As 2024 comes to a close, join Peta for a special highlight episode of The I Can’t Stand Podcast. Reflecting on her favourite moments from Season Four, Peta revisits powerful stories of acceptance, resilience, allyship, and the importance of disability employment. Whether you’re a long-time listener or new to the podcast, this episode celebrates the voices and experiences that made this season unforgettable.

Want to hear more? You can listen to the full episodes featured in this highlights episode, just check the links below and dive into the incredible conversations that shaped season four.

Maya Dove: https://omny.fm/shows/the-i-cant-stand-podcast/the-art-of-confidence-with-maya-dove

Fiona Murphy: https://omny.fm/shows/the-i-cant-stand-podcast/exploring-the-beauty-of-sound-through-deafness-wit

Chloe Tear: https://omny.fm/shows/the-i-cant-stand-podcast/navigating-the-pressure-to-succeed-when-you-have-a

Flic Manning: https://omny.fm/shows/the-i-cant-stand-podcast/flic-manning

Deanna: https://omny.fm/shows/the-i-cant-stand-podcast/reframing-ms-transforming-mri-scans-into-art-with

Annabelle Moult: https://omny.fm/shows/the-i-cant-stand-podcast/annabelle-moult

Jarrod Sandell-Hay: https://omny.fm/shows/the-i-cant-stand-podcast/jarrod-sandell-hay

Michael Hingson: https://omny.fm/shows/the-i-cant-stand-podcast/surviving-9-11-how-fear-and-guide-dogs-can-teach-u

Khadija Gbla: https://omny.fm/shows/the-i-cant-stand-podcast/from-refugee-to-advocate-khadija-gbla-on-being-bla

Emma Bennison: https://omny.fm/shows/the-i-cant-stand-podcast/emma-bennison

 

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Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: [email protected]

Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

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In this episode, Peta speaks with Carolyn Campbell-McLean and Jaxon Taylor, two people living with Muscular Dystrophy. Carolyn reflects on her decades of experience as a woman with MD, emphasising the importance of purpose and connection in navigating life’s challenges.

Meanwhile, Jaxon offers insights as a young man in his late teens, sharing his confidence, determination, and passion for fostering community. Together, they discuss the challenges and triumphs of life stages, support systems, and living life to the fullest.

 

Connect with MDNSW: 

Website: https://mdnsw.org.au

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

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel

 

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: [email protected]

Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

 

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Happy International Day for People with Disability! Today, we’re joined by Hayden Moon, a 2024 Ambassador for this significant day. In this episode, Hayden shares their remarkable journey as a queer, trans, legally blind advocate and leader.

Together, we explore the importance of diverse representation in disability advocacy and his experiences at Parliament House to push for systemic change last week.  Hayden also opens up about their passion for dance, their community-focused advocacy, and the challenges of breaking barriers in traditionally binary spaces.

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Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: [email protected]

Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

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This week on The I Can't Stand Podcast, Ronan Soussa shares his journey as an advocate, performer, and ambassador living with autism. He opens up about finding love on Love on the Spectrum, his passion for raising awareness about invisible disabilities, and his goals for a more inclusive future.

With warmth and positivity, Ronan inspires listeners to embrace their authentic selves and celebrate their unique strengths.

Connect with Ronan: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronan.soussa/?hl=en

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: [email protected]

Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

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Michael Coles delves into the profound reality of autistic burnout, sharing how masking and the demands of navigating school, work, and social environments contributed to his experiences. He opens up about the emotional and physical toll of burnout, offering insights into his recovery journey and the strategies that have helped him rebuild.

Michael also highlights the importance of community and self-acceptance in finding balance and thriving as an autistic person.

Connect with Michael:

Website: http://www.deepdiveau.net 

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

Tiktok: http://www.tiktok.com/@thedeepdiveau & http://www.tiktok.com/@michaelcoles3

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-deep-dive-podcast

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TheDeepDiveAU

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: [email protected]

Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

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This week, Peta chats with Rosie Anderson, an ambulatory wheelchair user, model, and advocate for inclusivity in fashion. Rosie shares her experiences navigating the modelling industry with a disability, from tokenism to authentic representation, openly embracing her feeding tube and championing accessible sets. She sheds light on what true inclusivity looks like and the meaningful changes still needed in today’s media landscape.

Join us as we explore fashion inclusivity, disability representation, and the push for a more inclusive future in fashion.

 

Connect with Rosie: 

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

Book Rosie via Zebedee Talent:  https://www.zebedeetalent.com/aus/mainboard/she/

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: [email protected]

Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

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Twelve years ago, Mandy McCracken’s life changed overnight, leaving her with limited guidance on how to navigate her new reality as a disabled person. Now, through Get Started Disability Support Australia, Mandy is on a mission to help others who have just acquired a disability, providing the practical advice and support she wishes she had. 

Connect with Mandy: 

Website: https://www.getstarteddisability.org.au

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

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

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Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: [email protected]

Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

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Peta talks to Simone Eyles, the founder of Disinfluencer, a platform focused on improving disability representation in media and advertising. Simone shares her journey of creating opportunities for disabled talent to be authentically featured in campaigns, while also helping businesses and brands become more inclusive. 

Connect with Simone: 

Website: https://www.disinfluencer.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disinfluencer.co/

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: [email protected]

Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

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In this episode, Julie Jones talks about the creation of Have Wheelchair Will Travel and how it has become a valuable resource for disabled travellers. She shares personal stories of travelling with her son Braeden, who also makes an appearance in the episode via assistive technology.

Together, Peta and Julie explore how travel can enhance connection and stress the importance of accessibility and inclusivity in the tourism industry.

 

Connect With Julie:

Have Wheelchair Will Travel: https://havewheelchairwilltravel.net

Travel Magazine: https://travelwithoutlimits.com.au

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaveWheelchairWillTravel/?_rdr

 

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Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: [email protected]

Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

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Michael Hingson shares his incredible story of surviving the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog, Roselle. Michael reflects on how fear can be harnessed as a tool for leadership and resilience, drawing lessons from his own experiences and his partnerships with guide dogs.

Together, Peta and Michael explore the misconceptions around disability and the power of teamwork, trust, and purpose in overcoming life’s challenges.

Connect with Michael: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: [email protected]

Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

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