About the Episode Lucy and Alice discuss their podcast episode on Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” focusing on its portrayal of disability and madness. Alice explains the plot, highlighting King Lear’s irrational behavior, his daughters’ reactions, and the tragic outcomes. They delve into the character of Gloucester, who is blinded and later contemplates suicide. The conversation critiquesContinueContinue reading “fABLEd 10 King Lear”
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A little bit more lABLEd Words Matter: How Language Can Shape Our Understanding of Disability in conversation with Chloe Orkin
About the Episode In this episode of the labled podcast, hosts Alice and Lucy discuss their conversation with Chloe Orkin, a medical doctor and professor of infection and inequities at Queen Mary University of London. Chloe shares her experiences with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and the challenges she faced in the workplace, including the lack ofContinueContinue reading “A little bit more lABLEd Words Matter: How Language Can Shape Our Understanding of Disability in conversation with Chloe Orkin”
Episode 61. With Chloe Hammond
About the Episode Chloe Hammond, the only wheelchair-using nurse with an assistance dog in the UK, joins the podcast to discuss her journey into nursing, inspired by her own experiences with chronic illness. Despite facing challenges, including pushback during university and in the NHS, she persevered and now works in a more inclusive environment. Chloe’sContinueContinue reading “Episode 61. With Chloe Hammond”
Episode 60: Hidden Histories: Queer Icons, Disabilities, and Daisy Holder’s New Book
About the Episode In the first episode of the new season, hosts Lucy and Alice welcome lABLEd’s Disability Historian Daisy Holder, to discuss there new book on queer and disabled history. Daisy shares that the book covers various historical figures, including Michelangelo, and explores topics like mesmerism and conversion therapies and highlights the challenges ofContinueContinue reading “Episode 60: Hidden Histories: Queer Icons, Disabilities, and Daisy Holder’s New Book”
View the lABLEd Season 1 Trailer
lABLEd Podcast Returns: A Bold New Season Exploring Disability, Identity and Advocacy After a much-anticipated hiatus, the lABLEd Podcast is back with a fresh season filled with engaging conversations, thought-provoking topics and inspiring guests. Known for its unique blend of humour, insight and advocacy, lABLEd continues to be a leading voice in disability, illness andContinueContinue reading “View the lABLEd Season 1 Trailer”
Bonus: Bit A celebration of History Lessons!
labled-100th-bonus-history-lesson_otter_aiDownload https://soundcloud.com/user-202005896/labled-100th-bonus-history-episode-first-edit?si=ffc1dae44709442b8cdf581036a04c90&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
lABLEd Podcast 100th Episode!
About the Episode In this milestone episode, join hosts Alice and Lucy as they don their podcasting hats and embark on a celebratory voyage. It’s been quite the ride—from humble beginnings to a thriving community of listeners. The studio walls echo with laughter, poignant discussions, and the occasional technical glitch. Whether you’ve been a fanContinueContinue reading “lABLEd Podcast 100th Episode!”
Disability News Round up February 2024
This week, our Community Manager has been looking at some of the recent disability news. If there is anything you’d like to see please let us know! Primark’s new adaptive lingerie range includes a seam-free bra, with a magnetic closure at the front; a lace bralette with magnetic closures at the front; a black briefContinueContinue reading “Disability News Round up February 2024”
Episode 58. With Jaina Mistry
About the Episode Lucy and Alice are joined by Jaina Mistry, a remarkable health and fitness coach who happens to be visually impaired. Together, they delve into the profound world of guide dog ownership, exploring the challenges faced by individuals living in a predominantly sighted world. Jaina shares her personal journey with her faithful guideContinueContinue reading “Episode 58. With Jaina Mistry”
Bonus Bit Meet Julia
Julia is also co-chair, Columbia University Seminar in Disability, Culture, and Society and joined Alice and Adam and Lucy, who dialled in from home to co create a mini series which focuses on Mental Health Previsions in America. We are so proud of what we’ve created and wanted to share this little clip exclusively withContinueContinue reading “Bonus Bit Meet Julia”
