The Way We Roll

Neurodiversity: Buzzword or Breakthrough? 22.05.2026 43мин

Has there really been an explosion of people who are neurodivergent? In our latest podcast, Dr Nancy Doyle, founder of Genius Within and organisational psychologist, answers our questions. Nancy is a social entrepreneur and leading authority on neurodiversity and disability inclusion in the workplace. She created Genius Within – pioneering scalable, evidence-based solutions that empower neurodivergent individuals and transform organisational cultures. Nancy shares her personal experien...

Tourette’s at the BAFTA’s, Less remote working. Our 10th anniversary. 24.04.2026 42мин

It was hard to miss the furore of the offensive language moment at the BAFTAs this year. A couple of months on, we take a cool, reflective look at what went wrong and how we can do better next time. We wonder whether this moment has progressed the inclusion of people with Tourette’s? It seems the Covid impact on working from home is truly ending as remote work declines and more employees are expected to be in their workplaces. Does this have a disproportionate and negative impact on dis...

From Passenger to ‘Problem’: The Making of an Accidental Activist with guest Mark Mardell 27.03.2026 34мин

In this episode of The Way We Roll, we are joined by broadcaster and journalist Mark Mardell to unpack a shocking travel experience that raises bigger questions about disability, power, and dignity. Airports and airlines often frame decisions around safety — but where is the line between care and control? Mark’s experience highlights how quickly concern can morph into blanket policies based on assumptions rather than evidence, leaving disabled passengers powerless and stranded. Mark shares hi...

Tom Yendell - Mouth and Foot Painting Artists 27.02.2026 22мин

The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (MFPA) has been around since 1957 and has a remarkable impact. Tom Yendell from the MFPA is our guest and explains the organisation's purpose: supporting artists who paint without using their hands. There are 33 British artists and nearly 800 worldwide, and they are born with a uniqueness or disability or acquire them later in life. MFPA provides a supportive environment for artists to express themselves creatively, often helping them regain a sense o...

The Workplace Problem Nobody Talks About 20.02.2026 24мин

In this episode of The Way We Roll, we’re joined by Dr Georges Petitjean, founder of WARM (Workplace Addiction Recovery Movement). Georges set up WARM after years of seeing the same pattern play out: Employees struggling with substance use were too nervous to tell their employers because of the potential consequences, including discrimination or career damage, rather than support being offered. Although in recent years there’s been a rise in openness about work-related mental health conversat...

Trauma Porn, Pity Porn, Tragedy or Triumph or Factual - news reporting on disability, early diagnosis and NHS lack of support. 30.01.2026 40мин

Our first podcast of 2026 has our usual mix of debate, provocation, humour, and, we like to think, important insight. We discuss how disability is reported in the media, and whether we, as disabled readers, have our own bias in seeing it one way. Do medical prognoses collide with our lived experience? If there is no disability voice is there balance? For a second topic, we highlight how one minute you can get a lot of support as a disabled person, and then suddenly it drops ...

Podcasts of the Year Review 2025 22.12.2025 55мин

We look back on some highlights from The Way We Roll shows from 2025. We start with disability inclusion, featuring Celia Chatres-Aris, then move on to Making Inclusive Television with Henry Smith, and Adaptive Fashion with Victoria Jenkins. We check in with our most-listened-to show, Phil’s difficult trip to Spain, called Malaga Mayhem. We give honourable mentions to Euan’s Guide head, Kiki McDonald, and Jennie Williams, who are talking about sex and disability. Finally, we revisit our Febru...

Cut To Size - Accessible Adaptive Fashion 28.11.2025 47мин

People join an industry, and many adapt to its culture. Occasionally, someone challenges the culture, disrupts it and brings about a new way of thinking. Our guest, Victoria Jenkins, has done just that, and done it in the harsh, fickle world of fashion. Victoria spent 16 years in the fashion industry, acquiring extensive knowledge of garment construction. Among others, she has worked with Victoria Beckham, Sweaty Betty, and Jack Wills. After disability affected her, she realised there was a n...

We Want Sex on a Bus! 31.10.2025 55мин

This month we’re talking about sex and disability — a topic that’s often ignored or treated as taboo. Our guest is Jennie Williams, CEO of Enhance the UK, who’s been a leading voice in breaking down the barriers around intimacy and disability. Jennie talks about what drew her to this work and shares insights from Undressing Disability and The Love Lounge — a space where disabled people can talk openly about sex, relationships and everything that comes with them. From communication and consen...

I Will Try…To Fix You: Benevolent Bias, Coldplay live and surgery 26.09.2025 39мин

In case it’s a new term to you, let us start with a definition of Benevolent Bias in relation to disability. The Wiley Dictionary says “usually manifests as pity or charity, paternalistic protection, and condescending or exaggerated praise for common activities.” A new term perhaps, but not a new behaviour. We discuss. Coldplay came to Wembley in August and we went to see them. We discuss the show and comment on accessibility, attending gigs as a wheelchair user and scooter user. ...

What does disability mean in 2025 and DWP making a mess 29.08.2025 52мин

Depending on where you read it, there could be 13 million or 16 million disabled people in the UK. Some statistics suggest 1 in 4 of us, while others indicate 1 in 5. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch recently suggested the term ‘disabled’ is in danger of losing all meaning. Is she on to something? What is the point of a definition, and what measure do we use? Some who are disabled under the Equality Act 2010 definition are having a terrible time working for the Department for Wor...

“Surely, it’s all ok now for disabled people?” Kiki McDonald and Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2025 25.07.2025 46мин

As a disabled person, when you first start talking to a non-disabled person about the barriers to your participation, you can be met with the response, ‘I thought that’s all sorted now. ’ If you suggest they take a look at 20 shops locally, chances are they’ll find many are not physically accessible. And that’s just a high street. Euan’s Guide carry out a survey asking disabled people in the UK about their experiences. Their latest research shows there’s a long way to go, as many of us ...

No Time to Waste: Celia Chartes-Aris on the Real Work of Change 27.06.2025 53мин

Isn’t it great when you speak with someone and they are on your wavelength, but are also so wise that they make you think a little harder? Our guest this month is one of these people. Celia Chartes-Aris is all about policy, research and law. Her impressive impact led to her being crowned No. 1 on the Disability Power 100 list in 2025. However, her real power lies behind the scenes, being well-connected and acting as an advisor to UK and international governments and organisations, where she ...

Malaga Mayhem 23.05.2025 25мин

The second part of this month’s show is all about Phil’s recent trip to Malaga. After meticulous planning, Phil and Sue, his wife, set off for some winter sunshine. On landing, a broken powered wheelchair meant limitation, frustration, moments of kindness and a lot of stress and cost. How did Phil and Sue manage? So, will they ever fly again? Let's just say the train to Spain is suddenly looking very attractive. Links: Ilunion Hotel

From Berlin to Malaga Part 1: 02.05.2025 30мин

Global Disability Summit 2025, Berlin This month, we’re splitting the show into two parts. First up, Simon recently attended the 3rd Global Disability Summit in Berlin. Simon found himself out of the loop, having not attended an event like this for a decade. As is often the case with huge multi-national conferences, they are overwhelming at times, brilliant for meeting people, and have fantastic speakers, but not so good ones. They highlight what needs to be done to progress disability inclus...

Inclusively Made with Henry Smith 28.02.2025 56мин

Somewhere near the Blue Mountains, just outside Sydney, Australia, something special is happening in production. Our guest, Henry Smith, shares insights about it and the organisation he has co-founded, Inclusively Made. Henry and his partner, Genevieve Clay-Smith, have been creating human-centred films for many years. Henry explains how Genevieve initially stumbled upon working with talented disabled individuals, first by accident. Realising that this experience was enjoyable and not fr...

Have the life chances of disabled people improved in the UK since 2005? 31.01.2025 49мин

It is often said that politicians only think short-term. However, twenty years ago, the Labour government released a report titled “Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People.” This cross-government strategy outlined a programme to enhance the opportunities and life chances for disabled individuals by 2025. The aim was that this year, disabled people in Britain would have full opportunities and choices to improve their quality of life and be respected and included as equal members of socie...

Keep it light: Assisted Suicide update and when is hypocrisy acceptable? Plus best bits of 2024 20.12.2024 54мин

On Friday, 29th November, Members of Parliament voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. Phil, who is part of Not Dead Yet, an organisation that opposed the bill, gives us an update. He was also at the demonstration outside Westminster Palace. On our last podcast, our guest Peter Torres Fremlin said that sometimes, as disabled advocates, we need to mature and accept people’s motives, which might not be the same as ours, but a win is a win. We debate som...

Has Our Day Arrived? International Disability perspectives with Susan Scott-Parker and Peter Fremlin Torres 29.11.2024 1ч 2мин

This month, to coincide with the International Day of Persons with a Disability 2024, we will explore the international progress of disability inclusion with our two guests. Susan Scott Parker is a renowned global expert and an authoritative voice on disability and its effects on global business. Peter Torres Fremlin is the editor of Disability Debrief, a newsletter that reports on disability news from around the world and the people who are making change happen. We asked Susan and Peter ab...

Keep Making Change - Euan’s Guide and Abbi Brown 01.11.2024 48мин

We were very sorry to hear of the recent passing of Euan MacDonald MBE. Among Euan’s many achievements was the creation of Euan’s Guide, the award-winning disabled access charity. Perhaps best known for the disabled access review website EuansGuide.com, they also make accessible toilets safer and carry out a huge Access Survey. We remember Euan and talk about his impact. We’re delighted to welcome back Abbi Brown, although for not the best of reasons. We spoke in July this year about Abbi bec...