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Lucy and Alice discuss their podcast episode on Shakespeare's "King Lear," focusing on its portrayal of disability and madness. Alice explains the plot, highlighting King Lear's irrational behaviour, his daughters' reactions, and the tragic outcomes. They delve into the character of Gloucester, who is blinded and later contemplates suicide. The conversation critiques Shakespeare's depiction of madness and disability, noting its sensationalism and lack of positive representation. They also discuss modern interpretations, such as viewing Lear's madness as dementia, and reflect on the play's broader themes of power, family dynamics, and societal decline.

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Chloe Hammond, the only wheelchair-using nurse with an assistance dog in the UK, joins the podcast to discuss her journey into nursing, inspired by her own experiences with chronic illness. Despite facing challenges, including pushback during university and in the NHS, she persevered and now works in a more inclusive environment. Chloe's assistance dog, Otto, helps her with daily tasks and provides therapy to her clients. She emphasizes the importance of mental health and the need for reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Chloe also shares her plans to help others train their own assistance dogs, highlighting the significant impact such dogs can have on individuals' lives.

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In the first episode of the new season, hosts Lucy and Alice welcome lABLEd's Disability Historian Daisy Holder, to discuss there new book on queer and disabled history. Daisy shares that the book covers various historical figures, including Michelangelo, and explores topics like mesmerism and conversion therapies and highlights the challenges of researching historical figures with disabilities and the importance of recognizing their contributions. The conversation also touches on the personal significance of history for the hosts

In this milestone episode, join hosts Alice and Lucy as they don their podcasting hats and embark on a celebratory voyage. It’s been quite the ride—from humble beginnings to a thriving community of listeners. The studio walls echo with laughter, poignant discussions, and the occasional technical glitch.

Whether you’ve been a fan from the start or just hopped aboard, this centennial episode is for you. Grab your headphones, a cup of coffee (or tea, if you’re feeling fancy), and let’s raise a virtual toast to “lABLEd”!