The Skies We’re Under

Born at the Right Time

Nurse, author and Director of Born at the Right Time, Rachel Wright talks to fellow parents of people with disabilities and others in their community. With the power of story telling, laughter, swearing and useful information they create solace in knowing the warts and all truth of this off piste version of parenting. Whether a well seasoned parent, newbie, one of many practitioners supporting families or simply someone wanting to peak over the fence - you’re welcome to listen in. We are better together, whatever Skies We’re Under. read less
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The Beating Heart of Communication with Joanna Holmes | S3 | E14
4d ago
The Beating Heart of Communication with Joanna Holmes | S3 | E14
Join Rachel and Lucy for episode 14 of The Skies Were Under podcast. We’re joined again by Jo Holmes (Mummy Vs AAC) discussing how to find ways for meaningful connection with your child (which doesn’t necessarily need to involve a laminator). TRIGGER WARNING - Please note - right from the start, we have discussions around end of life care plans and DNACPR. If this is something that will be upsetting and triggering to you please skip this episode, or fast forward to 7 minutes. To find out more about Jo, and the resources she’s passionate about please go to: Mummy Vs AAC About Jo Resource Bank HOP | Hanging Out Program Interaction for People at Risk of Isolation Rachel and Lucy also discuss life when you’ve got too many tabs open. We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
Not AAC and SLT with Joanna Holmes | S3 | E13
May 22 2024
Not AAC and SLT with Joanna Holmes | S3 | E13
Join Rachel and Lucy for Episode 13 of 'The Skies We’re Under' podcast. They are joined by the always insightful Jo Holmes, who talks about her life as a recovering Speech and Language Therapist. Rachel and Jo reflect on the impact of life changing moments where we go from one side of the fence to ‘the life we didn’t order.’ In addition to talking about what we’re qualified in, Rachel also takes on something she’s totally NOT qualified for, and her amazing efforts at the best not trying too hard/trying my best World Maths Day outfit. You can find out more about Jo at: Mummy vs AAC We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
Communication is a Human Right with Dr. Mazal Tasgal | S3 | E12
May 15 2024
Communication is a Human Right with Dr. Mazal Tasgal | S3 | E12
Rachel and Sarah are joined by the absolutely awesome Dr. Mazal Tasgal as they talk about all things communication. They dare to go off the ‘middle of the road’ pathways to explore the ways to nurture and develop communication, building on our innate ability to communicate with our child, right from the start.  You can learn more about Mazal’s work here, and also the wonderful charity who supported her family at the start of their journey at special effect. Rachel and Sarah also share their To-Do lists (even their secret ones!) and Rachel finally figures out what Number 5 actually meant - (it was Turtle Braces) We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.   Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
Weathering the Hospital Sh*t-storm | S3 | E11
May 8 2024
Weathering the Hospital Sh*t-storm | S3 | E11
Join Rachel, Sarah and Lucy for Episode 11 of The Skies We’re Under Podcast as they share their top tips for Hospital stays. From Apocalypse Grab-bags, to hospital passports, to looking after yourself (and your bowels). We’ve got it covered. We also reflect on when care is not how it should be, (See also Martha's Rule) In addition to those top tips, we reflect on hopeful news for Lucy, Sarah’s ‘shit-tip for sale’ and Rachel’s ‘small puddle of patience’. We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
We're All Human with Elly Chapple | S3 | E10
May 1 2024
We're All Human with Elly Chapple | S3 | E10
Pull up a chair to the table with Rachel and Lucy, as they  reflect on some thought provoking words from the inimitable Elly Chapple. Elly talks through her own story, as well as encouraging us to listen to and value the stories of everyone, no matter how different they may at first appear. You can find out more about Elly (and Ella) at Can Do Ella You can also see her TedX talk here: Elly Chapple Tedx Lucy and Rachel also reflect on the competing versions of themselves that they have: Evening Rachel is not currently getting on with Morning Rachel. We also have a caller to the show - and we’d love to hear from you too!  We love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
Be Kind to Yourself with Charlie Beswick | S3 | E9
Apr 24 2024
Be Kind to Yourself with Charlie Beswick | S3 | E9
Sarah and Rachel hear from the absolutely spectacular Charlie Beswick (Our Altered Life, Facebook, Instagram @ouralteredlife). The podcasting equivalent of quadruple strength cordial Charlie covers the mental health advice we all need. From self compassion, patience, perfectionism through to celebrating our achievements. (TRIGGER WARNING - DISCUSSIONS OF SUICIDAL THOUGHTS) Rachel and Sarah also talk hair-envy, read some lovely feedback and big up the BAPS awards. Charlie’s Newsletter is available to subscribe at: https://subscribepage.com/oalupdates We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
Dealing with your own sh*t with Shurron Rosales | S3 | E8
Apr 17 2024
Dealing with your own sh*t with Shurron Rosales | S3 | E8
Join Rachel and Sarah for Episode 8 of ‘The Skies We’re Under’ podcast as they do the best they can until they know better (Maya Angelou). They are joined this week by Shurron Rosales, who reflects on ableism, and the ways she has worked through the trauma of her past experiences, at the same time as becoming a better ally for her child and other disabled people. See Shurron's list of disabled influencers at the bottom of these show notes.* We also have a caller with a question for Rachel and Sarah… We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers. *Disabled Influencers Nina Tame (@nina_tame) • Instagram photos and videos Dr Amit Patel (@blinddad_uk) • Instagram photos and videos Gem Turner (@gem_turner) • Instagram photos and videos Tom Nash (@djhookie) • Instagram photos and videos Alice Wong (@disability_visibility) • Instagram photos and videos Jessica Jordan Ping (@therollingexplorer) • Instagram photos and videos Deaf Twins • Hermon & Heroda © (@being__her) • Instagram photos and videos Lost Voice Guy (@lostvoiceguy) • Instagram photos and videos Inclusion + Accessibility Specialist | Dr Shani Dhanda (@shanidhanda) • Instagram photos and videos   Organisations The Valuable 500 (@thevaluable500) • Instagram photos and videos Scope (@scopecharity) • Instagram photos and videos Mencap (@mencap) • Instagram photos and videos
Many Different Types of Sh*t | S3 | E7
Mar 27 2024
Many Different Types of Sh*t | S3 | E7
Join Rachel, Sarah and Lucy for episode 7 of 'The Skies We’re Under', as they navigate one plumbing disaster after another. Life can throw both figurative and literal sh*t our way sometimes. The trio reflect on this with their usual good humour and lack of filter.  It’s also friends and family day today, with not one, but two cameos from our family members! We talk about how we cope with helpful comments that aren’t so helpful, and how to appreciate those around us who try and understand the skies we’re under, even if they aren’t under the same rain cloud (or sh*t storm - whatever you prefer.) We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
Appointment with the GP (aka husband) | S3 | E6
Mar 20 2024
Appointment with the GP (aka husband) | S3 | E6
Learning disability health checks, Rachel - you will go on my first whistle… Sarah… you will go on my second whistle… 3.2.1… Join our two contestants in this week’s episode of 'The Skies We’re Under' podcast, as they discuss half term envy, realising it’s time to move, and the best show on Saturday Night. Rachel is joined by the recently appointed TSWU Resident GP: Dr. Tim Wright (just don’t tell him) as he talks through all you need to know about Learning Disability Annual Health Checks, how to make sure you can access them, and what a good Health Check should look like. We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
We Live in Hope | S3 | E5
Mar 13 2024
We Live in Hope | S3 | E5
Join Rachel and Sarah as they receive not-so constructive feedback on snoring from their offspring, complete ‘To Do or Not To Do’ lists and find the Good Fairies in life. In this episode we learn all about PATHs - Sarah expertly takes us through the PATH process, how to get the best out of it, and how it can help inject some much needed hope in a really practical way. Jon Ralph helped illustrate ‘Bee’s Best Life’ as part of her PATH. We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
When Professionals Go Rogue with Joanna Grace | S3 | E4
Mar 6 2024
When Professionals Go Rogue with Joanna Grace | S3 | E4
Join Rachel, Sarah and Lucy on Episode 4 of "The Skies We’re Under" podcast as they debate prioritising your own food or your family’s faces and Lucy has another top titty tale.   We also hear Part 2 of Rachel’s discussion with the superb Joanna Grace (Joanna Grace (@jo3grace), Instagram Sensory Projects.) We are thinking about the professionals who stick it out and those who go rogue for the sake of families. And as ever, we hear from another listener of the podcast. We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.    Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
Superhormonal Not Superhuman | S3 | E2
Feb 21 2024
Superhormonal Not Superhuman | S3 | E2
Join Lucy and Rachel on Episode 2 of 'The Skies We’re Under' podcast as they ride the waves of frustration, rage, broken systems, unhelpful comments and hormonal imbalance on the good ship HTS Rifton. Rachel talks about continence systems and products (Uribag, Rifton) and the continued challenges of transitioning from Childrens' to Adult Services Lucy and Rachel reflect that as awesome as we are, we are not Superhuman, and that the decisions we’re forced to make and the comments we hear build an unhelpful myth of resilience. HRT patches are praised for helping navigate the stormy waters, and also, helpfully, not killing your families… Menopause We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
We're Back! | S3 | E1
Feb 14 2024
We're Back! | S3 | E1
For our first episode of season 3 Rachel, Sarah and Lucy have a long overdue catch up on where life has taken them since the end of Season 2 and the biggest items on their ‘F**k That Lists.’ In our new ‘What do you need to know’ section Lucy helpfully takes us through everything you need to know about Universal Provision and EHCPs (IPSEA, SENDIASS ) Finally Rachel rounds things off, with our first caller to the podcast, and an open invitation to our lovely listeners to ‘join in’. We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly.  You can leave a message with us in a number of ways:  Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds)  You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com  Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com  Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) .  Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.   You can find the transcripts for each episode on our website.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.
The Cracks that Let the Light In | S2 | E12
May 3 2023
The Cracks that Let the Light In | S2 | E12
This is everything I love about podcasts; it’s funny, real, useful and has the most tender conversations brimming with love. In this podcast recorded in December 2022, Jessica Moxham, mother and architect, talks about her book ‘The Cracks that Let the Light In’ on bringing up her disabled son; How complicated it is when our children are in hospital, making homes accessible and doing the best we can.  You can buy her book anywhere that sells good books but beware! As well as being beautifully written, it might just challenge your perspective on disability, ableism and if you’re listening on Audible, make you pull over in the car to ugly cry. It’s crammed with the complexity, beauty and power of a mother’s heart with a side helping of smashing the patriarchy.   You can find everything Jess across social media  Instagram @jessmoxham Facebook @sonstoriesblog Twitter @jessmoxham You can also listen to her on women’s hour: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000tlty   It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Email your stories, comments and questions to tswupodcast@gmail.com to join in or follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime.    Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to book into one of The Skies We’re Under live events (our next one is 8pm (GMT) Thursday 18th May), find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.