3Spoonies

3Spoonies On Aids and Adaptations: Part 2

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.
 
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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
 
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
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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3Spoonies On Aids and Adaptations: Part 1

3Spoonies Episode Number 53, 16th April 2026
With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
This special anniversary episode of 3Spoonies is all about aids and adaptations — the everyday tools, adjustments, and workarounds that disabled people use to live, work, and navigate the world.
 
In Part One of this two-part conversation, we’re joined by Paralympian Aaron Phipps, and accessibility innovator Melissa Smith. With honest discussion from us, as we explore what aids and adaptations really look like in real life — not just in theory or policy documents.
This is a practical, human conversation about disability, access, and lived experience — with humour, honesty, and zero inspiration-porn.
3Spoonies is a podcast about navigating life and business with limited energy, chronic illness, disability, and neurodivergence — and this anniversary episode reflects exactly what the show stands for: real conversations, everyday realities, and staying human while doing it.
 
This is Part One of our anniversary special on aids and adaptations.Part Two continues the conversation with more lived experiences and perspectives. Join us next Thursday for that episode!
 
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 
 
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
 
Kapow! Business Coaching with Impact
 
KAPOW! Business Coaching with Impact helps business owners find clarity and focus when things feel messy.
https://heroes.kapowme.com/focus-support
 
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: Green Cat Books
01:01 Meet the guests (Aaron + Melissa)
02:41 What counts as “aids & adaptations”
03:45 Mobility aids common assumptions
04:04 Everyday practical aids
05:50 Sleep supports
09:09 DIY tweaks and adapting everyday tools
10:31 Crutches
14:25 The extra costs of disability 
16:28 Repair vs replace
20:01 Home adaptations
22:43 Kitchen adaptations
24:41 Lifts and stairs
28:09 Daily essentials
38:22 Travel accessibility
58:52 Cleaning aids
1:00:01 Wrap-up
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3Spoonies On Comedy and Disability: Community Questions

3Spoonies Episode Number 52.5, 9th April 2026
With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we dive into your thoughtful, funny, and sometimes difficult questions about comedy and disability.
Following on from our main episode with comedian Suzi Payton, we explore where humour helps, where it harms, and how disabled people use comedy as a tool for coping, connection, and challenging stereotypes.
As always, we bring lived experience, nuance, and plenty of Spoonie honesty to a topic that’s often oversimplified.
 
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 - Suzi Payton 
www.suzipayton.com 
Suzi Payton | LinkedIn
https://www.instagram.com/suzipayton_audhdspeaker.comedy/
https://www.facebook.com/suzipaytonadhd
https://www.tiktok.com/@suzipaytonaudhdcomedian
https://www.youtube.com/@suzipayton
 
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
00:23 Sponsor
00:59 Community Questions Intro
01:52 Getting Started in Comedy
04:36 Building Confidence on Stage
07:58 Handling Audience Reactions
11:12 Dealing with Nerves and Self-Doubt
14:26 Finding Your Voice as a Disabled Comic
17:42 Advice for New Performers
20:31 Final Thoughts
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3Spoonies On Comedy and Disability

3Spoonies Episode Number 52, 2nd April 2026
With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
What happens when you mix disability, chronic illness, dark humour, and stand-up comedy?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined by comedian Suzi Payton to talk about the role of humour in surviving life with chronic illness and disability — and why disabled people so often use comedy as a coping mechanism.
This is an honest, funny, and thoughtful conversation about how laughter can coexist with pain — and why comedy is often one of the few safe outlets disabled people have.
 
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 - Suzi Payton 
www.suzipayton.com 
Suzi Payton | LinkedIn
https://www.instagram.com/suzipayton_audhdspeaker.comedy/
https://www.facebook.com/suzipaytonadhd
https://www.tiktok.com/@suzipaytonaudhdcomedian
https://www.youtube.com/@suzipayton
 
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! 
Helen Pugh
Ablepreneurs
We believe talent doesn’t fade because of illness or disability; it just needs the right environment to shine.
www.ablepreneurs.co.uk 
 
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 Intro
00:23 Sponsor: Green Cat Books
00:59 Introducing the Guest
02:03 How Comedy Became Part of Her Journey
04:38 Using Comedy to Talk About Disability
08:12 Challenging Stereotypes Through Humour
12:47 Audience Reactions and Changing Perceptions
17:21 The Power of Representation in Comedy
21:54 Balancing Humour and Serious Topics
26:38 Comedy as Advocacy
31:16 Advice for Disabled People Interested in Comedy
35:42 Final Thoughts
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3Spoonies On Setting Boundaries with Clients and Partners: Community Questions

3Spoonies Episode Number 51.1, 26th March 2026
With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we talk honestly about setting boundaries with clients — especially around messages, interruptions, notifications, and business hours.
If you’ve ever felt pressured to reply the second a client messages you…If seeing “online” makes people assume you’re available…If voice notes, constant pings, or out-of-hours messages drain your energy…
You’re not alone — and you’re not being unreasonable.
We answer real community questions about how to explain to clients that “just a quick message” can be a big interruption, especially for neurodivergent business owners and people with limited energy or capacity.
This is a supportive, real-life conversation about boundaries in business — without hustle culture, toxic productivity, or pressure to be constantly available.
 
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
00:23 Sponsor
00:59 Community Questions Intro
01:36 Dealing with Capacity Questions from Clients
04:52 Being Honest About Availability
07:42 Managing Expectations and Boundaries
10:58 Handling Last-Minute Requests
13:44 Communicating Your Limits Professionally
16:52 Building Sustainable Client Relationships
19:38 Final Thoughts
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3Spoonies On Setting Boundaries with Clients and Partners

3Spoonies Episode Number 51, 19th March 2026
With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we talk honestly about setting boundaries with clients and partners, especially when you’re disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or running a business with limited energy.
We unpack why so many of us fall into people-pleasing, over-committing, and pushing ourselves past our limits — and how that leads to burnout, resentment, and crashes we could have avoided.
Whether you’re a small business owner, freelancer, employee, or just someone trying to survive modern life with not enough spoons — this episode will help you rethink what healthy boundaries really look like.
 
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! 
Nicci Lou – Amplify to Thrive
Neurodiversity Specialist and AuDHDer Nicci Lou, an ex-nurse turned ICF Certified Coach, invites you to Unmask Without Fear a completely free workshop you can attend at a time that suits you, with no sales pitch.
You’ll learn a simple three-step approach to unmasking, helping you move away from burnout, stop performing, and better understand what you truly need.
Sign up at:bemorezebra.me
 
Caroline Buist – Above & Beyond VA
Are you spending more time working in your business than on it? If admin and content marketing are eating up your week, it might be time to get support.
Caroline Buist of Above & Beyond VA is an award-winning VA and copywriter, offering tailored admin and writing services for neurospicy creatives and coaches so you can focus on growing your business.
Find out more:abovebeyondva.co.
w: https://abovebeyondva.co.uk 
e: caroline@abovebeyondva.co.uk
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-buist-the-copy-queen/
 
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
00:59 Introducing the Topic
01:51 What Self-Employment Looks Like for Spoonies
03:54 Why Traditional Work Doesn’t Always Fit
06:32 Flexibility vs Stability
09:14 The Reality of Running Your Own Business
12:22 Managing Energy and Expectations
15:41 The Emotional Side of Self-Employment
18:46 Setting Boundaries with Clients
22:34 Creating Sustainable Work Patterns
26:18 Letting Go of Traditional Success Models
29:47 Advice for Spoonies Considering Self-Employment
32:58 Final Thoughts
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3Spoonies On Representation in Print Media: Community Questions

3Spoonies Episode Number 50.5, 12th March 2026
With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
How should disabled people be represented in newspapers, magazines, and print media — and who should be telling those stories?
In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we respond to listener questions about disabled representation in print media, media bias, misinformation, and the emotional toll of seeing disability misrepresented in headlines.
This episode is for disabled people, allies, creators, journalists, and anyone who wants to better understand why representation isn’t just about visibility — it’s about accuracy, respect, and power.
 
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 
 
Guests
Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, ADHD coach, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities.
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 
 
Victoria-Jayne Scholes
www.legallypowered.co.uk
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/author/profile/321956.Victoria-Jayne_Scholes/
 
Sponsors
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
00:23 Sponsor
00:59 Community Questions Intro
01:42 Asking About Accessibility Needs
03:32 Why Open Conversations Matter
05:28 Accessibility Assumptions vs Reality
07:41 Invisible Disabilities and Misconceptions
10:09 Representation and Media Responsibility
13:33 Improving Accessibility Awareness
16:48 Advice for Businesses and Event Hosts
19:52 Final Thoughts
21:03 Outro
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3Spoonies On Representation in Print Media

3Spoonies Episode Number 50, 5th March 2026
With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
How disabled people are represented in newspapers, magazines, and print media has a real impact — on public opinion, policy, employment, and how safe it feels to exist in the world.
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re talking honestly about disabled representation in print media: what’s improved, what’s still harmful, and why “good intentions” aren’t always enough.
We also explore how print media intersects with online spaces, activism, and lived experience — and why accountability matters just as much as intent.
 
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 
 
Guests
Maddy Alexander-Grout is a visibility strategist, ADHD coach, and advocate for people with hidden disabilities.
 
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 
 
Victoria-Jayne Scholes
www.legallypowered.co.uk
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/author/profile/321956.Victoria-Jayne_Scholes/
 
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
The Createry
The Createry is a friendly coworking and content creation studio space located in the heart of Nottingham.
TheCreatery.co 
https://www.instagram.com/TheCreateryUK
 
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
01:00 Meet the Hosts and Guests
02:28 Guests’ Experience with Print Media
03:06 Being Misrepresented in the Press
06:03 Harmful Labels and Media Narratives
09:03 Why Victoria Started Writing
11:59 Media Narratives and Disability Policy
14:56 Neurodivergence and Media Bias
18:02 Harmful Headlines and Public Perception
21:57 Behind the Scenes of Media Coverage
26:10 Do Positive Stories Sell?
29:55 Impact of Representation on Disabled People
32:56 Media Narratives vs Reality
35:55 Positive Representation Can Work
39:02 Challenging Stereotypes
39:57 Where to Find the Guests
40:30 Outro
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3Spoonies On Creating a Flexible Schedule that Works: Community Questions

3Spoonies Episode Number 49.5, 26th february 2026
With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 
 
In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we’re answering real listener questions about creating a flexible schedule that actually works in real life — especially when you’re disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or living with fluctuating energy.
Flexible scheduling is often talked about as a productivity hack, but for many of us it’s about survival, sustainability, and protecting our health. In this episode, we unpack what flexibility really looks like when your capacity changes day to day — and why rigid “perfect routines” often make things worse, not better.
This episode is gentle, practical, and grounded in lived experience — no hustle culture, no toxic productivity, and no pretending that flexibility means “doing everything whenever you want.”
If you’ve ever felt like scheduling advice wasn’t made for your body or brain, this one’s for you.
 
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
01:28 Late Diagnosis and Self-Understanding
02:32 Recognising Neurodivergent Traits
03:46 Adjusting Expectations of Yourself
05:05 Working Differently, Not Wrong
06:28 Communicating Your Needs
07:49 Finding What Works for You
09:02 Letting Go of Internalised Pressure
10:35 Outro
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3Spoonies On Creating a Flexible Schedule that Works

3Spoonies, Episode Number 49, 19th February 2026
Traditional schedules assume consistent energy, predictable health, and the ability to push through — which makes them a terrible fit for many disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent people.
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we explore what it actually means to create a flexible schedule that works in real life — not just on paper.
This episode is about permission: permission to work differently, rest without guilt, and design a schedule that supports your health, your work, and your life — even when no two days look the same.
 
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
 
The Createry
The Createry is a friendly coworking and content creation studio space located in the heart of Nottingham.
TheCreatery.co 
https://www.instagram.com/TheCreateryUK
 
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
01:41 Why This Episode Was Rescheduled
03:24 Why Flexibility Matters
04:08 Planning vs Adapting
06:10 Energy-Limited Scheduling
09:32 Letting Go of Rigid Expectations
13:18 Creating Realistic Schedules
17:42 Flexible Systems and Backup Plans
22:05 Communicating with Clients
26:48 Batching and Energy Cycles
31:14 Redefining Productivity
35:52 Progress Over Perfection
39:17 Avoiding Boom-and-Bust
41:12 Recognising Progress
42:22 Final Thoughts
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