T21 Alchemy

Why I See My Child Differently - A Parent’s Beginning After Diagnosis


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Welcome to the T21 Alchemy Podcast; where lived experience meets creativity, advocacy, and radical inclusion.


In this debut episode of a brand new season, host Oneness Sankara introduces a groundbreaking creative project born from her journey as a mother to a phenomenal 8-year-old with Down Syndrome (T21). This podcast sits alongside a developing play, exploring disability, parenting, and inclusion through real stories and conversations.


In Episode 1, you'll discover:

  • The moment that sparked the T21 Alchemy play
  • Why representation matters: the absence of Black and Brown families in Down Syndrome narratives
  • How Malcolm Gladwell's research on talent and achievement challenged everything about "developmental delays"
  • The self-fulfilling prophecy of low expectations in disability education
  • Why early milestones don't determine success
  • A powerful excerpt from the play confronting ignorance and ableism

This podcast is for:
Parents, carers, educators, allies, and anyone committed to a more inclusive world that centres disabled families and communities.


About the Host: Oneness Sankara is an artist, advocate, and mother using creativity as a tool for liberation and systemic change.


📌 Subscribe for upcoming episodes featuring play excerpts, conversations with SEND families, and deep dives into community, dignity, and access.


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Note: This episode contains a single instance of mild language within an excerpt from the play.

Supported by Arts Council England
T21 Alchemy podcast episodes and theatre R&D supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

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T21 AlchemyBy Oneness Sankara