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The Skies We’re Under

Born at the Right Time
Parenting
Learning Disability Health Checks
Disabilities
Parenting Challenges
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Parenting With Disabilities
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Born At the Right Time
Hospital Stays
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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 fam... more

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This week we're travelling back in time to the first ever episode of 'The Skies We're Under'. Back to a time when we didn't have studio production to keep the sound crisp and we still had the energy to beep out all the swears.

Content warning the to... more

Life updates, broken systems and tiny pockets of joy are packed into this week's episode of The Skies We’re Under. From continuing healthcare assessment clangers, post‑college provision crises and why SEND reform feels equal parts hopeful and terrify... more

Happy New Year! There’s no better way to rid you of the January blues than to listen to Rachel’s conversation with the fantastic Sam Bowen.

Sam is ‘one of us’, someone who has both lived and loved experience of raising and loving a child with comple... more

It’s party time - your favourite threesome have dressed up (sort of!) and are here to celebrate another year of The Skies We’re Under, making it through and remembering all the best bits, and filtering it so we forget all the worst bits!

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Recent Guests

Sam Bowen
Museum consultant and SEND parent, founder of the SEND in Museums campaign
Episode: Curating Hope: The Lived and Loved Experience with Sam Bowen | S5 | E5
Sara Ryan
Writer, researcher, and fierce advocate for justice and inclusion for people with learning disabilities
Episode: Erasure and Social Murder with Sara Ryan | S5 | E2
Stephen Unwin
An experienced theatre and opera director and author.
Episode: Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong | S4 | E43
Janet Rickman
Vice Chair of the National Portage Association
Episode: The Early Years - Navigating an Unexpected World | S4 | E42
Amy Hogan
Researcher, advocate, and educator with over 20 years in disability research, focusing on health and social care justice.
Episode: The Dark Side: How Therapies can Harm with Amy Hogan | S4 | E40
Michael Fullerton
Director of Wellbeing and Collaboration at Achieve Together, a social care provider, and a learning disability nurse.
Achieve Together
Episode: Puberty, Sex and Learning Disabilities | S4 | E39
Gabriella Walker
Mother who reflects on the loss of her daughter, Thea, and the impact of healthcare services
Episode: The Weight of Unmet Needs: Grief and Trauma in a Broken System | S4 | E37
Rhiannon Gogh
SEND Finance Expert and Chartered Financial Advisor
Planet Future, Author of Planning With Love
Episode: When I'm Gone: Planning with Love with Rhiannon Gogh | S4 | E36
Sarah Clayton
CEO of Simple Stuff Works and mom of four
Simple Stuff Works
Episode: Not Just School - It's Trust on Trial | S4 | E32

Host

Rachel Wright
Host of The Skies We're Under podcast, founder and director of Born at the Right Time, and qualified nurse.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Important listening for workers in disability - valuable connection for families

    Such a brilliant podcast of warts and all of having a family member with disability. Hard facts for professionals; considering the impact of your engagement. And often so damn funny. Invaluable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sherilf
    Australia9 months ago
  • A phenomenal listen

    I am rather late to the podcast party but as a parent of a child with complex support needs, finding The Skies We’re Under podcast was like finding buried treasure. The episodes are real, raw, give balanced perspectives and are thought provoking. Change doesn’t happen unilaterally but by engaging in honest, insightful discussions based on real life experiences, better engagement and traction between people can happen. Everyone working in the world of disability and everyone living with disabilit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CDSCMP
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Inspiring and supportive

    I love this podcast so much, it’s enlightening and validating. I’ve really been through the mill with my daughter and consider myself a good advocate but I am learning new language and adding to my arsenal with this podcast every week. The system’s broken, but we are stronger together. Also lots of good laughs too. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen - Dorset
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Parent carer trauma

    Just such a great conversation today on trauma I had to write and say. Thank you for tackling this tricky conversation with humour and honesty. I had a lot of truth filled and illuminating realisations whilst listening. Dr Joanna Griffin is brilliant as a guest and thank you for the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClareAC
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Parent carers - subscribe to this!

    Parenting a child with disability can sometimes feel like an overwhelming journey. This podcast was a brilliant discovery for me and has helped me through so much - it’s so brilliant to hear parent carers in a range of different situations discuss the highs and lows. It’s also hilariously funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SparkyCat2
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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Community-focused and refreshingly candid
Honest discussions that mix humor with tough realities of disability
Engaging, honest and empowering for families
Listeners appreciate the balance of personal stories and practical guidance
Supportive, validating, and thought-provoking for professionals and parents alike

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Curating Hope: The Lived and Loved Experience with Sam Bowen | S5 | E5
Q: How did your idea of accessibility, of access change in that remoulding?
Sam discusses how her experiences as a SEND parent changed her understanding and approach to accessibility in museums, emphasizing the importance of needs-based access.
Curating Hope: The Lived and Loved Experience with Sam Bowen | S5 | E5
Q: What transformations occurred when Lucy was born, whether that was in you, in the relationships around you?
Sam reflects on how her identity changed, feeling like she was marked as 'that mum', and how this experience influenced her perspective on inclusivity and connection.
Curating Hope: The Lived and Loved Experience with Sam Bowen | S5 | E5
Q: Tell us a little bit about you, about who you are, what you love, and tell us a bit about your family.
Sam Bowen describes her daughter Lucy, a 16-year-old with complex disabilities, and shares how this experience shaped her life.
Winks, Wobbles and Wins: Catching Up After Summer | S5 | E1
Q: What do you do now? Or is there anything you've embedded that you do or you wish you did to survive this big transition?
Acknowledging that it's hard is powerful, and it's okay to voice that sometimes situations just don't fit well, which is hard.
Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong | S4 | E43
Q: How do you think we as families and friends do that well?
Stephen suggests that championing the individual over diagnosis is essential.

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A candid, empathetic series focused on parenting children with disabilities, alongside voices from advocates, researchers and professionals who explore systemic challenges, inclusive practices, and everyday realities. Episodes mix personal storytelling with practical guidance—from navigating healthcare and education systems to financial planning, housing and sexuality education—often laced with humor and sharp honesty. A standout trait is the emphasis on real-world experiences and community support, making it valuable for listeners who want honest discussions, actionable insights, and a sense of belonging in a global network of families and professionals navigating similar journeys.

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Recent guests on The Skies We’re Under include:

1. Sam Bowen
2. Sara Ryan
3. Stephen Unwin
4. Janet Rickman
5. Amy Hogan
6. Michael Fullerton
7. Gabriella Walker
8. Rhiannon Gogh

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