9 episodes

Diverse People. Diverse Stories. Challenging ideals which others may consider as societal norms.
Join Australia's self confessed ably diverse Melinah along with unique, exciting co-hosts, on the Ably Diverse Chronicles as we delve into amazing lives, thought provoking discussions surrounding lifestyle, sexuality, spirituality, creativity and more! All of course, sprinkled with a bit of humour along the way!

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    • Society & Culture

Diverse People. Diverse Stories. Challenging ideals which others may consider as societal norms.
Join Australia's self confessed ably diverse Melinah along with unique, exciting co-hosts, on the Ably Diverse Chronicles as we delve into amazing lives, thought provoking discussions surrounding lifestyle, sexuality, spirituality, creativity and more! All of course, sprinkled with a bit of humour along the way!

    Roadblocks of sex, pleasure & the NDIS

    Roadblocks of sex, pleasure & the NDIS

    Melinah & co host Samuel Hunter, Social Media Manager for Touching Base (touchingbase.org) discuss the stigmatic roadblocks of sexuality, sexual pleasure, & being able to access sexual service on the NDIS.
    Mentioned in this episode:
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    LIFELINE: 13 11 14
    BEYONDBLUE: www.BEYONDBLUE.org.au
    THANKS

    • 30 min
    The importance of independence, identity & autonomy

    The importance of independence, identity & autonomy

    Melinah and co-host, Oliver Morton-Evans discuss the importance of independence, identity and autonomy as ably diverse people
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    THANKS

    • 24 min
    Episode 8: Oliver Morton-Evans - Melinah's Margarita Sessions

    Episode 8: Oliver Morton-Evans - Melinah's Margarita Sessions

    Mel chats to Oliver Morton-Evans about the importance of breaking barriers surrounding sexuality and disability within his journey to becoming a sacred sex coach.
    Check out his latest film, "Into You, I See Me" here: https://pinklabel.tv/on-demand/film/into-you-i-see-me/

    • 18 min
    The Power of the Inner Self

    The Power of the Inner Self

    Melinah's co-host this week, Amanda Marx is an Australian gender fluid spoken word artist and performer from a small town in Victoria. They are an incredibly insightful, beautiful soul.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    ORIGINAL
    LIFELINE: 13 11 14
    BEYONDBLUE: www.BEYONDBLUE.org.au
    THANKS

    • 26 min
    The Wheelchair Watcher

    The Wheelchair Watcher

    Melinah & guest co-host Cookie Diggler, are in conversation with Chike Coleman. Chike is an Ably Diverse film critic with Cerebral Palsy. He is a remarkable man who we all can take the opportunity to learn from, whether, we are Ably Diverse or not! We chat diversity, access issues, & of course: movies! Not to mention the topic of disability representation on screen. Check out Chike's movie reviews: TheWheelchairWatcher.com
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    • 50 min
    Episode 3: Raivynn DarqueAngel - Melinah's Margarita Sessions

    Episode 3: Raivynn DarqueAngel - Melinah's Margarita Sessions

    Raivynn DarqueAngel is a self-described Dream Fulfillment Aartist & veteran of the Australian adult industry with Cerebral Palsy. This cheeky; thought provoking session covers disability, sexuality & sense of freedom the industry provides people with serious physical abilities. Follow Raivynn on Instagram & watch live them live on Chaturbate: @Raivynn_DarqueAngel

    • 50 min

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