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About the Episode In the latest episode of lABLEd, Alice and Lucy are joined by Zubee Kibria, a disabled entrepreneur, who discusses her journey in founding Access My Events, a consultancy aimed at making events accessible for disabled people. She also runs the My Voice podcast, which highlights the stories of disabled people from ethnicContinueContinue reading “Episode 63. With Zubee Kibria”

About the Episode Jon Attenborough joins lABLEd Podcast this week as we chat all things AI, its integration into daily life, and its impact on disability and accessibility. Jon, has a visual impairment, shares his experiences with AI tools like Alexa for controlling lights and other household tasks. The conversation touches on the reliability ofContinueContinue reading “Episode 62. With Jon Attenbourgh”

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”

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”

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”

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!”

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”

About the Episode Tyler Wittkofsky is an award-winning marketer, entrepreneur, and author, who has triumphed over a myriad of mental health challenges. Tyler bravely shares his journey of navigating bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder. Join Alice and Lucy as they delve deep into Tyler’s narrative, exploring themes of resilience, perseverance, and the profound impact ofContinueContinue reading “Episode 58. With Tyler Wittkofsky”

About the Episode In this poignant ninth instalment of fABLEd from lABLEd Podcast, join us on a profound exploration through the labyrinthine themes of disability, disfigurement, and their profound religious connotations as depicted in Victor Hugo’s timeless masterpiece, ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame.’ Dive deep into the layers of Hugo’s narrative as we dissect theContinueContinue reading “fABLEd 9: The Hunchback of Notre Dame”

About the Episode Join hosts Alice and Lucy in a captivating episode of lABLEd, as they delve into the enchanting world of fairy tales and the intricate representation of disfigurement with the brilliant Jen Campbell. A Sunday Times bestselling author and acclaimed poet, Jen brings her expertise in these realms to the forefront, weaving togetherContinueContinue reading “Episode 57. With Jen Campbell”