Disabled and Proud

Brooke is talking to Mira, a fashion girl turned tattoo artist living and working in New YorkThey discuss how things change when an invisible disability becomes visible and how art and fashion is changing its perspective on beauty standardsMira also discusses being a disabled parent and how it’s an opportunity to extend compassion and give the positive advantage of problem-solving KEY TAKEAWAYS I...

Co-host of ‘The Grumpy Gits’ podcast Simon Sansome talks about his experience of disability following Cauda Equina Syndrome spinal damage He discusses how his disability stories have helped and influenced others, how he has worked on changing policies and his current involvement in research at Oxford University Simon also candidly discusses how society is not fair or equal for those with a disabil...

Brooke is talking with Monique about believing in yourself and saying yes to every opportunityMonique explains how throughout her life she has faced people who have decided she can’t for her that she can’t do something and discusses how she has moved forward to do exactly what she wants to do. She discusses the value of  saying ‘yes’ and how the year she said ‘yes’ to everything changed the direct...

Brooke is talking with Ali Golchin who shares his journey and how he has developed the mindset that moves him forward every day Ali talks about the challenges and opportunities he has experienced and discusses the importance of taking action to create the motivation to move closer to your goals and explains why doing exercise you enjoy is key   KEY TAKEAWAYS Every disability is different and uniqu...

Brooke talks with Caprice, a model about her journey and how her career has meant she is being the change she wants to seeThe words disabled and disability can be seen as negative but as Caprice explains she is living a life she loves and is successful in a career that is changing the representation of disabled people KEY TAKEAWAYS The words disabled and disability have a really bad stigma around...

Brooke talks with Roderick Sewell, who is in training for Ironman and has represented Team USA about the challenges he has faced and successfully overcome to be an athlete  Training to compete at a national and international level has brought both challenge and the ability to adapt for Roderick and he shares how his journey has impacted him and his dreams They also discuss how sports can develop r...

Jessica talks candidly with Brooke about her experience of being disabled and how she has become a champion for other disabled young people, helping them to understand the importance of asking for help to make sure they can be more of themselves all of the time in any situationThis is a great opportunity to hear an honest and forthright interview with someone who is breaking down the stigmas aroun...

In this episode Wes Hamilton talks with Jade about how following trauma that changed the trajectory of his life he has been able to get to a point of self-love and endless possibilitiesHe reflects on how society  perpetuates perceptions of disability and explains how people with disabilities are the ones with the true superpowers of awareness, accountability, empathy, acceptance, love and kindness...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Teegan Vincent Cook who has cerebral palsy which causes her muscles to move uncontrollably.  This episode we hear about her struggles competing in equestrian sports and how she manages her disability day to day. Teegan fell in love with riding horses at a young age as it provided her with temporary relief from her disability. Horse ridi...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Chris Nicholson, a former professional rugby player, fitness communicator and disability activist.   Since experiencing a spinal injury as a rugby player he has dedicated his career to documenting adaptive training techniques for people with disabilities, and showcasing the benefits of strength and conditioning training for people of al...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Sophie Bradbury-Cox, aka FashionBelle, who has been a wheelchair user since she was a teenager.   She started out studying art and wanted to pursue fashion but she was discouraged by not being accepted on a college course due to her disability.    Sophie is known for her colourful, trendy style and body positivity. She started her insta...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Blaine Harrison, lead singer of Mystery Jets.   Blaine was born with the disability spina bifida, which has affected his leg muscles since he was a child. In the early stages of his life he struggled to come to terms with his disability but now he is a proud role model for other people living with disabilities.   For him, playing live a...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Gemma Turner who has a condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (type 3) aka Brittle Bones, and has broken over 300 bones in her body.   Gemma’s parents were a great help in her starting work in the media industry. She writes a blog where she shares her daily experiences and frustrations about the things disabled people regularly face....

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Dom Hyams, who was born with a rare form of brittle bone disease. Dom is the founder and director of digital marketing agency Tiny Man Digital, as well as the Head of Strategy at Purple Goat Agency, the world's first and only disability-led and disability focused marketing agency. They create inclusive, representative and forward thinki...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Victoria Jenkins, the founder of Unhidden, an adaptive fashion brand that is truly championing the way forward for British adaptive fashion. She became Disabled in her 20s and describes herself as having a hidden disability which is due to a mix of different health factors.  Victoria talks about how Unhidden came to be, medical gaslight...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Dan Richards, a professional model, cyclist, and body confidence ambassador.   Whilst serving in the Army he fell off of his motorbike and had his arm and shoulder removed as well as having his ankle fused as a result. Dan has such a strong mindset and did not let this phase him.   After he left the army he took part in the Invictus gam...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by international para-athlete Sophie Elwes.   Sophie has a spinal cord injury after a fall from a balcony, but she did not let this stop her from living a life filled with excitement and adventure. After adjusting to life with her spinal cord injury she went on to represent Great Britain in adaptive skiing and waterskiing, and overcame man...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Dave Walsh, who has Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. This means his MS will never get better, just progressively worse.   Through his transition from being able-bodied to having a disability, Dave learned that your dreams and aspirations don’t have to end. The way to achieve your dreams is by learning how to adapt.   Dave used...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Samantha Renke who has a condition called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as Brittle Bone disease, which is a genetic condition characterised by bones that break easily.   She does not let her condition get in the way of her living a full life. She is an actress, disability activist, writer, inclusion and equality consultant, and ke...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Marlon from TCK Brand. He was born with spina bifida, a birth defect that means the spine and the spinal cord do not develop completely. His condition comes with neurological difficulties such as having a hard time learning or focusing on things. Marlon does not let his disability stop him from enjoying his life; he is currently studyin...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Georgia Stannard who became an amputee at the age of 22 after she was hit by a bus.   Georgia is so much more appreciative of her body once she became an amputee. Every day is different. She had to adapt and alter her life and be patient as she was less able to do things.   Georgia had to overcome the fear of being disabled and get used...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Triple amputee Mark Ormrod MBE a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games Athlete author and motivational speaker.   Mark speaks about how being disabled in the modern world means he doesn’t miss out on things and he excitedly shares that there is so much opportunity and assistance for disabled people to take part in activities and sports. ...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Ashley Eakin. Ashley is a director and writer in Hollywood who is at the forefront of disability representation. We speak about her short "Single" & "Forgive us our tresspasses", which are on Netflix. Forgive us our tresspasses is about Aktion T4 a regime that was implemented by Hitler in 1939 which saw the murder of 300,000 disabled pe...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Ant Andrews. Ant is incredibly open regarding his disability. He no longer has a large intestine, which means he wears a stomach bag. I had so many questions regarding his disability and his stomach and he answered each one with such grace. He is potentially the first guest who also asked me questions regarding my disability. I loved ha...

This week on Disabled and Proud Brooke Millhouse is joined by Jessica Ping-Wild. Jessica Ping-Wild is a model, actor, dancer, singer, creator, influencer, writer, and blogger. In June 2020, she founded The Rolling Explorer, a blog dedicated to sharing her experiences as a disabled young woman living in the 21st century. Jessica is very well versed in disability and how it can affect life. She has...