3Spoonies

3Spoonies: Cooking When Disabled Community Questions

Episode Number: 57.5 Date: 18th June

How do you make meal planning easier when you’re already exhausted? Are reusable alternatives worth it if cleaning them takes too much energy? And what happens when long COVID changes your sense of taste and smell?

In this Community Questions episode of 3Spoonies, we answer real questions from listeners about cooking while disabled, accessibility in the kitchen, meal planning, food prep and adapting everyday tasks.

We discuss:

This episode is packed with practical kitchen ideas, accessibility tips and honest conversations about making food work around your body, energy and needs.

Share your own disabled cooking hacks in the comments

Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 

Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 

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If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;

Jo O’Neil

Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness 

Claire Napper 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper

Website: www.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strangelittleobsessions

Karen Duncan

Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 

Sponsors

A HUGE thank to our Community Sponsor for this Season: Vicky Wilson

Vicki Admin Fairy® offers tailored administrative support to entrepreneurs, including those who are disabled or neurodivergent, helping them streamline their operations so they can focus on what they do best. With a flexible, client-centred approach, Vicki brings order and efficiency to small businesses across the UK.

www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/

Their support allows us to keep showing up every week, having these conversations, and making the podcast what it is — so if you can, please do go and check them out and support them in return.

Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

3Spoonies: Cooking When Disabled

Episode Number: 57 Date: 11th June

Cooking while disabled isn’t just about recipes — it’s about energy, safety, accessibility and adapting everyday tasks to work for your body.

In this episode of 3Spoonies, we discuss the realities of cooking with chronic illness, fatigue, pain, mobility issues, sensory struggles and limited dexterity.

We talk about:

This episode is packed with honest conversations, practical kitchen hacks and realistic advice for disabled and chronically ill people trying to make cooking more manageable.

Because sometimes “easy meals” still aren’t easy.

Share your own accessible cooking tips in the comments

Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 

Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 

Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 

Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   

If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;

Jo O’Neil

Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness 

Claire Napper 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper

Website: www.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strangelittleobsessions

Karen Duncan

Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 

Sponsors

A HUGE thank to our Main Sponsor for this Season:  Maddy Alexander-Grout

Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, ADHD coach, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities.

She’s the founder of Mad About Money, an inclusive platform that provides practical financial advice for neurodivergent individuals, and also runs Invisible to Influential, a brand that helps entrepreneurs turn their vulnerabilities into visibility. 

https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout 

Buy the Book, Mad about Money: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394299729?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&bestFormat=true 

And to our Feature Sponsor! 

Liz Drury

As a multi award winning professional voice over artist, working from a broadcast quality home studio since 2013, I’m a safe voice for your project.

As the saying goes, first impressions last, and your business needs to sound as good as it looks. Let me help you with that!

https://lizdrury.com/ 

Their support allows us to keep showing up every week, having these conversations, and making the podcast what it is — so if you can, please do go and check them out and support them in return.

Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

3Spoonies Episode Number 56.5, 4th June

With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

This is the Season 7 finale of the 3Spoonies Podcast, where we answer your community questions about cerebral palsy, accessibility, disability in business, and balancing health with work. Joined once again by Vicki Wilson, founder of Vicki Admin Fairy, we discuss real-world accessibility, advocating for inclusive workplaces, and navigating professional life with cerebral palsy.

We explore how to respectfully ask about accessibility needs, what to do when workplaces become less accessible, and how disabled entrepreneurs and freelancers can create flexible work schedules that support their health and energy levels.

Vicki shares practical advice on communicating accessibility requirements, understanding your rights under the Equality Act, and why openness and flexibility are essential for building inclusive, sustainable careers.

Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 

Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 

Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 

Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   

If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;

Jo O’Neil

Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness 

Claire Napper

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper

Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery

Karen Duncan

Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 

Guest

Vicki Wilson Guest Info

Vicki Admin Fairy® offers tailored administrative support to entrepreneurs, including those who are disabled or neurodivergent, helping them streamline their operations so they can focus on what they do best. With a flexible, client-centred approach, Vicki brings order and efficiency to small businesses across the UK.

 www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/

Sponsors

A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: 

Outside the Box: Neurodiverse Coaching and Mentoring®

Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance

Website: https://amandamckay.com/

Support Needs Wheel download: https://amandajharman.com/supportneedswheel/

Book a discovery call with AJ: https://calendar.app.google/DoCLrD9DhaFv3w7B8

Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:26 Sponsor: Outside the Box Neurodiverse Coaching

01:16 Hosts intro and guest recap

02:18 Question: Asking about accessibility needs before meeting

04:37 Question: Addressing accessibility issues in shared workspaces

06:54 Question: Balancing work, life, and medical treatment

10:08 Guest plugs: Vicki’s books and resources

10:54 Outro

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3Spoonies Episode Number 56, 28th May 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

What is it really like living with cerebral palsy as an adult? In this powerful episode we’re joined by Vicki, who shares her lived experience navigating cerebral palsy, healthcare systems, independence, and disability advocacy.

Vicki explains how cerebral palsy affects people differently, why adult support often drops off after childhood, and how exercise, physiotherapy, and persistence helped her maintain mobility and independence. She also shares the shocking reality of breaking her hip, advocating for the right treatment in hospital, and how that moment ultimately improved her long-term mobility and support.

This episode is essential listening for anyone with cerebral palsy, chronic illness, disability, neurodivergence, or those wanting to better understand disability, accessibility, and independence.

If you live with cerebral palsy or disability, share your experience in the comments.

Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 

Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 

Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 

Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   

If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;

Jo O’Neil

Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness 

Claire Napper

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper

Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery

Karen Duncan

Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 

Guest

Vicki Wilson 

Vicki Admin Fairy® offers tailored administrative support to entrepreneurs, including those who are disabled or neurodivergent, helping them streamline their operations so they can focus on what they do best. With a flexible, client-centred approach, Vicki brings order and efficiency to small businesses across the UK.

www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/

Sponsors

A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  

Lisa Greener – Green Cat Books

Founded in 2017 by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, Green Cat Books has supported nearly 70 authors and published over 120 titles. We handle the production side of publishing so authors can focus on writing, work, or simply taking time to rest.

Our catalogue includes children’s books, sci-fi, romance, and poetry, alongside audiobooks and videobooks, with selected titles now available on Spotify and Audible. We also promote independent creators and offer an affiliate programme for book lovers who want to share and earn.

Find out more:

www.greencatbooks.com

And to our advert sponsors! 

Strange Little Obsessions

Strange Little Obsessions is a curated horror and alternative culture event celebrating dark art, independent creators, and the beautifully unusual.

Website: https://strangelittleobsessions.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangelittleobsessions

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangelittleobsessions

Focus Guru

Rachael Chiverton (the Focus Guru) helps busy, neurodivergent solopreneurs step out of admin overwhelm and into calmer, clearer business days.

https://getfocus.guru/

Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:23 Sponsor: Green Cat Books

00:55 Hosts intro + guest introduction

01:32 Vicki’s business and cerebral palsy background

03:45 Childhood, treatment, and early medical experiences

09:59 Alternative therapies and physical improvements

16:28 Walking frame and life-changing mobility support

19:44 Sponsor break

21:42 Cerebral palsy in adulthood vs childhood care

27:41 NHS limitations and long-term condition support

33:32 Independence, mindset, and adapting over time

39:55 Running a business with cerebral palsy

43:22 Client relationships, flexibility, and support

44:48 Where to find Vicki

45:46 Outro

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3Spoonies Episode Number 55.5, 21st May 2026

With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this community questions episode, we explore the real-world difference between inclusive technology and intrusive technology — and how small digital decisions can have a big impact on accessibility, trust, and autonomy.

This episode is about choice, clarity, and control — and why technology should adapt to people, not pressure them into compliance.

If you’re a business owner, creator, developer, or user trying to navigate accessibility, privacy, and ethics in modern tech, this episode will give you practical insights grounded in lived experience.

Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 

Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 

Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 

Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   

If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;

Jo O’Neil

Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness 

Claire Napper

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper

Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery

Karen Duncan

Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 

Sponsors

A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  

Outside the Box: Neurodiverse Coaching and Mentoring®

Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance

Website: https://amandamckay.com/ 

Support Needs Wheel download: https://amandajharman.com/supportneedswheel/

Book a discovery call with AJ: https://calendar.app.google/DoCLrD9DhaFv3w7B8

Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:24 Sponsor: Outside the Box Neurodiverse Coaching

01:33 Community questions intro

01:49 Question: Alexa routines and automation

06:28 Question: Privacy and targeted ads

11:25 Question: Assistive tech and accessibility tools

17:34 Question: Trusting AI and new technology

21:43 Final thoughts

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3Spoonies Episode Number 55, 14th May 2026

With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this episode we’re talking about inclusive vs intrusive technology — and asking an important question:

When does “accessible” technology stop supporting people… and start crossing boundaries?

As technology becomes more embedded in everyday life — from AI tools and monitoring systems to workplace software and assistive tech — it’s often introduced in the name of inclusion. But good intentions don’t always result in good outcomes.

We also talk about the emotional and practical impact of intrusive technology — from increased stress and fatigue to loss of privacy and independence — and why accessibility should never come at the cost of dignity.

This episode challenges the idea that more tech automatically equals better access and asks what truly inclusive technology should look like when it’s designed with people, not imposed on them.

Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 

Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 

Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 

Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   

If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;

Jo O’Neil

Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness 

Claire Napper

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper

Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery

Karen Duncan

Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 

Sponsors

A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  

Lisa Greener – Green Cat Books

Founded in 2017 by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, Green Cat Books has supported nearly 70 authors and published over 120 titles. We handle the production side of publishing so authors can focus on writing, work, or simply taking time to rest.

Our catalogue includes children’s books, sci-fi, romance, and poetry, alongside audiobooks and videobooks, with selected titles now available on Spotify and Audible. We also promote independent creators and offer an affiliate programme for book lovers who want to share and earn.

Find out more:

www.greencatbooks.com

And to our advert sponsors! 

Men Forge Forward

Men Forge Forward is a free online community where professional men under pressure reclaim their edge through brotherhood, accountability, and the 30-day FireUP Challenge.

menforgeforward.com

Nic Gray

The Anti-Hustle Hub is a supportive online community for neurodivergent entrepreneurs who want accountability, connection and sustainable ways of working, without burnout

https://nicgray.co.uk/the-anti-hustle-hub 

https://nicgray.co.uk

https://facebook.com/nicgrayadhd

Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome

00:26 Sponsor: Green Cat Books

00:58 Intro

01:32 What is inclusive technology?

03:14 Voice dictation, screen readers, and accessibility tools

05:18 Voice assistants

08:02 Zoom, captions, and remote accessibility

12:03 AI writing tools and communication support

18:40 Live transcription and AI accessibility features

22:32 Health trackers and wearable tech

28:26 What is intrusive technology?

29:12 Targeted ads and personalised content

33:08 Health tracking vs privacy concerns

36:53 Workplace monitoring and productivity tracking

39:55 Accessibility vs privacy trade-offs

44:57 Smart assistants and always-listening concerns

49:08 AI risks, misuse, and ethical concerns

54:45 App permissions and phone privacy risks

58:36 Scam calls, spam, and phone security

01:00:51 Final thoughts and wrap-up

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3Spoonies Episode Number 54.5, 7th May 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this community questions episode, we answer your real questions about adaptive clothing, sensory needs, and accessibility in fashion.

Adaptive clothing is often talked about in theory — but this episode focuses on what actually matters in everyday life. Drawing directly from questions sent in by our community, we explore the realities of getting dressed when clothes aren’t designed with disabled, chronically ill, or neurodivergent bodies in mind.

We also discuss the emotional and practical impact of clothing that doesn’t work — from frustration and fatigue to confidence and self-expression — and why accessibility in fashion isn’t about special treatment, but good design.

Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 

Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 

Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 

Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   

If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;

Jo O’Neil

Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness 

Claire Napper

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper

Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery

Karen Duncan

Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 

Guest

Hanan Tantush

https://intotumfashion.com/

https://www.facebook.com/intotumfashion/

https://www.instagram.com/intotum_fashion/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanan-tantush-65358724b/

https://www.tiktok.com/@intotum_fashion?_t=8jFJV6tOegb&_r=1

Sponsors

A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: 

Outside the Box: Neurodiverse Coaching and Mentoring®

Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance

Website: https://amandamckay.com/ 

Support Needs Wheel download: https://amandajharman.com/supportneedswheel/

Book a discovery call with AJ: https://calendar.app.google/DoCLrD9DhaFv3w7B8

Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:24 Sponsor: Outside the Box Neurodiverse Coaching

01:32 Guest intro

02:12 Question: Camille

06:28 Question: Mick

08:30 Question: Anna

11:42 Questions recap and discussion

15:51 Closing thoughts

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3Spoonies Episode Number 54, 30th April 2026

With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re talking about adaptive clothing — what it is, why it matters, and why clothing access is about dignity, independence, and energy, not just fashion.

Adaptive clothing is often treated as niche, medical, or optional. But for disabled people, chronically ill people, and neurodivergent people, what we wear can affect how we feel about ourselves.

This episode isn’t about trends or “inspiration”. 

It’s about the reality of getting dressed when your body doesn’t fit the assumptions clothing is designed around.

Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 

Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 

Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 

Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   

If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;

Jo O’Neil

Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness 

Claire Napper

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper

Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery

Karen Duncan

Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 

Guest

Hanan Tantush

https://intotumfashion.com/

https://www.facebook.com/intotumfashion/

https://www.instagram.com/intotum_fashion/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanan-tantush-65358724b/

https://www.tiktok.com/@intotum_fashion?_t=8jFJV6tOegb&_r=1

Sponsors

A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  

Lisa Greener – Green Cat Books

Founded in 2017 by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, Green Cat Books has supported nearly 70 authors and published over 120 titles. We handle the production side of publishing so authors can focus on writing, work, or simply taking time to rest.

Our catalogue includes children’s books, sci-fi, romance, and poetry, alongside audiobooks and videobooks, with selected titles now available on Spotify and Audible. We also promote independent creators and offer an affiliate programme for book lovers who want to share and earn.

Find out more:

www.greencatbooks.com

And to our advert sponsors! 

Glow Social 

Glow Social helps businesses build stability, consistency and clarity

through supportive social media, admin and digital services designed to

work around real life.

https://www.facebook.com/glowsocialva

https://x.com/glowsocialva

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstyglowhall/

https://www.instagram.com/glowsocialva/

https://glowsocialva.co.uk/

Focus Guru

Rachael Chiverton (the Focus Guru) helps busy, neurodivergent solopreneurs step out of admin overwhelm and into calmer, clearer business days.

https://getfocus.guru/

Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:26 Sponsor: Green Cat Books

00:58 Who are we all?

02:04 London Fashion Week experience

03:30 Why adaptive clothing matters

06:12 Early challenges finding suitable clothing

09:47 Balancing function and fashion

13:08 Designing clothing for independence

16:21 Common frustrations with mainstream fashion

19:38 Representation and visibility in fashion

23:01 Industry progress and remaining gaps

27:00 Fast fashion vs adaptive fashion realities

30:23 Customer feedback and real-world impact

33:51 The future of adaptive fashion

36:54 Where to find Hanan and Intotum

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3Spoonies Episode Number 53.5, 23rd April 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In Part Two of our anniversary special, 3Spoonies continues the conversation on aids and adaptations, shifting the focus to cost, access, and the systems that shape disabled people’s everyday lives.

This episode goes deeper into the realities behind accessibility — not just what helps, but what makes access harder than it needs to be.

With lived experience from Paralympian Aaron Phipps, Innovator Melissa Smith, Designer Lady Sharon Farley-Mason, this is a frank, practical conversation about what accessibility really looks like in everyday life — and where the system is failing.

This episode isn’t about inspiration or “overcoming”.

👉 This is Part Two of our anniversary special on aids and adaptations.

Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 

Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk

Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 

Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 

Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   

If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;

Jo O’Neil

Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness 

Claire Napper

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper

Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery

Karen Duncan

Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 

Guests

Aaron Phipps MBE

Aaron Phipps MBE is a three times Paralympian and gold medal winning champion from the Tokyo 2020 games. He has scaled Kilimanjaro on his hands and knees for charity and has been voted in the top 100 most influential people in the UK with a disability.

https://www.aaronphipps.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-phipps-mbe-ply-062b3747/

Melissa Smith

Paws In Earnest designs innovative dog accessories that enrich mealtimes and reduce boredom, helping dogs live happier, healthier lives. Founded by Melissa after struggling to find accessible enrichment toys for her own dog, Paws In Earnest focuses on creating easy-to-use products that enhance dogs' wellbeing.

https://www.pawsinearnest.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pawsinearnest/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinearnest/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinearnest 

Lady Sharon Farley-Mason

I am a disabled entrepreneur and I bring sparkle and smile to people’s lives, so they can feel better about their disability. One of my strap lines is: Take dull out of disability.

https://glamsticks.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlamSticks/?locale=en_GB 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glamsticksaccessories/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lady-sharon-farley-mason-32359760/ 

Sponsors

A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  

Outside the Box: Neurodiverse Coaching and Mentoring®

Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance

Website: https://amandamckay.com/

Support Needs Wheel download: https://amandajharman.com/supportneedswheel/

Book a discovery call with AJ: https://calendar.app.google/DoCLrD9DhaFv3w7B8

And to our advert sponsors! 

Suzi Payton: helping neurodivergent adults and organisations build confidence, connection, and change—through comedy, coaching, and authenticity.

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Adventures with ADHD podcast:

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Nic Gray

The Anti-Hustle Hub is a supportive online community for neurodivergent entrepreneurs who want accountability, connection and sustainable ways of working, without burnout

https://nicgray.co.uk/the-anti-hustle-hub 

https://nicgray.co.uk

https://facebook.com/nicgrayadhd

Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:03 Guests recap and what we’re covering

04:58 Workplace adaptations

09:59 Sensory stuff at work

15:00 Airport assistance

20:00 Travel options and travel adaptations

24:59 When accessibility fails 

29:59 Events/exhibitions and  inaccessible stands

34:57 Invisible disability and guilt using support

40:00 Trains: seating conflicts and public reactions

45:00 Asking for adjustments

50:00 Business continuity plans

55:00 Tech/apps/AI as tools

58:18 Wrap up

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3Spoonies Episode Number 53, 16th April 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

This special anniversary episode of 3Spoonies is all about aids and adaptations — the everyday tools, adjustments, and workarounds that disabled people use to live, work, and navigate the world.

In Part One of this two-part conversation, we’re joined by Paralympian Aaron Phipps, and accessibility innovator Melissa Smith. With honest discussion from us, as we explore what aids and adaptations really look like in real life — not just in theory or policy documents.

This is a practical, human conversation about disability, access, and lived experience — with humour, honesty, and zero inspiration-porn.

3Spoonies is a podcast about navigating life and business with limited energy, chronic illness, disability, and neurodivergence — and this anniversary episode reflects exactly what the show stands for: real conversations, everyday realities, and staying human while doing it.

This is Part One of our anniversary special on aids and adaptations.

Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 

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Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 

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If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;

Jo O’Neil

Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness 

Claire Napper

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper

Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery

Karen Duncan

Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 

Guests

Aaron Phipps MBE

Aaron Phipps MBE is a three times Paralympian and gold medal winning champion from the Tokyo 2020 games. He has scaled Kilimanjaro on his hands and knees for charity and has been voted in the top 100 most influential people in the UK with a disability.

https://www.aaronphipps.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-phipps-mbe-ply-062b3747/

Melissa Smith 

Paws In Earnest designs innovative dog accessories that enrich mealtimes and reduce boredom, helping dogs live happier, healthier lives. Founded by Melissa after struggling to find accessible enrichment toys for her own dog, Paws In Earnest focuses on creating easy-to-use products that enhance dogs' wellbeing.

https://www.pawsinearnest.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pawsinearnest/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinearnest/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinearnest 

Sponsors

A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  

Lisa Greener – Green Cat Books

Founded in 2017 by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, Green Cat Books has supported nearly 70 authors and published over 120 titles. We handle the production side of publishing so authors can focus on writing, work, or simply taking time to rest.

Our catalogue includes children’s books, sci-fi, romance, and poetry, alongside audiobooks and videobooks, with selected titles now available on Spotify and Audible. We also promote independent creators and offer an affiliate programme for book lovers who want to share and earn.

Find out more:

www.greencatbooks.com

And to our advert sponsors! 

Men Forge Forward

Men Forge Forward is a free online community where professional men under pressure reclaim their edge through brotherhood, accountability, and the 30-day FireUP Challenge.

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Kapow! Business Coaching with Impact

KAPOW! Business Coaching with Impact helps business owners find clarity and focus when things feel messy.

https://heroes.kapowme.com/focus-support

Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:26 Sponsor: Green Cat Books

01:01 Meet the guests (Aaron + Melissa)

02:41 What counts as “aids & adaptations”

03:45 Mobility aids common assumptions

04:04 Everyday practical aids

05:50 Sleep supports

09:09 DIY tweaks and adapting everyday tools

10:31 Crutches

14:25 The extra costs of disability 

16:28 Repair vs replace

20:01 Home adaptations

22:43 Kitchen adaptations

24:41 Lifts and stairs

28:09 Daily essentials

38:22 Travel accessibility

58:52 Cleaning aids

1:00:01 Wrap-up

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