Best Angus O Loughlin Podcasts (2024)

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Vint Cerf ('Father of the Internet' & Hard of Hearing)| #108 36:56

37m ago36:56

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"The telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell, whose wife and mother were Deaf, and could not use the phone. It's Ironic!" Chief Internet Evangelist for Google Vint Cerf is widely recognised and applauded for being a pioneer in the invention of the internet, redefining not only connecting software and people on incredible scale but also accessi…

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Tayla Richardson (Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome & Periodic Paralysis)| #107 33:32

13d ago33:32

33:32

"I've been in really hot cars where like if a person could get out, they would. It's sometimes a dangerous situation". With only 5 minutes notice, any time, any place - Tayla Richardson could be trapped in her own body and there's no way to stop it." After developing her disability in adulthood, Tayla was diagnosed with Congenital Myasthenic Syndro…

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Knox Gibson (Amputee from accident at home) | #106 28:43

27d ago28:43

28:43

There's complexity to Knox Gibson's story. At age 3, his grandfather ran over Knox on the family property with his lawn mower, causing the amputation of his arm. Had that accident not occurred, would Knox now be spending months overseas filming for The Hunger Games? Would he be trailing for his first ever Paralympics, hopeful for a ticket to Paris?…

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Ryan Straschnitzki (Paralysed after Bus Accident) | #105 30:41

1M ago30:41

30:41

THE DAY OF APRIL 6TH, 2018 CHANGED THE LIVES OF 29 FAMILIES FOREVER. This episode of ListenABLE we speak with Ryan Straschnitzki who's Hockey team was involved in a head on collision with a semi truck killing fifteen and injuring everyone from coaches, team staff and players like Ryan. "My first instinct was just to get up. That's all I could repea…

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Sean Millis (Hunter Syndrome) | #104 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

“As a first movie as well, the adrenaline was just insane! Like Seeing Chris (Hemsworth), seeing everyone, it was just amazing” - Sean Millis on ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’. You've probably seen Sean on your social feed before! Whether it's Australian television's ‘The Voice’ where Sean describes the gravity of the blind audition as being “scared and…

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Jack Day (Better Date than Never) | #103 31:21

2M ago31:21

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In age of dating in Australia, dating apps aren’t cutting it anymore, especially when you have disability. When Jack Day was given the chance to join the new cast of "Never Have I Ever" Season 2, finding love was merely a bonus. When it comes to modern dating and making lasting connections, Jack's charisma and endearing storytelling style will have…

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Hayden McDonald (Pilot who is Autistic) | #102 23:06

3M ago23:06

23:06

"When I fly I am a very different person, I am my true self" Ask yourself this question: Would you be comfortable with the pilot of your plane being Autistic? With his passion for promoting real inclusion for people on the Spectrum, Hayden McDonald (22) is Australia's first "Unofficial" Pilot who is Autistic to fly solo across Australia. "Don't wan…

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April Lockhart ('Disabled Fashun Girlie' w Amniotic Band Syndrome) | #101 28:07

3M ago28:07

28:07

“I’ve always been talking about my disability through the lens of fashion” With over 120k followers on social media, April Lockhart's limb difference has now become her "greatest accessory" as she educates the public about her disability. April's ability to tell stories through her outfits on social media is one of passion and authenticity as she c…

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Matt Pierri (Founder of Sociability &Tech Entrepreneur)| #100 37:57

4M ago37:57

37:57

"If I'm with ten friends and all of us can't get into a space all ten of us will go elsewhere" Sociability is working towards having a FREE platform to check the accessibility of pubs, bars, cafés - you name it and question all of your requirements at the press of a button. Imagine as a hospitality business having a FREE platform that provides a re…

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Great White Shark Attack | ListenABLE moment: Chris Blowes 6:31

4M ago6:31

6:31

WARNING: This episode contains detailed description of the attack, injuries and graphic nature of the events of the day. In 2015 Chris and his two mates went surfing off a notoriously Great White Shark hot spot in Rural South Australia. They knew the risks, as all surfers do, but the reward of uncrowded line ups and good conditions had them pull on…

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Zac Carley & Ben McIntosh (Best Friends & Support Worker with 1M Followers) | #99 20:23

4M ago20:23

20:23

At the age of 9 Ben McIntosh's life changed when his sister Grace was born into the world with Down Syndrome. Their incredibly close relationship and sense of humour spawned a career in Support Work for Ben and an Instagram and TikTok account to chronicle their jump scares, dancing and connection. Then entered Zac Carley the Elvis obsessed, eyebrow…

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Breanna Medcalfe (EC1C2 Incomplete Spinal Cord Lesion | #98 30:20

5M ago30:20

30:20

Starting with small practices of advocacy at a very young age, Breanna Medcalfe, 21, is setting out on a journey to educate others and be a young voice for people with disability. Already making waves in medical alum by being a Health Consumer Disability Representative Advocate we were very lucky to have this time with her before her stratospheric …

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Ross Chaplin (Guillain-Barre Syndrome) | #97 32:17

5M ago32:17

32:17

"It makes it much easier jamming a crutch in the front door of a CEO office" - Ross Chaplin At the age of two after being at the hospital at “the wrong place wrong time” Ross Chaplin obtained a "bug" called Guillian-Barré Syndrome leaving him Hemiplegic, no use of his right leg and minimal use of his left arm, and therefore a full and vibrant life …

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Professor Paul Harpur (Blind Academic & Former Paralympian) | #96 35:45

6M ago35:45

35:45

"I want opportunities created for the 9% of our student population with disability. That's 1.6 million students in Australia. That's 144,000 students with some form of disability, which is bigger than 3-4 of the big Universities." - Paul Harpur. When Paul Harpur was hit by a train he lost his eyesight. Already feeling that "teenage boys don't wanna…

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Michaela Broderick (Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 & Lymphedema) | #95 33:50

6M ago33:50

33:50

"I spent a lot of my life scared of is it my... mortality? I was scared a lot that I can't do things like everybody else, that I had to go hard or go home, 'die before you're 30 plan'. And then now I'm 28 and I'm like, 'Oh my God, I now need to save and do the big adult things.'" - Michaela Broderick. Welcome back to ListenABLE for 2024 where our f…

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Melanie Dimmitt (Parent to Arlo with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy) | #94 40:30

7M ago40:30

40:30

“And I do understand why it is an issue in the disability community. I shouldn't be speaking for people with disability. I need to speak for my son because he's non speaking and I am his advocate, but I I quickly learned the tension that exists here and I'm now a lot more respectful of it” What does it mean to be a voice for someone with disability…

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"Nothing about us, Without Us" - Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives. (IDPWD Bonusode) 23:54

8M ago23:54

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With over 20 years of experience at Apple, senior director of Global Accessibility Sarah Herrlinger joins us in studio for a conversation about how the disability community has advanced technology which has benefited everyone and if you're using an iPhone especially you! Think 'Siri' The forerunner for text-to-speech software was developed by a Sil…

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Jade Harrington (Recent Below Knee Amputee) | #93 35:40

8M ago35:40

35:40

Believing she had Gastro, 23 year old Jade Harrington was reluctant to go to hospital, but as her symptoms got worse she was directed through to Emergency and placed in an induced coma for 9 days from Septic shock. Jade decided to have her feet amputated below the knee after realising she was watching them slowly "die" in front of her. Jade takes t…

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Sarah Rose (Disability Advocate with Dwarfism) | #92 33:17

9M ago33:17

33:17

After attending the Sydney 2000 Paralympics there was no turning back for Sarah Rose, she had found her passion in swimming, a place that created an even playing field in a world that didn’t present her with the same opportunities as everyone else. Sarah, who is four foot two, describes how swimming gave her a sense of purpose at a time when she di…

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Alison Connoley (Cerebral Palsy & Transverse Myelitis) | #91 26:46

9M ago26:46

26:46

Alison's life changed overnight when she couldn't feel anything from the waist down. After being diagnosed with a 'bad cold', her symptoms became worst, soon discovering she had Transverse Myelitis, 'an inflammatory disease of the Spinal Cord'. With Alison now to become a full time Wheelchair user, it presented an opportunity to reflect on her care…

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Producer Amelia couldn't BELIEVE she saw this level of accessibility overseas! ✈️ 5:46

9M ago5:46

5:46

Where's somewhere overseas that surprised you with their level of accessibility? Also comment on our Instagram where your fav accessible spots in Australia are. Watch this episode with captions on our YouTube Page: https://youtu.be/uTecKWFhAvY Check out the new 11 part podcast series about Accessible Tourism: 'Accessed That' https://www.queensland.…

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Mel Harrison (Manual Chair User & Hard of Hearing) | #90 32:41

10M ago32:41

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2 in 5 women with disability in Australia have experienced physical/domestic violence after the age of 15. That's 1.2 Million Australian's with disability who don't have the correct resources or support to get the help that they need compared with 1.7 million without. Founder of 'Sitting Low, Reaching High' and disability advocate Mel Harrison help…

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How far people are going to avoid having a child with Disability! 8:47

10M ago8:47

8:47

What if you could choose not to impart a hereditary condition to your newborn before they were born. Would you take that option? Pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) is a technique used to test embryos for known genetic conditions or chromosomal abnormalities. From physical health conditions all the way to mental health, Dylan and Angus are prese…

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Jacob Darkin (Father with Spinal Cord Injury) | #89 27:36

10M ago27:36

27:36

Jacob Darkin went to impress his girlfriend by doing a front flip. Opening his eyes he realised he would be spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair. This interview catches Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin off guard in a few moments none more so when Jacob revealed the age of his accident. Join us this week for a fascinating look into the lif…

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The WORLDS BIGGEST companies are doing WHAT in Disability?!?! 6:08

10M ago6:08

6:08

"Why the Shift 20 Initiative would have changed my life" - Dylan Alcott Growing up, one thing I struggled with when I turned on the TV, the radio, or picked up the newspaper, was that I didn’t see or hear anybody like me. I saw non-disabled people. The only time I saw people with disability was as a result of a tragic car accident – the person look…

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Rory Douglas (Total Blindness and Guide Dog User) | #88 37:22

10M ago37:22

37:22

Rory Douglas came back from a holiday in QLD with his partner and two teenage boys when a headache on his arrival back home in Melbourne went from an ear infection to Meningitis to collapsing and being found unresponsive. Three weeks later he woke from a coma blind with no perception of light and shade and ten years on joined Dylan Alcott and Angus…

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"I'm sorry I just choked up. That's tough I can't even imagine that" 18:02

11M ago18:02

18:02

On May 25th Zoe sent a DM to the ListenABLE Podcast instagram "Just wanted to say that something Angus said on a podcast a long time ago had such a profound impact on me" The rest of the message brings Angus to tears in this Bonus Episode of the podcast. Thanks to Zoe for being so vulnerable with us in sharing her story and if you want to follow th…

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Bridie McKim (Actor with Cerebral Palsy) | #87 32:07

11M ago32:07

32:07

You know you're going to have fun when your guests profile on Instagram reads "I'm not drunk, I have cerebral palsy" Bridie McKim walks with a "swag" onto TV sets but walks away from it leaving an incredible body of work and changed perceptions of disability. A NIDA taught actor and advocate Bridie dreams to see disability become the norm on our sc…

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"I don't want direct backlash if your answer isn't the one I'm hoping for" 5:44

11M ago5:44

5:44

What are your thoughts on 'Temporary Disability'? Please let us know in your thoughts on our social posts across Instagram and Facebook Email us your questions about disability: ListenABLE@fromyourpocket.com.au Watch this episode captioned on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/a2Kr0mQCQhQ Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https…

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James Parr (Model & Amputee) | #86 33:36

11M ago33:36

33:36

After having his leg amputated due to cancer, James Parr had to first cope with his own internalised ableism before changing the perceptions of his friends and his ever-expanding social communities. This included a recent Instagram post involving being asked to travel to Paris to meet a person with a fetish for amputees. James challenged those who …

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"We Don't Want to be Spoken Over" 10:43

12M ago10:43

10:43

Today’s Bonusode guests have stepped into the future of Disability and Politics as they report their first hand experience of the 16th Session of the United Nations State Parties as young Australians living with Disabilities. Speaking with Charlotte Young and Justin Hill, who both gave speeches at the event in June of this year, Dylan Alcott and An…

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ListenABLE Kids - Hosted by Emily Prior | #85 25:51

12M ago25:51

25:51

Welcome to our second 'ListenABLE Kids' a space for like minded and aged young adults to have conversations about the lived experience of their disabilities. We started these episodes as a way for Dylan and Angus to exit the conversation and allow natural language and conversation to flow from individuals with similar experiences. How can Dylan and…

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Emily Prior (Host of ListenABLE Kids) | #84 13:00

1y ago13:00

13:00

REVEALING OUR NEXT HOST OF ListenABLE Kids! Emily Prior Disability Advocate, Model, Actress and Influencer Emily Prior isn’t wasting any time when it comes to Disability Representation for young Australians. She is using her platform to educate and inform her young audience about her lived experience with Cerebral Palsy. Dylan and Angus have been w…

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We have some BIG news... 👶 4:57

1y ago4:57

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The ListenABLE Podcast family is getting BIGGER! 🤰👶 Watch Dylan's HILARIOUS reaction on our YouTube where this episode is fully captioned: https://youtu.be/prHfZMGfWLc Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyou…

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Jaycob Campbell AKA 'Gonketa' (Deaf Artist) | #83 24:51

1y ago24:51

24:51

"I think we are a long way to the hearing world fully embracing myself and other deaf artists" A picture paints a thousand words but Gonketa’s art pieces share his identity through his first language ‘Auslan' in hopes to excite and inspire his audience to learn to sign. In this episode Jaycob Campbell a.k.a Gonketa (an onomatopoeia of a ball in a s…

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"I'm worried it will affect my disability pension" - We speak with Hon Amanda Rishworth the Minister for Social Services. 12:36

1y ago12:36

12:36

Fourteen Australians representing the disability community headed to New York City with the Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth attending the 16th Session of the United Nations Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Ahead of the event held at the United Nations Headquarters from 13 to 15 …

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What impact will AI have on disability and will it be POSITIVE or NEGATIVE? 7:20

1y ago7:20

7:20

After discovering AI image creators ListenABLE host Angus O'Loughlin thought a prompt of "two males in their 30's hosting a podcast, one in a wheelchair" would be an interesting concept! 'The larger discussion came to be around AI bias towards gender and exclusivity rather than the 6 fingers on 'Dylan's' right hand. What do you think? Is AI as dang…

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Emma Booth (Para-Equestrian) | #82 42:12

1y ago42:12

42:12

Is this the most expensive sport?? At a young age Emma Booth was lucky enough to win free horse riding lessons for a year and never looked back, putting her heart and soul into the sport. In 2013 on the way back from a competition Emma's car was hit by a truck on the Melba Highway which caused spinal injury and would change the trajectory of her li…

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How an AFL twitter PRANK created a confusing message for an entire audience 4:02

1y ago4:02

4:02

The AFL’s recent twitter campaign using Alt Text had the intention of a fun inside joke ended up being a misuse of technology that impacts people who are blind or low vision. Our hosts Dylan and Angus have a conversation of the education of this technology not only for reaching the intended audience while still having a fun message. Watch our react…

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Nikki Hind (Australia’s First Legally Blind Fashion Designer) | #81 37:51

1y ago37:51

37:51

How do you design clothes when you're visually impaired? Is what you "see" conveyed to the customer? Nikki Hind has made it her mission to change what fashion represents all over the world by creating a conversation through fabrics. Having a stroke during her first pregnancy, Nikki lost majority of her eyesight and on this episode of ListenABLE dis…

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How we REALLY feel about the Paralympic’s TikTok Account 7:24

1y ago7:24

7:24

With 3 million followers on TikTok, the Paralympics have gone viral with an ‘edgy’ sense of humour but is it doing more harm than good? Dylan and Angus discuss the intention of the social media account and as a former Paralympian, Dylan shares his truth on where the account should stand. Article to the Feed: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/art…

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Brad Smeele - (Quadriplegic Wakeboarder and Author) | #80 36:02

1y ago36:02

36:02

Brad Smeele wrote 500,000 words for his book 'Owning It' USING HIS MOUTH AND A STYLUS! If that isn't a story worth telling then we don't know what is! 9 years after his accident on the water Brad stands 6ft 2 inches, this joke will make sense in the episode, tall today after learning to love himself for who he is. Make sure you stick around to see …

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The BEST of the ListenABLE Podcast - Guess who features?!?!? 31:26

1y ago31:26

31:26

This week we are reliving some of YOUR favourite moments of the podcast! Whether it be DJ Hookie's story that has over 3 million views on our TikTok or the moment Angus got an anatomy lesson from Anja Christoffersen 😂 We hope you enjoy these episodes and if you haven't heard them in full search the episode number mentioned in the episode and go bac…

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The advice YOU NEED to be a disability ally! What are we missing from the list? 8:08

1y ago8:08

8:08

Ableism. If Hannah Diviney asked you to define that word, would you know where to start? She believes ableism is often the forgotten prejudice. The one so well absorbed into society's structures that many people don't even notice it's there. We've been preaching its time to "get comfortable with the uncomfortable" and we hope this 'Bonusode' helps …

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Dean Clifford - (Epidermolysis bullosa aka Butterfly Skin Disease) | #79 27:25

1+ y ago27:25

27:25

Dean Clifford has defied the odds and overcome numerous challenges to become one of the world's best weightlifters. Dean was born with epidermolysis bullosa, a rare genetic condition that causes his skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch. Despite this, Dean has managed to double his life expectancy and has become an inspiration to many and…

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Candace Owens ‘Dangerous Comments’ Over Skims' Disabled Model Campaign 7:24

1+ y ago7:24

7:24

Dylan and Angus take on the controversial remarks made by Candace Owens about Kim Kardashian's clothing brand 'Skims'. Owens had criticised the use of a disabled model in Skims' recent campaign, questioning whether this representation of models with disability is needed on clothing websites. Leave a comment on our instagram https://www.instagram.co…

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Barney Koneferenisi - (Amputee and Entrepreneur) | #78 38:01

1+ y ago38:01

38:01

Rushed to hospital as a child Barney Koneferenisi's parents were told doctors had to immediately amputate his limbs to save his life, not even having time to have an anaesthetist put him under. "I left the room fully intact and when I came back I literally only had a stump and a couple of fingers". After 100 different surgeries and a decade of bein…

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"This might be a controversial opinion... it's not that hard" - How to increase audiences at your events! 6:00

1+ y ago6:00

6:00

Ability Fest 2023 has all but wrapped up but the effect it had on the people who attended remains! Simple accessibility additions such as elevated platforms, bindi maps, sensory rooms and trained staff make the day accessible for everyone and allow every body to party! 🎉 Who do you want to see on the lineup for next year? Leave a comment on our ins…

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Christina Vithoulkas - (Paralysed Drift Car Driver ) | #77 32:23

1+ y ago32:23

32:23

Christina Vithoulkas' life changed dramatically when she was involved in a serious motorbike accident in 2017. The accident left her with a spinal cord injury and unable to walk. Well she technically broke her back TWICE but we will get to that! In this episode, Christina shares her story of resilience and recovery. She talks about the challenges s…

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'Deaf in the delivery room' | How a mother navigated childbirth as a deaf person 3:59

1+ y ago3:59

3:59

When Queen Bation found out she was pregnant, excitement quickly turned into concern as she wondered how to navigate the health system. Queen was born deaf and her husband, Mark Cornice, has been hard of hearing since he was four. The couple live in Toowoomba, Queensland. "Mark and I always wanted our own kid, so I was so happy when we found out I …

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