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Beyond Disabilities

Beyond Disabilities

23 episodes

S1 Ep 1Beyond Disabilities: The House Diaries - The beginning

Welcome to a brand new series of Beyond Disabilities, in Series 4, James is documenting, buying his first house . In this episode we cover the beginning of buying his first house.

Sep 12, 202511 min

Beyond: Body Positivity

In this special episode, James speaks to Ginger, about self love, body positivity , how to improve body confidence, and cosplay as well. Ginger also sets James a series of Body Confidence challenges for 2025. There will be a second episode later on in 2025 to see how James gets on with his challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202557 min

Beyond Disabilities

In this episode I speak to Lola, a actor, writer and producer who has Functional Neurological Disorder and we explore the sometimes scary effects but also thew positives this condition can bring to Lola's daily life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 25, 202436 min

Beyond Disabilities

In this episode James reviews his recent visit to ‪@chessington‬ . He talks about his experience of the ride access pass there, the rides, the food and his day in general Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 202420 min

Beyond Disabilities: Merlin Ride Access Pass : Legoland Windsor

In this episode James reviews his recent visit to Legoland Windsor Resort, their Ride access pass scheme and the accessibility around the park and his general experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 202414 min

Neurodivergently Me

In this special (belated) 2-hour birthday special of Beyond Disabilities. James speaks to Maisie about their autism, their ADHD and how her disabilities contribute and sometime hinders their daily life, and they talk about their work life too Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 20241h 19m

Beyond Disabilities Book Reviews: Like A Curse By Elle McNicoll

In this episode we primarily review Like A Curse, by Elle McNicoll as well as Elle's other books, A Kind of Spark, Keedie, Like A Charm and Show Us Who You are and talk about the importance of authentic disability representations in books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 202410 min

PRIDE in Disabilities

In this episode I speak to Charis, a champion Sabre fencer, disability advocate and a historian. Charis has Dyspraxia and Autism. This is a special episode celebrating Disability Pride month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 202438 min

Beyond Disabilities Book Reviews: Pace Yourself

Welcome to Beyond Disabilities: Book Reviews, where James reviews books. In this first episode James reviews Pace Yourself by Amy Arthur. In this book, Amy explored different techniques and ways to pace yourself, with tips related to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME and Long Covid. These tips and tricks can be used by anyone not just people with disabilities. It contains anecdotes, tasks and fun things to help you Pace Yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 20245 min

Alton Towers Ride Access Pass and Nimbus Review

In this first episode of a brand new series, James travels to Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire in England and talks about their Ride Access Pass, their partnership with Nimbus and how it all works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 202416 min

ME and me

In this episode I speak to Amy Arthur, a journalist and author who has ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Please check out her book Pace Yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 202453 min

Beyond Disabilities: Stumbling through space and time

In this episode of Beyond Disabilities I speak to Rosemary who has dyspraxia, we talk about her book, public speaking and her life and experiences stumbling through space and time with Dyspraxia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 202429 min

Attention to the Deficit of the Hyperactivity Disorder in women

In this episode James speaks to Sophie who has ADHD and Lou who is undergoing a diagnosis for ADHD, to find out their experiences with ADHD in women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 1, 20241h 4m

Beyond Disabilities X Cosplay: A World Beyond with Amber

In this special crossover episode, with a brand new podcast, Cosplay: A World Beyond, we chat to Amber all about her photography, her events, cosplays, comic cons and how her ADHD affects these hobbies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 20231h 15m

Beyond Disabilities X Walt Disney World

In this episode James recounts his holiday to Walt Disney World with Ocean Florida, Aer Lingus and talks about how the disability services worked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 202316 min

Beyond Disabilities X Girls Interrupting

In the very first episode of Beyond Disabilities X I speak to Laura and Sophie otherwise known as Girls Interrupting about Women and Disabilities with a focus on Dyspraxia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 202339 min

Beyond Disabilities The future of advocacy

In this episode I talk to Ellie about her autism and how she is helping to inspire the future generations with help seeking their autism diagnosis and how she has come to terms with having Autism and navigating growing up with the disability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 202339 min

A Tale of Two Disabilities

Welcome to Series 2 of Beyond Disabilities! In this episode we talk to Athina, who had Autism and Dyspraxia, Athina hosts her own podcast as well called Life Through Dyspraxia. We talk about how Dyspraxia can cause difficulties with not just physical elements but also mental processes as well and how Athina grew up not knowing she has Autism.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 202341 min

Beyond Disabilities Power In Education

In this episode we speak to Vicky, who is studying for her PHD in Adult Autism Diagnosis, she has Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, Epilepsy and Autism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 202237 min

Beyond Disabilities: One Year Later

In Beyond Disabilities: One Year Later - we reconnect with James who has Autism and Dyspraxia to find out where his journey has led him a year later after the original documentary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 202243 min

Beyond Disabilities - Crohn's Disease and Autism

In this episode of Beyond Disabilties, we speak to Mason who has Crohn's disease and Autism and learn about how he is now using his experiences with his disabilities to educate others through his own podcast and public speaking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202216 min

Beyond Disabilities

This is the full episode of Beyond: Disabilities. A documentary about James' life and experiences with Autism. The views in this episode are of James' experiences and he acknowledges and understands that everyone's experiences with Autism are different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 202224 min

Beyond Disabilities: A New Perspective

Beyond Disabilities: A New Perspective is a documentary about two contributors with two different conditions, who have achieved inspiring goals in their lives and haven't let their conditions stop them from achieving their goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 202249 min