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
Everything Changed in 7 Seconds: What Came After the Fall
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When 19-year-old Jonathan Sigworth fell off a 70-foot cliff in the Himalayas, his life changed forever. But what followed wasn’t just recovery, it was revolution. In this episode, Jonathan shares how a spinal cord injury transformed his path, igniting a mission to uplift and empower others living with SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) across the globe.
From starting India’s first wheelchair rugby team, to creating the award-winning film More Than Walking, and co-founding a non-profit with his wife Jessica, Jonathan’s story is one of raw grief, spiritual grounding, resilience, and bold activism. He opens up about confronting depression and isolation, navigating the U.S. and Indian health care systems, and the urgent global need for accessible rehab tools.
We explore the emotional cost of invisibility, the power of peer mentorship, and how online education is revolutionising SCI independence.
🎧 Listen in for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had, about grief, growth, and global change.
Connect with Jonathan:
Email: jsigworth@morethanwalking.com
More than walking:
- www.morethanwalking.com
- www.youtube.com/c/morethanwalking
- www.facebook.com/morethanwalking
- www.twitter.com/morethanwalking
- www.instagram.com/morethanwalking
- www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-walking
Trigger warning: This episode discusses depression, isolation, and suicidal ideation. If you need support, please contact Lifeline at 13 11 14 (AU) or your local mental health line.