3Spoonies Episode Number 56, 28th May 2026
With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper
What is it really like living with cerebral palsy as an adult? In this powerful episode we’re joined by Vicki, who shares her lived experience navigating cerebral palsy, healthcare systems, independence, and disability advocacy.
Vicki explains how cerebral palsy affects people differently, why adult support often drops off after childhood, and how exercise, physiotherapy, and persistence helped her maintain mobility and independence. She also shares the shocking reality of breaking her hip, advocating for the right treatment in hospital, and how that moment ultimately improved her long-term mobility and support.
This episode is essential listening for anyone with cerebral palsy, chronic illness, disability, neurodivergence, or those wanting to better understand disability, accessibility, and independence.
If you live with cerebral palsy or disability, share your experience in the comments.
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Jo O’Neil
Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrightCatBusiness
Claire Napper
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper
Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses
Guest
Vicki Wilson
Vicki Admin Fairy® offers tailored administrative support to entrepreneurs, including those who are disabled or neurodivergent, helping them streamline their operations so they can focus on what they do best. With a flexible, client-centred approach, Vicki brings order and efficiency to small businesses across the UK.
https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:
Lisa Greener – Green Cat Books
Founded in 2017 by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, Green Cat Books has supported nearly 70 authors and published over 120 titles. We handle the production side of publishing so authors can focus on writing, work, or simply taking time to rest.
Our catalogue includes children’s books, sci-fi, romance, and poetry, alongside audiobooks and videobooks, with selected titles now available on Spotify and Audible. We also promote independent creators and offer an affiliate programme for book lovers who want to share and earn.
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And to our advert sponsors!
Strange Little Obsessions
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Focus Guru
Rachael Chiverton (the Focus Guru) helps busy, neurodivergent solopreneurs step out of admin overwhelm and into calmer, clearer business days.
https://getfocus.guru/
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Sponsor: Green Cat Books
00:55 Hosts intro + guest introduction
01:32 Vicki’s business and cerebral palsy background
03:45 Childhood, treatment, and early medical experiences
09:59 Alternative therapies and physical improvements
16:28 Walking frame and life-changing mobility support
19:44 Sponsor break
21:42 Cerebral palsy in adulthood vs childhood care
27:41 NHS limitations and long-term condition support
33:32 Independence, mindset, and adapting over time
39:55 Running a business with cerebral palsy
43:22 Client relationships, flexibility, and support
44:48 Where to find Vicki
45:46 Outro
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