3Spoonies
We are 3Spoonies - entrepreneurs navigating our way through life and business with not enough spoons. This is a podcast for business people with chronic illness, disabilities, neurospiciness or anyone who wants to be more inclusive. We include honest discussions, useful tips and expert guests to give different perspectives on life and business with a disability. We cover topics such as business planning, knowing your limits, access to work and so much more. Join us every Thursday for a group discussion, special guest, or community questions on the last topic!
Episodes
3Spoonies: On Conspiracy Theories
Episode Number: 67, 29 October 2026
It's Halloween, so we're diving into some of the strangest, most controversial and most harmful conspiracy theories we've encountered.
In this special episode we explore conspiracy theories ranging from anti-vaccine misinformation and cancer cure myths to eugenics, disability benefits, mobility scooters and even claims about what's really in our food.
...3Spoonies: On Long Covid: Community Questions
Episode Number: 66.5, 22 October 2026
What’s the difference between Long COVID and ME/CFS? Can getting sick again make Long COVID worse? How do you avoid infections when germs are everywhere? And how on earth do you explain chronic fatigue to someone else?
In this Community Questions episode we are joined once again by Amy Butterworth and Emma Brackenbury to answer que...
3Spoonies: On Long Covid
Episode Number: 66, 15 October 2026
In this episode we are joined by Amy Butterworth and Emma Brackenbury for an open and honest conversation about living with Long COVID and the enormous impact it can have on your health, work, identity and everyday life.
Long COVID doesn't look the same for everyone. Symptoms can change, fluctuate and appear unexpectedly, while things that would once have been comp...
3Spoonies: On Camping when Disabled: Community Questions
Episode Number: 65.5, 8 October 2026
How do you keep medication refrigerated while camping? What's the easiest way to transport all your gear when you're disabled? And how do you keep phones, medical devices and other essential gadgets charged when you're living in a tent? In this 3Spoonies Community Questions episode, we answer your practical questions about mak...
3Spoonies: On Camping when Disabled
Episode Number: 65, 1 October 2026
Can you still go camping when you're disabled or chronically ill — and what can make it actually manageable? In this episode of 3Spoonies, we share our experiences of camping at different stages of disability, from Scouts and LARP events to Claire's recent experience of accessible camping at Download Festival. We talk about choosing a tent you ...
3Spoonies On Being Healthcare Professional with a Chronic Illness: Community Questions
Episode Number: 64.5 Date: 24th September
Should you have surgery where you work? How do you ask for workplace adjustments? And what do you do when health needs start to feel… visible?
In this Community Questions episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined again by Shelley Gautam to answer real questions from healthcare professionals n...
3Spoonies On Being Healthcare Professional with a Chronic Illness
Episode Number: 64 Date 17th September 2026
What happens when a healthcare professional becomes the patient?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined by Shelley Gautam to talk about the reality of working in healthcare while living with a chronic illness.
From burnout and undiagnosed illness to remote work, career pivots and navigating the healthcare s...
3Spoonies On Preparing for the Peaks: Community Questions
Episode Number: 63 Date: 10th September 2026
How do you get back into work after taking time off?
How do you stop yourself overcommitting months in advance?
And how do you survive the run-up to Christmas without completely burning out?
In this Community Questions episode of 3Spoonies, we answer listener questions about workload management, busy seasons, planning, burn...
3Spoonies On Preparing for the Peaks
Episode Number: 63 Date: 3rd September 2026
How do you prepare for busy periods when your energy is limited?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re talking about preparing for the peaks — those busy seasons, unexpected projects, looming deadlines and periods where work suddenly explodes.
But what happens when you’re self-employed, disabled, neurodivergent or liv...
3Spoonies On Representation on TV: Community Questions
Episode Number: 62.5 Date: 27th August 2026
Want to work in TV, acting, editing or scriptwriting?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined again by Samantha Renke to answer community questions from students about breaking into the television industry.
Samantha shares honest, practical advice on building confidence, using social media, getting experien...
3Spoonies On Representation on TV
Episode Number: 62 Date: 20th August 2026
How far has disability representation on TV really come?
In this episode, we’re joined by Samantha Renke for an honest, powerful and often funny conversation about disability in television, media and advertising.
Samantha shares her experiences working in TV, the reality behind the famous Maltesers advert, online trolling, tokenism, inacc...
3Spoonies On Sensory Engagement and Overwhelm: Community Questions
Episode Number: 61.5 Date: 13th August 2026
Can fluorescent lights really cause sensory overload? What can you do if work uniforms feel unbearable? And is it okay to ask for adjustments during exams?
In this Community Questions episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined again by Dr Joanna Grace to answer real questions about sensory overwhelm, autis...
3Spoonies On Sensory Engagement and Overwhelm
Episode Number: 61 Date: 6th August 2026
Why do some environments feel instantly overwhelming? Why can noise, clutter, lighting or even a switched-on plug socket feel exhausting for neurodivergent people? And why do shutdowns and meltdowns happen?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined by Dr Joanna Grace to explore the science behind sensory engagement, sensory overload and n...
3Spoonies On Language and Labels: Community Questions
Episode Number: 60.5 Date: 30th July 2026
What happens when a label helps you understand yourself… but also changes how other people see you?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we discuss language, labels and identity — from disability and chronic illness to neurodiversity, race, mental health and representation.
We explore the labels that helped us, the ones that hurt a...
3Spoonies On Language and Labels
Episode Number: 60 Date: 23rd July 2026
What happens when a label helps you understand yourself… but also changes how other people see you?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we discuss language, labels and identity — from disability and chronic illness to neurodiversity, race, mental health and representation.
We explore the labels that helped us, the ones that hurt and the com...
3Spoonies: On PTSD: Community Questions
Episode Number: 59.5 Date: 16th July 2026
How do you manage PTSD triggers, find grounding techniques that still work, or access therapy if leaving the house feels unsafe?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined again by wellbeing specialist Christine Spencer to answer community questions about PTSD, trauma recovery and mental health support.
We discuss:
- How to manage trig...
3Spoonies On PTSD
Episode Number: 59 Date: 9th July 20206
What is PTSD, how does it show up, and how can you support someone living with it?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined by mental health and wellbeing specialist Christine Spencer for an honest and informative conversation about PTSD, trauma, triggers and recovery.
We discuss:
- What PTSD actually is
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3Spoonies: Accessible Web Design: Community Questions
Episode Number: 58.5 Date: 2nd July
How do you choose accessible website colours? Are captchas excluding users? What’s the best way to display lots of images on mobile without slowing your site down?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we welcome back digital accessibility expert Chris Naylor to answer community questions on accessible web design, WordPress, mobile UX and inclu...
3Spoonies: Accessible Web Design
Episode Number: 58 Date: 25th June 2026
Is your website accessible — or quietly turning people away?
In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined by digital accessibility expert Chris Naylor to talk about accessible website design, user experience, SEO and why most businesses are missing a huge opportunity online.
We discuss:
- Why website accessibili...
3Spoonies: Cooking When Disabled Community Questions
Episode Number: 57.5 Date: 18th June
How do you make meal planning easier when you’re already exhausted? Are reusable alternatives worth it if cleaning them takes too much energy? And what happens when long COVID changes your sense of taste and smell?
In this Community Questions episode of 3Spoonies, we answer real questions from listeners about cooking while disabled, acc...
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