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Motherhood in Stereo with Caroline MorganStrong, Solo, and Selective : Navigating IVF and Motherhood with NF1In this episode of Motherhood in Stereo, we’re joined by Kay ( Kirsty Ashton) MBE — a courageous solo mum by choice living with NF1, a type of neurofibromatosis. Kay shares her journey through IVF, the joys and challenges of motherhood offering honest insights and inspiration for anyone navigating parenthood, health challenges, or creating a family on their own terms.Connect with Kay:kayashton.comLove, Life, and DisABILITY PodcastTwitter: @lovelifeability | @kirstysstoryYouTube: Kirstys Story
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The Wheelchair ActivistS1 E10 - "It's Your Body, Do What You Want" - With Kay Ashton MBEToday's episode of The Wheelchair Activist is with the unstoppable mentor and disability consultant Kay Ashton MBE. In this episode we discuss Kay's journey to pregnancy using IVF. At the end of today's episode we ask listeners to donate to Planned Parenthood. This episode was recorded before the recent decision taken by The Supreme Court in the U.S to overturn abortion rights, but we feel it's contents are extremely relevant. Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide. We realize that this is a very scary time for women and...
2022-06-291h 00
Love, Life & disABILITYMind Over Matter FitnessCreator of Mind Over Matter Fitness - Rob Ghahremani joins Kay, to talk about all things accessibility and disability when it comes to living life as a disabled person. Talking about how fitness is important and building an inclusive environment within the gym industry can really benefit everyone, but with the same measures applied to other industries. With leaving Uni doing Law to moving into Sport to how he met the lady of his dreams through his new career.Vist / Follow Rob onhttp://movmfitness.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/movmfitness/
2022-04-151h 23Love, Life & disABILITYAmazing If....Moving your career forwardSarah Ellis Co-founder of Amazing If and the Host: Squiggly Careers podcast, who is co-Author of The Squiggly Career podcast joins, Kay Ashton on this weeks Love, life, disability podcast.Listen to a great podcast and learn about how you can improve your career. To connect with Sarah you can find her here:Amazing IfFacebook amazing ifInstagram Amazing IfTwitter Amazing IfSarah - LinkedIn (remember to say how you heard) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...
2022-02-2556 minLove, Life & disABILITYEmbracing Our Stories To Discover Meaningful Connections with Shari and KayEmbracing Our Stories To Discover Meaningful Connections.The Narrative Method is an award-winning approach to building meaningful human connections by helping individuals reframe how they see themselves and others through the process. Join Shari and Kay as they talk more about this process and how as disabled people we can change our mindsets. You can follow Shari on her journey and subscribe to her work at:https://www.instagram.com/thenarrativemethod/https://www.facebook.com/thenarrativemethodhttps://twitter.com/NarrativeMethodhttps://www.thenarrativemethod.org
2021-11-1200 minLove, Life & disABILITYDanceSyndrome Jen talks to Kay Ashton MBEEstablished in 2009, DanceSyndrome was the inspiration of founder and Creative Director, Jen Blackwell, who has Down’s syndrome, and wanted to follow her dream of being a dancer and dance leader.https://dancesyndrome.co.uk/https://twitter.com/dancesyndromeukhttps://www.facebook.com/dancerleddisabilityinspired/****************31, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join me on my journey to motherhood. As I talk to lots more people who are going through similar, wether thats IVF, IVF as a single parent, th...
2021-10-0123 minLove, Life & disABILITYLittle update from kayIVF, Speed dating, Jobs!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-07-0904 minLove, Life & disABILITYParable Dance step in to talk to Kay ashtonParable mission is to provide a space for creativity, individuality, and opportunity for people with disabilities through dance. Erica and Natasha come to talk to me about the work they have been doing. Parable Dance CIC want everyone to have access to art. They believe that dance has the ability to unite communities, develop confidence, and maximise mental and physical health and wellbeing. People of all ages with disabilities engaging in there dance workshops have the opportunity to be creative, active, and social. Everyone has a unique ability. Facebook: ParableDanceTwitter...
2021-06-1818 minLove, Life & disABILITYThe different ways our brain can workBroadcaster, John Offord chats to people from all walks of life about the different ways our brain can work and interpret information. Neurodiversity highlights that people naturally think about things differently. We have different interests and motivations, and are naturally better at some things and poorer at others. Most people are neurotypical, meaning that the brain functions and processes information in the way society expects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-06-1142 minLove, Life & disABILITYHonest conversation around Eating Disorders & General lifeLauren joins Kay to talk about living with a eating disorder and how it all began and that fact majority of those living with an eating disorder don't compare themselves to fat/skinny people and that it is an actual illness that needs to be recognized more under mental health. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-06-0448 minLove, Life & disABILITYOne Fine DayAfter his stroke, Sameer’s entire life came crashing down around him. From a life-changing, debilitating illness to the loss of work, and finally a divorce, his amazing story of struggle, and how he came back from the brink of despair will be an inspiration for anyone who is facing any life change or adversity. One Fine Day is a reminder that the old axiom: “The only thing that stays the same is change” is the one absolute truth we can all count on and that successful transition requires successful adaptation. insta: @sameer_author...
2021-05-2830 minLove, Life & disABILITYAdam Person living with Neurofibromatosis talking all things media and actingAdam Pearson is a presenter, actor, and campaigner for disability. In 2013 despite not making the audition, he was casted for the film Under the Skin. He lives neurofibromatosis, which is the same condition as myself. We talk all about living with NF, the media. ad what needs to be changed and of course our favorite Stitch!Adam's Twitter: @Adam_PearsonAdam's Agent: AndrewRoachTalent.com #AdamPerson #Neurofibromatosis #Acting #UnderTheSkin****************31, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called...
2021-05-1442 minLove, Life & disABILITYTracie the artistTracie Marshall from Manchester, is an incredible artist and creator. Tracie is deaf in one ear and has only 30% hearing in the other. Tracie loves people, animals and flowers saturated with colour and texture and to reflect ‘happiness’ and ‘positivity’.https://www.facebook.com/tracieMtheArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/traciemtheartist/#Deaf #hearingloss #art31, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join me on my journey to motherhood. As I talk to lots more people who are going th...
2021-05-0753 minLove, Life & disABILITYActor, writer, filmmaker talks being diagnosed with autismSean McAlinden, an actor, writer, filmmaker who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome 4 years ago and since then has been navigating life as a ‘disabled’ person. He has also been cast as autistic characters and is currently writing a show about understanding neurodiversity.insta is @seanmca youtube clip https://youtu.be/em3jGjs6VS31, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join me on my journey to motherhood. As I talk to lots more people who are going through similar, wether thats IVF, IVF as a single...
2021-04-3030 minLove, Life & disABILITYRethink Mental Illness Manchester Group tackling WellbeingThe Rethink Mental Illness Manchester Group is a group for people affected by severe mental illness to come together to share information and support with each other. This is a transcribed version of fifteen exercises in drawing that require only a simple pencil, a standard piece of paper, and an open mind. #RethinkMentalIllness #MentalIllness #EverybodyDrawhttps://twitter.com/neilgreenhalgh?https://www.neilgreenhalgh.net/****************31, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join me on my...
2021-04-2329 minLove, Life & disABILITYCan working in social Care enhance your media career?Christopher Coulter is a living in social worker in Glasgow, from Manchester. He is keen to work within the media and has done some archiving,he is currently aiming to be a researcher. He has a big background in humanitarian and social care. He lives with dyslexia and ADHD with a big passion for American history / culture. He is here to tell us more ****************31, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join me on my journey to motherhood. As I talk to lots more people...
2021-04-1651 minLove, Life & disABILITYThe birth of UK Health RadioJohann Ilgenfritz, Founder & CEO of UK Health Radio, talks to Kay, all about how he came about setting up UK Health Radio, and how he is a cancer survivor himself. #UKHealthRadio #Cancer #RadioYouTube: https://youtu.be/EoOIuPSzA_AUK Health Radio: https://www.ukhealthradio.com Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ukhealthradio ****************31, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join me on my journey to motherhood. As I talk to lots more people who are going through similar...
2021-04-0939 minLove, Life & disABILITYWorking in media and being from indian culture whilst being autistic - Meet SavWith Autism Awareness month being today, it's very important that we look into Autism and the Neurodiversity community. I talk to Sav, who explains life living within Autism, working in the media industry and being indian and how family traditions should be.To learn more about Sav you can visit the following links:Sav's website. Sav's YouTube page ****************30, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join me on my journey to motherhood. As I talk to lots m...
2021-04-0243 minLove, Life & disABILITYFast Love Speed Dating during a pandemicAjaz came to talk to me about Fast Love Speed Dating, where we talked about the virtual online & Speed Dating. So if you are single check out the singles events in the North West: Merseyside, Yorkshire, & Cheshire. Fastlove have been running events for over 20 years; our events are highly successful and well recommended. They have had over 200 weddings so far!https://www.fastlovespeeddating.co.uk/****************30, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join me on my journey to motherhood...
2021-03-2631 minLove, Life & disABILITYLet's talk about being a trainee Paralympian with Leonie Leonie is a former national / international para-swimmer and went to the trials for London 2012. Currently working in unscripted fact ent television production and is a freelance Production coordinatorLeonie lives with Cerebral Palsy Hemiplegia and is here today to talk more to Kay.30, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join me on my journey to motherhood. As I talk to lots more people who are going through similar, wether thats IVF, IVF as a single parent, those that are single parents already and raising awareness about disabilities in...
2021-03-1939 minLove, Life & disABILITYStill searching30, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join me on my journey to motherhood. As I talk to lots more people who are going through similar, wether thats IVF, IVF as a single parent, those that are single parents already and raising awareness about disabilities in general.If you would like to BUY ME A COFFEE and support my work (one off support) -and you might even have your name mentioned on one of my upcoming videos!****************👉MY BOOKBook 1 UK O...
2021-03-1220 minLove, Life & disABILITYIn Conversation with... Jessica Secmezsoy-UrquhartJessica Secmezsoy-Urquhart is an autistic, disabled, working class, queer and non-binary writer from a Scottish and Turkish background who creates content for BBC The Social, writes fiction and freelance articles and has just completed their first short film, Constant Companion. They're also in the middle of pursuing a History PhD.Info about JessicaTrailer to film: Tik Tok: ****************30, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join me on my journey to motherhood. As I talk...
2021-03-0527 minLove, Life & disABILITYIn Conversation with... Chris PikeThis week, we are joined by the wonderful Chris Pike. Chris's disability is autism.The work Chris is doing at the moment is 'Reframing disability in the media' with the Media Trust.This project was focused on news but he now does training and work across the whole industry to try to increase disabled people's representation.To find out more about Chris you can go too:Linkedin:****************30, Single & Disabled, going through IVF, with a pinch of science called PGD! Join...
2021-02-2657 minLove, Life & disABILITYIn Conversation with...Nigel HoneyJoin Kay and Nigel Honey, as they talk about the media industry and living with a disability.Nigel Honey is a film editor and CEO at Ability Post Production. He's a Film / TV Editor with 25 years experience, and lives with an invisible disability. He was told he'd never be a film editor because of his disability - but went on to edit feature films for Cannes, Edinburgh International and BAFTA film festivals, and is now the Only AVID Certified and Resolve Instructor in Scotland.****************30, Single & Disabled, going...
2021-02-1939 minLove, Life & disABILITYIn Conversation with...A Dating Dads many people know, I am a single 30 year old on a mission to be a mum by having IVF. i also happen to have a disability.Throughout my journey, I want to talk to people who might be parents already and singe, to see how they are navigating the dating scene.Glen (A dating dad) from Maidstone England, joins me this week, to talk about dating as a single dad. His experience on Ch4 flagship TV Programmes First Dates, and Five guys a week. He is a real nice guy and has...
2021-02-121h 15Love, Life & disABILITYWelcome to 2021 - Sperm Donor JoysWhen picking a donor, it has to be right in many ways, just like when you date someone. You don't want someone just for the hell of it, and you have to think about future. I have been referred to hospital as well for some additional tests! Check out my website should you wish to read some of the blog I have been doing. Don't forget to follow me on all social media platforms too. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram YoutubeHappy New Year and welcome to 2021 See acast.com/privacy for privac...
2021-01-2914 minLove, Life & disABILITYGo or No goThe past few weeks, i have had a few hospital appointments to check on my pain, amh levels and so forth - so just been waiting on the results and they've all come through. Will i be progressing?Check out my website should you wish to read some of the blog I have been doing. Don't forget to follow me on all social media platforms too. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Youtube See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-12-1809 minLove, Life & disABILITYElectrocuted at an appointmentThis past week i have been on annual leave at work and just been busy getting things together in general at the moment. I have had a few medical appointments and one i was electrocuted and didn't expect it. Which dating sites are you currently recommending?Would you pay?Check out my website should you wish to read some of the blog I have been doing. Don't forget to follow me on all social media platforms too. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Youtube See acast.com/privacy for pr...
2020-12-0407 minLove, Life & disABILITYNF Hackathon PresentationWelcome to the CENTRALPOINT podcast demonstrating the product we are delivering. This is because it's an increasing problem that medics don't know enough about NF to assist those living with it. There is also not a central location patients can currently track ALL problems NF brings, and in addition provide enhanced, updated information to researchers and clinicians.We are providing knowledge Graphs, NLP and Machine Learning are a powerful combination for the semi-automatic generation of insights. In Central Point we propose to 1. create a tool/UI to support patients and get feedback from them. 2. through semi-automatic...
2020-11-1303 minLove, Life & disABILITYFireworks and falling in loveOn this weeks podcast we look at how I have fallen in love and become very brody! The scary fact my exams are fast approaching and I finally have some annual leave coming up. Check out my website should you wish to read some of the blog I have been doing. Don't forget to follow me on all social media platforms too. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Youtube See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-11-0606 minLove, Life & disABILITYExam's overtaking the brainIn this weeks podcast you hear me get confused with the exams I am currently sitting after much studying.I talk about the raising monies i am doing for a good friend Danielle. If you would to donate to support Danielle that would be amazing. She is lovely young lady. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-10-3008 minLove, Life & disABILITYDating in a pandemicI don't do much dating at the best of times and my love life is just like before Boris announced all his rules none existent, I seem to keep finding people that are more like big brothers that I want to annoy, not date. I still can't believe one of the best people I met online has in been in America, (another one) and that we where suppose to meet before lockdown. I wonder if that day will ever come. It appears all the amazing people I meet in the USA!Check out my website should yo...
2020-10-0906 minLove, Life & disABILITYWedding Bells Are RingingI am so pleased that my best friend got married to the love of her life. Marriage in a pandemic world can be pretty spectacular thats for sure and let's be honest you only ever need each other at that moment in time as you can always celebrate in style later. Check out my website should you wish to read some of the blog I have been doing. Don't forget to follow me on all social media platforms too. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Youtube See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-10-0206 minLove, Life & disABILITYHen Do's & HospitalThis past week has been a little mental with hospital appointments over the phone and with the announcements from Boris. This means a Hen Do being cut in numbers and locations changing within days.... But do we go ahead?Check out my website should you wish to read some of the blog I have been doing. Don't forget to follow me on all social media platforms too. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Youtube See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-09-2509 minLove, Life & disABILITYWhats with topless pics?Sorry for the bomb shell news last week, but they are some pretty awful people in the world. I am still unsure to this day if he was joking. Either way, those are not jokes.Personality is the key to a happy relationship, good bodies and looks are great things to have for sure, but their not everything. Check out my website should you wish to read some of the blog I have been doing. Don't forget to follow me on all social media platforms too. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Youtube...
2020-09-1808 minLove, Life & disABILITYNavigating the dating worldI have been on many different dating sites over the years, i started out doing the dating thing when I was about 18 years old. I tell you about some of my dating experiences and a little bit about some of my relationshipsCheck out my website should you wish to read some of the blog I have been doing. Don't forget to follow me on all social media platforms too. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Youtube See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-09-1107 minLove, Life & disABILITYWho turned the tap on?This week, I experience something I have not have the 'pleasure' of experiencing for a some months. It was so joyous I tell you! It totally taken all my energy, so I do apologise in advance if I do not seem totally with it this week.Check out my website should you wish to read some of the blog I have been doing. Don't forget to follow me on all social media platforms too. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-09-0406 minLove, Life & disABILITYThe Appointments beginKay is going through IVF with a pinch of science called PGD, (implantation Genetic Diagnosis). She is 30 years of age, disabled and single. The appointments have started now for Kay and this week she is seen remotely with the clinic in Leeds. Despite it being remote, Kay still had to go to hospital...... What did she do this time. We hear about other things Kay has been up to recently too. There is a celebration to be had....If you haven't checked out some of the other things Kay is doing around this the links are...
2020-08-2806 minLove, Life & disABILITYInformation overloadOver the past few weeks, I have had my first appointment with Deborah from Leeds. My appointment was over the phone due to Covid, and was information overload thats for sure. Every conversation is movement forward. Deborah mentioned my worse nightmare too.If you haven't checked out some of the other things Kay is doing around this the links are belowCheck out my website should you wish to read some of the blog I have been doing. Don't forget to follow me on all social media platforms too. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Youtube
2020-08-2105 minLove, Life & disABILITYPGDThis week we learn about the little pinch of science that Kay is having with IVF, it's called PGD!, (Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis).... Kay gets a little tongue side saying it, so will call it pre genetic diagnosis. We also learn a little bit about her friend Sam.If you haven't checked out some of the other things Kay is doing around this the links are belowCheck out my website should you wish to read some of the blog I have been doing. Don't forget to follow me on all social media platforms t...
2020-08-1407 minLove, Life & disABILITYWelcomeWelcome to Love, Life & disABILITY, over the next 18months-24yrs i will be having something amazing happen, listen to my journey as i tell you more about it.If you haven't checked out some of the other things Kay is doing around this the links are belowCheck out my website should you wish to read some of the blog I have been doing. Don't forget to follow me on all social media platforms too. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Youtube See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...
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