"Oh don't hang around Emma you might get Autism" Emma Tomlinson, an independent artist and professional musician, shares her experience as an Autistic person and speaks with Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin about how music has been a powerful tool for communication and self-expression. She discusses her journey from being selectively mute as a child to finding her voice through Opera and the performing arts. She even shares that art with us in the episode! Emma emphasises the importance of representation and breaking down stereotypes surrounding her neurodiversity, sharing her lived experience of the 'Autism Spectrum'. She also highlights the challenges faced by autistic individuals in the performing arts industry and the need for more inclusivity and support. Emma's music, particularly her song 'Electric Blue,' reflects her experiences as and aims to empower others. Want to support Emma's Music? Check out the links below:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_emma_tomlinson_/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/emmatomlinsonmusic  Watch the Full Episode with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/A5yazSztF_s Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company: www.sessioninprogress.com.au  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Tomlinson (Musician and Autistic )| #111

This Australian comedian and actress is on the pursuit to change the landscape of the Australian TV Industry and it's inclusion of creators with disability. But how do you break into an industry when you're considered a "distraction"? "I realised that if I want to be a part of change I also need to be creating content". Born with Ectrodactyly, Loz describes her lim difference as "Three fingers on my right hand and kind of four and a half, let's call it four and a half fingers on the other hand". But after finding out that Etrodactyly is genetic after her son received the same diagnosis, Loz has kicked into gear putting everything she can into changing what normal looks like on Australian screens. Want to support Loz's Content? Check out the Links Below  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lozboothcomedy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lozboothcomedy  Watch the Full Episode with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/TLUUWkvZhuE Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company https://fromyourpocket.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loz Booth (Comedian with Ectrodactyly)| #110

James Chapman Pseudoachondroplasia Dwarfism has taken him around the world, representing Australia in sport, attracting plenty of attention and interesting ways to get around in style, some suitcases are double his size! His adventures don’t stop internationally as he shreds local surf breaks and skates like Tony Hawk thanks to his lower centre of gravity, at 3 ft 7 inches. And for someone who's belief system are rooted Christianity how does ‘god’s perfect image’ shape a relationship for James and his disability? Feel free to join the conversation beyond this episode at: https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Want to check out more of Chappo's Content?  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/james13chapman_/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@james13chapman   Watch the Full Episode with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/A5yazSztF_s Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company https://fromyourpocket.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Chapman (Pseudoachondroplasia Dwarfism)| #109

"The telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell, whose wife and mother were Deaf, and could not use the phone. It's Ironic!" Chief Internet Evangelist for Google Vint Cerf is widely recognised and applauded for being a pioneer in the invention of the internet, redefining not only connecting software and people on incredible scale but also accessibility and access worldwide.Vint, who is Hard of Hearing, speaks about how technology has transformed his and wife Sigrid's lives from communication to education and socialisation. The story of "listening" to E-Books as a person who is deaf is HILARIOUS! If you've ever wondered how people who are part of the Deaf &amp; Hard of Hearing community understand accents, listen to music or even learn other languages? All will be revealed in this episode of ListenABLE! Watch the Full Episode on YouTube with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/skFkfaQUGAY BIG thank you to our friends at Remarkable Tech for helping make this interview happen! You can hear their fantastic interview focusing solely on Vint's intersection with technology here: https://www.remarkable.org/insights-podcast/vint-cerf---fathers-of-the-internet-and-accessible-technology Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vint Cerf ('Father of the Internet' & Hard of Hearing)| #108

"I've been in really hot cars where like if a person could get out, they would. It's sometimes a dangerous situation". With only 5 minutes notice, any time, any place - Tayla Richardson could be trapped in her own body and there's no way to stop it." After developing her disability in adulthood, Tayla was diagnosed with Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome, leaving her muscles to be weaker after they're used, sometimes resulting her to enter periodic paralysis for 2-3 hours at a time. Having a "Dynamic Disability", Tayla speaks about what it means to have her disability, finding her voice in the arts and advocacy space, as well as gives us a deep dive into the round the clock planning and exhaustion when it comes to leaving the house. Want to show your Support for Tay? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taytay.jade/ Champion Health Agency: https://www.championhealthagency.com/ Watch the Full Episode on YouTube with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/WwnICEj1ObU   Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tayla Richardson (Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome & Periodic Paralysis)| #107

There's complexity to Knox Gibson's story. At age 3, his grandfather ran over Knox on the family property with his lawn mower, causing the amputation of his arm. Had that accident not occurred, would Knox now be spending months overseas filming for The Hunger Games? Would he be trailing for his first ever Paralympics, hopeful for a ticket to Paris?  Actor, Athlete, Endorsements and still in school! BUT  What would life have looked like had the accident never happened?  Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin are back in the hosting chairs this time curious as to how level headed and mature this young man is for only 17 years old. We also love it when a guest has to go and get their prosthetic off the charger, shout outs to you Barney.   Want to show your Support for Knox? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/captain_knoxie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@captain_knoxie Watch the Full Episode on YouTube with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/jSOWM7v45GY   Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knox Gibson (Amputee from accident at home) | #106

THE DAY OF APRIL 6TH, 2018 CHANGED THE LIVES OF 29 FAMILIES FOREVER. This episode of ListenABLE we speak with Ryan Straschnitzki who's Hockey team was involved in a head on collision with a semi truck killing fifteen and injuring everyone from coaches, team staff and players like Ryan.  "My first instinct was just to get up. That's all I could repeat in my head was 'just get up'. Bt I'm not moving. I look at my legs and they're not moving and there's nothing on top of them" Today Ryan talks about his dream of playing professional hockey in the NHL being ripped away from him in that moment, the loss of his friends and the past 6 years of recovery and representation.  This story is one you won't forget    Want to show your Support for Ryan? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rstraz_/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thestrazstrong/?hl=en   Watch the Full Episode on YouTube with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/S_giJqzuA34 Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Straschnitzki (Paralysed after Bus Accident) | #105

“As a first movie as well, the adrenaline was just insane! Like Seeing Chris (Hemsworth), seeing everyone, it was just amazing” - Sean Millis on ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’. You've probably seen Sean on your social feed before! Whether it's Australian television's ‘The Voice’ where Sean describes the gravity of the blind audition as being “scared and a bit anxious” to the journey of now playing a character in one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, can Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin get an exclusive out of Sean before the films released this coming Thursday May 23rd? Not only did his song reach #1 in the UK but inspired and encouraged none other than Premier League team Manchester United Rasmus Hojlund for an unforgettable goal that Sean describes as full of ‘adrenaline’. But how does Sean keep up with this hectic schedule when his life revolves around regular hospital visits? He reveals what our screens don't show in this episode of ListenABLE.   Want to show your Support for Sean? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sean.millis/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean.millis?lang=en   Watch the Full Episode on YouTube with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/Yn6ESbjiSa4 Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Millis (Hunter Syndrome) | #104

In age of dating in Australia, dating apps aren’t cutting it anymore, especially when you have disability. When Jack Day was given the chance to join the new cast of "Never Have I Ever" Season 2, finding love was merely a bonus. When it comes to modern dating and making lasting connections, Jack's charisma and endearing storytelling style will have you smiling as he discusses his own preferences for love and more importantly why individuals with disabilities should be taken more seriously when it comes to connection on television. Get an exclusive look behind the scenes of ‘Better Date than Never’, leading the way in the future of inclusion. Watch the Full Episode on YouTube with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/z7KZTxpt_54 Want to get to know Jack Better? Check out these links below:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackday2405/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jack___day  Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/  Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Day (Better Date than Never) | #103

"When I fly I am a very different person, I am my true self" Ask yourself this question: Would you be comfortable with the pilot of your plane being Autistic? With his passion for promoting real inclusion for people on the Spectrum, Hayden McDonald (22) is Australia's first "Unofficial" Pilot who is Autistic to fly solo across Australia. "Don't want to take that risk and doesn't want to be Neurodiverse Friendly" is when Hayden speaks with Angus and Dylan on the significance of dismantling barriers between people with disabilities and the aviation workforce. Hayden also talks about how he went from being mute as a child to public speaking all over Australia. Sharing his own stage preparation techniques when it comes to public speaking on his own social media platforms, at educational events, and even at Parliament House. Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles: https://youtu.be/zWH4WKfIyPw Want to learn more about Hayden and Wings Without Barriers? Check out these links below:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wings_without_barriers/ Website: https://wingswithoutbarriers.com.au/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZW2zVWCyiw5ce_0XzeKGKA  Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hayden McDonald (Pilot who is Autistic) | #102

“I’ve always been talking about my disability through the lens of fashion” With over 120k followers on social media, April Lockhart's limb difference has now become her "greatest accessory"  as she educates the public about her disability. April's ability to tell stories through her outfits on social media is one of passion and authenticity as she chats to ListenABLE on how fashion comes first over function every single time. In addition, April shares her "mixed relationship with Fashion Week," discussing how she and other disabled people created an inclusive project in the New York Fashion Space, an event where it is already very easy to feel excluded whether or not one has a disability. Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles: https://youtu.be/7-RkhsvXslg Want to learn more about April? Check out her socials below!  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@april_lockhart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprillockhart/  Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April Lockhart ('Disabled Fashun Girlie' w Amniotic Band Syndrome) | #101

"If I'm with ten friends and all of us can't get into a space all ten of us will go elsewhere" Sociability is working towards having a FREE platform to check the accessibility of pubs, bars, cafés - you name it and question all of your requirements at the press of a button. Imagine as a hospitality business having a FREE platform that provides a resource for customers that brings in customers simply by might already exist! Tech Entrepreneur and Innovator Matt Pierri stumbled upon the idea for his app 'Sociability' after discovering how much of his own time was drained trying to find places to hang out socially for him and his friends, as a wheelchair user, attending Oxford University.   In this Episode of ListenABLE we speak about the importance of recognising disabled voices in the tech space, why disability and business go hand in hand and how a tool like AI that was meant to assist users with disability could be concerning. As we celebrate 100 Episodes of ListenABLE, Dylan, Angus and Matt reminisce about their previous Podcast recording that never made it to air, a shameless plug about their new studios and the future of Tech &amp; Disability. As well as possibly the best 'Bowl of Uncomfortable' question we have EVER had!     Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles: https://youtu.be/7EDv3Uymm8c Check out Matt's Instagram Here: https://www.instagram.com/mattpierri/ Want to connect with Sociability? Check out the Links below!  Website: https://www.sociability.app/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sociabilityapp/  Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Pierri (Founder of Sociability &Tech Entrepreneur)| #100

At the age of 9 Ben McIntosh's life changed when his sister Grace was born into the world with Down Syndrome. Their incredibly close relationship and sense of humour spawned a career in Support Work for Ben and an Instagram and TikTok account to chronicle their jump scares, dancing and connection. Then entered Zac Carley the Elvis obsessed, eyebrow shuffling accidental star who's resistance to wearing goggles while swimming and stunning new haircuts grew Ben's socials to over 1 million followers! This episode they join Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin to share their rise to fame, breaking down bromance barriers and celebrating Support Workers. Watch our videos from this interview go viral! https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/   Watch this Podcast Episode with subtitles:  https://youtu.be/DQklA3lmZa0 Check Out Zac's Instagram &amp; TikTok Here:  https://www.instagram.com/zac.carley/ https://www.tiktok.com/@zaccarley03  Check Out Ben's Instagram &amp; TikTok Here:  https://www.instagram.com/benjmcintosh/ https://www.tiktok.com/@benjmcintosh/  Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zac Carley & Ben McIntosh (Best Friends & Support Worker with 1M Followers) | #99

Starting with small practices of advocacy at a very young age, Breanna Medcalfe, 21, is setting out on a journey to educate others and be a young voice for people with disability. Already making waves in medical alum by being a Health Consumer Disability Representative Advocate we were very lucky to have this time with her before her stratospheric launch into high profile advocacy! Moving from New Zealand to Australia after having a misdiagnosis. Breanna speaks to the support she’s been shown here in Australia including accessible events, horseback riding and mentoring from a previous ListenABLE favourite Dinesh Palipana. This episode also discusses the importance of a good support worker who in this case is happy to work the night shift in exchange for a good dance floor boogie. Chair users also stick around as Breanna has a trick to keep track of where your friends are when out on the town, and it's more simple then sending a text.  Watch this episode on our YouTube with captions: https://youtu.be/7fZwwK35gC8 Connect With Breanna on LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breanna-medcalfe-0975b3209  Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/breanna_medcalfe_advocate/ Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company https://fromyourpocket.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breanna Medcalfe (EC1C2 Incomplete Spinal Cord Lesion | #98

"It makes it much easier jamming a crutch in the front door of a CEO office" - Ross Chaplin At the age of two after being at the hospital at “the wrong place wrong time” Ross Chaplin obtained a "bug" called Guillian-Barré Syndrome leaving him Hemiplegic, no use of his right leg and minimal use of his left arm, and therefore a full and vibrant life on crutches. Ross is a strong advocate for equality, inclusive design, accessibility as well as the language around disability. Creating property solutions that align an organisation’s current and future requirements is crucial to properly leveraging the resources NFPs have on hand. Ross provide strategies to drive that organisations’ services and growth as well as the detailed analysis to support the execution and implementation at the highest level. S ince 2010, Ross have been fortunate enough to work closely with a range of NFPs who turnover over between $30 Million to $500 Million per annum. No matter the size of the organisation, the business model must drive the property strategy, not the reverse. Ross is also a sought after keynote speaker on topics of Resilience as a Person with Disability and Diversity &amp; inclusion. Not only does this episode break down barriers, it busts down the bosses door! Wait for this moment - When Angus stumps everyone with a street sign in NSW he discovered that Dylan Alcott claims “I have never EVER seen before” Watch to the Podcast Episode Here with subtitles: https://youtu.be/RBITPtzmuyE Connect With Ross Chaplin on LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-chaplin-maicd-lrea-a4bb5669/ Reach Out to Ross Via Email here: rossc@franklinshanks.com Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ross Chaplin (Guillain-Barre Syndrome) | #97

"I want opportunities created for the 9% of our student population with disability. That's 1.6 million students in Australia. That's 144,000 students with some form of disability, which is bigger than 3-4 of the big Universities." - Paul Harpur.When Paul Harpur was hit by a train he lost his eyesight. Already feeling that "teenage boys don't wanna stand out for the wrong reason", sport not only became a community for Paul but lead him to representing Australia in Goalball in the Sydney 2000 Paralympics and a world record in Athletics at the Commonwealth games where he ran the "Time of his life". Now working with the Hon. Minister Jason Clare for Education on the University's Accord Reform., Paul's mission stands with helping students with disability not only get equality and access to their education but also to train lecturers, professors, and teachers how to support their students in the classroom by providing the correct resources. Paul is an Professor at the University of Queensland Law School, an Academic Fellow at the Harvard Law School Project on Disability, an international distinguished fellow with the Burton Blatt Institute. Watch this episode with captions in 4K Here: https://youtu.be/omcWiZ9swSw Want to Reach out to Paul? Check out his LinkedIn Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-harpur-44442844/ Want to learn more about Guide Dogs? Listen to our Episode with Rory Douglas Here:https://omny.fm/shows/listenable/podcast-upload-rory-douglas Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Paul Harpur (Blind Academic & Former Paralympian) | #96

"I spent a lot of my life scared of is it my... mortality? I was scared a lot that I can't do things like everybody else, that I had to go hard or go home, 'die before you're 30 plan'. And then now I'm 28 and I'm like, 'Oh my God, I now need to save and do the big adult things.'" - Michaela Broderick. Welcome back to ListenABLE for 2024 where our first guest Michaela Broderick doesn’t waste time to not only do the things she wants to do but her passionate and simple acts of advocacy that impacts the future of her community. With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 and her arms to be described as ‘decorative’, Michaela’s ‘get ready with me’ involves not only a team of support professionals but the versatile tool that is her mouth that allows her to sew, cut, wrap presents, cook, do her makeup and so much more “boring adult stuff” that brings Michaela joy more than most.Dylan and Angus are also back and Dylan discovers something SHOCKING about Angus’ past. "This is the episode, Big Bombshells. I'm coming in big with 2024" - Angus. Watch this episode with captions in 4K here: https://youtu.be/kE0eVbZzLYw Want to know more about Michaela? Check out her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockinglife_withmj/ Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michaela Broderick (Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 & Lymphedema) | #95

“And I do understand why it is an issue in the disability community. I shouldn't be speaking for people with disability. I need to speak for my son because he's non speaking and I am his advocate, but I I quickly learned the tension that exists here and I'm now a lot more respectful of it” What does it mean to be a voice for someone with disability? Due to Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy, seven year old Arlo is nonverbal. Mum Melanie talks to how Arlo communicates with AAC, which makes him the most popular kid in school.  As a journalist herself, she discusses the boundaries that are put in place to support disabled voices in the media without devaluing those who have lived experience. Listen to Mel’s story as she discovers how her "worst nightmare" of having a disabled child, turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to her. PLUS Dylan and Angus say Thank You for the year and share their goals for 2024! Watch this episode with captions in 4K here: https://youtu.be/hx2iUXwvFgM Want to know more about Mel? Check out the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanie.dimmitt/NDIS Know-how Podcast: https://hireup.com.au/ndis-know-how/ Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie Dimmitt (Parent to Arlo with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy) | #94

Believing she had Gastro, 23 year old Jade Harrington was reluctant to go to hospital, but as her symptoms got worse she was directed through to Emergency and placed in an induced coma for 9 days from Septic shock. Jade decided to have her feet amputated below the knee after realising she was watching them slowly "die" in front of her. Jade takes the title of "Newest guest to the disability community" coming on our show &amp; recording just over a month after her amputations. Jade talks about her experience with new disabilities as she is still figuring out what it means to be "disabled", the concerns for her relationships and how she currently views her body as she learns to understand her new self. Jade's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeoharringtonJade's TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@jadeoharrington Watch this episode with captions in 4K here: https://youtu.be/vMQKsxGl3lE Check out the new 11 part podcast series about Accessible Tourism: 'Accessed That' https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/accessibility/accessed-that-podcast Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jade Harrington (Recent Below Knee Amputee) | #93

After attending the Sydney 2000 Paralympics there was no turning back for Sarah Rose, she had found her passion in swimming, a place that created an even playing field in a world that didn’t present her with the same opportunities as everyone else. Sarah, who is four foot two, describes how swimming gave her a sense of purpose at a time when she didn't think she should be "proud" of her disability. After 23 years, Sarah has represented her nation both as an athlete and as a current member of the Paralympic Committee for the upcoming 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane, where she will be advocating for representation and employment. She is also getting ready to publish her first book and has become a media star on some of the most-watched shows in Australia as well as host a podcast where she interviews some big names. Sarah also opened up to ListenABLE about her personal journey with IVF, choosing to screen for her disability and what it means to be a mum with Dwarfism both emotionally and physically. Sarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarkaterose/  A Very Rosie Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-very-rosie-podcast/id1704548074  Watch this episode with captions in 4K here: https://youtu.be/OFmUxnLNb14 Check out the new 11 part podcast series about Accessible Tourism: 'Accessed That' https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/accessibility/accessed-that-podcast Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Rose (Disability Advocate with Dwarfism) | #92

Alison's life changed overnight when she couldn't feel anything from the waist down. After being diagnosed with a 'bad cold', her symptoms became worst, soon discovering she had Transverse Myelitis, 'an inflammatory disease of the Spinal Cord'. With Alison now to become a full time Wheelchair user, it presented an opportunity to reflect on her career as a nurse and broaden her perspective of what support could look like in the in not only the medical community within her own town but within her own family. Her email to ListenABLE: “I would love to share my story on ListenABLE so that others can see that life doesn’t end just because you have a disability and really, life gets better because of it. I am a better wife, mum, friend and employee because of my disability”. Overcoming the previous stigma and representation of what it means to be disabled, Alison speaks about her current road to acceptance of her own disability and how her attitude has created a ripple effect to not only the people she loves most but her own community. Check out Alison's website: My Choice Group: https://mychoicegroup.com.au/ Check out this episode on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/pYMfK5M-o1A Check out the new 11 part podcast series about Accessible Tourism: 'Accessed That' https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/accessibility/accessed-that-podcast Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison Connoley (Cerebral Palsy & Transverse Myelitis) | #91

2 in 5 women with disability in Australia have experienced physical/domestic violence after the age of 15. That's 1.2 Million Australian's with disability who don't have the correct resources or support to get the help that they need compared with 1.7 million without. Founder of 'Sitting Low, Reaching High' and disability advocate Mel Harrison helped a service open the first refuge for women in New South Wales in March 2021 to help curb this statistic. Having a Spinal Cord Injury since she was 14 and being diagnosed as Hard of Hearing since she was 25, Mel pushes her limits travelling Australia, as the first Wheelchair User to compete in the 'Shit Box Rally', raising money by driving and camping across the Outback with very limited resources. Wait till you hear about the toilets... or lack of! But how far can Mel really push herself before it comes too much? Listen now to find out  Please note in this episode there is Discussion around Domestic Violence. If you do feel like you need support after this episode, please look at the following resources: https://www.lifeline.org.au/  https://1800respect.org.au/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sittinglowreachinghigh/ Website: https://sittinglowreachinghigh.com/ Check out our podcast on YouTube with captions here: https://youtu.be/8oSF0E_jBec Check out the new 11 part podcast series about Accessible Tourism: 'Accessed That' https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/accessibility/accessed-that-podcast Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mel Harrison (Manual Chair User & Hard of Hearing) | #90

Jacob Darkin went to impress his girlfriend by doing a front flip. Opening his eyes he realised he would be spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair. This interview catches Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin off guard in a few moments none more so when Jacob revealed the age of his accident.  Join us this week for a fascinating look into the life of an able-bodied father adjusting to life raising a toddler from his chair. Follow Jacobs journey: https://www.instagram.com/jacob.darkin/ Work with him: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jacob-darkin Watch this episode on our YouTube with captions https://youtu.be/V-Y84wKq0uQ Check out the new 11 part podcast series about Accessible Tourism: 'Accessed That' https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/traveller/accessibility/accessed-that-podcast Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/  Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Darkin (Father with Spinal Cord Injury) | #89

Rory Douglas came back from a holiday in QLD with his partner and two teenage boys when a headache on his arrival back home in Melbourne went from an ear infection to Meningitis to collapsing and being found unresponsive. Three weeks later he woke from a coma blind with no perception of light and shade and ten years on joined Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin on the ListenABLE podcast to speak about his life without vision, the assistance of a guide dog and his life and career with disability. A wonderfully spoken and exceptional storyteller Rory's experiences won't be one you will forget anytime soon! Email Rory: rdkd22@gmail.com  Watch this episode with captions on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/ri22ZthT1BI Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Chapters 0:00 - 2:32 - Rory Douglas Intro 2:33 - 10:51 - Waking up blind and how he acquired disability 10:52 - 17:41 - Rory's family reactions and bullying of his sons 17:42 - 34:53 - Guide and assistance dogs 34:54 - 37:38 - Bowl of UncomfortableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rory Douglas (Total Blindness and Guide Dog User) | #88

You know you're going to have fun when your guests profile on Instagram reads "I'm not drunk, I have cerebral palsy" Bridie McKim walks with a "swag" onto TV sets but walks away from it leaving an incredible body of work and changed perceptions of disability. A NIDA taught actor and advocate Bridie dreams to see disability become the norm on our screens and to even feel the absence of disability like we are starting to see in other minorities. Born a triplet and the only of the three with disability, Bridie discusses the complexity of growing up alongside her able bodied brother and sister and the path she took to pursue a career in the arts. Follow Bride's instagram https://www.instagram.com/bridiemckim/ Hire her for your next Hollywood blockbuster https://www.rgm.com.au/?s=bridie  Watch this interview on YouTube with Captions: https://youtu.be/2suXeCTT-Mo Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/  Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  Chapters: 0:00 - 02:29 - Introduction to Bridie 02:30 - 07:52 - Growing up a triplet with disability 07:53 - 10:25 - Becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable 10:26 - 26:34 - Being an Actor with Disability and navigating TV sets 26:35 - 32:16 - Bowl of UncomfortableSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridie McKim (Actor with Cerebral Palsy) | #87

After having his leg amputated due to cancer, James Parr had to first cope with his own internalised ableism before changing the perceptions of his friends and his ever-expanding social communities. This included a recent Instagram post involving being asked to travel to Paris to meet a person with a fetish for amputees. James challenged those who responded to the post "Gross" as they weren't saying the offer was but that someone finding his disability sexy were. When you're not finding him walking the runways around the country or being the face of brands like Calvin Klein you can find James writing disability advocacy pieces for Harpers Bazaar he's found in studio with us - Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin. "Lights, Camera, ACTION" Follow James' instagram https://www.instagram.com/_jamesparr/ Get in contact with him: https://jamesparr.com.au/  https://au.linkedin.com/in/james-parr-0a6095180 Check out this episode on our YouTube (captioned)  https://youtu.be/1N5f3AV7A1U Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/  Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Parr (Model & Amputee) | #86

Welcome to our second 'ListenABLE Kids' a space for like minded and aged young adults to have conversations about the lived experience of their disabilities. We started these episodes as a way for Dylan and Angus to exit the conversation and allow natural language and conversation to flow from individuals with similar experiences. How can Dylan and Angus know what it's like to have an iPhone at school when they were playing snake on their Nokia's. Guests: Daniel O'Brien is an international Powerchair Hockey superstar playing in Switzerland for the world Championship in 2022. Daniel has Muscular Dystrophy meaning he uses a Power Wheelchair and can walk for very short distances at a time. Passionate about his sports Powerchair Hockey and Soccer, he talks about how sport breaks down the barriers when it comes to the stigma around disability but also his personal confidence hoping to inspire others to do the same.  Josh Brass is an up and coming tennis star and Entrepreneur. His disability is Sacral Agenesis, in which Josh explains, "it mean’s I have no knee caps and limited movement in my legs". With already a jam packed schedule nothing is holding Josh back from achieve his goals as he believes his disability gives him the power to overcome all obstacles, even if it means rolling your wheelchair down a hill full speed once or twice. Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh_brass/?hl=en Watch this episode captioned on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/NCzCeBJ0uiA Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ListenABLE Kids - Hosted by Emily Prior | #85

REVEALING OUR NEXT HOST OF ListenABLE Kids! Emily Prior Disability Advocate, Model, Actress and Influencer Emily Prior isn’t wasting any time when it comes to Disability Representation for young Australians. She is using her platform to educate and inform her young audience about her lived experience with Cerebral Palsy. Dylan and Angus have been warned as Emily could be a threat to their jobs... Make sure you're subscribed to hear Emily interview two young adults with disability on the next episode of ListenABLE   Contact and follow Emily here: https://linktr.ee/emilyjprior_ Watch this captioned video on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/wb6bbfac_Jk Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily Prior (Host of ListenABLE Kids) | #84

"I think we are a long way to the hearing world fully embracing myself and other deaf artists" A picture paints a thousand words but Gonketa’s art pieces share his identity through his first language ‘Auslan' in hopes to excite and inspire his audience to learn to sign. In this episode Jaycob Campbell a.k.a Gonketa (an onomatopoeia of a ball in a spray can) tells his story of identity and inclusion when it comes to the hearing art world and why he is so passionate about the next generation of Deaf artists. Jaycob talks about his initial resistance going into the art world and confrontation of attending a University that made accessibility difficult. Jaycob talks about his personal experience with his Deaf Identity and his connection/exposure to Deaf Culture from a young age. Join us for our conversation with Jaycob as he teaches us secrets of the Deaf community including how to avoid being arrested by the police. Follow Jaycob's instagram https://www.instagram.com/gonketa_/?hl=en Get in contact with him: iam@gonketa.com Check out his art and story on his website: https://www.gonketa.com/ Watch this video with captions and AUSLAN https://youtu.be/awBf5leogFQ Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaycob Campbell AKA 'Gonketa' (Deaf Artist) | #83

Is this the most expensive sport?? At a young age Emma Booth was lucky enough to win free horse riding lessons for a year and never looked back, putting her heart and soul into the sport. In 2013 on the way back from a competition Emma's car was hit by a truck on the Melba Highway which caused spinal injury and would change the trajectory of her life but also lead to her representing her country. Emma embarked on a new goal of becoming a Paralympian in time for the 2016 Rio Games travelling all over the world to find the perfect horse, Emma’s long journey of finding the perfect 4 legged partner resulted in a trip ten minutes down the dirt road at home. Today on track for the Paris 2024 Games, Emma shares the highs and lows participating in the sport not only physically but mentally, the criticism of her sport on social media and the financial investment of her chosen career. Find Emma here: https://www.instagram.com/emmabooth_paraequestrian/?hl=en Watch this fully captioned episode here: https://youtu.be/S72bGQS3soc Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emma Booth (Para-Equestrian) | #82

How do you design clothes when you're visually impaired? Is what you "see" conveyed to the customer?  Nikki Hind has made it her mission to change what fashion represents all over the world by creating a conversation through fabrics. Having a stroke during her first pregnancy, Nikki lost majority of her eyesight and on this episode of ListenABLE discusses taking on a career that traditionally relies on visual aesthetic and a vision for minuet perfection. Her goal remains of achieving success as a "good designer" without the tokenistic narrative that can be easily placed on disability "not just a good blind designer". Get an insight into the future of fashion through Nikki’s eyes and watch her break down the barriers of 'prestige' in an elite society by making fashion not just accessible to people with disability but accessible to every body. Find Nikki here: Website: https://www.blindgrit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikki_hind/ Check out this video on YouTube fully captioned: https://youtu.be/ZVqKecpPFGU Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Hind (Australia’s First Legally Blind Fashion Designer) | #81

Brad Smeele wrote 500,000 words for his book 'Owning It' USING HIS MOUTH AND A STYLUS! If that isn't a story worth telling then we don't know what is! 9 years after his accident on the water Brad stands 6ft 2 inches, this joke will make sense in the episode, tall today after learning to love himself for who he is. Make sure you stick around to see the AI generated image of Brad after he gives us a very boastful description of how he physically describes himself today. Brad's socials: https://www.instagram.com/bradsmeele/?hl=en Book Brad to speak at your events: https://essentialtalent.co.nz/talent/brad-smeele Buy his book "Owning It" https://www.booktopia.com.au/owning-it-brad-smeele/book/9781988547275.html?source=pla&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwpPKiBhDvARIsACn-gzBkNgcwvsWmWYq-NusOeaEwu_0_j8C29TePyrkxQThqebMimmEnJdkaAmuHEALw_wcB Read a 5min water safety information that could save yours or someone else life! https://royallifesavingwa.com.au/your-community/your-safety/first-aid/suspected-spinal-injury-in-water Check out this video on YouTube fully captioned: https://youtu.be/pusJaAAw_PE Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Smeele - (Quadriplegic Wakeboarder and Author) | #80

Dean Clifford has defied the odds and overcome numerous challenges to become one of the world's best weightlifters. Dean was born with epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic condition that causes his skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch. Despite this, Dean has managed to double his life expectancy and has become an inspiration to many and a wonder to the medical community. He talks about the challenges he has faced growing up with skin difference, including being unable to play many sports due to the fragility of his skin. Dean's story is one of resilience, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. He talks about his journey and how he has managed to achieve so much despite his condition. Dean socials: https://www.instagram.com/itsdeanclifford/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-clifford-4820ab32?originalSubdomain=au  Check out this video on YouTube fully captioned: https://youtu.be/jHbxfLarcAU Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Clifford - (Epidermolysis bullosa aka Butterfly Skin Disease) | #79

Rushed to hospital as a child Barney Koneferenisi's parents were told doctors had to immediately amputate his limbs to save his life, not even having time to have an anaesthetist put him under. "I left the room fully intact and when I came back I literally only had a stump and a couple of fingers". After 100 different surgeries and a decade of being in and out of hospital he sat down with Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin to talk about life as a Pacific Island disabled person and the cultural implications of being made to feel a "burden or a curse" to his family, the hilarious call he received to become a Tokyo Paralympian and how being left on the side of the road was the inspiration behind his new Start Up 'Safe Rides'. Kia Ora What? You want to watch this episode fully captioned? https://youtu.be/hNcwXaA9cTU Barney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbaaarneey/ Safe Rides Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safe_rides_nz/?hl=en Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barney Koneferenisi - (Amputee and Entrepreneur) | #78

Christina Vithoulkas' life changed dramatically when she was involved in a serious motorbike accident in 2017. The accident left her with a spinal cord injury and unable to walk. Well she technically broke her back TWICE but we will get to that! In this episode, Christina shares her story of resilience and recovery. She talks about the challenges she faced in the aftermath of her accident, including the emotional toll of adjusting to life with disability while also watching her identical twin live an able-bodied one. But she wouldn't take back the day at the track and in fact would do it the exact same way as she shares the triumphs and joys of rediscovering herself and finding new passions and opportunities. Join us in this enthralling conversation with Christina, as she shares her story of strength and determination, a message of hope and possibility plus an unfiltered look into life behind the bedroom door. What? You want to watch this episode fully captioned? Sure https://youtu.be/hLusMDfUAJ8 Christina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina_vithoulkas/?hl=en Check out Dylan's new company and our sponsor 'The Field' https://www.thefield.jobs/Register/JobSeekerRegistration?utm_source=Podcast&amp;utm_medium=Affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=ListenAbleMarch23&amp;utm_id=ListenAblePodcast  Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christina Vithoulkas - (Paralysed Drift Car Driver ) | #77

"Ironically by pretending to be someone else I was able to feel more like myself" Chloe Hayden is what happens when talent meets accessibility. The star of the #1 Netflix programme in the world, "Heartbreak High," portraying Quinni, a neurodiverse character, shone both in her representation and support of performers with disabilities portraying those with disabilities. She explains being her own worst enemy, growing up an outcast of a society not willing to accept a young person who didn't fit it's tiny box and being mobbed in the streets. In this episode we talk:  Growing up in a small community without disability representation Chloe's world after her diagnosis of Autism and ADHD Being 'Selectively Mute' Acting and Heartbreak High (obvs) Accessibility on TV &amp; Movie sets Finding love online and planning her wedding Why she HATES fancy food  Grab her Book 'Different Not Less' on her website here: https://www.chloehayden.com.au/  Chloe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloeshayden/ Check out Dylan's new company and our sponsor 'The Field' https://www.thefield.jobs/Register/JobSeekerRegistration?utm_source=Podcast&amp;utm_medium=Affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=ListenAbleMarch23&amp;utm_id=ListenAblePodcast Check out our YouTube Channel where this episode is captioned: https://youtu.be/eBVAV1YDsxw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4b9RoU8Um1Tn57t2dL6NNW Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chloe Hayden - (Heartbreak High Actor and Autistic) | #76

"Do I regret being me? No Do I wish and want things to be different in society? Yes!" - D.K Dylan Alcott thought growing up in the 90's with disability was tough he can't even IMAGINE what the 60's was like! Debra Keenahan was the only child of her family born with achondroplasia, the most common cause of dwarfism, and in this episode we talk about her decision to become a mother and the challenges the medical community presented on her path to parenthood while giving birth to a daughter with the same diagnosis as her. Plus Angus gets VERY uncomfortable when bringing his own question out of 'The Bowl' at the end of the episode! Follow Debra on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/debrakeenahan/ Debra's Website: https://debrakeenahan.com.au/ Watch this interview fully captioned on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/SSLi3c0Jmxw Check out our new ListenABLE Podcast Partner The Field Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Debra Keenahan - (Artist and Mother with Dwarfism) | #75

Imagine sending a tweet from your phone and watching the whole world react! It read: "Hey @lizzo - My disability Cerebral Palsy is literally classified as Spastic Diplegia (where spasticity refers to unending painful tightness in my legs) your new song makes me pretty angry + sad. ‘Spaz’ doesn’t mean freaked out or crazy. It’s an ableist slur. It’s 2022. Do better." What happens next changed the music heard around the globe. It wasn't just Lizzo who changed her tune, literally, Beyoncé felt the wrath of this incredible disability activist and she's just getting started! Watch this interview captioned and in full here  Follow Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahthewildflower/?hl=en Watch Latecomers on SBS On Demand: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/latecomers Check out Hannah's incredible website: https://www.missingperspectives.com/ Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenablE_podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket: https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah Diviney - (Actor with Cerebral Palsy) | #74

Brittany Long has a medical condition that baffles doctors, psychologists and even herself! Still undiagnosed 4 years on from a virus that left her mute and unable to feed herself, she walked onto our podcast stage to tell her story to the bewilderment of the crowd as she then sat in her wheelchair. She now travels the country taking photographs of her favourite artists but will never forget the time one act called her "a f***ing miracle".   This podcast was recorded at Beyond The Valley music festival on 29th December, 2022.  Follow Britt on Instagram  Watch this interview captioned and in full here  Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your PocketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Long - (Wheelchair user and Music Festival Photographer) | #73

Lenny Redrose would like to be known as "The Smiling Cripple," but it does not mean that he wants you to refer to other people with disability in the same way. An ex-addict turned Army soldier seeking sobriety in October 2016 Lenny walked into surgery for back surgery and came out the other side with spinal cord damage from the chest down.  This story is one of redemption, and when it comes to his journey so far "I wouldn't change it". Lenny is currently sober, engaged to his beautiful fiancée, and dominating various sports at an elite level. Follow Lenny on Instagram  Watch this interview captioned and in full here  Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your PocketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lenny Redrose -  (Paraplegic and recovering drug addict) | #72

Zoom has a 'Speaker' setting which records the person 'talking' during your conversation. Drisana Levitzke-Gray was speaking using Auslan however the end file never showed her demonstrating her use of language and instead focused on her interpreter. That was our mistake. 2 years later we get to right that wrong and showcase our former Young Australian Of The Year award winner sharing her lived experience as a fifth generation proud deaf advocate. Book Drisana for keynotes, motivational speaking, Auslan and Accessibility Consultant plus much more here: www.drisanalg.com Follow Drisana on Twitter here  Want to learn more about 'Deaf Gain' watch the visual podcast explanation here: Deaf Gain: the benefits of being Deaf Watch this interview captioned and in full on our Youtube page here  Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your PocketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drisana Levitzke-Gray - (Deaf activist and native signer of Auslan) | #70

Every Tuesday night, millions of people watched as comedian and TV host Tim Ferguson ran up and down the stairs among the crowd of "Don't Forget Your Toothbrush," with no one ever suspecting that he was hiding a disability. Tim was told he had a condition before the show began, but he chose not to disclose it for fear of hurting his chances of landing the hosting gig. "If you look at old tapes, you can tell my eyes are fairly visibly crossed," Tim said. We discuss leaving television, making jokes about disability, and Dylan shares the moment he first saw Tim walking down the street and the friend's remark that set a path to ultimately Dylan becoming the advocate his is today. Check out Tim's artistry and Instagram page here Watch this interview captioned and in full here  Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your PocketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Ferguson - (TV Host with Multiple Sclerosis) | #70

Bianca Bassett is a rarity - one of twelve in the world in fact! Diagnosed with an extremely rare blood disease Bianca had regular transfusions all the way into adulthood where an infection that caused the loss of her leg also created a mysterious side effect. This story is about parenting through grief, the power of community and the perseverance in finding employment. Find Bianca's book, social links and how to get in contact at: www.biancabassett.com.au Watch this interview captioned and in full here  Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bianca Bassett - (Amputee and Author) | #69

"It took me 28 years to want to do that, it's impressive!" - Dylan Alcott Just over a year after his skiing accident, Jimmy Jan is not only at ease speaking on our podcast about disability stories, but he has also amassed his own social media audience of more than 700,000 people who are interested in his new life as a paraplegic. In this podcast we discuss the one story he's yet to share online, the societal influence of TikTok especially on young creators, and how he summoned the bravery to go back to the accident site less than a year after it happened. Jimmy Jan Socials: Instagram and TikTok Watch this interview captioned and in full here  Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Check out the Working Women's Centre Merch Grab our first merch release at our website From Your PocketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy Jan - (Paraplegic TikTok SUPERSTAR) | #68

"I think there's a disconnect with humanity in the stories of sexuality or disability"  Why did Alex The Astronaut make music their full-time job if strobe lights and loud music can be autistic triggers? After turning to cognitive therapy, sleep psychologists and a misdiagnosis of anxiety, Alex describes the moment when a diagnosis they received later in life provided all the answers they had been seeking their entire lives. We also ask why do radio hosts and interviewers hesitate to bring up sexuality yet are comfortable bringing up disabilities? Angus, a former radio announcer, acknowledges that he would have erred in the same way. Alex The Astronaut - Youtube  - Apple Music   - Spotify   - Website  Watch this interview captioned and in full here  Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your PocketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex The Astronaut - (Musician with Autism) | #67

Dating in your 20’s is hard enough - thanks to COVID everyone’s lost it when it comes to flirting. Part of this awkward pool is 23-year-old Maya, a strong independent, successful model navigating the world of ableism along with weeding out those that can’t get past her wheelchair. Dylan and Angus deep dive into Maya’s life about the literal stairs she’s had to climb in order to see the world as any other able-bodied person. The guys speak with Maya about;  Her top 3 international travel hacks. Whether her breast reduction was for vanity or medical reasons. Her definition of true beauty as someone who works in the modelling industry. The worst EVER Tinder message she's received (prepare yourself). Her "checklist" for a partner. And the truth about her greyhound Maggie could get the whole team in trouble.  Watch Maya on 'We are Sexual Beings' available on SBS on Demand Follow Maya on Instagram here: @d.maya___ Watch this interview captioned and in full here  Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your PocketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maya Dove (Model with Spinal Cord Injury) | #66

How does our next guest get 10 MILLION views every year with one video? Josh Sundquist has been telling his one legged story his whole life - from comedy shows to internet clips Josh finally this year released his very own TV show 'Best Foot Forward' (Now on Apple TV+). Josh talks about identity in the media industry, the influence of disabled actors and the importance of conveying messages through representation instead of a established able bodied star. Honest truths come out about the pressure of clicks and likes online, losing the joy in playing dress ups and what you do when you’ve achieved your dream job. Dylan and Angus navigate Josh’s psyche as they discuss: • Going viral every year for a joke with misguided intentions. • How being a pinnacle of internet entertainment can affect your mental health • The creative hijinks from Josh’s life that inspired his tv show • And the truth about disability acceptance within the media industry Follow his Instagram  @JoshSundquist  and Youtube Watch this interview in full here  Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your PocketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Sundquist (Amputee and creator of 'Best Foot Forward') | #65

Tim McCallum and his classmates celebrated his acceptance into Western Australia's esteemed "Academy of Performing Arts" (WAAPA) by jumping into the ocean at Scarborough Beach head first. The next thing Tim remembers is that the hands in front of him were motionless and not reaching out to save him, they were his own. A world class singer Tim has since taken to the stage on TV's 'The Voice' being teamed with Ricky Martin and sang the national anthem at the AFL Grand Final in front of an audience of millions. Stay around till the end for a very special performance! Follow Tim's instagram here Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket Watch this full interview with captions on our Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim McCallum (Opera Singer with C4 Spinal Cord Injury) | #64

One of the top DJs in Australia is armless! Tom Nash, aka DJ Hookie, lost all of his limbs due to meningococcal disease 20 years ago and claims that living as a "pirate" since has required throwing yourself into the deep end. Choosing legitimate hooks for prosthetic hands Hookie has welcomed children's inquisitiveness, shunned support networks, and carved himself an unique path in the music industry—even relearning the guitar. With humour and humility, this episode illustrates what the world has to offer anyone who's willing to put their hooks up! Follow: @DjHookie and check out www.tomnash.com DJ Hookies Ted Talk Follow us on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket Watch this full interview with captions on our Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ Hookie (Quad amputee from Meningococcal) | #63

When someone says they were injured in Bali you immediately think... scooter! For Rhiannon Tracey that's not the case but what happened to her could happen to any of us, minus the earthquake while in hospital that's just mean. We talk losing friends, gaining perspective and how her new outlook on life is changing the lives of others in similar circumstances. Website: Rhiannon Tracey Her business: The Next Step Follow us on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket Watch this full interview with captions on our Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhiannon Tracey (Incomplete Quadriplegic after accident in Bali) | #62

Talk about an overachiever! Steffan Nero is in his third year studying criminal law, Guiness World Record holder and opening batsman for the Australian Blind Cricket Team. How do you play blind cricket? How does he spectate blind cricket? What sound does the ball make? You'll be an expert after pressing play on this episode of ListenABLE  Click here for the video or Steffan's world recording breaking innings  Follow us on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket Watch this full interview with captions on our Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steffan Nero (World Record Holding Blind Cricket Player) | #61

They say you shouldn't meet your heroes and for once it's Angus copping the praise from 19 year-old Seb Steel from South Australia who laced up his footy boots alongside Angus a few years ago. Seb was involved in a forklift accident at his fathers business that saw him only 6 weeks before recording this interview decide to amputate his leg for a "better quality of life". This interview is raw, fresh and also talks about mental health and suicide at the 33 minute mark. Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention ... call 13 11 14 To follow his story check out his instagram @Seb_Steel Follow us on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket Watch this full interview with captions on our Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seb Steel (Amputee after recent work accident) | #60

We love an episode that completely catches us unaware and Jude's story of becoming a Paraplegic in the Sri Lankan civil war was just that! Talking about accessibility and cultural differences between Australia and his home country show's we truly do live in a 'lucky country' and his mindset towards living a healthy, active life is inspirational. Did we also mention he broke his back AGAIN when hit by a car while crossing the road?!?! To continue to follow Jude's story his instagram is @Judeland_27 ListenABLE guests with Tourettes: Jade O'Connell  Ryan Stevens Victorian Wheelchair Football League Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket Watch this full interview with captions on our Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jude Antony (T12 Paraplegic Bodybuilder) | #59

As you'll quickly learn from this episode Nick doesn't need anyone else to do his introductions so he wrote his own: "I spent forty years of my life knowing something was different. I spent many times blaming myself, thinking it was ‘my fault’ or that I was doing something wrong. Getting that diagnosis had changed my life completely. It felt like a fog had finally been lifted. Everything from there on started to ‘make sense’. I’m now at the age of 46 and I am still finding my feet as a newbie within the Autism community. I’m learning more and more about what it means to be Autistic and I feel extremely blessed that I can now utilise all of the fantastic supports out there for people living on the Spectrum." From early days camouflaging his disability on the school grounds to his terror at being involved in a Fire Alarm test this episode is a joyous and educational look behind the eyes of an Autistic Person Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket Follow us on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Watch this full interview with captions on our Youtube  Twitter: @AutisticNickAU Website: www.autisticnick.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick McAllister (Autistic) | #58

I’m Elle. Business Success Coach, Paralympian &amp; Intuitive Healer. But Elle is so much more than that. A teacher, community builder, a business woman, a sister, a friend and an all around good human. Did we also mention she's psychic? Dylan and Angus agree to leave their bias at the door as the welcome Elle to the podcast and get a psychic intuitive reading each. Why did Dylan enjoy his results and Angus was left changing his diet?  Press PLAY on this episode of ListenABLE  Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket Follow us on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Watch this full interview with captions on our Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elle Steele (Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita AMC) | #57

Aaron King identifies as Able-Bodied however after his twins were born he started to realize differences in the progression of his daughter Aria. 4 years on he still admits to not knowing what to expect of a child with disability whether it be education, discipline, medical decisions they made on her behalf, sharing attention amongst his 3 kids equally or even her thoughts on him speaking on about her in this podcast. Maybe in 14 years Aria might join us on the show to tell her side of the story. Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket Follow us on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Watch this full interview with captions on our Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron King (Able-Bodied father of twins - one with disability) | #56

Joel Sardi made a one-minute video on Facebook to tell his small audience about his experience with discrimination at a local restaurant. When he woke up it had been shared and viewed by millions! In this episode of ListenABLE, Joel recounts the whole incident, and we call the restaurant again to see whether they'd learnt anything from the experience. What happened when they picked up the phone? To find out, simply press the 'PLAY' button! Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket Follow us on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Watch this full interview with captions on our Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Sardi (Disabled veteran who went viral on social media) | #55

This episode will crush your heart only to put it back together again! Lauren Parker hasn't accepted her disability; in fact, she despises it and would give anything to return to her previous life with a fresh perspective. Having been a professional triathlete for most of her life Lauren was on pace to become a World Champion when a freak accident put her on new wheels, this time more permanent. What's it mean to become a Paralympian? What's the drive to succeed beyond Tokyo 2020? Lauren is one to watch and for the next 30mins one to hear as well! Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket Follow us on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Watch this full interview with captions on our Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Parker (Paralympian injured in road cycle accident) | #54

Love the ListenABLE theme music? Then you appreciate one of the many talents of Eliza Hull! The mother, musician, disability advocate and now author extraordinaire blessed us with her presence on this episode to talk about her experience as raising children while having disability. The ableism she faced from medical professionals and what other parents can do to raise their kids with knowledge around inclusion. It's also the most provocative 'Bowl Of Uncomfortable' question yet! Buy your copy of 'We've Got This'  Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket Follow us on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast Watch this full interview with captions on our Youtube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eliza Hull (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease) | #53

"Although I'm nonverbal I have plenty to say"  We knew we were in for a treat the instant Noah Callan answered our first question and he seemed pretty happy with it himself. He describes himself as "funny, smart, and an all-round good bloke" despite his parents' belief that he speaks too much s***. How do you board a 150kg wheelchair or even travel? How does he get out of bed in the morning? How can you exploit Morgan Freeman for millions of dollars? All explained in this episode of ListenABLE. Sign Noah's petition here: Change.org Buy your ListenABLE merch here: From Your PocketSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah Callan (Nonverbal & Cerebral Palsy Quadriplegia) | #52

We thought it would be interesting to see how our host Dylan Alcott's life has changed in the last 24 months, two years after our first interview. We also have first hand accounts from him on what it was like to win 'Australian of the Year' and what the Prime Minister gave Dylan that the cameras missed.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Alcott (Australian Of The Year) | #51 -

Chris Blowes should not have survived the great white shark attack in 2015 that took his leg. He lost so much blood that he was in cardiac arrest by the time he got to hospital, and stayed in a coma for the next 10 days. In this chat with Angus O’Loughlin and Dylan Alcott he tells the harrowing story of the attack, the power of friendship and his miraculous survival, plus his later battle with the SA government to keep the shark tooth that almost took his life. You don’t want to miss our final episode of 2021, it is an absolute ripper!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Blowes (Shark Attack Amputee) | #50

This episode contains discussions about mental illness and suicide. Please listen with care, and if you’re struggling call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Despite her bubbly personality, Tayla Clement can’t smile. She was born with an incredibly rare condition called Moebius syndrome, that gave her facial paralysis and club feet. Tayla has overcome severe bullying and depression to achieve amazing things, including becoming world number 1 in her classification for shot-put. She tells Dylan and Angus why she describes her disability as ‘free botox’, why she decided to walk away from sport, and how she developed the confidence to show off her version of a smile every day on her popular Instagram account. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tayla Clement (The Girl Who Can't Smile) | #49

Imagine living with a disability so rare no one has heard of it. Anja Christoffersen was born with VACTERL Association, an acronym that stands for vertebral, anal, cardiac, tracheal, oesophageal, renal and limb. It’s a collection of birth defects that have caused Anja to have over 35 surgeries and 150 hospital admissions in her life, including emergency surgery on her food and air pipes, bowel and bladder when she was only an infant. In this eye opening chat Anja explains what it’s like being a young woman with bowel incontinence, why she was determined to break into the exclusive world of modelling, plus she gives Angus an important lesson on the female anatomy, much to Dylan’s amusement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anja Christoffersen (VACTERL) | #48

In this episode we have not one, but TWO amazing guests with Down syndrome. First up is Nathan Basha whose parents were given three choices when he was born - they could ‘institutionalise’ him, adopt him out or take him home. Thankfully they chose to take him home, and Nathan has flourished into an articulate young man passionate about teaching others how great living with Down syndrome can be. Next up is Matt O’Neil, who chats to Dylan and Angus about his love of hip hop dancing and working out at the gym, what his ideal first date looks like, and why it’s important to give people with Down syndrome employment opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Basha and Matt O'Neil (Down Syndrome) | #47

Alex Noble became a quadriplegic at just 16 when he was badly injured in a rugby tackle. Before the accident he was a rising sports star, training with the Under-17 NSW Rugby Sevens youth selection squad and fighting for a NRL future. Now Alex fights to regain small amounts of movement in his arms and legs. But if you ask him which version of himself he likes better, his answer might surprise you.  Instagram @IFightYouFightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex Noble (Quadriplegia from Football accident) | #46

This episode contains discussions about mental illness, PTSD, suicidal thoughts and a suicide attempt. Please listen with care, and if you’re struggling call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Bilateral below-knee amputee Lauren McDonough is learning to love herself and her body, but it hasn’t been easy. She’s struggled with treatment-resistant depression and PTSD since she was a teenager, and in May 2017 Lauren lost both her legs below the knee in a suicide attempt. Through her physical and mental recovery Lauren has learnt so much about herself and she’s now passionate about helping others struggling with mental health. We can’t thank Lauren enough for the bravery in telling her story, and the struggles she’s overcome, and we hope this conversation is helpful to anyone in our community struggling with similar issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren McDonough (Attempt on her own life) | #45

When Nathan Borg became frustrated with the lack of characters on television who accurately portrayed his disability, he called Channel 10 and suggested a completely new character. Nathan, who is deaf and uses a cochlear implant, now plays Curtis on 'Neighbours,' Australia's longest-running soap opera. Nathan tells Dylan and Angus about being warned to give up acting when he was younger, how he can regulate what and how he hears with a high-tech app, and how the three create a master scheme to cheat on Who Wants to Be A Millionaire using Nathan's cochlear implant.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Borg (Deaf with Cochlear Implant) | #44

Vision-impaired runner Jaryd Clifford boarded the plane home from the Tokyo Paralympics with not one, not two, but three medals around his neck, including silver in the 5000 metres and the marathon. Jaryd ran so hard he collapsed after two of his races, and made headlines when he made a teary post-run shout out to his Dad, who passed away earlier this year. Angus and Dylan were lucky enough to sit down with Jarryd a week before Tokyo to chat about why he took up running as a kid, what it’s like running with a guide and why winning a Paralympic medal is just as good as winning an Olympic one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaryd Clifford (Vision Impaired Paralympic World Record Holder) | #43

Wheelchair racer Madison de Rozario has won every kind of Paralympic medal except for gold, but she’ll be fighting to change that at the Tokyo games. She first took the international track circuits by storm when she won silver at the 2008 Beijing games at just 14 years old, before moving from sprinting to distance and soon winning the 2018 London Marathon. In this chat she tells Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin why she has to win medals to pay her Sydney rent, what it was like having a Barbie made in her image, and why she isn't defined by her disability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madison De Rozario (Australian Paralympic athlete and wheelchair racer) | #42

Before his accident at 17, Jaimen Hudson’s greatest love in life was diving and surfing in the ocean. But when he became a quadriplegic in a dirt bike crash in 2008, he thought he’d never be able to go in the water again. Years later in a chance meeting Jaimen was introduced to drone photography and videography and since has taken beautiful images of the ocean and its animals from above seen by hundreds of millions of people. But he still dreamed of one day going in the water again, and in this chat Jaimen tells us about his audacious attempt to do just that, despite being unable to swim.  You can find out more about his story in the documentary Jaimen Hudson: From Sky to Sea. Instagram: @jaimenhudson  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaimen Hudson (Quadriplegic Aerial photographer) | #41

Dressage horse-riding, or as Dylan says "dancing with a horse", sounds hard enough.. but imagine trying to do it without any forearms or hands! How do you hold the reigns?!?! That’s what 17-year-old Abigail Vidler does with the help of some special equipment, and she’s so good at it she hopes to compete in the 2024 Paralympics. In her spare time she’s also completing her Year 12 studies, getting her driver's license (yep with no hands)… all in the middle of a pandemic. Yeah, we feel lazy too.  Instagram: @abigailvidler You can learn more about Riding for the Disabled at www.rda.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abigail Vidler (Upper Limb Deficiency) | #40

RJ Mitte is one of the most famous people with a disability in the world, but have you ever heard of him? Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at the age of three, he shot to global fame after playing Walter White Jr in the hit TV series Breaking Bad, a character who also had cerebral palsy. In this chat with Angus (Dylan is off doing something boring like winning Wimbledon) he talks about how he overcame bullying during childhood, why he sees his disability as a strength not a weakness, and how he deals with ignorant questions from strangers.  RJs latest film Triumph is out now in Australia. Instagram: rjmitteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RJ Mitte (Walter White Jnr in Breaking Bad) | #39

In 2013, Mandy McCracken felt a slight fever coming on. She didn’t know then she would soon lose her hands and feet and spend 10 gruelling months in hospital recovering rom Sepsis. Since then Mandy has been on a long and sometimes difficult journey learning to live as a quadruple amputee, and she now uses prosthetic limbs to walk, drive, garden and even rock climb. She’s also started a community called the Quad Squad where she connects with others in her unique situation. She’s learnt to love herself but still struggles to believe her husband can do the same. Facebook: @InspireMandySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mandy McCracken (Quadruple Amputee to Sepsis) | #38

Beth O’Brien never grew taller than one meter because of a rare form of dwarfism, called diastrophic dysplasia. In this episode she tells Dylan and Angus what it’s like shopping in the kid’s section, why her most useful possession is a stick with a hook on it, and why you should never use a certain word when addressing her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beth O'Brien (Diastrophic Dysplasia Dwarfism) | #37

Michael and Kassandra are the stars of everyone’s favourite TV show, Love on the Spectrum, which explores what dating is like for people on the autism spectrum. In this episode they explain what it’s like sharing their love life on national television, plus Michael gives Dylan and Angus some excellent dating tips. You can watch Love on the Spectrum on ABC iview.  Michael's instagram: mr_a_plus_michael Kassandra's instagram: glutenfreejellyfish_cosplaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Kassandra (Love on the Spectrum) | #36

10 Cent Tom is fast becoming a household name around the Gold Coast. The 18-year-old otherwise known as Tom Pirie has an intellectual impairment and severe scoliosis. He loves giving back to his community by collecting bottles and cans under Queensland’s container deposit scheme, and he's already collected over 300,000 of them. He hopes to one day open his own recycling depot where he will employ other people living with disability. Instagram: 10ctomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Cent Tom (Recycle King with Intellectual Impairment) | #35

When Ashlee Dolby was diagnosed with Friedreich's Ataxia, her specialist told her the only thing worse would be a brain tumour diagnosis. But she hasn't let the rare neurological condition hold her back. Ashlee also answers all your questions about the National Disability Insurance Scheme, bringing her extensive knowledge both as a funding recipient and from working with NDIS clients.  Instagram: ashdolbySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashlee Dolby (Friedreich's ataxia) | #34

How did Jessica Quinn go from losing her leg at 9-years-old to becoming an international model and disability advocate? In this candid episode Jess takes Dylan and Angus behind the scenes of life as a model with a disability, and why she's focusing less on walking the runway and more on learning to run.  Instagram: jessicaemilyquinn   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Quinn (Rotationplasty) | #33

Imagine learning you’re only expected to live another six years… and you’re just 12 years old. Welcome to the life of Rhiannon Anderson. She has Ullrich Muscular Dystrophy, a disease that usually leaves people wheelchair bound by their twenties. 22-year-old Rhiannon has other plans, including her first five-kilometre walk. We’re following in her footsteps…except for Dylan obviously. Instagram: livingabledblogSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhiannon Anderson (Ullrich Congenital Muscular Dystrophy) | #32

“The first three questions I get asked: What happened to your legs? Do you drive a car? How do you go to the bathroom?” Imagine not being asked your name first before getting asked if you had a penis! Welcome to the world of Spencer West and we are just glad to be a part of it. Spencer is an American motivational speaker and disability advocate who became an amputee after being born with sacral agenesis. Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin talk about overcoming adversity and how Spencer uses social media to advocate for the disability justice movement and the LGBT community. Instagram: spencer2thewestSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spencer West (Amputee after being born with sacral agenesis) | #31

When you listen to the radio, watch the TV or even listen to certain podcasts everyday you’ll hear the term “newsreader”. You would think a prerequisite would be the ability to 'see' the news you're reading? And for many years Nas Campanella, who lost her vision as a child, did just that but in her own unique way. She “read” by listening. You may know Nas from her time at Triple J and with the help of incredible tech support she was the first in the world to “read" the News by relaying her scripts through an automated speech reader all while panelling the studio, timing her news to the second and occasionally dealing with tech issues while live to air. This episode Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin ask about her new role as the ABC’s National Disability Affairs Reporter and they test out her news-reading technique themselves, which goes exactly how you think it would...  Nas will make you think twice about how you can be a “Newsreader Instagram: nascampanellaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nas Campanella (Blind Triple J newsreader) | #30

This episode Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin talk to Em Carey aka ’The Girl That Fell From The Sky’ here’s a tiny piece of her story with disability:"Isn’t it crazy how life is one thing and then in a single moment it becomes something entirely different. That’s how it happened for me anyway. Here I was, Emma, the girl who loves to run and travel the world and whose biggest worry is what I was having for dinner that night, and then in an instant… everything is changed. A freak skydiving accident is what did it for me. I was falling to what I presumed would be my death but instead I landed to the realisation that I was completely paralysed from the waist down."How can she have the same diagnosis as Dylan but live two completely different physical lives? It’s all explained in this episode of ListenABLE Instagram: em_careySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Em Carey ('The girl who fell from the sky') | #29

Heath Davidson is the current ranked #6 Quad Wheelchair Tennis player in the world, he’s also Dylan Alcott’s tennis doubles partner and best mate. Together they have travelled the world competing and have a Paralympic Gold Medal to their names but this success didn't come so easy. Heath left the sport and wasn’t seen by Dylan for 8 years. From the age of 14 Heath live alone, comforted by drugs and alcohol, neglecting the family and friends who would one day fill the seats in the arenas he competed in. What was the moment that turned his life around? Enjoy the latest episode ahead of Heaths next attempt at tennis glory at the Australian Open 2021 We also touch on the controversy surrounding the new movie "Music", by Sia, and the fact she had a neuro-typical person play someone atypical. Sia speaks with Sarah Wilson in her new podcast Wild, available at LiSTNRaustralia.com.au or wherever you get your podcasts. Instagram: heathdavidson13See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heath Davidson (Paralympic Gold Medal Wheelchair Tennis Player) | #28

On the 9th of September 2016, Sam Willoughby was an able-bodied Olympic Silver medallist at the top of his BMX game. On the 10th of September 2016, he was being airlifted to a hospital for emergency surgery to repair the damage to his spinal cord after an accident on the track he had ridden a million times. Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin talk to Sam about his life pre and post-accident and discover the story of Sam meeting the person who would change his life forever in the most unexpected of places. From never breaking a bone, to never walking again, Sam’s story is one still being written and we feel very lucky to be a small part of it.  Instagram: swilloughby91_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Willoughby (BMX Olympian and Tetraplegic) | #27

Imagine growing up where a simple hug can break your back, where a handshake can leave you in a cast and where your dream of being a nurse is squashed because of your physical limitations. Davina Knight has not only overcome all these obstacles but pursued a life beyond her disability. She chats with hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin about what's its like to become a mother to a child with a disability and how she’s worked in the space she always dreamed of. Her incredibly positive outcome will leave you with a huge smile on your face, just not as big as the one she wears when describing her daughter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Davina Knight (Osteogenesis Imperfecta) | #26

Get your notes ready, this episode isn’t just a ‘school of thought’, but a whole EDUCATION on disability. This week’s guest on ListenABLE with Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin is Simon Darcy; a Professor at the UTS Business School &amp; University of Technology Sydney. A surfing accident in the 80’s left Simon with a high-level spinal cord injury and with the physical change to his body a career path was discovered that didn’t stop his ambitious attitude to educate and inspire. Simon is the co-author of: "Benchmark Games: Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games; Accessible Tourism: Concepts and Issues" &amp; "Best Practice in Accessible Tourism: Inclusion, Disability, Ageing Population and Tourism; and Managing the Paralympics". This is what a podcast sounds like when you’ve had 30 years in the seat, literally! Twitter: @simon_darcySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Darcy (C4 Spinal Cord Injury Surfing Accident) | #25

When Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin read the headline: “Airline rejects passenger with Tourette’s from flight” - we immediately knew we had to talk to the person involved, and find out what happened, and how they felt about their disability making headlines around the world. Who we discovered was the hilarious and authentic Jade O’Connell, a young woman with a social media following of millions! Jade has embraced her disability, and shares her life with Tourette's in a glass half full, inclusive and hilarious way! She may not physically be able to fly at the moment due to a current legal issue, but that won’t stop her star soaring to new heights. Disclaimer: This episode gives Jade her authentic voice and isn’t censored so some people may find some of the language a little too colourful for their taste.  Instagram: jade.oconnellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jade O’Connell (Tourettes) | #24

At 21, Jess Van Zeil felt invincible. From Bungee Jumping to SCUBA diving in South Africa, Jess was fulfilling her dreams as a mad adventurer; her future crammed with plans as a loving daughter, passionate sportswomen and student.  Then Jess was diagnosed with Conjunctival Ocular Melanoma; a very rare and aggressive form of cancer.  She was told “We’re going to have to take the eye.”  It seemed unthinkable, but the alternative was death in five years.  This week on ListenABLE with Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin Jess takes us through her story of losing her eye which was only the beginning of the unforgiving emotional and physical battles Jess would face.  Defying all odds, Jess emerged having discovered the simple yet incredibly powerful principles that not only guided her through the fear, loneliness and anger that threatened to overwhelm her, but revolutionised her mindset to became powerfully positive and ridiculously resilient.  Listen now to how she did it on her own terms—and with the most dazzling collection of eye-patches in the world!  Instagram: jessvanzeilSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Van Zeil (Ocular Cancer resulting in the removal of eye) | #23

In September 2001, at the age of 18, Mike’s life changed forever. He contracted one of the deadliest diseases on the planet, Meningococcal Septicemia while on an end of season Football trip.  Mike’s chances of survival were as little as 5%. His family were told to say goodbye on more than one occasion as he fought for his life. He spent the next 6 months in hospital where he was given the sobering news that it could take years to achieve even the most basic tasks, such as walking and driving, as well as the devastating realisation that sport may not be a possibility.  This week on ListenABLE Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin talk to Mike Rolls about his journey back to health, an adaptive mindset and a conscious decision to embrace challenge and change. His determination to live a happy, fulfilling life is evident in his accomplishments as a double amputee, like running again after many years, representing Australia in golf, climbing one of Australia’s tallest buildings and passionately advocating and supporting other amputees who experience similar circumstances Instagram: mikerolls6See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Rolls (Double Amputee from Meningococcal Septicemia) | #22

This weeks episode of ListenABLE proves looks can be deceiving as award-winning comedian Madeleine Stewart charms us with a sweet demeanour, veiling razor-sharp wit. Living with a “limb deficiency”, a term herself she find humour in, her ground-breaking and hilarious comedy routine takes us on an exploration of disability and social norms. Practicing what she preaches, Madeleine won the Tomorrowmaker award for her production of inclusive, accessible comedy shows - specifically Crips &amp; Creeps. With shows at the Sydney Fringe and Sydney Comedy Festival, Madeleine is rising fast, with no sign of slowing down. This episode keeps Angus O’Loughlin and Dylan Alcott on their toes, if only Dylan could feel them boom tish Instagram: cripsandcreepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madeleine Stewart (Limb Deficient Comedian) | #21

This episode of ListenABLE with Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin isn’t just one guest… its TWO!  Danielle Spokes - described as a "Lioness Mum" who has fought against the systems naming the prices on lifesaving medication. Having a son with a rare medical condition she uses her law degree to fight and advocate for a broken system that without warning can change the PBS medication list and name their price. Our quick chat will have you thinking “Can you put a price on a life”. Julie Jones - The founder of 'Travel without Limits’ which is striving to make travel possible for people of all abilities and needs. Their magazine shares stories from people with lived experience to inspire and show you ways others with disability can travel too. In this episode we talk about making what you’ve dreamt about possible, finding ideas, inspiration and tips shared by others with a disability. Instagram (Julie): havewheelchairwilltravelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle Spokes & Julie Jones (Lawyer and founder of 'Travel Without Limits') | #20

Dinesh Palipana OAM is an Australian doctor, legal professional and disability advocate. He is the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland, Australia. He is the second person with quadriplegia to graduate as a doctor in Australia and the first with spinal cord injury. I's his struggles to be at the top of his profession that you don't know!  This week Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin join you in disbelief at who tried to leave his skills with him at his accident. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dinesh Palipana (Doctor with Spinal Cord Injury) | #19

Where do we draw the line between disease and disability? Who makes that distinction and why? This week we talk invisible illness and let you make up your own mind!  In this weeks episode of ListenABLE Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin talk to Emmah Money who is living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). When she was born she was not expected to live beyond her fifth birthday and doctors suggested the lung disease caused by CF would progress quickly and soon take her life.  But Emmah has proven from an early age that she was going to be someone who would defy the odds against her – a valuable lesson she learnt from her adoptive parent’s right from the moment they brought Emmah home and into their family.  Over the years Emmah has lost many of her close friends to the devastating effects of this disease, but this has not diminished her absolute resolve to be part of the cure that she hopes will one day improve and save her life, and the lives of so many others in the community.  And now, Emmah has an even greater reason to work toward that goal – her two beautiful children, Ayvah, meaning "breath of life", and little Logan.  Emmah is very aware that the average life expectancy for someone living with cystic fibrosis is just 38 years, less than ten years from her current age. But for someone who has proven they are anything but average, she is doing everything she can to beat these odds as well. Instagram: cfmummySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emmah Money (Cystic Fibrosis) | #18

Living with a disability can be tough at the best of times, but for people with a high level disability, it can be even harder! How do they get dressed? Shower? Get into bed each night? And you won't believe how long all of these tasks can take! On this episode of ListenABLE, Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin speak to Natalie Wade, a proud South Australian who has never let her high level disability get in her way. She founded her own law firm, and is leading the charge to protect the human right of people with a disability across the country. She also wants you to know she's a proud poodle Mum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalie Wade (Muscular Myopathy & Founder 'Equality Lawyers') | #17

Losing a limb is tough at the best of times, but imagine it happening during your formidable teenage years. Body image issues, a lack of confidence. That’s what happened to today’s guest Kelly Cartwright - but it didn’t stop her becoming one of the worlds best Paralympic athletes. Hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin chat to Kelly about her life, her Paralympic journey, dominating Dancing with the Stars and her biggest challenge yet but also her most proudest - being a mum. Instagram: kellycartwright kellycartwright.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Cartwright (Paralympian, cancer survivor and amputee) | #16

Have you ever had that feeling when you have an inappropriate thought in your head. A thought you keep to yourself and wonder why that crept into your brain?Imagine NOT being able to control it. That’s what it’s like to have the disability Tourette’s. This week, Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin chat to Ryan Stevens, who gives us an in depth (and unedited - language warning) look of what it’s like to live with Tourette’s. Is it just like the movies portray? And what’s the WORST thing he has ever said? You’ll have to listen to find out! Twitter: ryancolin1995See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Stevens (Tourettes) | #15

Ever wondered what’s it’s like to be a parent of a child with a disability? Do you find out before birth? And if you do - would you keep the baby or not? Or is there a manual to teach you all the tricks and tips to help you bring up your disabled child? This week, Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin chat to Mandy and Kate from Too Peas in a Podcast, who both have disabled children and are very proud of it. This ep is a tear jerker in some spots, and a must for anyone with or wanting children. Instagram: toopeaspod toopeasinapodcast.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too Peas In A Podcast (Mothers of children with disability) | #14

People with a disability have been punching above for years, but Eliza Green takes it to another level. Born with Cerebral Palsy, has never let her disability get in the way of what she wants to achieve, most evidently through her chosen sport of boxing, where she competes against able bodied competitors. This week Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin dive into Eliza’s story, her upbringing, and why on earth she chose boxing. Let’s get ready to rumble!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eliza Green (Cerebral Palsy) | #13

Adam Hills is one of Australia’s greatest exports - dominating the world on comedy and TV for two decades. He also happens to have a disability. On this episode, Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin chat to Adam about growing up as an amputee, the impact he has had on helping disability crack the mainstream, and just how much he dominates the rugby league pitch! Instagram: adamhillscomedySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home

Discover

Sign up for free to listen for longer

Home

Discover

Sign up for free to listen for longer

Emma Tomlinson (Musician and Autistic )| #111

Mark as played

Share

About the episode

View all episodes