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It’s the final episode of Series 2 of the Motability Lifestyle Podcast with hosts Sophie Marie-Odum, Samantha Renke and Matt Lizzimore. This week’s is slightly different as the team reflects on The Big Event that happened in May. At the event, we asked our lovely listeners to record some questions to be answered on the show, and they did not disappoint! With topics ranging from driving with a disability and favourite car tunes, to the pride of personal achievements and family-friendly activities.
Enjoy! We'll see you soon for series 3!
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Motability Lifestyle Pod's hosts Sophie-Marie Odum and Samantha Renke welcome author and journalist Lucy Webster. Lucy opens up about her disability, the ableism she has experienced breaking into the journalism industry and how she has overcome it. Lucy has written her first book: 'The View From Down Here', which details, in her witty manner, the struggles she deals with on a daily basis. In the interview, she lights up as she tells Sam and Sophie how well the book has resonated with so many of her readers and has made them feel less alone.
"Car Chat with Matt" details the upgrades coming to electric cars and their batteries. It's not one you want to miss!
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In this episode, Sam and Sophie welcome Isaac Harvey MBE, a prominent disability advocate, content creator and President of Wheels & Wheelchairs. He opens up about his journey into disability advocacy, his upcoming journey to Paris, and what spurs his daredevil activities, including sky diving and wing walking! Isaac also discusses the importance of accepting help and mental health challenges and how it got him to where he is today. Car chat with Matt discusses the future of electric cars and what this means for you.
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the topic of ableism and some of the challenges of being a disabled parent.
In this week's episode of the Motability Lifestyle Pod, hosted by Sophie-Marie Odum and Samantha Renke, the spotlight is on parenthood, fashion, and travel, with the fabulous Sophie Bradbury-Cox, a mother, fashionista and content creator. They delve into Sophie's journey to motherhood, her vibrant style, breaking stereotypes – by embracing colourful fashion – and accessible travel, discussing past challenges and promising improvements.
Plus: Sophie-Marie shares some exciting news, regarding series 1 of The Motability Lifestyle Pod! And you won't want to miss "Car Chat with Matt" – Matt shares invaluable advice on planning long-distance trips with an electric car.
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In this week’s episode of the Motability Lifestyle Pod, co-hosts Sophie-Marie Odum and Samantha Renke chat to Director of Charitable Operations at Motability Foundation, Lisa Jones. In this interview, they discuss the impact and importance of the Foundation’s grant programmes on enhancing travel and closing the transport accessibility gap, which currently shows that disabled people make 38% less trips. Lisa also speaks on community support, the importance of equity and the incredible people she meets in her role.
Matt Lizzimore heads up Car Chat and delves into the advancements in car safety features, including airbags, 360-degree cameras and much more!
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In our first episode of the season, Sophie and Sam catch up with Phyllida Swift, who is an activist, CEO of Face Equality International and model. Phyllida shares her journey, and discusses the impact of facial differences in society and the media. Additionally, Phyllida also speaks on the significance of community, self-love and the fight against the discrimination of facial differences.
Plus: Matt tells us about an exciting, next-generation electric Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (eWAV) concept.
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The Motability Lifestyle Pod gang are back for a second series!
Expect more laughter, feel-good, uplifting content and incredible guests, discussing how we can all live our best life, particularly when navigating a disabling world. Listen to us in your car, or wherever you like! Or watch us on YouTube with captioned and BSL videos. Hit Subscribe or Follow so you’re sure not to miss a thing, and of course catch up on our Series 1 episodes.
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The Motability Lifestyle Pod gang are back with a Christmas Special. In this special episode, you, our wonderful listeners, sent in your questions to hosts Samantha Renke, Sophie-Marie Odum, and Matt Lizzimore, keen to know about Christmas traditions, 2023 highlights and 2024 plans. The trio also discuss the importance and significance of International Day of Disabled Persons and UK Disability History Month. As usual with The Motability Lifestyle Pod, expect lots of laughter and uplifting, feel-good content.
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Since becoming a triple amputee while serving in Afghanistan, Mark Ormrod MBE has been on a mission to spread a message of positivity and resilience. In this episode, he talks about his journey, setting goals in life, and getting back up when things get tough.
Please note that this episodes contains discussions of suicidal thoughts, which some people may find distressing.
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With over 2.9 million fans on TikTok, Fats Timbo uses her platform to spread laughter and educate people on questions around disability. In this episode, Fats talks about being propelled from ‘The Undateables’ to featuring in Vogue and writing her first book: 'Main Character Energy: Ten Commandments for living life fearlessly'.
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Since electric vehicles (EVs) have come on the scene, few industry leaders had considered accessible charging, so Motability Foundation decided to change this. In this Car Chat takeover episode, Motability Foundation’s Head of Innovation, Catherine Marris, explains how they did it, what an accessible charging point looks like and why the world is turning to the UK for advice.
Please note that when this episode was recorded, the Government was working to a 2030 ban on the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, but it has since changed to 2035.
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After Mike Newman broke multiple world records in blind racing, he decided, together with John Galloway, to give the chance to other blind and disabled people, allowing everyone to experience the power of doing something you were told you would never be able to do, and they set up the charity Speed of Sight. In this episode we learn how it all started; why their racing events can be life changing; and how to get involved. We also talk about one very special support cat and why taking a break for your mental health is sometimes not only crucial, but allows you to bounce back better. Plus: Matt’s top tips for keeping your fuel costs down.
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Dr Hannah Barham-Brown, Disability and Gender Equality Consultant, Speaker and Motability Governor, joins us to give her tips on navigating the challenges that dating with a disability can throw up. She shares her experience of finding love on an online dating app, practicing witty comebacks in the mirror and finding the balance of care within your relationship. Plus: the potential benefits of AI friends and Matt’s must-have features for your next vehicle.
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We discuss accessible beaches and progress in aviation, and paralympic athlete James Freeman talks about his journey to professional wheelchair racing, receiving the phone call for Tokyo 2020 and how he deals with frustrations and anxiety when the lift breaks.
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We discuss Lifestyle becoming an award-winning magazine, and reflect on Disability Pride Month 2023. To celebrate 45 years of Motability, we talk to Dominic Lund-Conlon, accessibility and inclusion manager at Rail Delivery Group, about how far we’ve come in making public transport accessible and what the future holds. Plus, Matt talks flying cars – is it finally happening?
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The Motability Lifestyle Pod is a brand new podcast series from the team behind Motability’s award-winning Lifestyle magazine. Editor Sophie-Marie Odum teams up with broadcaster, author and disability rights campaigner Samantha Renke to explore what it means to live your best life while navigating a disabling world. Launching on the 31st July.
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