3Spoonies

3Spoonies Episode Number 56, 28th May 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

What is it really like living with cerebral palsy as an adult? In this powerful episode we’re joined by Vicki, who shares her lived experience navigating cerebral palsy, healthcare systems, independence, and disability advocacy.

Vicki explains how cerebral palsy affects people differently, why adult support often drops off after childhood,...

3Spoonies Episode Number 55.5, 21st May 2026

With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this community questions episode, we explore the real-world difference between inclusive technology and intrusive technology — and how small digital decisions can have a big impact on accessibility, trust, and autonomy.

This episode is about choice, clarity, and control — and why technology should adapt to people, not pressure them int...

3Spoonies Episode Number 55, 14th May 2026

With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this episode we’re talking about inclusive vs intrusive technology — and asking an important question:

When does “accessible” technology stop supporting people… and start crossing boundaries?

As technology becomes more embedded in everyday life — from AI tools and monitoring systems to workplace software and assistive tech — it’s often i...

3Spoonies Episode Number 54.5, 7th May 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this community questions episode, we answer your real questions about adaptive clothing, sensory needs, and accessibility in fashion.

Adaptive clothing is often talked about in theory — but this episode focuses on what actually matters in everyday life. Drawing directly from questions sent in by our community, we explore the realities ...

3Spoonies Episode Number 54, 30th April 2026

With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re talking about adaptive clothing — what it is, why it matters, and why clothing access is about dignity, independence, and energy, not just fashion.

Adaptive clothing is often treated as niche, medical, or optional. But for disabled people, chronically ill people, and neurodivergent people, what we wear ...

3Spoonies Episode Number 53.5, 23rd April 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In Part Two of our anniversary special, 3Spoonies continues the conversation on aids and adaptations, shifting the focus to cost, access, and the systems that shape disabled people’s everyday lives.

This episode goes deeper into the realities behind accessibility — not just what helps, but what makes access harder than it needs to be.

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3Spoonies Episode Number 53, 16th April 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

This special anniversary episode of 3Spoonies is all about aids and adaptations — the everyday tools, adjustments, and workarounds that disabled people use to live, work, and navigate the world.

In Part One of this two-part conversation, we’re joined by Paralympian Aaron Phipps, and accessibility innovator Melissa Smith. With honest di...

3Spoonies Episode Number 52.5, 9th April 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we dive into your thoughtful, funny, and sometimes difficult questions about comedy and disability.

Following on from our main episode with comedian Suzi Payton, we explore where humour helps, where it harms, and how disabled people use comedy as a tool for coping, connection, and challeng...

3Spoonies Episode Number 52, 2nd April 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

What happens when you mix disability, chronic illness, dark humour, and stand-up comedy?

In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re joined by comedian Suzi Payton to talk about the role of humour in surviving life with chronic illness and disability — and why disabled people so often use comedy as a coping mechanism.

This is an honest, funny, an...

3Spoonies Episode Number 51.1, 26th March 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we talk honestly about setting boundaries with clients — especially around messages, interruptions, notifications, and business hours.

If you’ve ever felt pressured to reply the second a client messages you… If seeing “online” makes people assume you’re available… If voice notes, consta...

3Spoonies Episode Number 51, 19th March 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this episode of 3Spoonies, we talk honestly about setting boundaries with clients and partners, especially when you’re disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or running a business with limited energy.

We unpack why so many of us fall into people-pleasing, over-committing, and pushing ourselves past our limits — and how that leads ...

3Spoonies Episode Number 50.5, 12th March 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

How should disabled people be represented in newspapers, magazines, and print media — and who should be telling those stories?

In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we respond to listener questions about disabled representation in print media, media bias, misinformation, and the emotional toll of seeing disability misrepres...

3Spoonies Episode Number 50, 5th March 2026

With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

How disabled people are represented in newspapers, magazines, and print media has a real impact — on public opinion, policy, employment, and how safe it feels to exist in the world.

In this episode of 3Spoonies, we’re talking honestly about disabled representation in print media: what’s improved, what’s still harmful, and why “good intenti...

3Spoonies Episode Number 49.5, 26th february 2026

With Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this community questions episode of 3Spoonies, we’re answering real listener questions about creating a flexible schedule that actually works in real life — especially when you’re disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, or living with fluctuating energy.

Flexible scheduling is often talked about as a productivity hack, but for...

3Spoonies, Episode Number 49, 19th February 2026

Traditional schedules assume consistent energy, predictable health, and the ability to push through — which makes them a terrible fit for many disabled, chronically ill, and neurodivergent people.

In this episode of 3Spoonies, we explore what it actually means to create a flexible schedule that works in real life — not just on paper.

This episode is about permission: permission to wo...

We’re three disabled entrepreneurs figuring out life and business one spoon at a time.

If you’re running a business (or dreaming of starting one) while managing chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence — this is the podcast for you.

Each week we dive into real conversations about what it’s actually like to balance work, health, and life. From business planning and burnout to accessibility, workplace support, and everything i...

3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper

Date: 12th February 2025

Episode Number 48.5

In this episode we look the Impact of Late Diagnosis: Community Questions

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3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

Date: 5th February 2026

Episode Number 48

In this episode we discuss the Impact of Late Diagnosis

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3Spoonies with Karen Duncan , Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

Date: 29th January 2026

Episode Number 47.5

In this episode talk about Representation in Online Media: Community Questions

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Thank you for listening to this episode of 3Spoonies! If you enjoyed this episode, we would love for you to leave us a review, subscribe for o...