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by Alice Evans & Lucy Wood

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<p>Disability advocates Alice Evans and Lucy Wood host the disability, chronic illness, and health podcast: lABLEd Podcast. The show aims to put the power of definition back in the hands of those typically pigeonholed by societal labelling. </p><br><p>The podcast draws on their lived experiences, and alongside others, we offer a refreshingly personal honest, funny and occasionally dark insight into disability and difference. With special episodes focusing on Disabled People from history, lABLEd Podcast hopes to educate and entertain &amp; show you that labels are just for soup!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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December 18, 2025

FABLEd 14: Wicked (Part 1)

<p><strong>About the Episode</strong></p><p>Lucy and Alice discuss the musical and film "Wicked," a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz." Alice highlights the story's themes of marginalization, disability, and societal perceptions. They explore the character of Elphaba, who is green due to a potion, and Nessa Rose, a wheelchair user played by Marissa Bode. Alice emphasizes the importance of authentic representation and the challenges of casting disabled actors. They also discuss the portrayal of disability and race, the dynamics of allyship, and the broader implications of societal attitudes towards marginalized groups. The conversation touches on the film's length and the anticipation for the second part, set for release in November 2025.</p><br><p>View the Transcript for this and every episode at <a href="www.labledpodcast.co.uk " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.labledpodcast.co.uk </a></p><br><p><strong>Support this Podcast</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lABLEdPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/LABLEdPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tweet lABLEd Podcast</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/labledpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram</a></p><p>Got a comment or Question? <a href="mailto:labledpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Please email us!</a></p><p>lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. <a href="https://gofund.me/ccc39383" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Please consider donating to keep this show going. You can visit our Go Fund Me</a>.</p><p>If you want more exclusive content, <a href="https://mailchi.mp/d66cd472a230/subscribe-to-labled-the-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sign up for our newsletter</a>.</p><br><p><strong>Production</strong></p><br><p>Host: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy Holder</p><p>Guest Booker: Emma Purcell</p><p>Editor Adam Hull</p><p>Social Manager: Ella McD</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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December 11, 2025

67. With Lucy Edwards

<p><strong>About this Episode</strong></p><p>Lucy Edwards, a blind content creator known for her TikTok videos on makeup and daily life, joins the labor podcast to discuss her journey and experiences. She shares her transition from BBC to TikTok, her book "Blind, Not Broken," and her upcoming children's book series. Lucy talks about her decision to undergo IVF to prevent passing on her genetic condition, which affects her eyesight. The conversation also touches on the challenges of living with a disability, the importance of representation, and the evolving nature of her content. Alice and Lucy reflect on their own experiences with disability and the impact of their podcast on their perspectives.</p><br><p>To download transcripts of this, and every episode visit <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.labledpodcast.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.labledpodcast.co.uk</a>, enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, <a href="https://labledpod.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sign up to our Substack </a></p><br><p><strong>About our Guest</strong></p><p>Lucy Edwards&nbsp;is an award-winning British&nbsp;blind broadcaster, content creator, and disability activist&nbsp;who&nbsp;lost her eyesight due to a rare genetic condition called Incontinentia Pigmenti. She uses her platform to educate the public about blindness and advocate for inclusivity.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Lucy lost the sight in her right eye at age 11 and her remaining eyesight at age 17 due to Incontinentia Pigmenti. In 2019 became the first-ever blind presenter on BBC Radio 1. She has also presented for the BBC's&nbsp;The Travel Show&nbsp;and has done consultancy work on accessibility for major brands like Pantene and Google. Her motto "Blind Not Broken", she has a large following on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lucyedwards" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>&nbsp;and YouTube, where she shares daily life experiences and dispels myths about blindness.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Support this Podcast</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lABLEdPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/LABLEdPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tweet lABLEd Podcast</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/labledpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram</a></p><p>Got a comment or Question? <a href="mailto:labledpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Please email us!</a></p><p>lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. <a href="https://gofund.me/ccc39383" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Please consider donating to keep this show going. You can visit our Go Fund Me</a>. If you want more exclusive content, <a href="https://mailchi.mp/d66cd472a230/subscribe-to-labled-the-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sign up for our newsletter</a>.</p><br><p>Production Team</p><br><p>Host: Alice Evans, Lucy Wood and Daisy Holder</p><p>Guest Booker: Emma Purcell</p><p>Editor Adam Hull</p><p>Social Manager: Ella McD</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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December 4, 2025

History Lesson 15 : The History of Guide Dogs

<p><strong>About this Episode </strong></p><br><p>In this episode of the lABLEd podcast, hosts Lucy, Alice, and Disability Historian, Daisy discuss the history of guide dogs, their training, and the impact they have on visually impaired individuals. They explore the origins of guide dogs, noting that dogs have been guiding visually impaired people since the first century AD, with documented training methods emerging in the 1780s</p><br><p>To download transcripts of this, and every episode visit <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.labledpodcast.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.labledpodcast.co.uk</a>, enjoy bonus episodes and a little bit more lABLEd, <a href="https://labledpod.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sign up to our Substack </a></p><br><p><strong>About the Show &amp; How to Support</strong></p><br><p><strong>Support this Podcast</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www%20Facebook.com/labledpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Like LABLEd Podcast on Facebook</a></p><br><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.twitter.com/labledpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tweet lABLEd Podcast</a></p><br><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/63b03c504722fa0011e22710/shows/63b03c504722fa0011e2270b/episodes/www.instagram.com/labledpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow LABLEd Podcast on Instagram</a></p><br><p>Got a comment or Question? Email us!</p><br><p>lABLEd Podcast is currently self-funded. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-amplify-disabled-voices-keep-labled-podcast-thriving?attribution_id=sl:b20020b0-7b2e-4d67-800c-8036e874ce1c&amp;lang=en_GB&amp;ts=1753350330&amp;utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_tip&amp;utm_content=amp13_c&amp;utm_medium=customer&amp;utm_source=copy_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Please consider donating to our GoFundMe</a></p><br><p><strong>Production Team</strong></p><br><p>Hosts: Alice Evans, Daisy Holder, and Lucy Wood</p><br><p>Editor: Adam Hull</p><br><p>Music: Maisy Crunden</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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What is lABLEd?
<p>Disability advocates Alice Evans and Lucy Wood host the disability, chronic illness, and health podcast: lABLEd Podcast. The show aims to put the power of definition back in the hands of those typically pigeonholed by societal labelling. </p><br><p>The podcast draws on their lived experiences, and alongside others, we offer a refreshingly personal honest, funny and occasionally dark insight into disability and difference. With special episodes focusing on Disabled People from history, lABLEd Podcast hopes to educate and entertain &amp; show you that labels are just for soup!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

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This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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