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Navigating Disability
What if the conversation around disability focused on possibility instead of limitation?
Welcome to the Navigating Disability Podcast Show, hosted by Kate Read, a passionate advocate dedicated to changing the narrative around “normal” and “ability.”
Each week, Kate sits down with inspiring guests to explore lived experiences, expert insights, practical advice, and powerful stories from across the disability community. From advocacy and education to honest discussions about systems, supports, and real-life challenges, this podcast is about helping people feel informed, empowered, and connected.
Whether you’re living with disability, supporting a family member, working in the sector, or wanting to better understand the journey — this podcast is for you.
So get ready to be inspired, informed, and reminded that you are not navigating this journey alone.
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Navigating Disability
Surviving Burnout, Embracing Diagnosis with Laura Lewis
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Laura Lewis is a woman of resilience, revolution, and relentless love. In this emotionally rich episode, Laura shares her journey of being a late-diagnosed autistic and ADHD adult, a mental health survivor, and an advocate who turned adversity into action. From experiencing a traumatic breakdown to rising as a fierce champion for her son Clay, a young autistic entrepreneur, Laura’s story reveals the transformative power of radical self-acceptance, community support, and purpose.
Hear how Laura helped her son start a successful bin-cleaning microbusiness, challenged school systems failing neurodivergent kids, and now campaigns for systemic reform. With wisdom, honesty, and humor, Laura invites us to reimagine success, redefine inclusion, and, most importantly, never wait for permission to build the life we deserve.
💬 Trigger Warning: This episode discusses mental health crises, trauma, and systemic failures. Please take care as you listen. For support, contact Lifeline at 13 11 14 (Australia).
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