13 episodes
The Motability Lifestyle Pod Wonderly
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- Society & Culture
How do you live your best life while navigating a disabling world? Broadcaster and disability rights campaigner Samantha Renke (she/her) and Lifestyle magazine’s editor Sophie-Marie Odum (she/her) are joined by guests from the disability community to ponder on this question and many more. What is dating with a disability like? Has public transport made enough progress? And how do you remain positive when things don’t always go to plan?
The Motability Lifestyle Pod is a podcast series from the team behind Motability’s award-winning Lifestyle magazine, featuring uplifting news, in-depth interviews and entertaining car chat.
Motability Foundation has the vision that no disabled person should be left disadvantaged due to poor transportation. It provides transportation solutions and charitable grant programmes. Find out more about the Foundation: motability.org.uk or learn more about the Motability Scheme: motability.co.uk
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We're back for series 2!
The Motability Lifestyle Pod gang are back for a second series!
Expect more laughter, feel-good, uplifting content and incredible guests, discussing how we can all live our best life, particularly when navigating a disabling world. Listen to us in your car, or wherever you like! Or watch us on YouTube with captioned and BSL videos. Hit Subscribe or Follow so you’re sure not to miss a thing, and of course catch up on our Series 1 episodes.
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Addressing face equality with Phyllida Swift
In our first episode of the season, Sophie and Sam catch up with Phyllida Swift, who is an activist, CEO of Face Equality International and model. Phyllida shares her journey, and discusses the impact of facial differences in society and the media. Additionally, Phyllida also speaks on the significance of community, self-love and the fight against the discrimination of facial differences.
Plus: Matt tells us about an exciting, next-generation electric Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (eWAV) concept.
To watch the full video with captions and BSL, please find us on YouTube: @MotabilityLifestyleMagazine
To read the full transcript: motabilitylifestyle.com/series-2
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Closing the transport accessibility gap with Lisa Jones
In this week’s episode of the Motability Lifestyle Pod, co-hosts Sophie-Marie Odum and Samantha Renke chat to Director of Charitable Operations at Motability Foundation, Lisa Jones. In this interview, they discuss the impact and importance of the Foundation’s grant programmes on enhancing travel and closing the transport accessibility gap, which currently shows that disabled people make 38% less trips. Lisa also speaks on community support, the importance of equity and the incredible people she meets in her role.
Matt Lizzimore heads up Car Chat and delves into the advancements in car safety features, including airbags, 360-degree cameras and much more!
To watch the full video with captions and BSL, please find us on YouTube: @MotabilityLifestyleMagazine
To read the full transcript: motabilitylifestyle.com/series-2
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Parenthood, fashion and travel with Sophie Bradbury-Cox
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the topic of ableism and some of the challenges of being a disabled parent.
In this week's episode of the Motability Lifestyle Pod, hosted by Sophie-Marie Odum and Samantha Renke, the spotlight is on parenthood, fashion, and travel, with the fabulous Sophie Bradbury-Cox, a mother, fashionista and content creator. They delve into Sophie's journey to motherhood, her vibrant style, breaking stereotypes – by embracing colourful fashion – and accessible travel, discussing past challenges and promising improvements.
Plus: Sophie-Marie shares some exciting news, regarding series 1 of The Motability Lifestyle Pod! And you won't want to miss "Car Chat with Matt" – Matt shares invaluable advice on planning long-distance trips with an electric car.
To watch the full video with captions and BSL, please find us on YouTube: @MotabilityLifestyleMagazine
To read the full transcript: motabilitylifestyle.com/series-2
Follow us on Instagram: @motability_lifestyle_magazine
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Happy 45th Anniversary Motability
We discuss Lifestyle becoming an award-winning magazine, and reflect on Disability Pride Month 2023. To celebrate 45 years of Motability, we talk to Dominic Lund-Conlon, accessibility and inclusion manager at Rail Delivery Group, about how far we’ve come in making public transport accessible and what the future holds. Plus, Matt talks flying cars – is it finally happening?
Watch online: @MotabilityLifestyleMagazine
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Changing your mindset with James Freeman
We discuss accessible beaches and progress in aviation, and paralympic athlete James Freeman talks about his journey to professional wheelchair racing, receiving the phone call for Tokyo 2020 and how he deals with frustrations and anxiety when the lift breaks.
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