversations. In Series 2 we are talking about death and dying. This might sound sad but we had some beautiful, funny and important conversations too. Coming soon. Visit the Inclusion North website: https://inclusionnorth.org/ Find our more about My Ordinary Life podcast https://inclusionnorth.org/our_work/my-ordinar...

TRIGGER WARNING: Covid 19, mental health, domestic abuse, isolation Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Lynne. Lynne is kind and resilient. She has faced many challenges in her life and shares her wisdom on how she copes and uses this kno...

TRIGGER WARNINGS: bereavement, cancer Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Jill. Jill lives a free and active life. She has found meaning and joy in her involvement with self-advocacy groups and the opportunities they bring. She enjoys act...

TRIGGERWARNING: premature birth Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’.  In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability.  In this episode, we meet Ian. Ian’s life is full of kindness. He spends his time helping others as a proud uncle, godfather, and self-advocate.   Ian works at Sunderland People First, championi...

TRIGGER WARNINGS – isolation, hate crime, people with learning disabilities being treated as children Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Paul James. Paul is passionate about equal rights and has brought this energy and focus to his many...

TRIGGER WARNINGS - Mental Health, being in a Mental Health Institution Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Michael whose life has transformed over the past few years. He talks about his time in a mental health hospital. He reflects on his...

Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Adham Mohamed Abdel-Aziz. Adham is a remarkable young man who communicates without spoken words. He uses signs, gestures, symbols and body language. In this episode, Adham shares his story with us. He c...

TRIGGER WARNING: institutional and physical abuse, abortion, bullying, infant extreme ill health, loneliness, premature death of disabled people Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Suzie.  Suzie has faced great adversity in her life. This...

TRIGGER WARNINGS: child in care, animal birth Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Liam Carrick. Liam talks about his hobbies, interests and what makes him happy. From renovating furniture to birthing lambs. Liam has many talents which he...

TRIGGER WARNING: Hate crime, Child taken into care  Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Diane Blackburn. Diane is a self advocate. She helps train student social workers, midwives and other professionals. She teaches these people how to w...

Join host Jillian Allan on 'My Ordinary Life', an inspiring podcast that celebrates the lives of people with learning disabilities. Each week, a new guest shares their unique journey discussing the trials, triumphs, and the joy they've found along the way. From overcoming barriers to celebrating personal achievements, these moving stories offer a rare invitation to hear life from a dif...