3Spoonies

3Spoonies Episode Number 55, 14th May 2026 With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In this episode we’re talking about inclusive vs intrusive technology — and asking an important question: When does “accessible” technology stop supporting people… and start crossing boundaries? As technology becomes more embedded in everyday life — from AI tools and monitoring systems to workplace softwar...

3Spoonies Episode Number 54.5, 7th May 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In this community questions episode, we answer your real questions about adaptive clothing, sensory needs, and accessibility in fashion. Adaptive clothing is often talked about in theory — but this episode focuses on what actually matters in everyday life. Drawing directly from questions sent in by our c...

3Spoonies Episode Number 54, 30th April 2026 With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re talking about adaptive clothing — what it is, why it matters, and why clothing access is about dignity, independence, and energy, not just fashion. Adaptive clothing is often treated as niche, medical, or optional. But for disabled people, chronically ill people, and n...

3Spoonies Episode Number 53.5, 23rd April 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In Part Two of our anniversary special, 3Spoonies continues the conversation on aids and adaptations, shifting the focus to cost, access, and the systems that shape disabled people’s everyday lives. This episode goes deeper into the realities behind accessibility — not just what helps, but what makes...

3Spoonies Episode Number 53, 16th April 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    This special anniversary episode of 3Spoonies is all about aids and adaptations — the everyday tools, adjustments, and workarounds that disabled people use to live, work, and navigate the world.   In Part One of this two-part conversation, we’re joined by Paralympian Aaron Phipps, and accessibility inno...

3Spoonies Episode Number 52.5, 9th April 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we dive into your thoughtful, funny, and sometimes difficult questions about comedy and disability. Following on from our main episode with comedian Suzi Payton, we explore where humour helps, where it harms, and how disabled people use comedy as a tool f...

3Spoonies Episode Number 52, 2nd April 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    What happens when you mix disability, chronic illness, dark humour, and stand-up comedy? In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined by comedian Suzi Payton to talk about the role of humour in surviving life with chronic illness and disability — and why disabled people so often use comedy as a coping mech...

3Spoonies Episode Number 51.1, 26th March 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we talk honestly about setting boundaries with clients — especially around messages, interruptions, notifications, and business hours. If you’ve ever felt pressured to reply the second a client messages you… If seeing “online” makes people assume you’r...

3Spoonies Episode Number 51, 19th March 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In this episode of 3Spoonies, we talk honestly about setting boundaries with clients and partners, especially when you’re disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or running a business with limited energy. We unpack why so many of us fall into people-pleasing, over-committing, and pushing ourselves pa...

3Spoonies Episode Number 50.5, 12th March 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    How should disabled people be represented in newspapers, magazines, and print media — and who should be telling those stories? In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we respond to listener questions about disabled representation in print media, media bias, misinformation, and the emotional...

3Spoonies Episode Number 50, 5th March 2026 With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    How disabled people are represented in newspapers, magazines, and print media has a real impact — on public opinion, policy, employment, and how safe it feels to exist in the world. In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re talking honestly about disabled representation in print media: what’s improved, what’s s...

3Spoonies Episode Number 49.5, 26th february 2026 With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper    In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we’re answering real listener questions about creating a flexible schedule that actually works in real life — especially when you’re disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or living with fluctuating energy. Flexible scheduling is often talked ab...

3Spoonies, Episode Number 49, 19th February 2026 Traditional schedules assume consistent energy, predictable health, and the ability to push through — which makes them a terrible fit for many disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent people. In this episode of 3Spoonies, we explore what it actually means to create a flexible schedule that works in real life — not just on paper. This episode is...

We’re three disabled entrepreneurs figuring out life and business one spoon at a time. If you’re running a business (or dreaming of starting one) while managing chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence — this is the podcast for you. Each week we dive into real conversations about what it’s actually like to balance work, health, and life. From business planning and burnout to accessibility,...

3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper   Date: 12th February 2025 Episode Number 48.5   In this episode we look the Impact of Late Diagnosis: Community Questions Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Closing Remarks: Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would l...

3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 5th February 2026 Episode Number 48   In this episode we discuss the Impact of Late Diagnosis Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subsc...

3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 29th January 2026 Episode Number 47.5   In this episode talk about Representation in Online Media: Community Questions Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to...

3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 22nd January 2026 Episode Number 47   In this episode we talk about Representation in Online Media Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review,...

3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date:15th January 2026 Episode Number 46.5   In this episode look at Improving Customer Service for Disabled People: Community Questions Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would lov...

Podcast Notes      3Spoonies  With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 8th January 2026 Episode Number 46   In this episode we talk about Improving Customer Service for Disabled People. Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Closing Remarks: Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this...

3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 1st January 2026 Episode Number 45.5   In this episode we talk about Knowing When and How to Ask for Help: Community Questions Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love fo...

3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 18th December 2025 Episode Number 45   In this episode we talk about Knowing When and How to Ask for Help: Community Questions Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love fo...

3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Date: 11th December 2025 Episode Number 44.5   In this episode we talk Visual Impairment: Community Questions Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a rev...

3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Episode Number 44 Date: 4th December 2025   In this episode we talk about Visual Impairment  Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe fo...

3Spoonies With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper  Episode Number: 43.5 Date: 27th November 2025   In this episode talk about Celebrating the Wins: Community Questions Click this link for more discussions on disability ? https://www.youtube.com/@3Spoonies?sub_confirmation=1   Closing Remarks: Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love f...