Against The Odds Motivational Podcast

Talking Point - Breaking Boundaries: A Pathway to Inclusion - Accessibility and Beyond "How Innovations and Insights Are Paving the Way for a More Accessible Tomorrow" - In this thought-provoking episode of Talking Point, we delve into the complex world of accessibility. We reflect on 30 years of disability discrimination legislation, questioning the progress in equality and respect. This episode critically assesses the Disability Discrimination Act and The Equality Act, while spotlighting the WelcoME platform's success in making public places more accessible. We also feature Cobolt's Talking Air Fryer, transforming cooking experiences for individuals with sight loss, and a special report on Clean Air Zones with Declan Ridell, examining their role as a catalyst for environmental change. Interspersed with listener-recommended life-enhancing apps, join us for an enlightening journey into accessibility - where empathy meets technology, and innovation sparks action. "Episode 4: Dive into a world where accessibility is not just a concept, but a lived reality." [Listen now! Episode transcript is available via the following link located next to the listen button: https://www.philip-anderson.co.uk/breaking-boundaries-a-pathway-to-inclusion-accessibility-and-beyond

Episode 3 on accessibility is here! Dive into the UK rail debate and discover an app changing the game for visually impaired bookworms—all with a retro pop culture twist! "Join hosts Philip Anderson and Martin Rhodes for a compelling 60-minute journey through some of Britain's most pressing topics, seamlessly connected to bring you insights that matter. Starting with the incendiary debates surrounding UK rail ticket office closures, we delve into what this could mean for those who require alternative ways to access our railways. But we don't stop there; we're thrilled to feature Steve Benett, the guiding force behind the Dolphin Easy Reader app, transforming the world for those with sight and print impairments. Furthermore, influenced by your comments, we explore the environmental impact of technology, offering a balanced discussion that elevates listener insights. As a cherry on top, we take a nostalgic romp through the past four decades, revealing how electronic innovations have shaped pop culture. So, why not dedicate an hour of your day for an enriching, thought-provoking discourse, served with our customary satirical seasoning?" ? Contact: info@talkingpoint.site www.talkingpoint.site

Have you ever been wrongfully accused of lying Introducing "Did It," the captivating new series from Against The Odds Motivational Podcast. ? Prepare to be inspired as we explore the remarkable journey of Haley Valente. Episode 1: Lights Out! Discover how, at a tender age of eight and a half, Haley faced the unimaginable as she lost her sight overnight due to a debilitating illness. Mistakenly diagnosed with Conversion Disorder, she defied all odds and refused to surrender. Now, at 22, she embraces life with unwavering determination. With an unbreakable passion for music and the arts, Haley fearlessly pursues her dreams, undaunted by any obstacle in her path. Currently in her second year at university, she aspires to conquer the world of media. Don't miss this incredible episode! Tune in to hear Haley's awe-inspiring tale of resilience and triumph. Listen now and be empowered to overcome any challenge life throws your way.

Talkingpoint: The controversial podcast where we debate the issues that matter to you! In this Episode: What's been your experience of workplace disability discrimination? In this latest episode, you'll find two striking cases of discrimination on the shop floor and a thought-provoking discussion around the downside of ambiguous language found within the Equality Act in respect to that woolly phrase of "reasonable adjustment." Thank you Frances Leckie, Helen Sims, Martin Rhodes and Melanie Ruse for your excellent contributions.

Have you ever been unjustly accused of lying? Introducing, Did It, from Against The Odds, with my guest, Haley Valente. Haley was just eight and a half years old when the medical fraternity thought she was presenting with Conversion Disorder when she lost her sight altogether over night following a debilitating illness that left her unable to walk for three months. This is a story of succeeding against the odds. It's a story of ambition and hope, of creativity and a young lady's determination to test her limits.

What connections have you made through the gift of flowers? Listen to Dr Rebecca's compelling account of how one pack of Sunflower seeds changed her life despite her heroic fight against severe ME. All episodes in this series: https://www.philip-anderson.co.uk/surviving-me

What are the facts and realities of Chronic Fatigue?? Is fatigue its only symptom? And, can it be cured by rest? Listen to this latest episode from Against The Odds with Guest Dr Dinsdale who uses her own experience to challenge the present tide of ignorance of a debilitating illness that has ruined and cost lives. Follow this series: www.philip-anderson.co.uk/surviving-me

What do you do when you find that you've been robbed of 22 hours a day of your life and are forced to spend it cooped up in your bedroom due to a devistating illness medical professionals know little about? Listen to the next two-part chapter in Dr Rebecca's life, Lost Time, part of the Surviving ME series by Against The Odds Motivational Podcast, available now here, or via all good Podcatcher sites including Amazon, Spotify, Google and more. Or, direct from my website www.againsttheoddspodcast.com

Against The Odds - Surviving ME - Episode 1 - Life Joy Have you ever been robbed of time? In this series, Author and life coach, Dr Rebecca Williams Dinsdale discusses her endless fight against the debilitating condition, myalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue (ME), and how it claimed 30 years of her life with little help from medical professionals. Her experience is a shining testament of the power of the human spirit in her ability to find strength in adversity amid a perpetual backdrop of weariness and despair. Through her own purpose built Life Joy programme and personal experience, Rebecca is now supporting others in similar situations to find life-changing solutions to their own suffering. Episodes Available In This Series: * Introducing Surviving ME * Episode 1: Life Joy * Episode 2: Lost Time * Episode 3: Faith & Spirituality.

Introducing Surviving ME - How Chronic Fatigue Claimed 30 Year's for Dr Rebecca Williams Dinsdale - the life coach and author of inspiring Ivy. Have you ever been robbed of time? In this series, Author and life coach, Dr Rebecca Williams Dinsdale discusses her endless fight against the debilitating condition, myalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue (ME), and how it claimed 30 years of her life with little help from medical professionals. Her experience is a shining testament of the power of the human spirit in her ability to find strength in adversity amid a perpetual backdrop of weariness and despair. Through her own purpose built Life Joy programme and personal experience, Rebecca is now supporting others in similar situations to find life-changing solutions to their own suffering. Other Episodes Available In This Series: * Introducing Surviving ME * Episode 1: Life Joy Coming Soon: * Episode 2: Lost Time * Episode 3: Faith & Spirituality. * Episode 4: Ivy

Talkingpoint: the controversial podcast which debates the issues important to you. Today: The pros and cons of mobile technology with a message for motorists who dial while driving.

Talkingpoint: the free speech podcast which debates the issues important to you. Hosted by Philip Francis Anderson. Today: how not to complain and much more!

In This Final episode, Helen talks for the first time of the painful complexities behind her miscarriage and the stigmas parents with disabilities face, and ends with the moving account of her life-long legacy in honour of her unborn child…

How hard is it for any birth parent to come to terms with the loss of their unborn child? In this two part podcast: Taking Steps, writer and disability activist, Helen Sims, talks for the first time of the tragic circumstances surrounding her unborn child and the consequences of four teenage operations to treat her cerebral palsy; While harnessing the power of activism to achieve her many objectives.

In this two-part podcast: how hard is it for anyone to tell their loved ones they have only days left to live? At 29 when Wayne was told his internal organs were failing due to his diabetes and death was almost inevitable - he said breaking the news to his parents "was "one of the hardest things" he has ever had to do. 10 years on - and after three life-changing experiences and countless operations, Wayne is now loving life with the help of his first guide dog companion, Vince.