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With insights from a different guest in every episode,  lABLEd Podcast uncovers the vast spectrum of life with health conditions and impairments. Host Alice Evans and Lucy Wood and their guest discuss how it shapes personal identities and opens up about the prejudices that disabled and chronically ill people face daily. This show regularly covers very personal and sometimes controversial topics, s...

History Lesson 7: Maria Theresia von Paradis About This Episode Alice Evans, Daisy Holder & Lucy Wood bring you another History Lesson. Profiling people from history who lived survived and thrived with a disability or chronic illness. In our latest, slightly anarchic History Lesson, we learn about the Austrian musician and composer Maria Theresia von Paradis, who lost her sight early in life....

29. With Emily Pomroy – Smith About This Episode In this week's episode, we sit down with lABLEd’s Superfan Emily Pomroy Smith. We talk about Ableism and how her experiences as a disabled woman have helped shaped the political beliefs she stands for View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @lable...

28. With Richard Luke  Our guest this week is Cerebal Palsy Campaigner Richard Luke, Who shares yet more public transport horror stories, employment, disabled sex and relationships View the full list of resources, links and transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support Suppor...

27. With Holly Greader Lucy and Alice are joined by blogger and chronic illness advocate Holly Greader talks about how her writing helps her process her diagnosis, how the pandemic levelled out access requirements for the disabled and the damaging effects of virtue volunteering View the full transcript of this episode at www.labledpodcast.co.uk Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @lable...

26. With Emma Clare Lucy and Alice are joined by mental health Advocate Emma Clare, who shares her personal experience of paranoid schizophrenia. Emma discusses her mental health in detail and how those experiences help her understand the needs of the people, she supports in her work. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support Sup...

25. Access makes a Big Difference There’s been a bit of a hiccup. In this week's episode, we’re devastated to announce that we have had to cancel our plans to see Rosie Jones at this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival. We have learnt that the venue Rosie will be performing at is not accessible to wheelchair users and decided that if the organisers are not willing to support essential accessibility f...

24. With Charlie Randell Alice and Lucy run the gamut of topics with their guest Charlie Randell; talking about everything from dating to surgery as well as the ever-present perception of disability access as an inconvenience. Charlie is a disability and lifestyle vlogger who takes a candid approach to advocacy, championing fitness and inclusion Charlie challenges assumptions with his online brand...

fABLEd 1 The Legend of Odin About This Episode New from the lABLEd team, hosts Alice Evans and Lucy Wood introduce their new series fABLEd, which showcases fictional characters with disabilities and differences. The subject of this first episode is the mythical figure Odin, the Norse God of Wisdom who traded one of his eyes in exchange for knowledge of the end of the world. This episode draws on t...

lABLEd Podcast Christmas Message 2021 Merry Christmas to all from the lABLEd Podcast!   We wanted to record a little message for all our listeners, who have supported us in our first year! In this short message, we give thanks and tell you about a special competition we've got for you!   With all our love,  Team lABLEd x To read the complete transcription, visit www.labledpodcast.co...

23. The 12 Days of the Disabled Christmas with Roland Chesters About This Episode In our last full episode of the year, we speak to Author, Roland Chesters about defying the odds with his HIV diagnosis with a disability, and Alice, Lucy and Roland run down the 12 days of a disabled Christmas Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to supp...

History Lesson 6 Samuel Johnson About This Episode Alice Evans, Daisy Holder & Lucy Wood bring you another History Lesson as we profile people from history who lived, survived and thrived with a disability or chronic illness We take a deep dive into the life of Dr Samuel Johnson, poet, playwright, and Lexicographer and is seen by many as the father of the modern Dictionary. This episode looks...

22. With Mik Scarlett Lucy and Alice are joined by broadcaster, journalist, presenter, actor, musician, commentator Mik Scarlet who talks about his life and career in the media and his passion for the arts and working with disabled creatives About This Episode Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support With insights from a differe...

21. Armistice Day Special with Simon Weston CBE  About This Episode Podcast mark Armistice Day Alice and Lucy are joined by Falklands War Veteran, Simon Weston CBE. In June 1982 Simon who was aboard the Sir Galahad that was bombed during the conflict. Out of the 30 strong platoon, 22 men were killed, leaving Simon with 46% burns to his body and his face and severely disfigured. Simon became v...

Black History Month 2021 History Lesson 5 Sundiata Keita About This Episode Alice Evans, Daisy Holder & Lucy Wood bring you another History Lesson as we profile people from history who lived, survived and thrived with a disability or chronic illness In honour of Black History Month, Alice, Lucy alongside Disability Historian Daisy Holder are joined by the Host of Dope Black Disabled Podcast, K...

20. What is Ableism with Gem Turner? About This Episode Alice and Lucy talk to Blogger and Disability Consultant Gem Turner and take a deep dive into the topic of Ableism and how non-disabled people can be allies to the disabled community. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support With insights from a different guest in every epi...

History Lesson 4: Lady Violet Aspley CBE About This Episode Alice, Lucy and Disability Historian Daisy Holder discuss the life of Lady Violet Aspley CBE, left disabled after a hunting accident, after inheriting the Parliamentary seat in Bristol from her husband, she gave her maiden speech to parliament was given from her wheelchair in 1930 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod...

19. with Carrie Ann Lightley About This Episode In the first episode, we ever recorded, Award-winning Travel and Accessibility Blogger, Carrie - Ann Lightley joins Alice and Lucy as they discuss all things Holiday, Adventure Travel and her life as a wheelchair user Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support With insights from a di...

18. with Gemma Stevenson About This Episode In the last of our Paralympic specials, we speak to International Cheerleading Champion, tennis athlete and broadcaster, Gemma Stevenson about her Wheelchair Tennis Career, inclusion in sport, Inspiration Porn that the Paralympics sometimes brings This episode contains mentions of eating disorders and psychological abuse, which some people may find trigg...

17. with Gemma Steel About This Episode In the second of our Paralympic specials, we speak to GB runner Gemma Steel. Gemma competed in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and has run against Paula Radcliffe. In the episode, we discuss how running helps Gemma manage her ADHD, How Disabled people make great employees and her plans for the future This episode contains mentions of eating disorders and suicide...

16. with Liz Wright About This Episode This week, we kick off our Paralympic Specials with Paralympic Medallist, Disability Campaigner, Keynote Speaker, Writer, Editor and Consultant, Liz Wright. Liz, who competed in the 96 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Games, talks to Alice and Lucy about Para sport, Representation, Mental Health and much more! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod...

15. with James Bloodworth About This Episode Journalist James talks to Alice and Lucy about his late ADHD Diagnosis at 37 and how he's using his occupation to talk about the disorder Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support With insights from a different guest in every episode, lABLEd Podcast uncovers the vast spectrum of life w...

14. with Jennie Berry About This Episode Alice and Lucy sit down with social media influencer, Jennie Berry aka ‘Wheelie Good Life’ and discuss living her life online and how she is helping to create awareness around disabilities to a non-disabled audience. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support With insights from a different...

13. Alice’s Cane Training Journey About This Episode This week, Alice talks to Lucy about the new experience of Cane Training and the emotions and feelings that come with it. Find out why and how Alice is mastering this new mobility aid Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support With insights from a different guest in every episod...

12. with Paul Darke About This Episode talk to Dr Paul Darke, British academic, artist and disability rights activist. We discuss his early life, career, and his specialist subject of disability in cinema. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram @labledpod To find out more About the Show & how to support With insights from a different guest in every episode, lABLEd Podcast uncovers the...