Disability is my Strength - The Podcast

Vicki Wilson
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Tired of disability being talked about as either tragedy or inspiration? Disability Is My Strength is about the bit in between. Real life, real challenges, big ambitions and the assumptions people make along the way. I’m Vicki Wilson, a disabled business owner, author and speaker living with cerebral palsy. Through solo episodes and guest conversations, we’ll talk about disability, confidence, inclusion, resilience, business and what it really means to create your own version of what is possible. This isn’t about pretending barriers do not exist. It is about questioning the ones other people put in front of us and having honest conversations about how we move forward. Expect personal stories, thought-provoking guests and plenty of straight-talking, with new episodes released regularly.

Episodes

  1. Oct 29

    Disability Is My Strength Ep 6 - Can I Become an Amazon Number One Bestseller?

    Can a woman from Shropshire with cerebral palsy become an Amazon Number One bestselling author? 💜 Well, why the blooming heck not? Welcome to Episode 6 of Disability Is My Strength: The Podcast! I'm testing your memory of Episode 2, sharing my ambitious goal for my memoir and talking about why believing in yourself sometimes means stepping right outside your comfort zone. My book, Disability Is My Strength, launches on 5th November 2026. 📚 Preorder the Kindle ebook for just £1.99: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0HM1637HK 🎙️ Catch up on Episode 2: Why I Called It Disability Is My Strength. Different does not mean less. The Power of Believing... I Know I Can! 💜 #DisabilityIsMyStrength #CerebralPalsy #IKnowICan

    Disability Is My Strength Ep 6 - Can I Become an Amazon Number One Bestseller?

  2. Oct 24

    Episode 5: Sometimes Your Comfort Zone Is Worth Going Back To!

    🎙️ Episode 5 of Disability Is My Strength – The Podcast is now live! We hear a lot about stepping outside our comfort zones. But sometimes, going back into one can be just as meaningful. Recently, I returned to something I hadn't experienced for more than 30 years: riding, through a mechanical horse simulator session at Llanfynydd RDA. And I absolutely loved it! It got me thinking about how our confidence, interests and abilities change over time. Something that once felt familiar can become a new challenge, but also bring an enormous amount of enjoyment. In this episode, I'm sharing that experience and talking about why moving forward doesn't always mean leaving everything from our past behind. Sometimes it's about rediscovering what we love. 🎧 Search Disability Is My Strength – The Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. I'd love to know: What would you love to go back and try again? #DisabilityIsMyStrength #VickiWilson #Confidence #ComfortZone #Inclusion

    Episode 5: Sometimes Your Comfort Zone Is Worth Going Back To!

  3. Oct 20

    Episode 4: Fitness Has No One-Size-Fits-All ~ With Sam James

    🎙️💜 Welcome to Episode 4 of Disability Is My Strength – The Podcast! Who says fitness has to look the same for everyone? This week, I'm joined by the brilliant Sam James, founder of InclusFit, an award-winning fitness professional and disability fitness specialist who is passionate about making exercise accessible to everyone. Sam also lives with cerebral palsy, so we have something rather important in common! We're chatting about disability, fitness, inclusion and why being active shouldn't be about fitting into somebody else's idea of what exercise should look like. From adapting activities to creating opportunities for people with different abilities, Sam is helping change the way we think about fitness. We also talk about NeuroHIIT, her adaptable interval training programme, and the importance of finding an activity that works for YOU. Because let's face it, we're all different, and that's absolutely fine! This is a conversation about possibilities, practical solutions and giving people the chance to get involved. And, of course, there's a bit of laughter along the way! 🎧 Grab a cuppa and join us for a chat. I'd love to know what you think. Have you ever struggled to find an exercise class or activity that meets your needs? If you enjoy the episode, please follow, share and leave a review. It really helps my podcast reach more people. Find out more about Sam and her work💜 InclusFit: https://www.inclusfit.co.uk/ 💪 NeuroHIIT: https://www.inclusfit.co.uk/covid19-online-timetable 🌐 Disability Is My Strength: https://www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk About Sam JamesSam James is an award-winning fitness instructor, personal trainer, presenter and UK disability fitness specialist. Living with cerebral palsy herself, Sam understands the importance of making physical activity accessible, adaptable and enjoyable for people of different abilities. Through her business, InclusFit, she delivers inclusive exercise sessions, personal training and specialist programmes, including NeuroHIIT and seated fitness classes. Sam also works with fitness professionals and organisations to improve accessibility and inclusion within the industry. Her achievements include recognition in the Disability Power 100, where she was placed second in the Sport, Health and Wellbeing category in 2024. Sam's mission is simple: fitness should be for everyone, regardless of ability. #DisabilityIsMyStrength #SamJames #InclusFit #NeuroHIIT #InclusiveFitness #CerebralPalsy #DisabilityAwareness #VickiWilson

  4. Oct 16

    Episode 3: We All Have Limits. Don't Let Them Define You!

    Episode 3: We All Have Limits. Don't Let Them Define You!What if the things we see as our limitations aren't the things that define us? We all have limits. Some are physical, some are emotional, and others are simply part of everyday life. But should they decide who we are or what we can achieve? In this episode of Disability Is My Strength – The Podcast, I'm talking about why I chose the name Disability Is My Strength and what those words really mean to me. I've lived with cerebral palsy all my life. Of course, it brings challenges, and I'm certainly not going to pretend otherwise! But I've never believed that having a disability should define everything about me. I'm Vicki first and foremost, and my disability is just one part of my story. We all have things we can't do, but what about all the things we CAN do? That's what I want us to think about. This isn't about pretending limitations don't exist or telling everyone they can achieve absolutely anything. It's about recognising our strengths, finding our own way and not allowing one part of our lives to define the whole of who we are. So, grab a cuppa and join me for an honest chat about disability, limitations and why there's always more to a person than meets the eye. Because we all have limits. But they don't have to define us! If you enjoy this episode, please follow Disability Is My Strength – The Podcast and share it with someone who might enjoy listening too. Find out more: https://www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk #DisabilityIsMyStrength #VickiWilson #DisabilityAwareness #BeyondLimits #CerebralPalsy #Podcast

  5. Oct 13

    Episode 2: You Think You Know Me? Think Again!

    Episode 2: You Think You Know Me? Think Again! How much can you really tell about someone just by looking at them? We all make assumptions, sometimes without even realising it. But what happens when those assumptions stop us from seeing the person right in front of us? In this episode of Disability Is My Strength – The Podcast, I'm talking about assumptions, particularly those surrounding disability, and why there's always more to someone than meets the eye. Having cerebral palsy is part of who I am, but it certainly isn't the whole story! I'm a wife to my brilliant husband Steve, a business owner, an author, a speaker and now a podcaster. And believe me, I don't do things by halves! We'll explore why we make assumptions, how they can affect people and why taking a moment to get to know someone can make all the difference. In this episode: Why we shouldn't judge someone's abilities by their appearance. How assumptions can influence the way we treat others. Why having a disability doesn't tell you everything about a person. The importance of looking beyond labels. Why a little curiosity and an open mind can go a long way. Because here's the thing... You might think you know someone, but do you really? 🎧 Grab a cuppa, get comfortable and join me for an honest conversation. You might just find yourself looking at things a little differently. If you enjoy the episode, please follow, share and leave a review. It really does help a new podcast grow. Find out more: https://www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk #DisabilityIsMyStrength #DisabilityAwareness #ChallengeAssumptions #LookBeyondTheLabel #VickiWilson #Podcast

  6. Oct 9

    Episode 1: So, Who Is Vicki Wilson?

    Episode 1: So, Who Is Vicki Wilson?Who am I, and why have I started a podcast called Disability Is My Strength? In this first episode, I’m taking you back to where it all began, including the little girl who simply wanted to fit in and be one of the gang. I share some of the journey that took me from school and university, through 20 years at HMRC, to redundancy, starting Vicki Admin Fairy®, becoming an author and speaker, and eventually creating this podcast. Because one thing I’ve learnt along the way is that different does not mean less. In this episode, I talk about: Growing up with cerebral palsy and why, as a little girl, I didn't see myself as a diagnosis or a wheelchair. I was simply Vicki.School, university and building a career, including spending 20 years working for HMRC.How redundancy unexpectedly led me into self-employment and the creation of Vicki Admin Fairy®.Becoming an author and speaker, and why I decided to write my memoir, Disability Is My Strength.Why I’ve created this podcast and why I want it to challenge assumptions about disability, ambition and what people are capable of. This podcast isn’t about pretending disability doesn’t bring challenges. It’s about looking beyond the labels, expectations and assumptions people can place on us. And as for some of the stories behind Disability Is My Strength? I’m not giving everything away here. You’ll have to read the book for those. 😉 Find out more about Disability Is My Strength: https://vickiadminfairy.co.uk/disability-is-my-strength-vicki-wilson/ Find out more about me: https://www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk/ If this episode makes you think differently, follow the podcast and share it with somebody who needs reminding that different does not mean less.

  7. Oct 6

    Welcome to Disability Is My Strength

    Welcome to Disability Is My Strength, the podcast that looks beyond labels, challenges assumptions and talks honestly about what’s possible. I’m Vicki Wilson, and through real stories, conversations and a bit of straight-talking, I’ll be exploring disability, confidence, business, ambition and life. This isn’t about pretending disability doesn’t come with challenges. It’s about refusing to let other people’s expectations decide what you can do. In this trailer, you’ll hear: Why I’ve created Disability Is My Strength.What you can expect from future episodes.Why challenging assumptions about disability matters to me.How my own experiences have shaped the conversations I want to have.Why this podcast is about far more than disability. More than disability. Stronger than assumptions. If that sounds like your kind of conversation, follow or subscribe to Disability Is My Strength now, so you don’t miss the first episode. Find out more about Disability Is My Strength: https://vickiadminfairy.co.uk/disability-is-my-strength-vicki-wilson/ Find out more about Vicki: https://www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk/

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Tired of disability being talked about as either tragedy or inspiration? Disability Is My Strength is about the bit in between. Real life, real challenges, big ambitions and the assumptions people make along the way. I’m Vicki Wilson, a disabled business owner, author and speaker living with cerebral palsy. Through solo episodes and guest conversations, we’ll talk about disability, confidence, inclusion, resilience, business and what it really means to create your own version of what is possible. This isn’t about pretending barriers do not exist. It is about questioning the ones other people put in front of us and having honest conversations about how we move forward. Expect personal stories, thought-provoking guests and plenty of straight-talking, with new episodes released regularly.

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