Welcome to episode one of Can't Say That Anymore our brand new series from Lennon Courtney World.

Nikki Bradley is an adaptive adventurer, motivational speaker and disability advocate. At aged 16 Nikki was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare and deadly form of bone cancer which thankfully, she survived. However, her gruelling treatment plan caused irreversible damage to her hip leading to multiple failed hip replacements and eventually the amputation of her right leg. But, despite the physical challenges Nikki has faced, her passion for adventure and setting challenges has never left her. Nikki has climbed glaciers in Iceland, abseiled off Fanad Lighthouse in Donegal and finished the 24km Fan Dance in the Brecon Beacons in Wales – all while using crutches. 

In this episode she talked to us about some of these incredible adventures and perhaps one of the most gruelling challenges of all - what it’s like dating with a disability. This episode was recorded before Nikki became Senator. We are so happy for her recent great news.

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This series was produced by Esther O'Moore Donohoe.