The I Can't Stand Podcast

In this episode, comedian and disability advocate Madeleine Stewart joins Peta to discuss her journey in stand-up comedy, the challenges of navigating Centrelink, and the importance of representation and community in the arts. Madeleine shares her experiences with disability, the inspiration behind her comedy, and her efforts to create inclusive spaces for marginalised performers. Want to go see ARE YOU PULLING MY LEG? https://artsontour.com.au/tours/are-you-pulling-my-leg-2024/ Connect with Madeleine: Watch Madeleine's Centrelink video: https://www.abc.net.au/religion/watch Watch Inspire Me: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its_madeleine_stewart/ Crips and Creeps: https://www.instagram.com/cripsandcreeps/ Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the world of sound, music and deafness with writer and music critic Fiona Murphy. Peta and Fiona discuss Fiona's memoir, 'The Shape of Sound,' discussing challenges,  over achievement, deaf culture, mental health, and the beauty of Auslan. Buy Fiona's Book Shape of Sound: https://www.readings.com.au/ Connect with Fiona Website: http://www.fimurphywriter.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fi-murphy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fi.murphy/ Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peta chats to Jarrod Sandell Hay. They discuss his time at a special school, shedding light on educational gaps and the hard work has has undertaken since to catch up.  Connect with Jarrod Sandell Hay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disabilityactivistjarrod/ Threads:https://www.threads.net/@disabilityactivistjarrod Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Peta speaks to Maya Dove, where they discuss her life as a model, youth caseworker, and actor including her groundbreaking role in Taytay and Land of Yass. Maya's resilience, confidence, and insights on navigating disability in the arts world, along with her perspectives on respectful disabled relationships make for a great episode.  Connect with Maya Dove: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d.maya___/ Hire Maya: https://www.zebedeetalent.com/ Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Emma Bennison discusses her journey as a blind advocate, musician, and Chief Innovation Officer at Life Without Barriers. Explore her insights on disability inclusion, employment challenges, and the power of self-expression. Connect with Emma: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-bennison Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emma.bennison.58/ Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we explore internet accessibility for individuals with intellectual disabilities with Associate Professor Laurianne Sitbon. How is technology revolutionizing access to information and empowering users or possibly isolating people? Join Peta and Laurianne for an enlightening discussion on breaking barriers and creating a more accessible digital landscape, guided by Laurianne's expertise and passion for enhancing the internet for everyone. Connect with Laurianne: Website: https://www.qut.edu.au/about/our-people/academic-profiles/l.sitbon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurianne-sitbon Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the incredible journey of Emeritus Professor Ron McCallum AO, the first Blind person to be appointed full Professor. Ron discusses how computer-based technology has transformed his life; a life that has included being on The UN Committee for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, assisting the Chair during the Disability Royal Commission, and educating many of our top politicians who now guide and lead Australia. Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join host Peta on The I Can't Stand Podcast as she delves into the inspiring journey of Carol Taylor and Jessie Sadler, the dynamic duo behind the adaptive fashion brand Christina Stephens. Discover how their backgrounds in law led to a revolutionary partnership, crafting inclusive designs for people with a disability. Enjoy this peek behind the 'seams' of this groundbreaking brand reshaping the world of fashion for a more inclusive industry. Shop Christina Stephens: https://www.christinastephens.com.au/collections/all Connect with Christina Stephens: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopchristinastephens/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopchristinastephens/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopchristinastephens Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travelling with a disability can be daunting, even for a seasoned disabled traveller. This week Peta sits down with friend Daniel Zunzunegui, director and founder of Accessible Spain Travel.  They deep dive into travelling in Spain and how you go about starting an accessible travel agency that covers an entire country.  Listen to Peta's recent travels through Spain: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YdYYuADUfGmyTztT0C8ry?si=3c3aff13bfaa4576 Accessible Spain Travel: https://www.accessiblespaintravel.com/ Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you work with words for a living, what happens when you are diagnosed with MS? A disability which amongst other things affects your memory. Peta sits down with comedy writer Ian Heydon to discuss his MS, understand how he has coped and how he has channelled his creativity into MS education.   Connect with Ian: Website: https://www.msingabout.com.au MSing Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Hg3QBJ8RBy4OGdIIocU9P Ian's short film that won at the Ability Fest https://youtu.be/1MGq_DGoAi4?feature=shared   Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.