This week on Disabled and Proud, Brooke Millhouse is joined by Dom Smith, the “happiest man in Britain,” whose philosophy is "Don't be a dick & do cool shit". He chats about his own experiences with cerebral palsy, how this influences his work, and how he went about creating a platform for other young music journalists. He discusses encounters with curious strangers, and all of the weird and wonderful questions that he gets regarding his disability. Dom also shares insights on his own podcast "Gimme a Hull Yeah."

In this episode you will hear: 

• Dom’s experiences with cerebral palsy from childhood to the present time, and how he finds workarounds for every situation.
• Dom’s views on change, inspiration and motivation. “Within your community, within your space, you can make a change and then that might grow from there.”
• How Dom responds to curious strangers asking questions, even when they’re sometimes insensitive.
• The positive and negative impacts Dom’s disability has had on his career in the music industry.
• Why it’s incredibly important to “not be a dickhead” as much as possible, in Dom’s own words, and other advice for aspiring music journalists.
• How having cerebral palsy taught Dom to be more empathetic and patient.

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About This Show: 

Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week, this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability, and why they are proud to be disabled and to be themselves. 

The conversations in this show will explore life in general for disabled people and the challenges they face socially, mentally, and physically. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. 

Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without needing to conform for society, this is not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 

As you will hear, disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT, and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - because we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection! 

Key Takeaways

• Anyone can make a change within their community.
• Empathy is a skill that can be developed over time.

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In this first full length episode of Disabled and Proud, host Brooke Millhouse is joined by Louise Hawkins. Louise, a mother of two, is an adaptive CrossFit athlete and personal trainer who used to compete regularly around the UK. She is committed to growing her personal training business to inspire others to begin their fitness journey, regardless of age, ability, or limitations. In this episode, Louise talks openly about her experience as a disabled woman, including her struggle in understanding her disability. She speaks from the heart as she discloses her previous desire to hide her disability from the world in hopes of not standing out.

In this episode you will hear about: 

• Louise’s struggle with accepting her identity as a disabled woman, and her thoughts on labels like race, sexuality, and disability.
• The slow development of Louise’s self-esteem, confidence, and changed perceptions.
• Louise’s drive to empower women with disabilities.  
• The incredible impact when your core values, your dreams, and what you do all align.
• How Louise became more open about her disability on social media.
• Louise’s accommodating attitude towards questions about her disability.

Enjoyed this show? Tell us your favourite moment by connecting with Brooke via https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/

About This Show: 

Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week, this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability, and why they are proud to be disabled and to be themselves. 

The conversations in this show will explore life in general for disabled people and the challenges they face socially, mentally, and physically. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. 

Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without needing to conform for society, this is not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 

As you will hear, disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT, and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - because we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!  

Key Takeaways:

• Louise strives to empower other women with disabilities.
• Louise’s disability has not hindered her success.

Resources

Louise Hawkins Instagram 

Brooke Millhouse Instagram

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Welcome to this introductory mini episode of Disabled and Proud, which is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability, each week this podcast - hosted by top adaptive athlete Brooke Millhouse - highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. 

The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. 

Disabled & Proud does exactly what is says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without need to conform for society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 

As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!

INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/?hl=en: https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/?hl=en

Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability, each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. 

The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. 

Disabled & Proud does exactly what is says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without need to conform for society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 

As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!

INSTAGRAM! https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/?hl=en: https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/?hl=en