The IAMPOSSIBLE Podcast

Megan Blunk, a gold medallist in wheelchair basketball, shares her experiences and insights on mental health, competition, and finding balance. She emphasizes the importance of staying focused, finding balance, and enjoying life while training. Megan discusses her struggles with mental health and the impact it had on her experience at the Paralympics. She also talks about the changes in representation and resources for athletes with disabilities, and the positive impact it has had on the team. Megan shares her journey of self-discovery and finding peace outside of sports. She highlights the challenges of navigating support systems and accessibility, and the turning point that led her to pursue wheelchair basketball and achieve success. In this conversation, Megan Blunk and Nicole discuss the journey of self-discovery and acceptance as individuals with disabilities. They talk about the challenges they face in society, including ableism and the pressure to be seen as inspirational. Megan shares her experience of being in a wheelchair and how representation and improved accessibility have made a positive impact. They also discuss the importance of understanding and managing mental health, including the effects of PMS. Megan emphasizes the need to slow down, take breaks, and be kind to oneself. They touch on the topic of accessible design and express the desire to have a future conversation dedicated to it.

Today Nicole and Shannon are joined by Disability Advocate, Designer and Author Victoria Jenkins to break down the topic of ableism. During their discussion they cover how to identify, address and overcome ableism in daily life whilst showing that once you know better you can do better. 

check out Victoria's adaptive clothing brand unhidden over at @unhidden_clothing

you can find Victoria over at @victoria_is_unhidden

and for her 'Little book of ableism' visit www.unhiddenclothing.com

This is the IAMPOSSIBLE Podcast bringing together experts, scientists, Paralympians, adaptive sports professionals, authors and disability advocates to talk all things Limb difference, disability and inclusion.

Nicole is joined by Husband Aaron as they talk about what her limb difference has brought to their relationship over the last 16 years! Aaron has seen the transformation from young teen hiding behind long sleeves in the height of summer to the founder of IAP and been there every step of the way. They talk about the ups and downs and unpack their experiences around interacting with the general public, learning to drive and Ableism. 

Today Nicole is joined by Ambassador and Koalaa Limb Buddy Sarah Fisher to talk about the incredible challenge she is taking on in 2023! 

They talk about everything from Training, Prosthetics and growing up with a limb difference. 

Follow Sarah over at @singlehandlyntw to join her and Woody on their adventures! 

Today, Nicole is joined by Koalaa founder Nate Macabuag to talk about his journey from attempting to create a prosthetic as a university project to being nominated for Forbes 30 under 30 for his work in creating a whole new approach to prosthetics. 

Check out @koalaacommunity for more on his teams work

This is the IAMPOSSIBLE Podcast bringing together experts, scientists, Paralympians, adaptive sports professionals, authors and disability advocates to talk all things Limb difference, disability and inclusion.

This Friday Nicole was joined my Vanessa, IAP Ambassador and Mother of two. 

Vanessa recently shared an open letter to the doctor who advised her to terminate her pregnancy with her youngest daughter Ivy after the 20 week scan highlighted that Ivy would be born with congenital limb differences. During this episode Vanessa reads aloud her poignant letter, unpacks the situation further and shares her approach to advocating for Ivy moving forward. 

There was laughter, tears and a guest appearance of Ivy herself! 

To see more of Vanessa's journey follow her over at @vanessamcleod_

To read Vanessa's letter visit https://iampossiblefoundation.co.uk/the-iap-blog/f/to-the-doctor-who-told-me-to-terminate-my-pregnancy 

This is the IAMPOSSIBLE Podcast bringing together experts, scientists, Paralympians, adaptive sports professionals, authors and disability advocates to talk all things Limb difference, disability and inclusion.

Today Shannon is joined by Wolfgang Kern, a film maker who experienced an accident at work that resulted in an acquired limb difference. He shares his story, the impact on his mental health and both Shannon and Wolfgang find similarities in their limb difference journeys.

You can find Wolfgang over at @woifi_film

Check out his podcast over at @translatinglovepodcast

This is the IAMPOSSIBLE Podcast bringing together experts, scientists, Paralympians, adaptive sports professionals, authors and disability advocates to talk all things Limb difference, disability and inclusion.

This week producer and author Danny Jordan talks to Nicole about his journey from TV producer to inclusive childrens author, his promise to his wonderful daughter Emerson and the importance of representation in the media. 

We hear more about his first book 'Rae's First Day' which was released at the beginning of April. 

Danny also gives us the inside scoop on what's next for The Capables and we cannot wait!

There was laughter and tears but one thing is for sure - Danny has so much passion for advocating, being an ally and creating a world where children can see themselves as the hero of the story!

Find Danny Jordan on Instagram @dannyjordan & Follow @thecapables for more updates on The Capables Series. 

This is the IAMPOSSIBLE Podcast bringing together experts, scientists, Paralympians, adaptive sports professionals, authors and disability advocates to talk all things Limb difference, disability and inclusion.

Todays guest is The Great British Bake off star and Channel 4 Presenter Briony May Williams! She talks to Shannon about her experience in the public eye, representation of disability in the media, how to manage negative comments and disability as an identity. 

You wont want to miss this one! 

Go follow Briony over on instagram - @bryonybakes

Check out The IAMPOSSIBLE Community - @theiampossiblefoundation

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