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.
 
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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: 
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

3Spoonies: Cooking When Disabled Community Questions
Episode Number: 57.5 Date: 18th June
 
How do you make meal planning easier when you’re already exhausted? Are reusable alternatives worth it if cleaning them takes too much energy? And what happens when long COVID changes your sense of taste and smell?
In this Community Questions episode of 3Spoonies, we answer real questions from listeners about cooking while disabled, accessibility in the kitchen, meal planning, food prep and adapting everyday tasks.
We discuss:
reusable alternatives to disposable kitchen items
silicone freezer bags and accessible food storage
meal planning with chronic illness
using AI and apps for food organisation
recipe lists and decision fatigue
food planning with fatigue and executive dysfunction
cooking with long COVID
loss of taste and smell
food safety and temperature probes
reducing waste and avoiding food anxiety
This episode is packed with practical kitchen ideas, accessibility tips and honest conversations about making food work around your body, energy and needs.
Share your own disabled cooking hacks in the commentsSubscribe for weekly conversations about disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence and business
 
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 
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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 
 
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: Cooking When Disabled
Episode Number: 57 Date: 11th June
Cooking while disabled isn’t just about recipes — it’s about energy, safety, accessibility and adapting everyday tasks to work for your body.
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we discuss the realities of cooking with chronic illness, fatigue, pain, mobility issues, sensory struggles and limited dexterity.
We talk about:
meal prep and freezer cooking
kitchen adaptations and accessibility tools
air fryers, slow cookers and rice cookers
hand spasms and knife safety
fatigue and standing in the kitchen
sensory overwhelm while cooking
pre-chopped vegetables and “easy” options
cooking safely with chronic illness
baking with limited energy
making food accessible without guilt
This episode is packed with honest conversations, practical kitchen hacks and realistic advice for disabled and chronically ill people trying to make cooking more manageable.
Because sometimes “easy meals” still aren’t easy.
Share your own accessible cooking tips in the commentsSubscribe 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/ 
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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 
 
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

3Spoonies Episode Number 56.5, 4th June
With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
This is the Season 7 finale of the 3Spoonies Podcast, where we answer your community questions about cerebral palsy, accessibility, disability in business, and balancing health with work. Joined once again by Vicki Wilson, founder of Vicki Admin Fairy, we discuss real-world accessibility, advocating for inclusive workplaces, and navigating professional life with cerebral palsy.
We explore how to respectfully ask about accessibility needs, what to do when workplaces become less accessible, and how disabled entrepreneurs and freelancers can create flexible work schedules that support their health and energy levels.
Vicki shares practical advice on communicating accessibility requirements, understanding your rights under the Equality Act, and why openness and flexibility are essential for building inclusive, sustainable careers.
 
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.blackveilstationery.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guest
Vicki Wilson Guest Info
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/
 
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: 
Outside the Box: Neurodiverse Coaching and Mentoring®
Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance
Website: https://amandamckay.com/
Support Needs Wheel download: https://amandajharman.com/supportneedswheel/
Book a discovery call with AJ: https://calendar.app.google/DoCLrD9DhaFv3w7B8
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies
 
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Sponsor: Outside the Box Neurodiverse Coaching
01:16 Hosts intro and guest recap
02:18 Question: Asking about accessibility needs before meeting
04:37 Question: Addressing accessibility issues in shared workspaces
06:54 Question: Balancing work, life, and medical treatment
10:08 Guest plugs: Vicki’s books and resources
10:54 Outro
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3Spoonies Episode Number 56, 28th May 2026
With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
What is it really like living with cerebral palsy as an adult? In this powerful episode we’re joined by Vicki, who shares her lived experience navigating cerebral palsy, healthcare systems, independence, and disability advocacy.
Vicki explains how cerebral palsy affects people differently, why adult support often drops off after childhood, and how exercise, physiotherapy, and persistence helped her maintain mobility and independence. She also shares the shocking reality of breaking her hip, advocating for the right treatment in hospital, and how that moment ultimately improved her long-term mobility and support.
This episode is essential listening for anyone with cerebral palsy, chronic illness, disability, neurodivergence, or those wanting to better understand disability, accessibility, and independence.
If you live with cerebral palsy or disability, share your experience in the comments.
 
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.blackveilstationery.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guest
Vicki Wilson 
Vicki Admin Fairy® offers tailored administrative support to entrepreneurs, including those who are disabled or neurodivergent, helping them streamline their operations so they can focus on what they do best. With a flexible, client-centred approach, Vicki brings order and efficiency to small businesses across the UK.
www.vickiadminfairy.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/VickiAdminFairy2021
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-wilson1975/
 
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  
Lisa Greener – Green Cat Books
Founded in 2017 by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, Green Cat Books has supported nearly 70 authors and published over 120 titles. We handle the production side of publishing so authors can focus on writing, work, or simply taking time to rest.
Our catalogue includes children’s books, sci-fi, romance, and poetry, alongside audiobooks and videobooks, with selected titles now available on Spotify and Audible. We also promote independent creators and offer an affiliate programme for book lovers who want to share and earn.
Find out more:
www.greencatbooks.com
 
And to our advert sponsors! 
Strange Little Obsessions
Strange Little Obsessions is a curated horror and alternative culture event celebrating dark art, independent creators, and the beautifully unusual.
Website: https://strangelittleobsessions.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangelittleobsessions
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangelittleobsessions
 
Focus Guru
Rachael Chiverton (the Focus Guru) helps busy, neurodivergent solopreneurs step out of admin overwhelm and into calmer, clearer business days.
https://getfocus.guru/
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies
 
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Sponsor: Green Cat Books
00:55 Hosts intro + guest introduction
01:32 Vicki’s business and cerebral palsy background
03:45 Childhood, treatment, and early medical experiences
09:59 Alternative therapies and physical improvements
16:28 Walking frame and life-changing mobility support
19:44 Sponsor break
21:42 Cerebral palsy in adulthood vs childhood care
27:41 NHS limitations and long-term condition support
33:32 Independence, mindset, and adapting over time
39:55 Running a business with cerebral palsy
43:22 Client relationships, flexibility, and support
44:48 Where to find Vicki
45:46 Outro
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3Spoonies Episode Number 55.5, 21st May 2026
With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
In this community questions episode, we explore the real-world difference between inclusive technology and intrusive technology — and how small digital decisions can have a big impact on accessibility, trust, and autonomy.
This episode is about choice, clarity, and control — and why technology should adapt to people, not pressure them into compliance.
If you’re a business owner, creator, developer, or user trying to navigate accessibility, privacy, and ethics in modern tech, this episode will give you practical insights grounded in lived experience.
 
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.blackveilstationery.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  
Outside the Box: Neurodiverse Coaching and Mentoring®
Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance
Website: https://amandamckay.com/ 
Support Needs Wheel download: https://amandajharman.com/supportneedswheel/
Book a discovery call with AJ: https://calendar.app.google/DoCLrD9DhaFv3w7B8
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies
 
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Sponsor: Outside the Box Neurodiverse Coaching
01:33 Community questions intro
01:49 Question: Alexa routines and automation
06:28 Question: Privacy and targeted ads
11:25 Question: Assistive tech and accessibility tools
17:34 Question: Trusting AI and new technology
21:43 Final thoughts
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3Spoonies Episode Number 55, 14th May 2026
With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
In this episode we’re talking about inclusive vs intrusive technology — and asking an important question:
When does “accessible” technology stop supporting people… and start crossing boundaries?
As technology becomes more embedded in everyday life — from AI tools and monitoring systems to workplace software and assistive tech — it’s often introduced in the name of inclusion. But good intentions don’t always result in good outcomes.
We also talk about the emotional and practical impact of intrusive technology — from increased stress and fatigue to loss of privacy and independence — and why accessibility should never come at the cost of dignity.
This episode challenges the idea that more tech automatically equals better access and asks what truly inclusive technology should look like when it’s designed with people, not imposed on them.
 
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.blackveilstationery.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  
Lisa Greener – Green Cat Books
Founded in 2017 by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, Green Cat Books has supported nearly 70 authors and published over 120 titles. We handle the production side of publishing so authors can focus on writing, work, or simply taking time to rest.
Our catalogue includes children’s books, sci-fi, romance, and poetry, alongside audiobooks and videobooks, with selected titles now available on Spotify and Audible. We also promote independent creators and offer an affiliate programme for book lovers who want to share and earn.
Find out more:
www.greencatbooks.com
 
And to our advert sponsors! 
Men Forge Forward
Men Forge Forward is a free online community where professional men under pressure reclaim their edge through brotherhood, accountability, and the 30-day FireUP Challenge.
menforgeforward.com
 
Nic Gray
The Anti-Hustle Hub is a supportive online community for neurodivergent entrepreneurs who want accountability, connection and sustainable ways of working, without burnout
https://nicgray.co.uk/the-anti-hustle-hub 
https://nicgray.co.uk
https://facebook.com/nicgrayadhd
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies
 
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
00:26 Sponsor: Green Cat Books
00:58 Intro
01:32 What is inclusive technology?
03:14 Voice dictation, screen readers, and accessibility tools
05:18 Voice assistants
08:02 Zoom, captions, and remote accessibility
12:03 AI writing tools and communication support
18:40 Live transcription and AI accessibility features
22:32 Health trackers and wearable tech
28:26 What is intrusive technology?
29:12 Targeted ads and personalised content
33:08 Health tracking vs privacy concerns
36:53 Workplace monitoring and productivity tracking
39:55 Accessibility vs privacy trade-offs
44:57 Smart assistants and always-listening concerns
49:08 AI risks, misuse, and ethical concerns
54:45 App permissions and phone privacy risks
58:36 Scam calls, spam, and phone security
01:00:51 Final thoughts and wrap-up
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3Spoonies Episode Number 54.5, 7th May 2026
With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
In this community questions episode, we answer your real questions about adaptive clothing, sensory needs, and accessibility in fashion.
Adaptive clothing is often talked about in theory — but this episode focuses on what actually matters in everyday life. Drawing directly from questions sent in by our community, we explore the realities of getting dressed when clothes aren’t designed with disabled, chronically ill, or neurodivergent bodies in mind.
We also discuss the emotional and practical impact of clothing that doesn’t work — from frustration and fatigue to confidence and self-expression — and why accessibility in fashion isn’t about special treatment, but good design.
 
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.blackveilstationery.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guest
Hanan Tantush
https://intotumfashion.com/
https://www.facebook.com/intotumfashion/
https://www.instagram.com/intotum_fashion/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanan-tantush-65358724b/
https://www.tiktok.com/@intotum_fashion?_t=8jFJV6tOegb&_r=1
 
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor: 
Outside the Box: Neurodiverse Coaching and Mentoring®
Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance
Website: https://amandamckay.com/ 
Support Needs Wheel download: https://amandajharman.com/supportneedswheel/
Book a discovery call with AJ: https://calendar.app.google/DoCLrD9DhaFv3w7B8
 
Would you like to buy us a coffee? Check our Ko-Fi at Ko-fi.com/3spoonies
 
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:24 Sponsor: Outside the Box Neurodiverse Coaching
01:32 Guest intro
02:12 Question: Camille
06:28 Question: Mick
08:30 Question: Anna
11:42 Questions recap and discussion
15:51 Closing thoughts
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3Spoonies Episode Number 54, 30th April 2026
With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re talking about adaptive clothing — what it is, why it matters, and why clothing access is about dignity, independence, and energy, not just fashion.
Adaptive clothing is often treated as niche, medical, or optional. But for disabled people, chronically ill people, and neurodivergent people, what we wear can affect how we feel about ourselves.
This episode isn’t about trends or “inspiration”. 
It’s about the reality of getting dressed when your body doesn’t fit the assumptions clothing is designed around.
 
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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.blackveilstationery.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guest
Hanan Tantush
https://intotumfashion.com/
https://www.facebook.com/intotumfashion/
https://www.instagram.com/intotum_fashion/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanan-tantush-65358724b/
https://www.tiktok.com/@intotum_fashion?_t=8jFJV6tOegb&_r=1
 
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  
Lisa Greener – Green Cat Books
Founded in 2017 by fellow spoonie Lisa Greener, Green Cat Books has supported nearly 70 authors and published over 120 titles. We handle the production side of publishing so authors can focus on writing, work, or simply taking time to rest.
Our catalogue includes children’s books, sci-fi, romance, and poetry, alongside audiobooks and videobooks, with selected titles now available on Spotify and Audible. We also promote independent creators and offer an affiliate programme for book lovers who want to share and earn.
Find out more:
www.greencatbooks.com
 
And to our advert sponsors! 
Glow Social 
 
Glow Social helps businesses build stability, consistency and clarity
through supportive social media, admin and digital services designed to
work around real life.
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Focus Guru
Rachael Chiverton (the Focus Guru) helps busy, neurodivergent solopreneurs step out of admin overwhelm and into calmer, clearer business days.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Sponsor: Green Cat Books
00:58 Who are we all?
02:04 London Fashion Week experience
03:30 Why adaptive clothing matters
06:12 Early challenges finding suitable clothing
09:47 Balancing function and fashion
13:08 Designing clothing for independence
16:21 Common frustrations with mainstream fashion
19:38 Representation and visibility in fashion
23:01 Industry progress and remaining gaps
27:00 Fast fashion vs adaptive fashion realities
30:23 Customer feedback and real-world impact
33:51 The future of adaptive fashion
36:54 Where to find Hanan and Intotum
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3Spoonies Episode Number 53.5, 23rd April 2026
With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
In Part Two of our anniversary special, 3Spoonies continues the conversation on aids and adaptations, shifting the focus to cost, access, and the systems that shape disabled people’s everyday lives.
This episode goes deeper into the realities behind accessibility — not just what helps, but what makes access harder than it needs to be.
With lived experience from Paralympian Aaron Phipps, Innovator Melissa Smith, Designer Lady Sharon Farley-Mason, this is a frank, practical conversation about what accessibility really looks like in everyday life — and where the system is failing.
This episode isn’t about inspiration or “overcoming”.
👉 This is Part Two of our anniversary special on aids and adaptations. For everyday tools, invisible adaptations, and lived experience, watch Part One first.
 
Feel free to come and join us on any of our socials 
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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.blackveilstationery.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery
 
Karen Duncan
Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 
 
Guests
Aaron Phipps MBE
Aaron Phipps MBE is a three times Paralympian and gold medal winning champion from the Tokyo 2020 games. He has scaled Kilimanjaro on his hands and knees for charity and has been voted in the top 100 most influential people in the UK with a disability.
https://www.aaronphipps.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-phipps-mbe-ply-062b3747/
 
Melissa Smith
Paws In Earnest designs innovative dog accessories that enrich mealtimes and reduce boredom, helping dogs live happier, healthier lives. Founded by Melissa after struggling to find accessible enrichment toys for her own dog, Paws In Earnest focuses on creating easy-to-use products that enhance dogs' wellbeing.
https://www.pawsinearnest.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pawsinearnest/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawsinearnest/ 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pawsinearnest 
 
Lady Sharon Farley-Mason
I am a disabled entrepreneur and I bring sparkle and smile to people’s lives, so they can feel better about their disability. One of my strap lines is: Take dull out of disability.
https://glamsticks.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlamSticks/?locale=en_GB 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glamsticksaccessories/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lady-sharon-farley-mason-32359760/ 
 
Sponsors
A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  
Outside the Box: Neurodiverse Coaching and Mentoring®
Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance
Website: https://amandamckay.com/
Support Needs Wheel download: https://amandajharman.com/supportneedswheel/
Book a discovery call with AJ: https://calendar.app.google/DoCLrD9DhaFv3w7B8
 
And to our advert sponsors! 
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Nic Gray
The Anti-Hustle Hub is a supportive online community for neurodivergent entrepreneurs who want accountability, connection and sustainable ways of working, without burnout
https://nicgray.co.uk/the-anti-hustle-hub 
https://nicgray.co.uk
https://facebook.com/nicgrayadhd
 
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:03 Guests recap and what we’re covering
04:58 Workplace adaptations
09:59 Sensory stuff at work
15:00 Airport assistance
20:00 Travel options and travel adaptations
24:59 When accessibility fails 
29:59 Events/exhibitions and  inaccessible stands
34:57 Invisible disability and guilt using support
40:00 Trains: seating conflicts and public reactions
45:00 Asking for adjustments
50:00 Business continuity plans
55:00 Tech/apps/AI as tools
58:18 Wrap up
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