In this episode Saima joins us to share her experience of looking for a partner. She provides insight into the approach she took, which was guided by her faith, and offers invaluable insight for others who may be looking for a partner or dating. She highlights the importance of knowing your worth in a world that often treats disabled people as lesser than.

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In this episode we are joined by author Sarah Colliver, who shares her experience of writing with chronic illness. She talks about her health journey, and the realities of writing while balancing work and health.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Pat Raymond.

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Christina Lucille owner of the Chronic Pop Shop joins us for a unfiltered account of what it's like to run a business when you are chronically ill. She talks about the realities of profit margins, fatigue, and social media algorithms.

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For this episode we are joined by Maria Garcia a doctor and a patient. She shares her experience of living with a spinal cord injury and reflections on a more inclusive future.

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In today's episode I am joined by Assistive Technology Trainer Matthew Horspool who talks about his experience as a blind person, and shares helpful tips on utilising assistive technology.

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In today's episode I am joined by All 4 Inclusion founder Scott Whitney.

All 4 Inclusion is a UK based community interest company dedicated to building connection and community. They host multiple online events each week that bring people together and encourage people to talk.

Scott shares his experience of living with disability, and his journey to founding All 4 Inclusion.

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In todays episode we are joined by Brian Reeve-Hayes a secondary school teacher who shares his experience of living, working and parenting with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

We chat about the pathway to diagnosis, private vs NHS care, and balancing work and parenting with healthcare.

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In today's episode I am joined by Aimee (@fatiguediaries), who shares her experience of working with Post Viral Chronic Fatigue. We talk about the realities of working with chronic illness, and the options that are available to disabled people such as phased returns.

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In todays episode I am joined by my sister Melissa to chat about disability representation in literature. We explore Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young, chat about coffee cake, and inclusion.

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Occupational therapist Kait joins us for this months episode of the Alive with Chronic Illness. She shares her experience of living with Miserable Malalignment Syndrome, and how her career has been impacted by the condition.

We explore perceptions of pain, and how for some people who have always lived in pain the idea of not being in any pain at all can seem unrealistic or even impossible.

Kait shares her experience of surgery, and how the skills she has gained from her career have helped support her recovery.

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