- 15
- Episodes
- 5
- Ratings
- 2024
- First episode
About My Ordinary Life
In season 1 guests who have a learning disability share their unique stories; discussing the trials, triumphs and the joy they've found along the way. Season 2 is about death and dying. Members of our Stop People Dying Too Young group meet with professionals to answer the questions we all want to understand. From discussing how to arrange a funeral to what a good death means. These podcasts are about overcoming barriers to celebrating personal achievements, these moving stories offer a rare invitation to hear life from a different perspective.
- Publisher
- Inclusion North
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 25 Jan 2024
- Latest episode
- 5 Dec 2024
Latest episodes
15 episodes in the feed.
5 Dec 2024
My Ordinary Life: Ask the Experts about Death and Dying (S2:E4)
Anthony Fothergill and a panel of experts, including Dr. Katy Vigurs, Dr. Lisa Baker, Alex Thornhill, and Emma Satchell, discuss death, dying, and end-of-life care, empowering listeners to approach these conversations with confidence and compassion.
4 Dec 2024
My Ordinary Life: Grief and What we Do when Loved Ones Die (S2:E3)
Hosts, Rachel Kelly & Rachel Titchener, explore the complexities of grief and how it affects us when loved ones die, offering insights into recognizing and navigating this challenging experience.
3 Dec 2024
My Ordinary Life: Thinking About Our Own Deaths (S2:E2)
Host and guest explore what happens to us when we die, sparking reflection on our own mortality and the importance of living with purpose.
2 Dec 2024
My Ordinary Life: Planning Our Own Funeral (S2:E1)
Karen Parry talks to David Nicholls, a funeral director, and Suzie Fothergill and her children about planning their own funerals to make things easier for loved ones when they pass away.
27 Nov 2024
Welcome to Season 2 of My Ordinary Life
Join host Rachel Kelly for honest conversations about death and dying, exploring the complexities and beauty of this often-taboo topic.
5 Apr 2024
My Ordinary Life with Lynne
TRIGGER WARNING: Covid 19, mental health, domestic abuse, isolation Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Lynne. Lynne is kind and resilient. She has faced many challenges in her life and shares her wisdom on how she copes and uses this knowledge to help others. She is passionate about improving local services for people with learning disabilities and the importance of treating everyone with kindness and respect. Lynne has great advice on the benefits of connecting with people and trying new experiences. She shares her thoughts on being a Mum of 4 and a keen member of local social groups for people with learning disabilities such as Equal People. Some of our guests have speech differences and you may prefer to watch with subtitles on YouTube. https://youtu.be/KC8una_bHCU (https://youtu.be/KC8una_bHCU) You can find out more about Equal People below: https://www.yvc.org.uk/equalpeoplegateshead (https://www.yvc.org.uk/equalpeoplegateshead) You can find out more about Inclusion North on our website: https://inclusionnorth.org/ (https://inclusionnorth.org/) You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media: https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth (https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth) https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast (https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast) https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/ (https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/)
29 Mar 2024
My Ordinary Life with Jill
TRIGGER WARNINGS: bereavement, cancer Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Jill. Jill lives a free and active life. She has found meaning and joy in her involvement with self-advocacy groups and the opportunities they bring. She enjoys acting, singing, and dancing. Jill shows a lot of care for other people. She reflects on how she cared for her mum and continues to check in on her elderly neighbours. Helping others is important to her. She has recently found love and shares with us some details about her relationship. Some of our guests have speech differences and you may prefer to watch with subtitles on YouTube. https://youtu.be/0RmKPTr3_Cc (https://youtu.be/0RmKPTr3_Cc) You can find out more about Skills For People below: https://skillsforpeople.org.uk/ (https://skillsforpeople.org.uk/) You can find out more about Inclusion North on our website: https://inclusionnorth.org/ (https://inclusionnorth.org/) You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media: https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth (https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth) https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast (https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast) (https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/) https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/ (https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/)
22 Mar 2024
My Ordinary Life with Ian
TRIGGERWARNING: premature birth Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Ian. Ian’s life is full of kindness. He spends his time helping others as a proud uncle, godfather, and self-advocate. Ian works at Sunderland People First, championing the rights of people with learning disabilities and autistic people. He loves music, singing in choirs, and playing the keyboard. He is multitalented and uses his skills to help his community. Ian tells us that it's important to understand and accept everyone, and that we should make the world a place where everyone feels included. Some of our guests have speech differences and you may prefer to watch with subtitles on YouTube. https://youtu.be/igTrf3DqQgo (https://youtu.be/igTrf3DqQgo) You can find out more about Sunderland People First below: https://sunderlandpeoplefirst.com/ (https://sunderlandpeoplefirst.com/) You can find out more about Inclusion North on our website: https://inclusionnorth.org/ (https://inclusionnorth.org/) You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media: https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth (https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth) https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast (https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast) https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/ (https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/)
15 Mar 2024
My Ordinary Life with Paul James
TRIGGER WARNINGS – isolation, hate crime, people with learning disabilities being treated as children Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Paul James. Paul is passionate about equal rights and has brought this energy and focus to his many and varied roles advocating for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. In this episode he reflects on his working life; speaking truth to power and how it feels to be the only person with a learning disability in the room. We hear about his life beyond work. His education and the challenges in finding love as a person with a learning disability. Some of our guests have speech differences and you may prefer to watch with subtitles on YouTube. https://youtu.be/5B76Vkx4FGQ You can find out more about Paul on his website: http://www.livingwithlowes.com/ You can find out more about Inclusion North on our website: https://inclusionnorth.org/ (https://inclusionnorth.org/) You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media: https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth (https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth) https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast (https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast) https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/ (https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/)
8 Mar 2024
My Ordinary Life with Michael
TRIGGER WARNINGS - Mental Health, being in a Mental Health Institution Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Michael whose life has transformed over the past few years. He talks about his time in a mental health hospital. He reflects on his journey to having his own home and a job helping others. Michael has a positive attitude towards life and shares his thoughts on making changes happen. He talks about the tough times, but also the good times. He tells us about his job as a Community Connector Supporter where he helps people with learning disabilities, and autistic people live fulfilling lives. Some of our guests have speech differences and you may prefer to watch with subtitles on YouTube. https://youtu.be/urkD1wKCZMs You can find out more about Skills For People below: https://skillsforpeople.org.uk/ (https://skillsforpeople.org.uk/) You can find out more about Inclusion North on our website: https://inclusionnorth.org/ (https://inclusionnorth.org/) You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media: https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth (https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth) https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast (https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast) https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/ (https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/)
1 Mar 2024
My Ordinary Life with Adham
Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Adham Mohamed Abdel-Aziz. Adham is a remarkable young man who communicates without spoken words. He uses signs, gestures, symbols and body language. In this episode, Adham shares his story with us. He chose to take us with him on some of his favourite activities. He shares what makes him feel happy and proud. We believe everyone, no matter how they communicate, should get a chance to share their own story. As this episode is going to be more visual, listeners may prefer to join us on YouTube and Spotify. https://youtu.be/9EdTmChkJhg You can find out more about surf sessions for people with additional needs and special educational needs below: https://www.southshieldsurf.co.uk/project-surf (https://www.southshieldsurf.co.uk/project-surf) You can find out more about Inclusion North on our website: https://inclusionnorth.org/ (https://inclusionnorth.org/) You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast (https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast) https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth (https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth) https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/ (https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/)
23 Feb 2024
My Ordinary Life with Suzie
TRIGGER WARNING: institutional and physical abuse, abortion, bullying, infant extreme ill health, loneliness, premature death of disabled people Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Suzie. Suzie has faced great adversity in her life. This has fuelled her passion and lifelong work advocating for people who have learning disabilities. She educates professionals and has developed a mindfulness programme for people with learning disabilities. Suzie is a poet and shares a powerful poem that she has written about her time in a mental health institution. At the heart of everything she does is a love for her family. Suzie is an involved and committed mum having had to fight to keep her children in her life. Some of our guests have speech differences and you may prefer to watch with subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iB6cL8p07q8 You can find out more about Skills For People below: https://skillsforpeople.org.uk/ (https://skillsforpeople.org.uk/) https://skillsforpeople.org.uk/services/quality-checkers/ (https://skillsforpeople.org.uk/services/quality-checkers/) You can find out more about Inclusion North on our website: https://inclusionnorth.org/our_work/stop-people-dying-too-young-the-leder-programme/ (https://inclusionnorth.org/our_work/stop-people-dying-too-young-the-leder-programme/) https://inclusionnorth.org/ (https://inclusionnorth.org/) You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast (https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast) https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth (https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth) https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/ (https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/)
16 Feb 2024
My Ordinary Life with Liam Carrick
TRIGGER WARNINGS: child in care, animal birth Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Liam Carrick. Liam talks about his hobbies, interests and what makes him happy. From renovating furniture to birthing lambs. Liam has many talents which he shares with us. We talk about the importance of home, and Liam reflects on the Shared Lives Scheme. Liam has a vibrant social life through his work with Bridge Creative in Bishop Auckland. He is involved with community work supporting other people with disabilities. Some of our guests have speech differences and you may prefer to watch with subtitles on YouTube. https://youtu.be/6pG68VmCGc8 (https://youtu.be/6pG68VmCGc8) You can find out more about the Shared Lives Scheme and Bridge Creative below: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/care-services-equipment-and-care-homes/shared-lives-schemes/ (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/care-services-equipment-and-care-homes/shared-lives-schemes/) https://bridgecreative.org/ (https://bridgecreative.org/) or https://bridgecreative.org/the-cose (https://bridgecreative.org/the-cose) You can find out more about Inclusion North on our website: https://inclusionnorth.org/ (https://inclusionnorth.org/) You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media: https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast (https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast) https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth (https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth) https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/ (https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/)
9 Feb 2024
My Ordinary Life with Diane Blackburn
TRIGGER WARNING: Hate crime, Child taken into care Welcome to our podcast, ‘My Ordinary Life’. In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability. In this episode, we meet Diane Blackburn. Diane is a self advocate. She helps train student social workers, midwives and other professionals. She teaches these people how to work well with people with learning disabilities. Diane talks about taking the lead and how her confidence has grown. Her aim is to make the world a better place for people who have a learning disability. Some of our guests have speech differences and you may prefer to watch with subtitles on YouTube. https://youtu.be/eBCIsIALc_A?si=9_PV_sITnlbNkp3P (https://youtu.be/eBCIsIALc_A?si=9_PV_sITnlbNkp3P) You can find out more about Inclusion North on our website: https://inclusionnorth.org/ (https://inclusionnorth.org/) You can also follow Inclusion North and My Ordinary Life on social media: https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth (https://www.facebook.com/InclusionNorth) https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast (https://www.facebook.com/MyOrdinaryLifePodcast) https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/ (https://www.instagram.com/ordinarylife66/) https://twitter.com/ordinarylife66 (https://twitter.com/ordinarylife66)
25 Jan 2024
My Ordinary Life Trailer
Join host Jillian Allan on 'My Ordinary Life', an inspiring podcast that celebrates the lives of people with learning disabilities. Each week, a new guest shares their unique journey discussing the trials, triumphs, and the joy they've found along the way. From overcoming barriers to celebrating personal achievements, these moving stories offer a rare invitation to hear life from a different perspective. Tune in for advice on how we can all support each other to live a great life.
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