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A heartfelt reflection on personal growth and the importance of relationships highlights a recent positive experience that led to increased patience in listening. Acknowledgment of a friend's timely support emphasizes gratitude and the significance of holding onto meaningful connections. Chapters: 00:01:39 - Positive Experience in Personal Growth 00:02:18 - Becoming More Patient in Listening 00:02...

This episode celebrates National Volunteer Week in the UK, focusing on the importance of volunteering and personal experiences with guide dogs. A heartfelt recount of the journey with guide dogs highlights advocacy through lived experiences. A tribute to my Guide Dog Pyrgo via a song I made with Suno to celebrate having him for four years last October was created  to emphasise  the impact of these...

#AudioMo Day 2: In this episode, I highlight Volunteer Week in the UK, focusing on the contributions of Sight Loss Councils and the impact they have on influencing and creating impactful change to improve the lives of blind and partially sighted people locally, regionally and nationally. The discussion includes personal reflections on past achievements and upcoming events, emphasizing the importan...

Join me as I kick off the AudioMo Challenge in my own unique style. I encourage the creation of audio content daily throughout June. I emphasize the importance of engagement by using the hashtag #AudioMo. The theme for the month is introduced, highlighting the excitement around daily audio creation. the sharing of jingles and experiences.

Join me as I dive into the all new 'backpack' for podcasting. This isn’t an exhaustive rundown of the many features Backpack now has, including some powered by AI. It is more a bit of fun with me using the app. I include a segment covering using keyboard shortcuts for efficiency and the potential for interviewing guests using a room setup.  I then test a couple of microphones,  starting with the A...

The government vote next week as to huge cuts and changes around disability and benefits. Citizens advice earlier this month published their pathways to poverty report. Continuous cuts over many years have already seen us greatly disadvantage. Over 150 MPs so far plan to vote against labourers bill. This is a call to action and my assertion that we can all do something. And should! all views my ow...

Dogged by taxi refusals? Do you think it’s time to bark back and ensure your rights are upheld? Then listen in as I walk you through the process of service denial from booking a taxi to attending court and everything in between.

Join Pyrgo and I as we make a trip to one of the Curry’s Electrical stores involved in trialing WelcoMe, an ingenious platform which connects public venues to people with disabilities on their  own terms.

As you might expect. Emotions ramp up a bit on this topic as I discuss with Claire what this means for the topic at hand; What other implications there might be and the fact that this ruling particularly impacts women.

Spend 10 minutes with me in the company of the delightful Claire Randall as she shares some of her Afrikaaner life story with me and by extension, You.

Listen to this and imagine yourself as the hild you were or rediscover the inner child as an adult, remembering when you stood at the edge of the sea. Skimming pebbles across the waves to see how many times you could get them to bounce.

Because Sunday was so relaxing and I’m publishing this on the eve of what will be some of the worst strike action the UK has ever seen. People might appreciate a break from the chaos we are experiencing globally and at every level of society. Enjoy your reflection, wherever the music takes you.

Image shows Guide Dog Pyrgo lay on Train floor with his head up and chin resting between two seats 

A play on a word for this #AudioMo as I reflect on some of my lived experience around Inclusivity.

Join my trusty Guide Dog Pyrgo and I as we do the weekly commute between Orpington and Birmingham here in the UK

In  conversation around two things I didn’t know and a What If question from Claire.

Find out why our beautiful, innocent looking dogs (Pic included) were anything but when they helped themselves to breakfast. Yeah, I also said it was #AudioMo June 10th when this one is for the 11th.