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The Simply Equality podcastSmall Town, Full PrideWhat is neuroqueer? What is it like to find a space where you feel seen for all that you are? What gives us hope for the future?In this episode, Sarah and Pk sit down with CJ De Barra - author, journalist and marketing person for Undressing Disability at Enhance the UK. We explore what it was like to grow up queer and neurodivergent in rural Ireland, the lengths we'll all go to to find a place that feels like we belong and how it feels when we finally do.We also talk about CJ's...2025-07-1758 min
Friday Night Comedy from BBC Radio 4The Naked Week: Ep 2. Brick Walls, Dead Wood, and Charlie.The Naked Week team are back to place satirical news-tariffs on current events with a mix of correspondents, guests and, occasionally, live animals.This week we use a housebrick to explain what's happened with the Reform Party, carve literal dead wood to explain what's happening with the civil service, and explain more news with haikus.From The Skewer’s Jon Holmes and host Andrew Hunter Murray comes The Naked Week, a fresh way of dressing the week’s news in the altogether and parading it around for everyone to laugh at.With award-winning writ...2025-03-2128 min
Realms UnknownPost-technology // Miles Cameron // Lars Anderson archeryHosts Alice Fraser and Henry Fraser bring you episode 9 of Realms Unknown with all the latest genre fiction based news and recommendations.All episodes are available in your podcast feed and on our YouTube channelSupport Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber. We offer extra shows, merch and warm fluffy feelings! thebuglepodcast.com/donateYou can support your local bookshop by buying the books mentioned in the show in our Bookshop affiliate storeEpisode 9In this week's news, Terry Brooks is to retire from writing the Shannara series...2025-03-1941 min
Inspire-Ability#58 Sarah Stephenson-Hunter - Tidal Wave MomentIn the second part of her story, Sarah Stephenson-Hunter reveals what led to her tidal wave moment, forcing Sarah to confront unimaginable challenges. With unwavering courage, Sarah opens up about the hard decisions she's had to make, fully embracing her new reality, relentlessly building her confidence to be the best disabled entrepreneur she can be today and most importantly, her authentic true self. Watch Now, https://youtu.be/XuDOOV2VeRI. This episode is available as a podcast, or in video format with subtitles on YouTube. To find out more about Aerobility, please visit our website: www.aerobility.com2025-02-2143 minInspire-Ability#57 Sarah Stephenson-Hunter – F.E.A.RIn this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, who shares her powerful journey of growing up with health challenges and the profound impact it had on her childhood. Facing severe bullying and struggling to fit in at school, Sarah battled through some dark times. Despite her health deteriorating over the years, she opens up about the emotional journey of losing her sight, but through it all finding the resilience in the face of adversity. Listen in to hear Sarah's story of strength, perseverance, and the unwavering belief in living life to the fullest. Watch on YouTube : https://y...2025-02-1431 minThe Simply Equality podcastThe new person behind the person!For this Pride month we thought we'd celebrate by giving you a very special one-off episode!! In this episode we speak to a previous guest from way back in Season 1 and speak to Che Stephenson-Hunter, Sarah's wife who has recently come out as non-binary. In this episode Che talks openly about some of the challenges they've faced coming out later on in life and why they believe this time is the right time for them to embrace their authentic self. It may only be a short episode but there's a lot packed into it so grab a cup of you...2024-06-0332 min
The PFP PodcastDeconstructing DisabilityIn this episode of the podcast, we are discussing how Financial Services professionals can truly service individuals with seen/unseen disabilities considering the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty Final rules and guidance that are now live from July 2023.
We are joined by Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, an EDI professional specialising in disability and LGBTQ+ training, advocacy and public speaking.
Peter Hamilton, Head of Market Engagement at Zurich, and the Government Disability and Access Ambassador for the insurance industry.
And Johnny Timpson, a Financial Services Consumer Panel Member and Financial Inclusion Commissioner.2023-12-0750 min
The Journal PodcastDeconstructing DisabilityIn this episode of the podcast, we are discussing how Financial Services professionals can truly service individuals with seen/unseen disabilities considering the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty Final rules and guidance that are now live from July 2023.
We are joined by Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, an EDI professional specialising in disability and LGBTQ+ training, advocacy and public speaking.
Peter Hamilton, Head of Market Engagement at Zurich, and the Government Disability and Access Ambassador for the insurance industry.
And Johnny Timpson, a Financial Services Consumer Panel Member and Financial Inclusion Commissioner.2023-12-0750 minThe Simply Equality podcastWhat's in a name? Equity vs Equality and why we're Simply EqualityBack after the traditional (or soon to be) August break, Pk and Sarah discuss their thoughts on Equity and Equality, their understandings of the concepts, language and why Simply Equality is called Simply Equality. 2023-09-2640 min
Vulnerability MattersEpisode 1: Trans customers with Sarah-Stephenson Hunter and Chris FitchSarah talks about working more effectively with trans customers, life as a transwoman, and how she is bringing about change herself. Co-founder of Simply Equality and Joint Head of Equality and Diversity at Oxford University, Sarah can be found at: https://www.simplyequality.com/2023-09-1321 min
Money Advice TrustEpisode 1: Trans customers with Sarah Stephenson-Hunter and Chris FitchSarah talks about working more effectively with trans customers, life as a transwoman, and how she is bringing about change herself.
Co-founder of Simply Equality and Joint Head of Equality and Diversity at Oxford University, Sarah can be found at: https://www.simplyequality.com/2023-09-1321 minThe Simply Equality podcastA meeting of VIPs - the Fantastic Ebony Rose DarkHello dear listeners. On this episode Sarah talks to Ebony Rose Dark (any pronouns) about her experience of being a V.I.P visually impaired cabaret and dance performance artist, the intersections of disability and LGBTQIA+ identity and race. There were unfortunately some issues with the audio while we weer recording and while we've tried to fix as much as possible, we know it's not perfect.However, we hope that won't detract from the brilliant conversation with Ebony and their wonderful thoughts on his experiences and hopes. If you want to find out more about Ebony, check...2023-07-1942 minThe Simply Equality podcastWe're back in time for Pride with Pk KulasegramHello dear listeners! Apologies for the long and unintended break, but we're back. And in time for Pride month. This is the first episode of the season and a very special episode in the life of Simply Equality. I'm joined by my business partner, Pk Kulasegram and while we briefly touch being a limited company, mostly this episode is a discussion of what it means to be queer and disabled and what Pride means to us.The handle for the tiktok account we discuss is: @madeline_pendletonDo feel free to check out simplyequality.co...2023-06-1435 min
The PFP PodcastLGBT+ History MonthIn this episode of the podcast, we are discussing LGBTQ+ History month, including looking at where the profession is in relation to society and what works still needs to be done.
We are joined by Maurice Rose, Co-Chair of Link, the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network.
Stephen Frost, CEO of Included and globally recognised diversity, inclusion and leadership expert. And Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, an EDI professional specialising in disability and LGBTQ+ training, advocacy and public speaking.
An information resource is available which accompanies this podcast, to access please email edi@cii.co.uk2023-02-2230 min
The Journal PodcastLGBT+ History MonthIn this episode of the podcast, we are discussing LGBTQ+ History month, including looking at where the profession is in relation to society and what works still needs to be done.
We are joined by Maurice Rose, Co-Chair of Link, the LGBTQ+ Insurance Network.
Stephen Frost, CEO of Included and globally recognised diversity, inclusion and leadership expert. And Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, an EDI professional specialising in disability and LGBTQ+ training, advocacy and public speaking.
An information resource is available which accompanies this podcast, to access please email edi@cii.co.uk for more useful links visit thejournal.cii.co.uk/podcasts2023-02-2230 min
Enjoy A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Transformative.The Show What You Wrote: A BBC Radio 4 Sketch Comedy by VariousPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Show What You Wrote: A BBC Radio 4 Sketch Comedy
Author: Various
Narrator: Janice Connolly, Gavin Webster, Helen Moon, Shobna Gulati, Fiona Clarke, Jason Manford, John Thomson, Chris Addison, Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 32 minutes
Release date: January 12, 2023
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
The hilarious BBC Radio comedy show where every sketch has been written by the public The complete series of the ground-breaking comedy series, which called for submissions from members of the public. With over 12,000 sketches sent in from 1,500 different people, The Show What You...2023-01-125h 32Explore New Full Audiobooks in Literature, Comedy, Satire & ParodyThe Show What You Wrote: A BBC Radio 4 Sketch Comedy by VariousPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/621890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Show What You Wrote: A BBC Radio 4 Sketch Comedy
Author: Various
Narrator: Janice Connolly, Gavin Webster, Helen Moon, Shobna Gulati, Fiona Clarke, Jason Manford, John Thomson, Chris Addison, Various
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 32 minutes
Release date: January 12, 2023
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
The hilarious BBC Radio comedy show where every sketch has been written by the public The complete series of the ground-breaking comedy series, which called for submissions from members of the public. With over 12,000 sketches sent in from 1,500 different people, The Show What You...2023-01-125h 32The Simply Equality podcastMental health in the LGBTQ+ communityWith apologies for the unexpected break I'm pleased to be back with a very special new episode discussing issues around mental health in the LGBTQ+ community.According to recent government data, an estimated 3.1% of Britons over the age of 16 now identify as LGBTQ+, with the number of young people under 16 doubling over the last 4 years.However, statistics alone only tell us part of the story. Whilst there have been many advances in equality for LGBTQ+ people over recent years, there is still much more that needs to be done.2022-09-1257 min
The ND LawyerIntersectionality: Disability and LGBTQ+ with Uni of Oxford's Disability Staff Advisor and Trans Lead SarahWe speak with Sarah, Staff Disability Advisor and Trans Lead at the University of Oxford, in this week's episode. Sarah is trans, blind, and neurodivergent, and was named Stonewall's LGBT+ role model of the year (East Midlands 2018). She also presents her own podcast, the Simply Equality Podcast. Sarah talks about her personal experiences, the similarities and contrasts between the LGBT+ and disability experience, what businesses, universities, and individuals can do to be more inclusive, and why she decided to advocate, campaign, and train others. Transcript; https://otter.ai/u/3siaTzugGChzexE7tuOSXuiW9bkSimply Equality Podcast; https://www...2022-05-2049 min
Boys 'n' Ghouls Film Review PodcastBoys ‘N’ Ghouls Film Review Podcast: Episode 204 – Captain Kronos Vampire HunterJoin your Host Sarah Stephenson & Co Host Mike Stephenson as they talk horror, science fiction & fantasy movies, TV series & books past, present & future.
In this episode we’re reviewing Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter (1974). Debonair supernatural expert Captain Kronos (Horst Janson) and his hunchbacked assistant, Grost (John Cater), meet their match when they encounter a village where vampires have been stealing the vitality of young women, leaving them elderly and decrepit. Armed with his sword and formidable deductive reasoning, Kronos begins to solve the macabre mystery, with evidence pointing to the aristocratic Lady Durward (Wanda Ve...2022-05-1657 minBoys 'n' Ghouls Film Review PodcastBoys ‘N’ Ghouls Film Review Podcast: Episode 186 – 13 GHOSTSJoin your Host Sarah Stephenson & Co Host Mike Stephenson as they talk horror, science fiction & fantasy movies, TV series & books past, present & future.
In this episode we’re reviewing 13 Ghosts (2001). Arthur, a financially ravaged widower with two children, inherits his eccentric, ghost-hunter uncle's glass house. However, the family encounters 12 vengeful entities when they enter the house.
WARNING may contain a few spoilers’ alerts. So if you haven’t seen the film, yet please go watch the movie NOW…
BOYS ‘N’ GHOULS FILM REVIEW PODCAST comes to you...2022-03-141h 06The Simply Equality podcastNew year, new season! Jennie WilliamsA new year, the perfect time to launch season 2 of my podcast!! I know it's been some time coming but hopefully you'll agree it's worth the wait!!For the first episode of this new season I speak to Jennie Williams, the CEO of a UK based disability led organisation called EnhancetheUK.I first met Jennie when we were on a panel together last year and what can I say, we hit it off immediately!!! Join me as I talk with her about the work of EnhancetheUK and her own experiences of having multiple disabilities as we...2022-01-1746 min
RunPodMeet the Runpod Run Club : Sarah Stephenson-Hunter & Hannah WebberNext up in this series of minisodes meeting the RunPod Run Club, Jenni meets Sarah Stephenson-Hunter & Hannah Webber.
Many people bond through their love of running, and these two women are no different. Hannah and Sarah met 12 years ago and Hannah got Sarah into running, soon becoming her guide.
The pair speak about the struggles of running with impaired sight, running for headspace, and their reliance on each other for motivation and support.2021-10-0621 min
The Undressing Disability PodcastPodcast 10: Trans Community & Disability with Sarah Stephenson-HunterThis week we welcome Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, Staff Disability Advisor and Trans Lead at University of Oxford. Sarah is a disabled person who also identifies as lesbian and is a trans woman.ETUK are proud that this podcast provides a fantastic opportunity for us to hear Sarah’s deeply honest account of her life journey, becoming part of the Trans Disabled Community. A section of society that doesn’t get much representation on other platforms. Sarah’s story is so interesting and multi layered with challenges of disability as well as identity...2021-05-1331 minThe Simply Equality podcastDaniel Lol - ParaprideWelcome to the final episode of this first series. Yes that's right the sad news is that this is the last episode in the current series...the great news is that I have a fantastic guest to finish the series with!!Join me as I speak to Daniel Lol, , one of the founding members of ParaPride, an organisation that very much embodies what this podcast is about, exploring the intersection of disability and LGBTQ+ issues. I met Daniel a few months ago when we worked on a couple of projects together and I've been keen to get hi...2021-04-1646 minThe Simply Equality podcastBeing Neurodivergent & LGBT Part 2 - Sam HopeWelcome to part 2 of my focus on what it means to be neurodiverse and LGBT. Join me as I speak with Sam Hope, a non binary trans person with a combination of impairments.I've known Sam pretty much from the early days of my own gender journey and I continue to be challenged and inspired by what they have to say on what it means to be LGBT and disabled. Sam talks about their own experiences of being trans, non-binary and being diagnosed as being autistic and having ADHD. They discuss the many ways in which the var...2021-04-0246 minThe Simply Equality podcastBeing Neurodivergent & LGBT - part 1 Jorik MolAs I've spoken to more and more people who are both disabled and LGBT+ there is a theme that's arisen i.e. that of the prevalence of those who are neurodivergent and LGBT+. I've already touched on this in a few previous episodes but for the next two I thought I'd take a more detailed look at the issues around this.In this first of two episodes focusing on this I speak to Jorik Mol, an autistic gay man who speaks very openly and honestly about his experiences of being both queer and neurodivergent both in his hom...2021-03-1949 min
Boys 'n' Ghouls Film Review PodcastBoys ‘N’ Ghouls Film Review Podcast: Episode 92 – The Phantom of the Opera (Spoilers)Join your Host Sarah Stephenson & Co Host Mike Stephenson as they talk horror, science fiction & fantasy movies, TV series & books past, present & future.
In this episode we talk about the film The Phantom of the Opera (1962). Composer Lord Ambrose D'Arcy (Michael Gough) and his backer, Harry Hunter (Edward De Souza), struggle to find a replacement for the female lead in their new opera after she quits in the wake of a gruesome murder. When a new prospect, the nubile Christine Charles (Heather Sears), disappears, Harry cautiously investigates. Meanwhile, a mysterious masked man (Herbert Lom) w...2021-02-0951 minThe Simply Equality podcastTelling their story - Aym MaidmentJoin me as I talk with a fellow podcaster, fantasy writer, cat lover and all round fabulous person Aym Madement. I met Aym through my work at the University of Oxford and thought they would be a perfect person to have on the podcast. I talk with them about their experiences of having a range of invisible disabilities, being non-binary and how this has impacted them in everyday life and the world of work. As you'll hear we discuss a range of issues including spoon theory, experiences of coming out at work and even touch on a sub...2021-02-0741 minThe Simply Equality podcastLove, Faith and Pride - Vikki Walton-ColeGreetings and welcome to the first episode of 2021!! The past few months have been incredibly challenging for us all within the disabled and LGBT+ community and I've had my own share of personal loss which I explain here.The main focus of this episode is an interview with the fabulous Vikki Walton-Cole, a social worker and LGBT and disability campaigner from Surrey who I met through a shared intrest in another passion of mine, music!!!!Join me as I talk to Vikki about her own experiences of disability and coming out as pansexual. She shares with...2021-01-1140 minThe Simply Equality podcast"Let love live" Robin EdwardsIn this latest episode it is my great pleasure to speak to Robin Edwards, a good friend of mine from Nottingham. Robin talks openly and honestly about his experiences of being diagnosed as autistic and how he feels this did / didn't impact on his life, love and transition. We also talk about the apparent prevalence of people who are both LGBT+ and neurodiverse and why this might be along with comments on the specific challenges of being a trans man in the current social and political context. I first met Robin through my involvement in the Notts Trans hub htt...2020-11-0658 minThe Simply Equality podcast"Gay and proud of it" - Aletea SellersOne of the great things about doing this podcast is that I get to meet other disabled & LGBT+ people. One such person is the lovely Aletea Sellers, a blind woman originally from North Wales who got in touch after listening to a recent episode. It soon became clear that Aletea had a story to tell and so here she is on her very own episode!!! Join me as I talk to Aletea about growing up in Wales as a young blind woman, coming out as gay at university and her life and loves since. It really was a pleasure talki...2020-10-0948 minThe Simply Equality podcastNo Nonsense Natalyia!In this latest episode I talk to Natalyia Dell. I first met Natalyia in 2009 when working at the University of Birmingham and I’m lucky to have her as a friend. She talks candidly about her own experiences of being sensory, physically and neurologically impaired and the impact this has had on her education, career and everyday life. She has much to say on a range of issues including her experiences of disablism in the LGBT community when she first came out as well as the prevalence of biphobia within the LGBT community. She discusses what has driven her to be...2020-09-2548 minThe Simply Equality podcastEmily Brothers - Politics, the press and the power of perseverance!Welcome to another episode of The Simply Equality Podcast, the podcast that seeks to foreground the lived experience of both LGBT+ and disabled people. In this episode we talk to Emily Brothers, a blind trans woman who is probably best known for being the first openly trans person to stand for parliament from one of the major parties.Emily talks openly and honestly about her early childhood in working class Liverpool, losing the majority of her sight aged 10 and the challenges of navigating the world of education as a blind person. She explains how a donation from a gr...2020-09-111h 04The Simply Equality podcastMeet the mighty Morgan!!In this episode I speak to the irrepressible Morgan Martins who is a non-binary deaf person originally from Portugal but living in London. They talk to us about coming out as non-binary, how this was handled at work, waking up one morning and having lost their hearing and the subsequent difficult issue of having to give up surfing and riding their motorbike!!! They talk frankly about their top surgery and dealing with prejudice at work. They also talk about being part of the swimming community and their positive experiences of attending their local swimming club. Morgan most definitely embo...2020-08-2145 minThe Simply Equality podcastThe woman behind the woman! In this latest episode I talk to the real Mrs. Stephenson-Hunter...yes that's right my wonderful wife Clare!!Clare is one of my most fervent supporters, allies and overall strength behind a lot of the work I do. I'm often the one who gets the public recognition but it's no lie to say that without her support I wouldn't be anything like the woman I am now and am yet to become.Join me as Clare tells of her own struggles with her sexuality and gender and her lived experience of fluctuating "invisible" disabilities that have had a...2020-08-1443 minThe Simply Equality podcastGears for QueersIn this first full length episode we talk to Abigail and Lilith who are better known as 'Gears for Queers'. They talk about their new book, detailing their first ever long distance cycle tour and more generally about their gender identity, sexuality, mental ill health and neurodiversity.There's even some discussion about toilets, but not in the way you may think!!Its a really honest and open discussion and I hope you enjoy.You can find out more about'Gears for Queers' and how to buy their book from : www.gearsforqueers.co.uk 2020-08-0750 minThe Simply Equality podcastYou gotta start somewhere!!Hi and welcome to this brand new podcast focusing on the lived experiences of disabled and LGBT+ people. Listen as the host, Sarah Stephenson-Hunter, talks about the reason why it’s called “Simply Equality” and shares a little of her own story of being blind and trans. You can find out more about Sarah and the work she does as a disability and LGBT+ speaker, activist and trainer at www.simplyequality.com and contact her via info@simplyequality.com - sit back, listen and make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss futu...2020-07-2914 minBoys 'n' Ghouls Film Review PodcastBoys ‘N’ Ghouls Film Review Podcast: Episode 42 – Alligator II the Mutation (Spoilers)Join your Host Sarah Stephenson & Co Host Mike Stephenson as they talk horror, science fiction & fantasy movies, TV series & books past, present & future.
In this episode we talk about the film Alligator II The Mutation (1991). A police detective (Joseph Bologna) teams up with a Cajun hunter (Richard Lynch) to find a giant killer-reptile in the city sewers.
WARNING may contain a few spoilers’ alerts. So if you haven’t seen the film, yet please go watch the movie NOW…
BOYS ‘N’ GHOULS FILM REVIEW PODCAST co...2020-06-2837 minBoys 'n' Ghouls Film Review PodcastBoys ‘N’ Ghouls Film Review Podcast: Episode 12 – The Company of Wolves (Spoilers)Join your Host Sarah Stephenson & Co Host Mike Stephenson as they talk horror, science fiction & fantasy movies, TV series & books past, present & future.
In this episode we talk about the movie The Company of Wolves (1984). Wolves and werewolves lurk throughout the dreams of young Rosaleen (Sarah Patterson), who imagines that she must journey through a dark forest to live with her grandmother (Angela Lansbury). When Rosaleen meets a rugged hunter in the woods, she discovers that she has an animal-like attraction to him, leading to a macabre turn of events. The lupine-centric film also...2020-03-1556 min