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Navigating Disability
Welcome to the Navigating Disability Podcast Show!! Your hosts, Kate Read and Jenn Abbott are committed to changing the narrative around 'normal' and 'ability' and look so forward to sharing our weekly guests with you! Get ready to be inspired, empowered and enlivened as we dive into education, lived experiences, expert advice, behind the scenes on political movements and how YOU, our listeners can THRIVE within your community!
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Navigating Disability
Surviving Burnout, Embracing Diagnosis with Laura Lewis
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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