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The Skies We’re Under

The Skies We’re Under

By: Born at the Right Time
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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.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Parenting & Families Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • AAC, Tech and the Power of Real Connection Recast | S5 | E18
    Jun 24 2026

    Dr. Beth Moulam, Paralympian, researcher, advocate and award-winning all-round superhuman chatted with Rachel back in season 4.

    Beth shared her thoughts on the communication tools we all use, and the tools she uses. The challenges she faces (spoiler alert – it’s normally other people), and the joy she finds in creating new connections, and creating community around her, in the breathtaking number of fields she’s involved in.

    Rachel, Sarah and Lucy bring updates and reflections, there’s news from the Moths, and Lucy broke a TSWU record, by swearing right from the outset – having to bring “all your BLEEPING podcast BEEP to work is not the best way to start the day!

    You can find more about Beth on her website and you tube page. Since this recording she’s also written a book which is due in the Autumn and available for pre-order now.

    Thanks to the lovely folk at Liberator for sponsoring this week’s episode. You can find more about them and their work here.

    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.

    For questions, disability hacks or to share your story, you can email TSWUpodcast@gmail.com - we would love to hear from you. If you have any ideas or resources might support us being able to continue the podcast we would also love to hear from you. 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: https://www.speakpipe.com/TSWUpodcast (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!) . ‘The Skies We’re Under’ continues to go from strength to strength with almost 130 episodes already. There's still so much to discuss and share with our wonderful listeners, the families of people with complex disabilities and the many practitioners that support us. Moving forward we need your help to keep producing new episodes. Email us to find out more tswupodcast@gmail.com.

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    54 mins
  • Lost Voice Guy: Life, Comedy and Disability Recast | S5 | E17
    Jun 17 2026

    We’re in it for the parking with comedian Lost Voice Guy.

    We are so happy to re-share our Live Episode recorded at Kidz to Adultz Middle in 2025 when Rachel, Sarah and Lucy met Leed Ridley AKA Lost Voice Guy. He talks about the funny and not so funny experiences he’s had, from his relationship with Kit, ski trips with his family and whether there ever will be a cure for being a Geordie.

    We also hear the usual updates from Rachel, Sarah and Lucy. Lucy doesn’t swear once (she’s super proud of herself!)

    You can find out more about Lost Voice Guy’s work, and his writing here.

    Thanks to the lovely folk at Jiraffe for sponsoring this week’s episode. You can find more about them and their work here.

    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.

    For questions, disability hacks or to share your story, you can email TSWUpodcast@gmail.com - we would love to hear from you. If you have any ideas or resources might support us being able to continue the podcast we would also love to hear from you.

    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: https://www.speakpipe.com/TSWUpodcast (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!) . ‘The Skies We’re Under’ continues to go from strength to strength with almost 130 episodes already. There's still so much to discuss and share with our wonderful listeners, the families of people with complex disabilities and the many practitioners that support us. Moving forward we need your help to keep producing new episodes. Email us to find out more tswupodcast@gmail.com.

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    45 mins
  • Communication as a Human Right Recast | S5 | E16
    Jun 10 2026

    Dr. Mazal Tasgal joined Rachel and Sarah back in May 2024 and talked all things communication. They dared 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).

    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.

    For questions, disability hacks or to share your story, you can email TSWUpodcast@gmail.com - we would love to hear from you. If you have any ideas or resources might support us being able to continue the podcast we would also love to hear from you.

    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: https://www.speakpipe.com/TSWUpodcast (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!) . ‘The Skies We’re Under’ continues to go from strength to strength with almost 130 episodes already. There's still so much to discuss and share with our wonderful listeners, the families of people with complex disabilities and the many practitioners that support us. Moving forward we need your help to keep producing new episodes. Email us to find out more tswupodcast@gmail.com

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    40 mins
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I’m a mum of a little lady 5 who has special needs I love this podcast it really resonates, with the struggles, and it’s uplifting knowing other people are in the same boat. I love the don’t call me mum chat I never thought about it now I’m fuming lol I will not be called this again! Im still listening laughing crying and enjoying thanks Ladies x

Don’t call me mum

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This podcast is everything I’ve wanted to hear for years. Hearing parents in a similar position validating the emotions we feel, situations we’ve lived through and most of all it made me REALLY laugh. Well done to all. It can’t be easy finding time in your lives to put this together but it’s made my days brighter and I can’t wait for another season.

Mrs Chapman

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I have laughed, I have cried, I have felt seen and heard. I had no idea how complicated life raising a disabled child is until I was unexpectedly in this situation.
I feel less alone, inspired by those that have been doing this for longer and more informed about what support my child is entitled to vs what I am told by "professionals".
A must listen for anyone connected to SEND and even for those wanting to understand the human experience more broadly.

Absolutely brilliant

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