3Spoonies

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.
 
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:  
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.
https://www.facebook.com/glowsocialva
https://x.com/glowsocialva
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstyglowhall/
https://www.instagram.com/glowsocialva/
https://glowsocialva.co.uk/
 
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
00:26 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 
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
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! 
Suzi Payton: helping neurodivergent adults and organisations build confidence, connection, and change—through comedy, coaching, and authenticity.
www.suzipayton.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzi-payton-a9b68b25/
https://www.tiktok.com/@suzipaytonaudhdcomedian
https://www.youtube.com/@suzipayton
https://www.instagram.com/suzipayton_audhdspeaker.comedy/
https://www.facebook.com/suzipaytonadhd
Adventures with ADHD podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4MCLGSmXIul1B1DcOEbsTs?si=ee54fbf833d5429a
Lost & Now Found: A guide to understanding and accepting yourself for late-discovered autistic adults:
https://amzn.eu/d/4kEzrUz
 
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 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 
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
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 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 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 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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