Navigating Disability

Robb Evans on Losing His Daughter to Anorexia | Eating Disorder Advocacy & Liv’s Legacy

In this powerful and emotional podcast episode, we sit down with Robb Evans—high-performance coach, health strategist, and father—who shares the heartbreaking story of losing his 15-year-old daughter, Liv, to anorexia.

What started as subtle warning signs spiraled into 40+ hospital admissions, medical misdiagnoses, and systemic healthcare failures—until Robb turned his grief into a global movement. Liv’s Legacy has now raised $56.5 million for eating disorder prevention, recovery programs, and mental health advocacy.

Key Topics Covered:

• Parenting a child with an eating disorder
• Fighting for better mental health care
• How social media harms body image (and how Robb helped change laws)
• Hospital-in-the-home programs for recovery
• Turning tragedy into advocacy

💛 Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders, suicide, trauma, and mental illness. If you or someone you love is struggling, contact Lifeline at 13 11 14 (Australia) or your local crisis line.

🎧 Listen now to Robb’s inspiring story of resilience, love, and activism—and share this episode to help end the stigma around eating disorders. 

#LivsLegacy #EatingDisorderAwareness #MentalHealthPodcast

What does it mean to lose a part of yourself—physically and emotionally—and still rise to fight for others? In this raw and deeply human episode of Navigating Disability, we sit down with advocate, speaker, and changemaker Skye Shannon, whose journey from living with Spina Bifida to becoming an amputee will stay with you long after the episode ends.

Skye opens up about growing up in a small town where she didn’t feel different—until the world told her otherwise. From high school bullying to years of intense surgeries, Sky shares with brutal honesty how pain, humor, resilience, and community shaped her identity. She talks about the realities of the NDIS system, systemic failures in employment and access, and what true inclusion should look like.

Skye reminds us that people with disabilities are often the strongest problem-solvers in the room—and all they ask is a seat at the table.

🎧 Trigger Warning: This episode includes themes of medical trauma, amputation, mental health struggles, and brief mentions of suicidal ideation. If you’re in distress, please reach out to Lifeline at 13 11 14 (Australia).

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Diversicare Solutions

https://www.facebook.com/skye.shannon.94 

This week on Navigating Disability, we’re joined by Robbie Phelan—carpenter by trade, changemaker by mission, and Director and Founder of Modular Transport Access Solutions (MODTAS). Based in Melbourne, Robbie is leading a quiet revolution in transport accessibility—and it all started with a personal tragedy and a simple idea.

After witnessing preventable incidents on public transport and reflecting on the loss of a family member, Robbie created an innovative ramp system designed to close the dangerous—and often overlooked—gap between platforms and trains/trams. What began as a grassroots invention has evolved into a full-scale mission to give people with disabilities, parents with prams, the elderly, and others the freedom to travel independently and safely.

Robbie’s journey is a powerful example of how one person’s persistence can disrupt the status quo and create real, lasting change. 

🎧 Tap play for a dose of hope and advocacy—and discover how we can all contribute to an accessible future.
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*Trigger Warning: This show mentions trauma, suicide, depression, mental health and societal conditioning. If you or anyone you know needs help, call 13 11 14 in Australia*

Dr Richard Fejo, better known as Richie, is a Larrakia man of direct male descent, through his father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Dr Fejo has devoted his life to improving education and health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within urban, rural and remote communities. He is a former Chairman of the Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation, former Vice-President of Darwin Buffaloes Football Club and sat on the City of Darwin’s International Relations Committee. He was also the Chair of the National Cultural Educator’s/Cultural Mentor’s Network for five
years during his eleven-year employment with the Northern Territory General Practice Education (NTGPE) as Senior Cultural Educator and was the recent Chair of the Darwin Waterfront Corporation from 2020 to 2024. 

In 2022, Dr Fejo was awarded an honorary doctorate by Flinders University in recognition of his contribution to education and Indigenous health.
Dr Fejo currently holds the positions of Senior Elder on campus with Flinders University, Chair of the Australia Day Council (NT), Board Member of National Disabilities Insurance Agency (NDIA). 

In addition to his service to the community, Dr Fejo is a talented comedian and singer-songwriter, performing regularly around town, nurturing the next generation of leaders, comics and aspiring singer/songwriters.


** NOTE: This podcast speaks of suicide, depression and mental health **
If you, or anyone you know is in need of help call LIFELINE on 13 11 14

Strap yourself in for this show where all the touchy subjects are touched! Work, friendship, sex, dating, love, inclusivity, discrimination, people of colour, disability.... And so much more!! 

As super candid and raw conversation with one of the most inspiring humans talking about all the subjects we keep behind closed doors and are too scared to normalise! 


Meet Jordan Jarrett Bryan.... Wow! What a show!
Jordan Jarrett Bryan is a Journalist and Sports Broadcaster in the UK. He’s worked in media for nearly 30 years across print, radio, tv and digital. He’s now the Sports Presenter forone of the UK’s most respected news programmes, Channel 4 News. 

He started working in print media at the age of 13, writing for a youth magazine called Live. He went on to become Editor a year later and was in post for 8 years before going on to editother publications and radio at the BBC. 
 
Jordan is a below the knee amputee, after having his right foot amputated aged 18 months. He’s lived with prosthetic legs since and had a 25 year career playing Wheelchair Basketball for clubs in London, GB and professional in the Italian league for 5 years. 

He got his break into TV at the 2012 Paralympics Games for Channel 4 and has been working at the network’s Sports Correspondent since. He’s also worked for sports radio network talkSPORT and since set up his own video production company, Blakademik Productions.

He launched a disability positive podcast ‘Jordan Jarrett Bryan’s The Coolest Disabled In The World’, having informal conversions with people who have achieved amazing things - who just happen to have a disability.

We are so inspired by Veronica this week and very excited to bring you someone so committed to the cause of awareness and education around disability! 

This weeks show is REALLY highlighting the ABILITY in disability!! 
"As an LGBTQIA+ cisgender woman living with AuDHD and multiple chronic illnesses, I’ve had many challenges. As a result, I have become involved in group advocacy and activism in various forms because I desire to spread awareness, to educate, and to push for positive change. "

Dr Ashleigh Moreland is the founder of Re-MIND Institute, an organisation dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and build meaningful, connected lives. Alongside her professional expertise in neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and healing, Ashleigh brings a deeply personal perspective to her work. As a carer for her son, who has multiple diagnoses, as well as having a top drawer full of labels herself, Ashleigh has navigated the complexities of parenting, advocacy, and self-growth in ways that resonate with many families.
 
Through the work of Re-MIND Institute, Ashleigh and her team offer programs designed to help individuals process unresolved trauma, regulate their nervous systems, and develop the emotional intelligence needed to thrive. Their mission is to create ripple effects of healing and resilience, empowering people to live their best lives.
 
⁠https://www.re-mind.institute/linktree⁠
 
FACEBOOK 
Link to Re-MIND Facebook page:⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
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INSTAGRAM 
Link to Re-MIND Instagram page:⁠  / ⁠   
Handle: @remind.institute 
Link to Dr Ashleigh Moreland Instagram page:⁠  / dr.ashleighmoreland⁠   
Handle: @dr.ashleighmoreland 
 
TIKTOK 
Link to Re-MIND / Ashleigh Moreland Tik Tok:⁠  / dr.ashleighmoreland⁠   
Handle: @dr.ashleighmoreland 
 
TWITTER 
Link to Re-MIND Twitter:⁠  / remindinstitute⁠   
Handle: @ReMINDInstitute 
 
LINKED IN 
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YOUTUBE CHANNEL 
Link to YouTube Channel:⁠   / @re-mindpodcast⁠   
 
SPOTIFY 
Link to Spotify Channel:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/4fdMVxm
Apple podcast 
Link to Apple podcast:⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast

What an incredible story of taking on the system and finding success that is helpful for his family and parents. Ward's commitment to finding solutions, creating support and helping YOU discover the supports that are available 'out there' is evident in every word in this show!

Navigating aged care and the NDIS can be a mine field and this show will give you direction, education and inspiration to find the help you or your family needs!! You don't have to do this on your own... It's time to ask for help!

For over 30 years, Ward has been immersed in the NDIS and Aged Care sectors. Throughout his extensive experience, he has encountered various businesses, both as an employee and an observer. Unfortunately, among them, he has encountered instances where individuals were treated merely as revenue sources rather than as individuals with needs and dignity. While Ward acknowledges the importance of businesses being sustainable and profitable, he firmly believes that this should not come at the expense of the individual's health and well-being. 

Witnessing firsthand the detrimental effects of unethical business practices, including within his own family, has fueled Ward's commitment to championing businesses that prioritise ethical conduct.

For Ward, it is imperative that businesses operate within the bounds of regulations and guidelines, recognising and valuing individuals as people rather than solely as sources of profit.

 To follow Ward and engage with him at Ethical Tick, go to ⁠http://ethicaltick.au

Dive into this weeks podcast for a heart warming and empowering show where Kate & Jenn dive down the rabbit hole and share stories and experiences with a fellow neurodivergent mum, juggling the challenges, the wins and the beautiful discoveries all at once!

Meet Deb, a neurodivergent (late-diagnosed) mum to two boys, now 12 and 14 who has learned many hard yet incredible life lessons from her children: following their lead, making safe and affirming spaces, remaining calm, and using humour to defuse the most intense situations.

Deb's lads are both autistic with a number of comorbidities, and one presents with a PDA profile.

"As a primary school teacher I had plans to start my family and stay at home until they were both at school full time. Life had other plans for us all, where my boys need much more support. 
So, now, I home educate both boys and have become an advocate for Authentic Inclusion. 
In 2023, I completed my Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education), focusing on the inclusion of autistic students in schools, winning an industry recognition award for my research on the experience of mums navigating learning support meetings in schools. 
I am currently applying to begin my PhD on a similar topic - the impact of navigating education systems for autistic children on autistic mums." 

Deb is a magical voice for mums with such a powerful message of inspiration.

Dr. Hoby Wedler is a celebrated chemist and entrepreneur, noted for his innovative work at the nexus of flavor science, organic chemistry, and sensory perception. Holding a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry from the University of California, Davis, Dr. Wedler has carved out a unique niche by focusing on how sensory experiences shape human emotions and reactions. His innovative organic chemistry and sensory research has led to pioneering developments in the way we understand and interact with our environment. Dr. Wedler’s work focuses on product development in the food and beverage industry as well as designing and performing unique multi-sensory experiences called Tasting in the Dark.

Beyond his scientific achievements in organic chemistry and as an entrepreneur, Dr. Wedler is a passionate educator and advocate for inclusivity in science and business, inspiring a wide audience through lectures, workshops, and mentorship programs.

His contributions to both academia and industry have not only advanced the field but also fostered a more inclusive and empathetic understanding of sensory perception.
 
Dr. Wedler developed Tasting in the Dark in 2011 with Francis Ford Coppola and has since expanded it to a wide variety of markets and industries around the world. His work was recognized when he was named a Champion of Change by President Barack Obama for enhancing employment and education opportunities for people with disabilities. He has also been featured in Forbes Media’s 30 under 30 in the food and beverage industry, and as a 40 under 40 tastemaker by the Wine Enthusiast.

 A co-founder of four companies, Dr. Wedler views entrepreneurship as a means to address challenges, solve complex problems, and improve the world.

To reach out to Hoby Welder:
⁠www.hobywedler.com⁠
⁠@HobyWedler⁠ on all Socials: Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and Tiktok.