The Skies We’re Under

By: Born at the Right Time
  • Summary

  • Nurse, author and Director of Born at the Right Time, Rachel Wright talks to fellow parents of people with disabilities and others in their community. With the power of story telling, laughter, swearing and useful information they create solace in knowing the warts and all truth of this off piste version of parenting. Whether a well seasoned parent, newbie, one of many practitioners supporting families or simply someone wanting to peak over the fence - you’re welcome to listen in. We are better together, whatever Skies We’re Under.
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  • Accessible Extravaganzas with Frozen Light | S4 | E14
    Dec 4 2024

    Join Rachel, Sarah and Lucy who are catching up on life, meeting all the new members of the family and talking to the fantastic Lucy Garland and Amber Onat Gregory from Frozen Light Theatre.

    As part of the Health and Wellbeing theme, Rachel explores how we move from not just surviving but thriving, and providing moments of joy and excitement for our children and ourselves.

    You can find more about Lucy and Amber and Frozen Light here.

    The Orpheus Centre is also mentioned, and you can find out more about them here.

    The Fun Activities Catalogue can be found here.

    We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly.

    You can leave a message with us in a number of ways:

    • Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU

    (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds)

    • You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com
    • Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com

    Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) .

    Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.

    We’re so happy that The Skies We’re Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. They do, however, appreciate any offers of caffeination to keep them going – you can buy them a cuppa here…

    Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

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    50 mins
  • Respecting your Sensory Self with Joanna Grace
    Nov 27 2024

    Join Rachel and Sarah who are talking all things Sensory Well-being with Joyful Joanna Grace;

    Joanna talks about herself, gives us the fundamentals of sensory development, and shares a wealth of tips for providing a rich sensory landscape for your child and equally importantly, for yourself.

    You can find out more about Joanna’s work here and details of her Birthday Present to herself - the Sensory Lexicon Event can be found here.

    The Hosts also reflect on parenting wins, and the complex emotions that birthdays bring. Rachel also discusses the auditory environment of her home, and the sensory experiences that bring her son joy - including The Music Man Project.

    We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly.

    You can leave a message with us in a number of ways:

    • Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU

    (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds)

    • You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com
    • Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com

    Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) .

    Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.

    We’re so happy that The Skies We’re Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. They do, however, appreciate any offers of caffeination to keep them going – you can buy them a cuppa here…

    Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

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    53 mins
  • Normative Supremacy with Tourettes Hero Jess Thom | S4 | E12
    Nov 20 2024

    Rachel and Sarah are joined by the fan-blooming-tastic Jess Thom to talk all things Inclusive Play.

    Jess talks about her life, and how she has turned her tics into a source of imaginative creativity by founding Tourettes Hero and starting the Rebel Play movement.

    A brilliant, funny, reflective conversation, where Rachel and Jess consider how we ensure we don’t let ableist ideas shrink our world and impact the self-image and well-being of our disabled children. As parents of disabled children, listening to disabled adults is a vital part to our own learning and evolution.

    We’re so lucky to have been able to talk to Jess, not least because she tells us her actual favourite biscuits (not just her ‘show’ favourite biscuits!)

    Sarah also has the sniffles, and for once it’s Rachel sharing laundry tips…

    Thanks to the lovely folk at Trevassack Holidays for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find more about them and their work here.

    If you'd be interested in sponsoring an episode of The Skies We're Under, please contact us at TSWUpodcast@gmail.com.

    We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly.

    You can leave a message with us in a number of ways:

    • Firstly you can leave a message using Speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU

    (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds)

    • You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com
    • Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com

    Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) .

    Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.

    We’re so happy that The Skies We’re Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. They do, however, appreciate any offers of caffeination to keep them going – you can buy them a cuppa here…

    Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

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    50 mins

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Mrs Chapman

This podcast is everything I’ve wanted to hear for years. Hearing parents in a similar position validating the emotions we feel, situations we’ve lived through and most of all it made me REALLY laugh. Well done to all. It can’t be easy finding time in your lives to put this together but it’s made my days brighter and I can’t wait for another season.

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Don’t call me mum

I’m a mum of a little lady 5 who has special needs I love this podcast it really resonates, with the struggles, and it’s uplifting knowing other people are in the same boat. I love the don’t call me mum chat I never thought about it now I’m fuming lol I will not be called this again! Im still listening laughing crying and enjoying thanks Ladies x

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Absolutely brilliant

I have laughed, I have cried, I have felt seen and heard. I had no idea how complicated life raising a disabled child is until I was unexpectedly in this situation.
I feel less alone, inspired by those that have been doing this for longer and more informed about what support my child is entitled to vs what I am told by "professionals".
A must listen for anyone connected to SEND and even for those wanting to understand the human experience more broadly.

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