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My Ordinary Life A podcast in the making to share journeys of people with a learning disability.

We have been shortlisted for the 2024 International Women’s Podcast Awards! In the catergory of Moment of Touching Hones...
22/05/2024

We have been shortlisted for the 2024 International Women’s Podcast Awards! In the catergory of Moment of Touching Honesty.

To find out more click this link. https://everybody-media.com/iwpa-shortlists-2024/

🎧 You can find to this podcast now, wherever you listen to your podcasts
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A brand-new episode of our podcast, 'My Ordinary Life' is here! In this episode, we meet Lynne.Lynne is kind and resilie...
05/04/2024

A brand-new episode of our podcast, 'My Ordinary Life' is here!

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.

This is the last episode of this series. We hope you’ve enjoyed them and would love to hear what you think about them.

🎧 You can find to this podcast now, wherever you listen to your podcasts

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Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
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Your Voice Counts

04/04/2024

The next and last episode of our podcast will be released tomorrow.

In this episode we meet Lynne. In this episode Lynne tells us about her work with Equal People. She reminds us to give people time and be patient. ‘Life isn’t a race’.

You can listen to this on

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life

Or watch it on
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/


Your Voice Counts

02/04/2024

Episode 9 will be out on Friday. This is the final episode of this series.

In this episode we meet Lynne. In this clip Lynne tells us about going to social groups and how this has changed her life.

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
Or watch it on
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/

A brand-new episode of our podcast, 'My Ordinary Life' is here! In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating p...
29/03/2024

A brand-new episode of our podcast, 'My Ordinary Life' is here!

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.

🎧 You can find to this podcast now, wherever you listen to your podcasts

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
Or watch it on
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/



Skills for People Skills for People in Teesside
Independent Voices Redcar &Cleveland

28/03/2024

The next episode of our podcast will be released tomorrow.

In this episode we meet Jill. She talks about her love of gardening.

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.

You can listen to this on

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life

Or watch it on

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



Skills for People Independent Voices Redcar &Cleveland Skills for People in Teesside

26/03/2024

Episode 8 will be out on Friday.

In each episode we will be meeting some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability.

In this episode we speak to Jill. Jill talks about a speaking up group she is part of.

Jill lives life to the fullest and values her independence. Whether she's involved in clubs, tending to her garden, or advocating for cancer awareness.

You can listen to this on

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life

Or watch it on

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

Skills for People Skills for People in Teesside
Independent Voices Redcar &Cleveland

A brand-new episode of our podcast, 'My Ordinary Life' is here! In this episode, we meet Ian. Ian’s life is full of kind...
22/03/2024

A brand-new episode of our podcast, 'My Ordinary Life' is here!

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.

🎧 You can find to this podcast now, wherever you listen to your podcasts

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
Or watch it on
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/



21/03/2024

The next episode of our podcast will be released tomorrow.

In this episode we meet Ian. In this episode 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. He talks about his confidence and working hard to get a job.

You can listen to this on

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life

Or watch it on
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/

19/03/2024

Episode 7 will be out on Friday.

In each episode we will be meeting some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability.

In this episode we meet Ian. In this clip Ian tells us about knitting hats for premature babies.

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
Or watch it on
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/

A brand-new episode of our podcast, 'My Ordinary Life' is here! In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating p...
15/03/2024

A brand-new episode of our podcast, 'My Ordinary Life' is here!

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 or Spotify.

🎧 You can find to this podcast now, wherever you listen to your podcasts

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
Or watch it on
Youtube - https://youtu.be/5B76Vkx4FGQ

14/03/2024

The next episode of our podcast will be released tomorrow.

In this episode we meet Paul. 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.

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life

Or watch it on
Youtube - https://youtu.be/5B76Vkx4FGQ

12/03/2024

Episode 6 will be out on Friday.

In each episode we will be meeting some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability.

In this episode we meet Paul James. Paul works for the NHS and works to make sure people with learning disabilities are included and listened to.

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
Or watch it on
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/

A brand-new episode of our podcast, 'My Ordinary Life' is here! In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating p...
08/03/2024

A brand-new episode of our podcast, 'My Ordinary Life' is here!

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 or Spotify.

🎧 You can find to this podcast now, wherever you listen to your podcasts

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
Or watch it on
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urkD1wKCZMs

07/03/2024

The next episode of our podcast will be released tomorrow.

In this episode we meet Micheal. He tells us about his job as a Community Connector Supporter where he helps people with learning disabilities, and autistic people live fulfilling lives.

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
Or watch it on
Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urkD1wKCZMs

05/03/2024

Episode 5 will be out on Friday.

In each episode we will be meeting some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability.

In this episode we meet Michael. He 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. Michael's story shows his resilience and determination.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Youtube, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts.

Click the link in our bio to listen now.

A brand-new episode of our podcast, 'My Ordinary Life' is here! In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating p...
01/03/2024

A brand-new episode of our podcast, 'My Ordinary Life' is here!
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 expressions. 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.

As this episode is more visual, we recommend that you enjoy this one on Youtube and Spotify.

Watch it on
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EdTmChkJhg

🎧 You can find to this podcast now, wherever you listen to your podcasts

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life

The episode 4 of our podcast will be released tomorrow.In this episode we meet Adham. He takes us to places that make hi...
29/02/2024

The episode 4 of our podcast will be released tomorrow.

In this episode we meet Adham. He takes us to places that make him happy. Surfing with South Shields Surf School

Here are some photos from filming.

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
Or watch it on
Youtube - https://youtube.com/?si=rU

26/02/2024

Our next episode will be out on Friday.
In each episode we will be meeting some fascinating people who have one thing in common: they all have a learning disability.
This weeks episode will be a bit different. Adham doesn’t use words to communicate. We want his episode to reflect what life is like for Adham.

We believe everyone, no matter how they communicate, should get a chance to share their own story.

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
Or watch it on
Youtube - https://youtube.com/?si=rU

Episode 3 of My Ordinary Life Podcast is out now.In each episode we will be talking to some fascinating people who have ...
23/02/2024

Episode 3 of My Ordinary Life Podcast is out now.

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 other people who have learning disabilities. She educates professionals and has developed a mindfulness programme for people with learning disabilities.

Please like it, share it and let us know what you think.

🎧 You can listen to this podcast now, wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Or watch it on
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB6cL8p07q8

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life

https://youtu.be/FC5vTTa8UNAThe next episode of our podcast will be released tomorrow. Suzie is a poet and shares a powe...
22/02/2024

https://youtu.be/FC5vTTa8UNA

The next episode of our podcast will be released tomorrow.

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.

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
Or watch it on
Youtube - https://youtube.com/?si=rU

22/02/2024

Suzie’s episode will be released on tomorrow. Suzie talks about feeling alone and why her family are so close. Suzie is an involved and committed mum having had to fight to keep her children in her life. She gives us some good life advice.

https://youtu.be/IpUgc-reCTI

21/02/2024

We hope you enjoyed the last episode. Please let us know what you think.

The next episode will be released on Friday.

In this episode we will meet Suzie. She is a mother, a survivor and fights for the rights and needs of other people with disabilities.

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB...
Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521
Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/.../eb5ce35b.../my-ordinary-life
Or watch it on
Youtube - https://youtube.com/?si=rU



Skills for People

The second episode of our new podcast ‘My Ordinary Life’ is now available.In each episode we will be talking to some fas...
16/02/2024

The second episode of our new podcast ‘My Ordinary Life’ is now available.

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. 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.

You can listen to this on

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB?si=f18c0aa57c824586

Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-ordinary-life/id1727558521

Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/eb5ce35b-df94-4e4f-8773-7d1a1c68c5f4/my-ordinary-life

Or watch it on
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pG68VmCGc8

The next episode will be released on Friday.We meet Liam who talks about his life. He talks about his work with animals ...
14/02/2024

The next episode will be released on Friday.

We meet Liam who talks about his life. He talks about his work with animals and woodworking.

Here's some photos from filming.

You can listen to this on
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6MUtEKJdWUZZ3MDytEkDjB?si=ab0a321837274981&fbclid=IwAR28p6WYgcwaJ1YD0kiHAIsQMdjJlGh2CI4BZTlDlb0AlG28CxPqwIhKrh0&nd=1&dlsi=64b8afefd0714f04

Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../my-ordinary-life/id1727558521

Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/eb5ce35b-df94-4e4f-8773-7d1a1c68c5f4/my-ordinary-life

Or watch it on
Youtube - https://youtube.com/?si=rU

Bridge Creative

12/02/2024

We hope you enjoyed hearing from Diane in episode 1.

In episode 2 we meet Liam.

Liam talks about coming from care and his love of animals.

Here's a trailer.

The episode will be available on Friday.

Bridge Creative

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