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I am Melanie, dual citizen of England and New Zealand. I have been documenting my life on my blog (melaniemagowan.com) since arriving here in 2012, including health challenges through knee replacement and the recent loss of my left leg. I hope you enjoy learning about life as it is for me, and perhaps gain a little inspiration along the way

  1. 10/08/2023

    3 years an amputee - reflections

    Today marks 3 years since 8 elected to have my left leg amputated below the knee. I can remember that day very clearly, the grief was indescribable. [instagram handle referred to in this episode is @leausogeante]

    3 years an amputee - reflections

  2. 07/20/2022

    The dangers of unregulated supplements

    Did you know, supplements are not regulated, their ingredients are not necessarily true and there could be far reaching consequences?!

    The dangers of unregulated supplements

  3. 05/07/2022

    Is it ok to ask someone about their disability?

    This is an interesting debate and the issue has come up for me again recently where a stranger asked me the question right out of the blue. When I was repeating my experience to an acquaintance, their response shocked me. Hence a debate on the topic was opened up in my mind!

    Is it ok to ask someone about their disability?

  4. 05/06/2022

    Being autistic: the challenges of understanding emotions

    Today I explain the challenges of understanding and Expressing emotions from my point of view as an autistic adult. Feel free to leave comments or questions here.

    Being autistic: the challenges of understanding emotions

  5. 04/27/2022

    Coping with Covid: my top tips for you (and your friend)!

    Despite dodging it for 2.5 years, I finally managed to contract Covid a week ago. I have no clue where or how, but I very quickly became aware that sharing my experiences of how it was and what my symptoms were was useful for many. This episode is dedicated to exactly that, what to expect, how to navigate isolation and what considerations to make if you have friends with Covid.

    Coping with Covid: my top tips for you (and your friend)!

  6. 02/23/2022

    It’s hard work being autistic

    Ok now bear with me because I need to put some context behind that title statement. For an autistic person the effort required to appear ‘normal’ is intense. So add a bit of extra life stress and stuff starts to spill over.

    It’s hard work being autistic

  7. 02/15/2022

    Relationships - and feeling more autistic!

    When the mainstay relationship is no longer and you’re starting afresh, there’s a lot autistic people have to cope with that could easily send us into a spiral spin! Here’s a taster

    Relationships - and feeling more autistic!

  8. 02/09/2022

    The trials and tribulations of dating in your 50’s

    What an unusual position I find myself in. I couldn’t in my wildest dreams have forecasted I would be 50 and single, even if you asked me just 18 months ago, I would have thought it was a mad crazy suggestion. But here I am. And it’s a tricky one.

    The trials and tribulations of dating in your 50’s
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I am Melanie, dual citizen of England and New Zealand. I have been documenting my life on my blog (melaniemagowan.com) since arriving here in 2012, including health challenges through knee replacement and the recent loss of my left leg. I hope you enjoy learning about life as it is for me, and perhaps gain a little inspiration along the way

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  • Creator
    Melanie
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Melanie
  • Show Website
    OneFootLoose