51 episodes

Nurse, author and Director of Born at the Right Time, Rachel Wright talks to fellow parents of people with disabilities and others in their community. With the power of story telling, laughter, swearing and useful information they create solace in knowing the warts and all truth of this off piste version of parenting.

Whether a well seasoned parent, newbie, one of many practitioners supporting families or simply someone wanting to peak over the fence - you’re welcome to listen in. We are better together, whatever Skies We’re Under.

The Skies We’re Under Born at the Right Time

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

Nurse, author and Director of Born at the Right Time, Rachel Wright talks to fellow parents of people with disabilities and others in their community. With the power of story telling, laughter, swearing and useful information they create solace in knowing the warts and all truth of this off piste version of parenting.

Whether a well seasoned parent, newbie, one of many practitioners supporting families or simply someone wanting to peak over the fence - you’re welcome to listen in. We are better together, whatever Skies We’re Under.

    Communication is a Human Right with Dr. Mazal Tasgal | S3 | E12

    Communication is a Human Right with Dr. Mazal Tasgal | S3 | E12

    Rachel and Sarah are joined by the absolutely awesome Dr. Mazal Tasgal as they talk about all things communication. They dare to go off the ‘middle of the road’ pathways to explore the ways to nurture and develop communication, building on our innate ability to communicate with our child, right from the start. 
    You can learn more about Mazal’s work here, and also the wonderful charity who supported her family at the start of their journey at special effect.
    Rachel and Sarah also share their To-Do lists (even their secret ones!) and Rachel finally figures out what Number 5 actually meant - (it was Turtle Braces)
    We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly.
    You can leave a message with us in a number of ways:
    Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU
     (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds)
    You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com
    Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com
    Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) .
    Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  
    Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
     

    • 39 min
    Weathering the Hospital Sh*t-storm | S3 | E11

    Weathering the Hospital Sh*t-storm | S3 | E11

    Join Rachel, Sarah and Lucy for Episode 11 of The Skies We’re Under Podcast as they share their top tips for Hospital stays. From Apocalypse Grab-bags, to hospital passports, to looking after yourself (and your bowels). We’ve got it covered.
    We also reflect on when care is not how it should be, (See also Martha's Rule)
    In addition to those top tips, we reflect on hopeful news for Lucy, Sarah’s ‘shit-tip for sale’ and Rachel’s ‘small puddle of patience’.
    We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly.
    You can leave a message with us in a number of ways:
    Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU
     (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds)
    You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com
    Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com
    Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) .
    Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen. 
    Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

    • 36 min
    We're All Human with Elly Chapple | S3 | E10

    We're All Human with Elly Chapple | S3 | E10

    Pull up a chair to the table with Rachel and Lucy, as they  reflect on some thought provoking words from the inimitable Elly Chapple. Elly talks through her own story, as well as encouraging us to listen to and value the stories of everyone, no matter how different they may at first appear.
    You can find out more about Elly (and Ella) at Can Do Ella
    You can also see her TedX talk here: Elly Chapple Tedx
    Lucy and Rachel also reflect on the competing versions of themselves that they have: Evening Rachel is not currently getting on with Morning Rachel.
    We also have a caller to the show - and we’d love to hear from you too!  We love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly.
    You can leave a message with us in a number of ways:
    Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU
     (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds)
    You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com
    Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com
    Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) .
    Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen. 
    Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

    • 33 min
    Be Kind to Yourself with Charlie Beswick | S3 | E9

    Be Kind to Yourself with Charlie Beswick | S3 | E9

    Sarah and Rachel hear from the absolutely spectacular Charlie Beswick (Our Altered Life, Facebook, Instagram @ouralteredlife).
    The podcasting equivalent of quadruple strength cordial Charlie covers the mental health advice we all need. From self compassion, patience, perfectionism through to celebrating our achievements. (TRIGGER WARNING - DISCUSSIONS OF SUICIDAL THOUGHTS)
    Rachel and Sarah also talk hair-envy, read some lovely feedback and big up the BAPS awards.
    Charlie’s Newsletter is available to subscribe at: https://subscribepage.com/oalupdates
    We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly.
    You can leave a message with us in a number of ways:
    Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU
     (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds)
    You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com
    Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com
    Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) .
    Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen. 
    Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
     

    • 33 min
    Dealing with your own sh*t with Shurron Rosales | S3 | E8

    Dealing with your own sh*t with Shurron Rosales | S3 | E8

    Join Rachel and Sarah for Episode 8 of ‘The Skies We’re Under’ podcast as they do the best they can until they know better (Maya Angelou). They are joined this week by Shurron Rosales, who reflects on ableism, and the ways she has worked through the trauma of her past experiences, at the same time as becoming a better ally for her child and other disabled people.
    See Shurron's list of disabled influencers at the bottom of these show notes.*
    We also have a caller with a question for Rachel and Sarah…
    We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly.
    You can leave a message with us in a number of ways:
    Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU
     (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds)
    You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com
    Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com
    Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) .
    Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen. 
    Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
    *Disabled Influencers
    Nina Tame (@nina_tame) • Instagram photos and videos
    Dr Amit Patel (@blinddad_uk) • Instagram photos and videos
    Gem Turner (@gem_turner) • Instagram photos and videos
    Tom Nash (@djhookie) • Instagram photos and videos
    Alice Wong (@disability_visibility) • Instagram photos and videos
    Jessica Jordan Ping (@therollingexplorer) • Instagram photos and videos
    Deaf Twins • Hermon & Heroda © (@being__her) • Instagram photos and videos
    Lost Voice Guy (@lostvoiceguy) • Instagram photos and videos
    Inclusion + Accessibility Specialist | Dr Shani Dhanda (@shanidhanda) • Instagram photos and videos
     
    Organisations
    The Valuable 500 (@thevaluable500) • Instagram photos and videos
    Scope (@scopecharity) • Instagram photos and videos
    Mencap (@mencap) • Instagram photos and videos

    • 42 min
    Many Different Types of Sh*t | S3 | E7

    Many Different Types of Sh*t | S3 | E7

    Join Rachel, Sarah and Lucy for episode 7 of 'The Skies We’re Under', as they navigate one plumbing disaster after another.
    Life can throw both figurative and literal sh*t our way sometimes. The trio reflect on this with their usual good humour and lack of filter. 
    It’s also friends and family day today, with not one, but two cameos from our family members! We talk about how we cope with helpful comments that aren’t so helpful, and how to appreciate those around us who try and understand the skies we’re under, even if they aren’t under the same rain cloud (or sh*t storm - whatever you prefer.)
    We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly.
    You can leave a message with us in a number of ways:
    Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU
     (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds)
    You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com
    Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com
    Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) .
    Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen. 
    Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

    • 34 min

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DaddySue ,

The First Honest Conversation About Disability & Parenting

This podcast is the first honest take on parenting a child with profound disabilities that I have encountered, and not for lack of searching! The hosts are extraordinarily knowledgeable and extremely funny. They are British, but I find that their stories and tips are very much applicable to my experience in the USA.

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