Against The Odds Motivational Podcast: Recent Episodes
The bi monthly human Interest podcast by Philip Francis Anderson celebrating those who have conquered in the face of adversity
The bimonthly motivational human interest podcast profiling the lives of those who have conquered in the face of adversity by Philip Francis Anderson founder of Independence for Life; and Voted the "must listen to" motivational podcast in the UK 2021 by Feedspot.
Independence for life looks at giving autonomy to a broad sector of society who have been marginalised by difference due to disability or culture; while Against The Odds champions their endeavours as they battle against the tide of resistance for recognition and acceptance.
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Talking Point: Impossible Is PossibleWhat’s the impossible that was made possible for you? In this episode of Talking Point, Philip Anderson explores how the impossible becomes possible through the power of technology, human resilience, and service.We begin with Angela Peak, a nurse turned self-care coach, who helps exhausted healthcare professionals rediscover their energy and well-being. Her story exemplifies how personal transformation is possible even in the face of overwhelming challenges.Next, David Beard, Head of Technology at British Wireless for the Blind, shares insights into the organisation’s vital work. For nearly a century, British Wireless has used radio technology to connect and comfort those living with sight loss, offering a lifeline against isolation. David discusses how radio’s relevance continues to evolve in the digital age.We also meet Martin Rhodes, who reflects on the joys of HAM radio, a timeless hobby that continues to inspire communication across the globe made possible by screen reading technology.In addition to these guest appearances, the Talking Point team explores other remarkable stories of human determination and technological innovation, leaving you rethinking what’s possible in your own life.Among these stories is Eo Davies, a woman with cerebral palsy, who has accomplished the remarkable feats of driving a car, riding a bike, and even sailing a boat—proving that determination can conquer any barrier. Jenny Tate also shares her journey of how Dragon Naturally Speaking technology made it possible for her to complete her honours degree with the Open University, despite facing challenges that once seemed insurmountable.Ready to be inspired? [Listen here]Email the show: info@talkingpoint.siteVisit the Talking Point official website: www.talkingpoint.site
In light of the recent riots, we're asking: is Britain racist or just angry? Music used in this podcast: Primetime News Variations. Reproduced under a Music standard License. Item ID: 2910499 Licensor's Author Username: leto.
🎙️ A Leap from the Tree" 🌳In this gripping episode, I recount a pivotal moment from my childhood that changed my life forever. At just 10 years old, I fell 20-30 feet from a tree, narrowly escaping death by the slimmest of margins. Born with Bilateral Optic Nerve Hypoplasia, a rare condition affecting my vision and associated with hypoglycaemia and intellectual disabilities, I’ve faced numerous challenges. Join me as I delve into the harrowing experience and the long-term impacts of the fall, which left me questioning whether my memory and language difficulties are linked to the head injury or my congenital condition. This episode marks a new departure for me, as I turn the microphone on my own story instead of my usual reporting on global accessibility and inclusion issues. Learn about the resilience, uncertainty, and strength that has defined my journey.
Ever been blown away by a good audiobook?"Half a Century of Stories: How Calibre Audio Redefines Access for All""Dive into the story of Calibre Audio as I explore how a vision for accessible books became a lifeline for many and sparked a global conversation on the need for inclusivity in literature."Join me for a special hour-long episode of Talking Point, as I celebrate the golden anniversary of Calibre Audio, a pioneer in making literature accessible to those with additional print needs. For 50 years, Calibre has not just provided books but has championed the cause of inclusivity, ensuring everyone can experience the joy of a good story.As someone who grew up benefiting from Calibre’s vast array of children's titles, I understand deeply the impact of their work. "Calibre was a beacon of hope during my childhood, offering stories that my mother, due to personal circumstance, couldn't read aloud to me. Their commitment to accessibility transformed my access to literature and allowed me to dream big," I reflect.Discover how Calibre Audio has shaped the landscape of accessible reading, from their early days using audio cassettes to today's advanced digital offerings. I dive into why accessible literature matters more than ever in a world that still grapples with reading inequalities and what the future holds for inclusive publishing.Celebration Highlight: Don't miss hearing about the "Inclusive Voices Competition," a creative initiative launched to mark this Calibre Audio golden milestone. It invites stories featuring characters with additional print needs, aiming to inspire and educate by showcasing diverse experiences through literature.**Listen to Talking Point: 'A Word in Your Ear' Part 1.
Talking Point - Breaking Boundaries: A Pathway to Inclusion - Accessibility and Beyond"How Innovations and Insights Are Paving the Way for a More Accessible Tomorrow" - In this thought-provoking episode of Talking Point, we delve into the complex world of accessibility. We reflect on 30 years of disability discrimination legislation, questioning the progress in equality and respect. This episode critically assesses the Disability Discrimination Act and The Equality Act, while spotlighting the WelcoME platform's success in making public places more accessible. We also feature Cobolt's Talking Air Fryer, transforming cooking experiences for individuals with sight loss, and a special report on Clean Air Zones with Declan Ridell, examining their role as a catalyst for environmental change.Interspersed with listener-recommended life-enhancing apps, join us for an enlightening journey into accessibility - where empathy meets technology, and innovation sparks action."Episode 4: Dive into a world where accessibility is not just a concept, but a lived reality."[Listen now!Episode transcript is available via the following link located next to the listen button:https://www.philip-anderson.co.uk/breaking-boundaries-a-pathway-to-inclusion-accessibility-and-beyond
Episode 3 on accessibility is here! Dive into the UK rail debate and discover an app changing the game for visually impaired bookworms—all with a retro pop culture twist!"Join hosts Philip Anderson and Martin Rhodes for a compelling 60-minute journey through some of Britain's most pressing topics, seamlessly connected to bring you insights that matter. Starting with the incendiary debates surrounding UK rail ticket office closures, we delve into what this could mean for those who require alternative ways to access our railways. But we don't stop there; we're thrilled to feature Steve Benett, the guiding force behind the Dolphin Easy Reader app, transforming the world for those with sight and print impairments. Furthermore, influenced by your comments, we explore the environmental impact of technology, offering a balanced discussion that elevates listener insights. As a cherry on top, we take a nostalgic romp through the past four decades, revealing how electronic innovations have shaped pop culture. So, why not dedicate an hour of your day for an enriching, thought-provoking discourse, served with our customary satirical seasoning?"? Contact: info@talkingpoint.site www.talkingpoint.site
Introducing the Latest Episode: "Breaking Barriers: The Victor Reader's Literary Revolution" with Mathieu Paquette, Project Manager at HumanWare
🎙️📚 Tune in to the latest episode of The Talking Point Podcast, available on your smart speaker and via the Talking Point Website at www.talkingpoint.site. Join us as we embark on a journey of breaking barriers and embracing a literary revolution with our esteemed guest, Mathieu Paquette, Project Manager at HumanWare. 📚🎙️
🌍✨ Discover how the Victor Reader, an extraordinary device, has transformed the accessibility landscape and revolutionized the reading experience for countless individuals with sight loss across the globe. Join hosts Philip Anderson and Martin Rhodes for 30 minutes of lively intelligent conversation with a satirical twist. ✨🎧
🤔📱 But before we dive into the literary world, let's kick off the episode with a quirky question: "What's the weirdest electronic gadget you own?" 📱🤔 Get ready for some unexpected and humorous responses as we set the tone for an exciting and captivating discussion on the remarkable Victor Reader and its impact on the lives of visually impaired individuals.
🔊 Don't miss out on this enlightening episode! Listen now on your smart speaker or visit the Talking Point Website at www.talkingpoint.site to join us on this exhilarating exploration of how the Victor Reader has paved the way for a new chapter in the world of accessible literature. 🎧✨
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Have you ever been wrongfully accused of lying
Introducing "Did It," the captivating new series from Against The Odds Motivational Podcast. ? Prepare to be inspired as we explore the remarkable journey of Haley Valente.
Episode 1: Lights Out!
Discover how, at a tender age of eight and a half, Haley faced the unimaginable as she lost her sight overnight due to a debilitating illness. Mistakenly diagnosed with Conversion Disorder, she defied all odds and refused to surrender. Now, at 22, she embraces life with unwavering determination.
With an unbreakable passion for music and the arts, Haley fearlessly pursues her dreams, undaunted by any obstacle in her path. Currently in her second year at university, she aspires to conquer the world of media.
Don't miss this incredible episode! Tune in to hear Haley's awe-inspiring tale of resilience and triumph. Listen now and be empowered to overcome any challenge life throws your way.
Talkingpoint: The controversial podcast where we debate the issues that matter to you!In this Episode: Workplace Disability discrimination, have you been affected? A case of when gender takes precedence over disability.We explore the meaning of "Reasonable adjustment" and why workplace disability discrimination still exists despite the introduction of the Equality Act in 2010.
Have you ever been unjustly accused of lying?Introducing, Did It, from Against The Odds, with my guest, Haley Valente. Haley was just eight and a half years old when the medical fraternity thought she was presenting with Conversion Disorder when she lost her sight altogether over night following a debilitating illness that left her unable to walk for three months.This is a story of succeeding against the odds.It's a story of ambition and hope, of creativity and a young lady's determination to test her limits.
What connections have you made through the gift of flowers?Listen to Dr Rebecca's compelling account of how one pack of Sunflower seeds changed her life despite her heroic fight against severe ME. All episodes in this series:https://www.philip-anderson.co.uk/surviving-me
What are the facts and realities of Chronic Fatigue?? Is fatigue its only symptom? And, can it be cured by rest?Listen to this latest episode from Against The Odds with Guest Dr Dinsdale who uses her own experience to challenge the present tide of ignorance of a debilitating illness that has ruined and cost lives. Follow this series:www.philip-anderson.co.uk/surviving-me
What do you do when, one day you find that you've been robbed of 22 hours a day of your life and you're forced to spend it cooped up in your bedroom due to a devistating illness medical professionals know little about? Listen to the next chapter in Dr Rebecca's life, Lost Time, part of the Surviving ME series by Against The Odds Motivational Podcast,available now here, or via all good Podcatcher sites including Amazon, Spotify, Google and more.Or, direct from my website www.againsttheoddspodcast.com
Against The Odds - Surviving ME - Episode 1 - Life Joy Have you ever been robbed of time?
In this series, Author and life coach, Dr Rebecca Williams Dinsdale discusses her endless fight against the debilitating condition, myalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue (ME), and how it claimed 30 years of her life with little help from medical professionals. Her experience is a shining testament of the power of the human spirit in her ability to find strength in adversity amid a perpetual backdrop of weariness and despair. Through her own purpose built Life Joy programme and personal experience, Rebecca is now supporting others in similar situations to find life-changing solutions to their own suffering.
Episodes Available In This Series: * Introducing Surviving ME * Episode 1: Life Joy * Episode 2: Lost Time * Episode 3: Faith & Spirituality.
Introducing Surviving ME - How Chronic Fatigue Claimed 30 Year's for Dr Rebecca Williams Dinsdale - the life coach and author of inspiring Ivy.
Have you ever been robbed of time?
In this series, Author and life coach, Dr Rebecca Williams Dinsdale discusses her endless fight against the debilitating condition, myalgic encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue (ME), and how it claimed 30 years of her life with little help from medical professionals. Her experience is a shining testament of the power of the human spirit in her ability to find strength in adversity amid a perpetual backdrop of weariness and despair. Through her own purpose built Life Joy programme and personal experience, Rebecca is now supporting others in similar situations to find life-changing solutions to their own suffering.
Other Episodes Available In This Series: * Introducing Surviving ME * Episode 1: Life Joy
Coming Soon: * Episode 2: Lost Time * Episode 3: Faith & Spirituality. * Episode 4: Ivy
Talkingpoint: the controversial podcast which debates the issues important to you.
Today: The pros and cons of mobile technology with a message for motorists who dial while driving.
Talkingpoint: the free speech podcast which debates the issues important to you. Hosted by Philip Francis Anderson.
Today: how not to complain and much more!
In This Final episode, Helen talks for the first time of the painful complexities behind her miscarriage and the stigmas parents with disabilities face, and ends with the moving account of her life-long legacy in honour of her unborn child…
How hard is it for any birth parent to come to terms with the loss of their unborn child?
In this two part podcast: Taking Steps, writer and disability activist, Helen Sims, talks for the first time of the tragic circumstances surrounding her unborn child and the consequences of four teenage operations to treat her cerebral palsy; While harnessing the power of activism to achieve her many objectives.
In this two-part podcast: how hard is it for anyone to tell their loved ones they have only days left to live?
At 29 when Wayne was told his internal organs were failing due to his diabetes and death was almost inevitable - he said breaking the news to his parents "was "one of the hardest things" he has ever had to do.
10 years on - and after three life-changing experiences and countless operations, Wayne is now loving life with the help of his first guide dog companion, Vince.
Smashing Blindness With local hero Wayne Pugh
In this two-part podcast: how hard is it for any terminally ill person to have to admit to their loved ones that they have just four days left to live?
For Wayne Pugh, whom at the age of 29 was told his internal organs were failing due to his diabetes - said it was the hardest thing he had ever had to put to his parents.
Almost 10 years on – and following three life-changing experiences and countless operations - Wayne - who was crowned North Staffordshire hero 2019 by the Stoke Sentinel - is now loving life with the help of his first guide dog companion, Vince.
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Is Prematurity a barrier to a happy life? Meet Martin Rhodes whom - despite being born 12 weeks early and losing his sight post his birth - is living proof that there's still everything to live for.
Against The Odds Motivational Podcast - Surviving Prematurity - Part 2
"What does blindness mean for those born early?
In the final part of this two part podcast of Against The Odds: Surviving Prematurity, information technology enthusiast, Martin Rhodes, 38, of Stoke on Trent, reveals for the first time one or two traumatic truths behind his premature birth that left him totally blind and later abandoned by his father just months prior to his seventh birthday."
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What does blindness mean for those born early?
In this first two part episode of Against The Odds, information technology enthusiast, Martin Rhodes, 38, of Stoke on Trent, shares with me one or two traumatic truths behind his premature birth that left him totally blind and later abandoned by his father just months prior to his seventh birthday.
Martin's experience is similar to that of singer and song writer, Stevie Wonder.
Stevie was born at 34 weeks gestation in 1950. A child prodigy and hugely successful musician winning 22 Grammy awards and over 30 top 10 hits under his belt. Whereas, Martin was born 12 weeks early, "weighing less than a bag of sugar" according to his mother.
Both Stevie Wonder and Martin share the same eye condition known as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a complication of prematurity caused by underdeveloped vessels on a premature baby’s retinas. Through research in the years since, the incidence of vision issues is now greatly reduced.
Martin's overall experience is one of ostracism and suffering, tolerance and talking, fortitude and liberation.
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- You may not - except with our expressed written permission - distribute or commercially exploit the content.