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In this episode Saima joins us to share her experience of looking for a partner. She provides insight into the approach she took, which was guided by her faith, and offers invaluable insight for others who may be looking for a partner or dating. She highlights the importance of knowing your worth in a world that often treats disabled people as lesser than. Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advi

In this episode we are joined by author Sarah Colliver, who shares her experience of writing with chronic illness. She talks about her health journey, and the realities of writing while balancing work and health. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Pat Raymond. Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advice. The views expressed by guests on this Podcast are their own, their inclusion in this P

When you live with chronic illness it can be hard to balance health management, energy and a job. Many disabled people find working for themselves a more flexible option that allows them to go at their pace, and design systems that work for their body. However it is not without it’s challenges, it’s likely, at least in the beginning, as a small business owner you will have to take on a diverse range of roles. From marketing, to packing and customer service, depending on the n

Christina Lucille owner of the Chronic Pop Shop joins us for a unfiltered account of what it's like to run a business when you are chronically ill. She talks about the realities of profit margins, fatigue, and social media algorithms. Please note this Podcast is provided for general information only, it does not constitute as medical or professional advice. The views expressed by guests on this Podcast are their own, their inclusion in this Podcast is not an endorsement. Intr

In our most recent podcast we were joined by Chronic Pop Shop owner, Christina Lucille, for a unfiltered account of what it’s like to run a business when you are chronically ill. She talks about the realities of profit margins, fatigue, and social media algorithms. Christina spoke about the inspiration behind her business, how she originally created the open top to-do lists as a tool for herself, and then realised she could help others by selling them. Christina lives with en

Looking for gift giving inspiration? Here’s our guide to gifts from business ran by disabled people. Sarah Colliver [Image description: Book cover for When the War Came to Laundry Cottage by Sarah Colliver. Featuring a woman with brown hair holding a bag and looking at a cottage] Sarah Colliver is a chronically ill author, who will be joining us on the podcast for our December episode. She has written a number of novels including ‘When War Came to Laundry Cottage’, set in WW2

For this months episode we are joined by Maria, patient and doctor, who shares her experience and hopes for a more inclusive future. We unpack many key issues in this episode, that challenge the way disabled people are perceived. Starting with the word ‘disabled’ itself, a term many in the community use with pride, but one which is still seen as negative by society. We talk about the importance of challenging terms such as ‘differently abled’ which don’t represent the experie