Talk Disability - Episode Guide

Season 1

Jessie

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2023

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Jessie Yendle has had a stammer since she was young, which she says made her a prisoner to her speech. Life changed forever when she posted a video on social media showing her ordering a coffee at a drive-through. Now with an online community of three million, Jessie is a proud ambassador, helping spread awareness and education about stammering.

Chris

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2023

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Chris McEwen has lived a life of extremes, from the highs of boxing and serving in the army to periods of deep depression and suicide attempts.But it wasn't until he was diagnosed as biploar that things started to make sense. He now gives opportunities to kids with disabilities by teaching them to box.

Selena

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Apr 2, 2023

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Selena Caemawr distinctly remembers always feeling a bit different. Before being diagnosed with autism at a late age, Selena went through many jobs where experiences left her feeling the whole world was against her. After a work incident resulted in her being left in physical pain, Selena realised she never wanted others to feel the same way. So with the help of a friend, she opened a café where autistic people can be their true selves.

Olivia

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Jul 9, 2023

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From her very first sports day when she was five, Olivia Breen knew running was for her. Despite facing several setbacks in her career, she never gave up on her dream. We hear from Olivia on the highs and lows of becoming a multiple Paralympic and world champion.

Season 2

You Don't Look...Autistic

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: May 10, 2023

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Special effects make-up artist Laura Gardner designs a look for Emma to reveal to the world what living with an invisible disability can feel like. 

You Don't Look...Diabetic

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: May 17, 2023

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Visualising non-visible disabilities. Special effects make-up artist Laura Gardner designs a look for Duke Al to help show the world what living with type 1 diabetes feels like for him.

You Don't Look...Depressed

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: May 24, 2023

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Visualising non-visible disabilities. Special effects make-up artist Laura Gardner designs a look for Dafydd to help show the world what living with depression feels like for him.

You Don't Look...ADHD

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: May 31, 2023

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Visualising non-visible disabilities. Special effects make-up artist Laura Gardner designs a look for Kim to help show the world what living with ADHD feels like to her.

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