About this Episode Liam Virgo discusses his nine-year battle with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), which began at age 12 and worsened at 13, leading to severe symptoms like incontinence and loss of mobility. Despite extensive testing and misdiagnoses, he was finally diagnosed at 13. Liam recounts his struggles, including being bedridden for three years andContinue reading "65. With Liam Virgo"
Elephant Man Vs. A Different Man: Has Representation really changed?
About the Episode Lucy and Alice discuss the 1980 film “The Elephant Man” and the 2024 film “A Different Man,” both focusing on characters with severe facial deformities. They critique the 1980 film for its outdated portrayal of Joseph Merrick, noting its use of historical techniques to sensationalize his condition. They also highlight the ironyContinue reading "Elephant Man Vs. A Different Man: Has Representation really changed?"
History Lesson 14 Joseph Merrick – The Elephant Man
About the Episode About this Episode The lABLEd Podcast episode delves into the history of Joseph Merrick, also known as the Elephant Man. Joseph was born on August 5, 1862, in Leicester, with significant physical deformities. He faced societal rejection, including being abandoned by his stepmother and working as a hawker. Merrick's life improved whenContinue reading "History Lesson 14 Joseph Merrick – The Elephant Man"
A little bit more lABLEd Balancing Autonomy and Support: Inside the Mental Capacity Act with Heledd Wyn
About the Episode In this last bonus episode of the lABLEd Podcast, we dive deep into the complex world of disability, care, and legal rights with solicitor Heledd Wyn. Join us as we explore the nuanced landscape of mental capacity, care assessments, and the challenges faced by disabled individuals and their families. Heledd breaks downContinue reading "A little bit more lABLEd Balancing Autonomy and Support: Inside the Mental Capacity Act with Heledd Wyn"
Spotlight Series 2025: 4. Finding Humour in Institutions with Rob Gee
About the Episode In the final episode of their Institutionalization Spotlight Season, Alice and Lucy welcome Rob Gee - a former mental health nurse turned stand-up poet who uses humor as a powerful tool for empowerment. Rob shares fascinating insights into institutional care, discussing how creativity and comedy can help people reclaim their voice andContinue reading "Spotlight Series 2025: 4. Finding Humour in Institutions with Rob Gee"
A little bit more lABLEd Rest, Respect, and the Power of Care with Lucy Currier
About the Episode In this bonus episode of lABLEd, Lucy and Alice dive deep into the complex world of respite care with special guest Lucy Currier. Join us as we explore the challenges, frustrations, and personal experiences of navigating disability support systems. Lucy Currier shares her candid insights into respite care, discussing everything from theContinue reading "A little bit more lABLEd Rest, Respect, and the Power of Care with Lucy Currier"
Spotlight Series 2025: 3. fABLEd 12: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
About the Episode In this fABLEd episode of lABLEd, we dive deep into Ken Kesey's groundbreaking novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" with special guest Julia Miele Rodas, a professor of English specializing in disability studies. Join us as we explore the complex world of psychiatric disability, institutional power, and individual resistance through theContinue reading "Spotlight Series 2025: 3. fABLEd 12: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest"
Spotlight Series 2025: 2. Disability, Institutionalisation & Education with Paige Tabone
About the Episode In this episode of lABLEd we dive deep into the world of disability and education with special guest Paige Tabone. Paige shares her transformative experiences at Treloars, a specialist school for students with physical disabilities, exploring the complex realities of institutional education. From age eight to twenty, Paige navigated the unique environmentContinue reading "Spotlight Series 2025: 2. Disability, Institutionalisation & Education with Paige Tabone"
A little bit more lABLEd Introducing lABLEd’s Spotlight Series 2025 Disability & Institutionalisation
About the Episode In this bonus episode of the Label Podcast, hosts Alice and Lucy dive into the background of their upcoming Spotlight Series on institutionalization. They share the fascinating journey of how their collaboration with academic Julia Milas Rodas sparked this in-depth exploration of disability, care, and institutional experiences. Offering a nuanced look beyondContinue reading "A little bit more lABLEd Introducing lABLEd’s Spotlight Series 2025 Disability & Institutionalisation"
Spotlight Series 2025 History Lesson 13 The History of Disability and Institutionalisations
About the Episode In our first episode of lABLEd's series focusing on institutionalisation, Alice, Lucy and Daisy dive deep into the complex history of disability and institutionalization. Exploring a challenging yet crucial topic, they unpack the evolution of asylums from the 19th century through the 20th century, examining how society treated individuals with mental healthContinue reading "Spotlight Series 2025 History Lesson 13 The History of Disability and Institutionalisations"
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