3Spoonies

3Spoonies On Representation on TV: Community Questions 
Episode Number: 62.5 Date: 27th August 2026  
 
Want to work in TV, acting, editing or scriptwriting?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined again by Samantha Renke to answer community questions from students about breaking into the television industry.
Samantha shares honest, practical advice on building confidence, using social media, getting experience, acting opportunities, working behind the camera, reasonable adjustments, disability inclusion in media, and writing disabled characters authentically.
We discuss:
How young people can get into TV and media
Is drama school the only route into acting?
How to gain confidence on camera
Behind-the-scenes TV jobs and accessibility
Reasonable adjustments in the workplace
Can writers create disabled characters they don’t personally relate to?
Why authentic representation matters
Whether you dream of acting, editing, producing, writing or presenting, this episode is packed with useful advice and real industry insight.
Subscribe for weekly conversations about disability, business, life and creativity.
 
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If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
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.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strangelittleobsessions
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guest Info
www.samantharenkeofficial.com 
X – SamanthaRenke
Instagram – SamanthaRenke 
Linkedin – Samantha Renke PGCE
Facebook – Samantha Renke
 
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our Community Sponsor for this Season:  Vicky 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.
www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/
Their support allows us to keep showing up every week, having these conversations, and making the podcast what it is — so if you can, please do go and check them out and support them in return.
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

3Spoonies On Representation on TV
Episode Number: 62 Date: 20th August 2026  
 
How far has disability representation on TV really come?
In this episode, we’re joined by Samantha Renke for an honest, powerful and often funny conversation about disability in television, media and advertising.
Samantha shares her experiences working in TV, the reality behind the famous Maltesers advert, online trolling, tokenism, inaccessible sets, diversity in casting, disabled pride, attraction stereotypes, and why representation means nothing without real accessibility.
We also discuss:
Has disability representation gone backwards?
Why disabled people are still overlooked in adverts
The hidden barriers disabled presenters face
Why being “inspirational” can be exhausting
The pressure disabled people face to always be resilient
What true inclusion should actually look like
This is one of our most honest and eye-opening episodes yet.
Subscribe for more real conversations on disability, business, life and everything in between.
 
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If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
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.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strangelittleobsessions
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guest Info
www.samantharenkeofficial.com 
X – SamanthaRenke
Instagram – SamanthaRenke 
Linkedin – Samantha Renke PGCE
Facebook – Samantha Renke
 
Sponsor
A HUGE thank to our Main Sponsor for this Season: Maddy Alexander-Grout 
Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, ADHD coach, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities.
She’s the founder of Mad About Money, an inclusive platform that provides practical financial advice for neurodivergent individuals, and also runs Invisible to Influential, a brand that helps entrepreneurs turn their vulnerabilities into visibility. 
https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout 
Buy the Book, Mad about Money: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394299729?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&bestFormat=true 
 
And to our Feature Sponsor! 
Liz Drury
As a multi award winning professional voice over artist, working from a broadcast quality home studio since 2013, I’m a safe voice for your project.
As the saying goes, first impressions last, and your business needs to sound as good as it looks. Let me help you with that!
https://lizdrury.com/ 
 
Their support allows us to keep showing up every week, having these conversations, and making the podcast what it is — so if you can, please do go and check them out and support them in return.
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

3Spoonies On Sensory Engagement and Overwhelm: Community Questions 
Episode Number: 61.5 Date: 13th August 2026  
 
Can fluorescent lights really cause sensory overload? What can you do if work uniforms feel unbearable? And is it okay to ask for adjustments during exams?
In this Community Questions episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined again by Dr Joanna Grace to answer real questions about sensory overwhelm, autism, neurodivergence and environmental stress.
We discuss:
sensory overload during exams
clacking shoes and distracting noise
workplace clothing sensitivity
fluorescent lighting and visual overwhelm
reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent people
autism and sensory processing
why environments matter so much
sensory stress at work and school
practical coping strategies for overwhelm
the difference between behaviour and being
This episode is packed with practical advice and compassionate insight for anyone navigating sensory challenges in everyday environments.
If you’ve ever struggled with noise, lighting, clothing textures or feeling overwhelmed in workplaces and schools, this conversation will feel incredibly familiar.
Share your own sensory experiences in the commentsSubscribe for weekly conversations on disability, neurodivergence, chronic illness and business
 
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If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
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.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strangelittleobsessions
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guest Info
Dr Jo Grace is an International Sensory Engagement and Inclusion Specialist, Research, Author, Trainer and Founder of The Sensory Projects.
 
Special school teacher, foster carer, consultant across education, and family: disabled family members, she is autistic, parent one autistic and one non autistic child.
www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk/contact
https://www.youtube.com/@TheSensoryProjects 
 
Sponsor
A HUGE thank to our Community Sponsor for this Season:  Vicky 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.
www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/
 
Their support allows us to keep showing up every week, having these conversations, and making the podcast what it is — so if you can, please do go and check them out and support them in return.
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

3Spoonies On Sensory Engagement and Overwhelm
Episode Number: 61 Date: 6th August 2026
 
Why do some environments feel instantly overwhelming? Why can noise, clutter, lighting or even a switched-on plug socket feel exhausting for neurodivergent people? And why do shutdowns and meltdowns happen?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined by Dr Joanna Grace to explore the science behind sensory engagement, sensory overload and neurodivergent processing.
We discuss:
sensory overload and autistic shutdowns
hidden sensory processing differences
visual clutter and hyper-visual processing
why some environments feel “safe”
interoception and recognising emotions
why mindfulness and CBT don’t work for everyone
neurodivergent anxiety and burnout
sensory processing in autism and ADHD
fight, flight, freeze and overwhelm
creating sensory-friendly environments
This episode is packed with practical insight, lived experience and fascinating science around how neurodivergent people experience the world differently.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by noise, light, crowds, clutter or simply “too much input”, this conversation will probably feel very familiar.
Let us know your experiences with sensory overwhelm in the comments 
Subscribe for weekly conversations around disability, neurodivergence, chronic illness and business
 
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 
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If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
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.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strangelittleobsessions
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guest Info
Joanna Grace
 
Dr Jo Grace is an International Sensory Engagement and Inclusion Specialist, Research, Author, Trainer and Founder of The Sensory Projects.
 
Special school teacher, foster carer, consultant across education, and family: disabled family members, she is autistic, parent one autistic and one non autistic child.
www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk/contact
https://www.youtube.com/@TheSensoryProjects 
 
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our Main Sponsor for this Season:  Maddy Alexander-Grout 
Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, ADHD coach, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities.
She’s the founder of Mad About Money, an inclusive platform that provides practical financial advice for neurodivergent individuals, and also runs Invisible to Influential, a brand that helps entrepreneurs turn their vulnerabilities into visibility. 
Links: https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout 
Buy the Book, Mad about Money: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394299729?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&bestFormat=true 
And to our Feature Sponsor! 
Liz Drury
As a multi award winning professional voice over artist, working from a broadcast quality home studio since 2013, I’m a safe voice for your project.
As the saying goes, first impressions last, and your business needs to sound as good as it looks. Let me help you with that!
https://lizdrury.com/ 
 
Their support allows us to keep showing up every week, having these conversations, and making the podcast what it is — so if you can, please do go and check them out and support them in return.
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

3Spoonies On Language and Labels: Community Questions
Episode Number: 60.5 Date: 30th July 2026
What happens when a label helps you understand yourself… but also changes how other people see you?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we discuss language, labels and identity — from disability and chronic illness to neurodiversity, race, mental health and representation.
We explore the labels that helped us, the ones that hurt and the complicated relationship many people have with identity, diagnosis and belonging.
Topics include:
disability identity and accepting labels
autism, ADHD and neurodivergence
growing up with labels and assumptions
race, representation and prejudice
gifted child burnout
chronic illness and invisible disability
person-first vs identity-first language
reclaiming language and community identity
“inspiration porn” and harmful media narratives
words like brave, suffering, confined to and overcoming
media portrayals of disability and chronic illness
PIP, systems and medical labels
mental health stigma
why empathy matters
This is an honest conversation about the power language has — to support, exclude, explain and connect.
Because sometimes finding the right word changes everything.
 
What labels have helped or hurt you? Let us know in the comments
Subscribe for weekly conversations about disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence and business
 
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 
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If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
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.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strangelittleobsessions
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Sponsor
A HUGE thank to ourCommunity Sponsor for this Season: Vicky 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.
www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/
Their support allows us to keep showing up every week, having these conversations, and making the podcast what it is — so if you can, please do go and check them out and support them in return.
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

3Spoonies On Language and Labels
Episode Number: 60 Date: 23rd July 2026  
 
What happens when a label helps you understand yourself… but also changes how other people see you?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we discuss language, labels and identity — from disability and chronic illness to neurodiversity, race, mental health and representation.
We explore the labels that helped us, the ones that hurt and the complicated relationship many people have with identity, diagnosis and belonging.
Topics include:
disability identity and accepting labels
autism, ADHD and neurodivergence
growing up with labels and assumptions
race, representation and prejudice
gifted child burnout
chronic illness and invisible disability
person-first vs identity-first language
reclaiming language and community identity
“inspiration porn” and harmful media narratives
words like brave, suffering, confined to and overcoming
media portrayals of disability and chronic illness
PIP, systems and medical labels
mental health stigma
why empathy matters
This is an honest conversation about the power language has — to support, exclude, explain and connect.
Because sometimes finding the right word changes everything.
What labels have helped or hurt you? Let us know in the comments
Subscribe for weekly conversations about disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence and business
 
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 
Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 
Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 
Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   
 
If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
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.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strangelittleobsessions
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Sponsor
A HUGE thank to our Main Sponsor for this Season: Maddy Alexander-Grout 
Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, ADHD coach, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities.
She’s the founder of Mad About Money, an inclusive platform that provides practical financial advice for neurodivergent individuals, and also runs Invisible to Influential, a brand that helps entrepreneurs turn their vulnerabilities into visibility. 
 
Links: https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout 
Buy the Book, Mad about Money: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394299729?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&bestFormat=true 
 
And to our Feature Sponsor! 
Liz Drury
As a multi award winning professional voice over artist, working from a broadcast quality home studio since 2013, I’m a safe voice for your project.
As the saying goes, first impressions last, and your business needs to sound as good as it looks. Let me help you with that!
https://lizdrury.com/ 
 
Their support allows us to keep showing up every week, having these conversations, and making the podcast what it is — so if you can, please do go and check them out and support them in return.
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

3Spoonies: On PTSD: Community Questions 
Episode Number: 59.5 Date: 16th July 2026
 
How do you manage PTSD triggers, find grounding techniques that still work, or access therapy if leaving the house feels unsafe?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined again by wellbeing specialist Christine Spencer to answer community questions about PTSD, trauma recovery and mental health support.
We discuss:
How to manage triggers in group settings
Grounding techniques when old methods stop working
Why coping tools are personal and need refreshing
Journaling, hobbies and wellbeing habits
Can therapy be done online?
Support for people who feel unsafe leaving home
How to choose the right therapist
PTSD recovery and feeling safe again
This practical and compassionate episode is full of real advice for anyone living with PTSD, anxiety or trauma responses — or supporting someone who is.
If this topic feels sensitive for you, please take care while listening and use the support resources in the show notes.
 
Subscribe for weekly conversations on disability, health, business and real life.
 
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 
Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   
 
If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
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.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strangelittleobsessions
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guest Info
My name is Christine Spencer and I am the owner of C & D Learning Solutions at Mental Strength and Wellbeing.
Having worked for many years in the corporate world, I set up my own business developing leaders and bring leadership and wellbeing together.
 
I also experienced trauma, resulting in my own poor mental health and becoming a mental health first aider helped me to understand the trauma I had experienced that led to depression.
With this experience I wanted to know more and became a Mental Health First Aid Instructor. From here I started to learn more about the world of wellbeing; including Suicide intervention and prevention, Neurodiversity, Womens Mental Health and have continued to personally and professionally develop. 
 
At ‘MENTAL STRENGTH and WELL-BEING’ we specialise in wellbeing for everyone and support organisations and individuals to learn more about Mental Health and Well-Being.
Our aim is to remove the stigma and discrimination attached to Mental Health and Suicide by educating more people in Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Prevention and Neurodiversity, that creates a greater understanding and improved knowledge to be able to support others when they are struggling.  
 
We work with you to elicit the solutions to your issues through coaching.
We help you work through your trauma using a therapeutic intervention
We work with you to create a culture of wellbeing in your workplace
We help you become more neurodiverse to support others
We help you work out the best solutions for you and your business, whether that be using training, coaching or therapy.
Website https://www.mentalstrengthandwellbeing.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/christine.spencer.3760/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-spencer-/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mentalstrengthandwellbeing/
 
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our Main/Community Sponsor for this Season: Vicky 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.
www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/
 
Their support allows us to keep showing up every week, having these conversations, and making the podcast what it is — so if you can, please do go and check them out and support them in return.
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

3Spoonies On PTSD  
Episode Number: 59 Date: 9th July 20206
 
What is PTSD, how does it show up, and how can you support someone living with it?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined by mental health and wellbeing specialist Christine Spencer for an honest and informative conversation about PTSD, trauma, triggers and recovery.
We discuss:
What PTSD actually is
The difference between PTSD and CPTSD
Symptoms of trauma and emotional triggers
How PTSD can develop after accidents, abuse, childbirth, grief and more
How to support a loved one who is struggling
Why people often minimise their trauma
Therapy, journaling and practical coping tools
PTSD in the workplace and everyday life
This episode is compassionate, practical and packed with insight for anyone living with trauma or supporting someone who is.
If this topic feels heavy for you, please take care while listening and use the support resources linked in the show notes.
Subscribe for weekly conversations on disability, health, business and real life.
 
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 
Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 
Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 
Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   
 
If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
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.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strangelittleobsessions
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guest Info
My name is Christine Spencer and I am the owner of C & D Learning Solutions at Mental Strength and Wellbeing.
Having worked for many years in the corporate world, I set up my own business developing leaders and bring leadership and wellbeing together.
I also experienced trauma, resulting in my own poor mental health and becoming a mental health first aider helped me to understand the trauma I had experienced that led to depression.
With this experience I wanted to know more and became a Mental Health First Aid Instructor. From here I started to learn more about the world of wellbeing; including Suicide intervention and prevention, Neurodiversity, Womens Mental Health and have continued to personally and professionally develop. 
At ‘MENTAL STRENGTH and WELL-BEING’ we specialise in wellbeing for everyone and support organisations and individuals to learn more about Mental Health and Well-Being.
Our aim is to remove the stigma and discrimination attached to Mental Health and Suicide by educating more people in Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Prevention and Neurodiversity, that creates a greater understanding and improved knowledge to be able to support others when they are struggling.  
 
We work with you to elicit the solutions to your issues through coaching.
We help you work through your trauma using a therapeutic intervention
We work with you to create a culture of wellbeing in your workplace
We help you become more neurodiverse to support others
We help you work out the best solutions for you and your business, whether that be using training, coaching or therapy.
Website https://www.mentalstrengthandwellbeing.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/christine.spencer.3760/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-spencer-/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mentalstrengthandwellbeing/
 
Sponsor
A HUGE thank to our Main Sponsor for this Season: Maddy Alexander-Grout 
Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, ADHD coach, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities.
She’s the founder of Mad About Money, an inclusive platform that provides practical financial advice for neurodivergent individuals, and also runs Invisible to Influential, a brand that helps entrepreneurs turn their vulnerabilities into visibility. 
Links: https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout 
Buy the Book, Mad about Money: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394299729?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&bestFormat=true 
 
And to our Feature Sponsor! 
Liz Drury
As a multi award winning professional voice over artist, working from a broadcast quality home studio since 2013, I’m a safe voice for your project.
As the saying goes, first impressions last, and your business needs to sound as good as it looks. Let me help you with that!
https://lizdrury.com/ 
 
Their support allows us to keep showing up every week, having these conversations, and making the podcast what it is — so if you can, please do go and check them out and support them in return.
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

3Spoonies: Accessible Web Design: Community Questions
Episode Number: 58.5 Date: 2nd July
 
How do you choose accessible website colours? Are captchas excluding users? What’s the best way to display lots of images on mobile without slowing your site down?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we welcome back digital accessibility expert Chris Naylor to answer community questions on accessible web design, WordPress, mobile UX and inclusive websites.
We discuss:
Best colour combinations for accessible websites
WCAG colour contrast checkers explained
Why font weight and line thickness matter
Are image captchas inaccessible?
Better alternatives to captcha verification
How to display image galleries on mobile properly
Faster websites, lazy loading and user experience
Digital poverty and why slow websites exclude users
Website plugins and accessibility tools for WordPress
Ethical marketing and inclusive digital growth
Whether you run a business website, blog or online shop, this episode is full of practical ways to make your site easier to use for everyone.
Subscribe for weekly conversations on disability, business, life and tech.
 
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 
Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 
Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 
Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   
 
If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
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.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strangelittleobsessions
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guest Info 
Chris Naylor
I’ve worked within the digital industry for over 25 years now, and while it’s still my passion, there have been some things that just haven’t sat well with me. Why aren’t accessibility and environmental considerations the ’standard’ and seem to be the ‘obscure’ within modern digital practices?
Do you know if your website is currently inclusive towards the 𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞? How about the 𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲? Or the 𝟮.𝟴 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 neurodivergent?
How about digital sustainability? Do you know how much monthly CO2 your website produces? Bnode helps by approaching your marketing with strong ethics at heart to help you be more inclusive towards your current and potential new customers, and all while reflecting the type of company that you are.
https://bnode.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-naylor-digital-director/ 
 
Sponsor
A HUGE thank to our Community Sponsor for this Season: Vicky 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.
www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/
 
Their support allows us to keep showing up every week, having these conversations, and making the podcast what it is — so if you can, please do go and check them out and support them in return.
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies

3Spoonies: Accessible Web Design 
Episode Number: 58 Date: 25th June 2026
 
Is your website accessible — or quietly turning people away?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined by digital accessibility expert Chris Naylor to talk about accessible website design, user experience, SEO and why most businesses are missing a huge opportunity online.
We discuss:
Why website accessibility still isn’t taught enough
Common web design mistakes that overwhelm users
How inaccessible websites lose customers and sales
Why accessibility should be built in from the start
Colour contrast, font size, navigation and screen readers
Dark mode, mobile users and real-life website testing
Why flashy websites often perform worse
The “Purple Pound” and the business case for inclusion
Accessibility plugins: do they actually work?
Whether you run a business website, eCommerce store or personal brand, this episode is packed with practical advice to make your website easier to use for everyone.
Subscribe for weekly conversations on disability, business, life and tech.
 
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 
Website - www.3spoonies.co.uk
Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/3Spoonies
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3spooniespodcast/ 
Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/3spoonies.bsky.social 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3spoonies 
Newsletter Sign Up - Get the weekly episode straight to your inbox: https://subscribepage.io/Spoonieletter   
 
If you’d like to find out more about our hosts;
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.strangelittleobsessions.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Strangelittleobsessions
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guest Info: 
Chris Naylor
I’ve worked within the digital industry for over 25 years now, and while it’s still my passion, there have been some things that just haven’t sat well with me. Why aren’t accessibility and environmental considerations the ’standard’ and seem to be the ‘obscure’ within modern digital practices?
Do you know if your website is currently inclusive towards the 𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞? How about the 𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲? Or the 𝟮.𝟴 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 neurodivergent?
How about digital sustainability? Do you know how much monthly CO2 your website produces? Bnode helps by approaching your marketing with strong ethics at heart to help you be more inclusive towards your current and potential new customers, and all while reflecting the type of company that you are. https://bnode.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-naylor-digital-director/
 
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our Main Sponsor for this Season: Maddy Alexander-Grout 
Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, ADHD coach, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities.
She’s the founder of Mad About Money, an inclusive platform that provides practical financial advice for neurodivergent individuals, and also runs Invisible to Influential, a brand that helps entrepreneurs turn their vulnerabilities into visibility. 
https://stan.store/maddyalexandergrout 
Buy the Book, Mad about Money: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394299729?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_4XCQ1VWRX9J2NXHW860J&bestFormat=true 
 
And to our Feature Sponsor! 
Liz Drury
As a multi award winning professional voice over artist, working from a broadcast quality home studio since 2013, I’m a safe voice for your project.
As the saying goes, first impressions last, and your business needs to sound as good as it looks. Let me help you with that!
https://lizdrury.com/ 
 
Their support allows us to keep showing up every week, having these conversations, and making the podcast what it is — so if you can, please do go and check them out and support them in return.
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies