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About the Episode In this special episode of the lABLEd podcast, your usual host Alice takes a well-deserved break, leaving the mic to Lucy and fabulous guest host Gem Turner, known for her candid insights and empowering perspectives. Join Gem as she talks to Luy through her recent life developments, discussing how learning to driveContinueContinue reading “Episode 50. With Guest Host Gem Turner”

About the Episode In this special fABLEd episode, Alice is joined by guest host Melissa Simmonds, an avid fantasy book enthusiast, as they delve into the complex topic of disability representation in the renowned Game of Thrones franchise created by George R.R. Martin while Lucy takes a well-deserved break. Join Melissa and Alice as theyContinueContinue reading “fABLEd 7 Game of Thrones (with Guest Host Melissa Simmonds)”

Mashable and NPR have called Ten Thousand Things one of the “best podcasts of 2023” for amplifying heartfelt stories from Asian America. in this episode, Ten Thousand Things host Shin-Yee-Pie – the current reigning Civic Poet of Seattle! – is joined by award-winning disability rights activist Alice Wong to discuss her long history of advocacy.ContinueContinue reading “lABLEd presents Ten Thousand things with Alice Wong”

About the Episode Lucy is joined by her friend Dr Paul Darke – they take the helm as Alice takes a well-deserved break. Paul dives deep into the world of local elections, sharing his personal journey as a disabled candidate for the Green Party and shedding light on why it’s crucial for disabled individuals toContinueContinue reading “49. with Guest Host Dr. Paul Darke”

About the Episode Alice takes the reins as Lucy takes some well-deserved time off. Stepping into the co-host role is the passionate and knowledgeable Leo Allenach, who joins Alice for an engaging discussion centred around the popular Six of Crows trilogy and its Netflix adaptation, Shadow and Bone. Leo guides the conversation with Alice towardsContinueContinue reading “fABLEd 6: Shadow and Bone (with guest host Leo Allenach)”

About the Episode In this fABLEd addition of lABLEd, hosts Alice and Lucy delve into the ableism present in the classic romantic film “An Affair to Remember.” While the movie is known for its sweeping romance and iconic scenes, it also perpetuates harmful stereotypes and attitudes towards disability. Terry McKay, (Deborah Kerr) becomes disabled afterContinueContinue reading “fABLEd 5: An Affair to Remember”

About the Episode In this episode, Alice and Lucy chat with animal lover and aspiring Zoo Keeper, Ashley Stanners, who tells us about his love and the affinity, he has for Animals and is hopes of one day owning his own zoo and animal park. Trigger Warning: This Episode contains mention of death by Dementia FindContinueContinue reading “47. with Ashley Stanners”

About the Episode In this episode, Alice and Lucy chat with writer, editor, and public speaker Rosemary Richings who talks about her life with Dispraxyia and her book, Stumbling Through Space and Time: Living Life With Dyspraxia which she wrote as a way to help others find support after a diagnosis of the condition. labled-ep-47-rosemary-richings_otter_aiDownload Links forContinueContinue reading “46. with Rosemary Richings”

This show regularly covers very personal and sometimes controversial topics. As such, listeners may hear the language, including profanity or terminology that they find offensive. Please be aware of this as you listen to this episode. Several historical terms for disability are used in this episode in reference to context. These are now considered extremelyContinueContinue reading “lABLEd Podcast History Lesson 10 : Harriet Martineu”

About the Episode This we are joined by Ian Wyllie, who acquired a spinal injury aged 18 during a training exercise. Ian tells Alice and Lucy how he found joy on the water after finding the proper rehabilitation. In this episode, Ian, Alice and Lucy discuss the logistics of sailing with a disability and theContinueContinue reading “45. With Ian Wyllie”