In the fifth episode of the series, I continue the fascinating conversation with disability activist ⁠Cheyenne Heflin⁠. In this episode, we discuss her life post cancer treatment, the steps to her becoming an activist and other key conversations surrounding healing, disability accommodations and mental health.

[A detailed content warning will be given in the introduction.] If you want to reach out to Cheyenne today, please message her on ⁠Instagram⁠ or head to her link in the bio (see above link) for more contact details, and her ⁠website⁠.

As mentioned in the podcast:

The Body Keeps The Score.

Children's Cancer Centre

Have any questions, want to know more or want your voice to be heard? ⁠⁠Reach out to me, Jules. :)⁠

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In the fourth episode of the series, I meet with disability activist Cheyenne Heflin, to have a conversation about her experience and story of being diagnosed with cancer at 13 years old, the importance of greater recognition into childhood cancer and its research, and the psychological impact of her journey.

[A detailed content warning will be given in the introduction.] If you want to reach out to Cheyenne today, please message her on Instagram or head to her link in the bio (see above link) for more contact details, and her website.

Have any questions, want to know more or want your voice to be heard? ⁠Reach out to me, Jules. :)

Massive thanks to:

SigmaBeatsMusic for the introductory and ⁠outro music⁠.

Daniel Howell and Phil Lester, as part of ⁠DanAndPhilBeats⁠, for the interlude music.

In the third episode of this series, I discuss a much needed conversation about condition related terminology, its use within the English language, whether through insults, nicknames or slurs and how this can directly impact and offend individuals with a disability.

I explore different words that might be less commonly known being derived from offensive terms, look into three different conditions that are constantly labeled inappropriately, and show you some key responses from disability activists regarding their opinions on the conversation matter.

Check out the activist's pages here:

Bitter Gertrude

CrippledScholar

[A detailed content warning will be given in the introduction.] Have any questions, want to know more or want your voice to be heard? ⁠Reach out to me, Jules. :)

Massive thanks to:

SigmaBeatsMusic for the introductory and ⁠outro music⁠.

Daniel Howell and Phil Lester, as part of ⁠DanAndPhilBeats⁠, for the interlude music.

In the second episode of this series, I have a wonderful conversation with author Jessica Nixon (Levon Rider), to discuss how her writing and the experience of her grandma's passing was influenced by her struggles with ADHD, severe anxiety and depression.

We also explore a non-medicated treatment for severe depression: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Jessica's experiences throughout the sessions. For those book lovers out there, Jessica additionally gives us an amazing insight into her upcoming book: Someone To You.

If you want to reach out to my fabulous guest today, please message her on Instagram @jessicalnixon and her author page @levonrider.

Have any questions, want to know more or want your voice to be heard? Reach out to me, Jules. :)

[Please be aware, this episode refers to thoughts of suicide. A more detailed content warning will be given in the introduction.]

Massive thanks to:

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Daniel Howell and Phil Lester, as part of DanAndPhilBeats, for the interlude music.

In the first episode of the series, I sit down with the fantastic organisation ⁠Trans Strike Back⁠ to have a discussion how gender transition, trans rights and societal perspective directly impacts their mental health and psychological state.

We delve into conversations about puberty blockers, GP response, finding a family within the trans community and why they have decided to establish the organisation, Trans Strike Back.

There is also a beautiful surprise at the end, so stay tuned for that!

If you want to reach out to our lovely guests today, please message them on Instagram @strikeback2024 and check out their ⁠newsletter.⁠

During the podcast, it is mentioned that an amazing activist, Kwabena has been charged for speaking up in support for Palestine, please help to show her support here.

Have any questions, want to know more or want your voice to be heard? ⁠Reach out to me!

Massive thanks to:

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Dan Howell and Phil Lester for the interlude music, as part of DanandPhilBeats.

With many individuals heading to university this year, or thinking about university soon, this episode goes into my own thoughts and experiences of my university life. Join me for thoughtful perspectives, anthropology rants about queer communities in Eastern cultures and how amazing you are going to be during your Fresher's week.

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

In this episode, I sit down with Alice MacDuff Duncan to discuss how her Christian faith has provided important support and motivation throughout a challenging mental health journey.

Alice takes us through her faith and reflects on some particularly poignant passages that have fortified her spirituality.

Welcome to TeaTalk Conversations Podcast! I'm Jules and I'll be your host :)

Have a look at my accompanying website: https://juliettebalchin.wixsite.com/teatalk