This week on Disabled and Proud  Brooke Millhouse is joined by Triple amputee Mark Ormrod MBE a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games Athlete author and motivational speaker.



Mark speaks about how being disabled in the modern world means he doesn’t miss out on things and he excitedly shares that there is so much opportunity and assistance for disabled people to take part in activities and sports. 



As you will hear in the show, there is now also a lot of representation in the media for disabled people with models, influencers, sports stars and TV personalities slowly but surely getting more of the right attention, and good job too! 



However Mark keeps it real in this show and shares that despite all the increasing representation etc. there are still issues with classifications of disability while competing in sports.



In this episode you will hear: 
How Mark dealt with becoming disabled at 24 years old
Marks transition from being in the Royal Marines to becoming an Invictus games athlete and motivational speaker
Mark’s views on disability classification in competitive sports  



Enjoyed this show? Tell us your favourite moment by connecting with Brooke via https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/



About This Show: 

Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. 



The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. 



Disabled & Proud does exactly what is says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without need to conform for society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 



As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!

This week on Disabled and Proud <a href="mailto:millhouse.brooke@gmail.com"> Brooke Millhouse</a> is joined by Triple amputee Mark Ormrod MBE a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games Athlete author and motivational speaker.   Mark speaks about how being disabled in the modern world means he doesn’t miss out on things and he excitedly shares that there is so much opportunity and assistance for disabled people to take part in activities and sports.    As you will hear in the show, there is now also a lot of representation in the media for disabled people with models, influencers, sports stars and TV personalities slowly but surely getting more of the right attention, and good job too!    However Mark keeps it real in this show and shares that despite all the increasing representation etc. there are still issues with classifications of disability while competing in sports.   In this episode you will hear:  <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How Mark dealt with becoming disabled at 24 years old</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Marks transition from being in the Royal Marines to becoming an Invictus games athlete and motivational speaker</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Mark’s views on disability classification in competitive sports  </li> </ul>   Enjoyed this show? Tell us your favourite moment by connecting with Brooke via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/disabledandproudpodcast/</a>   About This Show:  Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves.    The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational.    Disabled & Proud does exactly what is says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without need to conform for society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”.    As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!

Disabled and Proud is the show brought to you by top adaptive athlete Brooke Millhouse bringing listeners a different perspective on disability, each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. 

The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. This podcast is an opportunity to show the world that there is beauty in disability; it is not to be feared, gawked at, pitied but to be celebrated - this is the place to revel in the splendour of the disabled whilst learning and growing as a collective. 

Disabled & Proud does exactly what is says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without need to conform for society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 

As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!

Disabled and Proud

This week on Disabled and Proud  is joined by Triple amputee Mark Ormrod MBE a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games Athlete author and motivational speaker.   Mark speaks about how being disabled in the modern world means he doesn’t miss out on...

E11: The Key Is Mindset with Mark Ormrod MBE

Brooke talks to Martin Sibley, a guest who shares his experiences as a person with spinal muscular atrophy. The discussion delves into various aspects of Martin's life, including his childhood, schooling experiences, career journey, and the development of his marketing agency, Purple Goat.

Martin reflects on the challenges and triumphs he has faced, highlighting the importance of disability inclusion in the business world. The conversation also touches on the concept of internalised ableism, the need for representation of disabled individuals in media, and the positive changes observed in disability awareness over the years. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Martin reflects on developing resilience during challenging times and acknowledges the importance of not giving up and having patience.

Martin highlights the significant lack of disability representation in media and marketing, emphasising the need for more inclusive campaigns.

Embracing contradictions and paradoxes, such as recognising personal traits while also striving for improvement, is seen as a valuable aspect of self-awareness.

In professional settings, there is a noted wariness among others to avoid saying anything potentially judgmental or offensive regarding disability.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think it's fascinating the the DUI strands, there's so many parallels and similarities that the more we can connect, the more we all have an even more powerful voice against oppressive forces." 

"0.06% of adverts feature disabled people and as we know there's like 20% of any given population has a disability so really Purple Goat is just looking to close that gap and then the benefits come off the back of that." 

"Two things can be true at once. And I was like, in my state of being like, we're very much deep into the woo-woo chat, like we're talking about life." 

"I once or twice, I got bluntly asked, can you have sex? And it was just like, hello stranger in a pub." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878

HOST BIO

Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. 

The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. 

Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 

As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!

Brooke talks to Martin Sibley, a guest who shares his experiences as a person with spinal muscular atrophy. The discussion delves into various aspects of Martin's life, including his childhood, schooling experiences, career journey, and the development of his marketing agency, Purple Goat.
Martin reflects on the challenges and triumphs he has faced, highlighting the importance of disability inclusion in the business world. The conversation also touches on the concept of internalised ableism, the need for representation of disabled individuals in media, and the positive changes observed in disability awareness over the years. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Martin reflects on developing resilience during challenging times and acknowledges the importance of not giving up and having patience.
Martin highlights the significant lack of disability representation in media and marketing, emphasising the need for more inclusive campaigns.
Embracing contradictions and paradoxes, such as recognising personal traits while also striving for improvement, is seen as a valuable aspect of self-awareness.
In professional settings, there is a noted wariness among others to avoid saying anything potentially judgmental or offensive regarding disability.
BEST MOMENTS
"I think it's fascinating the the DUI strands, there's so many parallels and similarities that the more we can connect, the more we all have an even more powerful voice against oppressive forces." 
"0.06% of adverts feature disabled people and as we know there's like 20% of any given population has a disability so really Purple Goat is just looking to close that gap and then the benefits come off the back of that." 
"Two things can be true at once. And I was like, in my state of being like, we're very much deep into the woo-woo chat, like we're talking about life." 
"I once or twice, I got bluntly asked, can you have sex? And it was just like, hello stranger in a pub." 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878</a>
HOST BIO
Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. 
The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. 
Disabled &amp; Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 
As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE &amp; PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!

Navigating Disability and Career Choices: A Conversation with Martin Sibley

Brooke is joined by special guest, Chronically Jenni, to talk about about her journey with disability and chronic illness. Jenni shares insights on self-identification as disabled, navigating awareness of their conditions, and the importance of setting boundaries around sharing personal medical information.

The discussion delves into the challenges of being undiagnosed, facing medical negligence, and the impact of societal perceptions on using mobility aids. Jenni reflects on the importance of seeking help, accepting support, and prioritising mental health, highlighting the significance of self-care and self-advocacy in the journey of disability acceptance. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Jenni emphasises the importance of accepting and using mobility aids without feeling ashamed or judged, highlighting the need to prioritise personal health and well-being over societal perceptions.

We need to challenge and overcome ingrained beliefs to embrace necessary support.

By referencing the Equality Act's definition of disability, Jenni clarifies that disability encompasses a wide range of impairments and challenges, encouraging individuals to recognise and accept their disabilities without fear or hesitation.

Jenni shares her journey of seeking and accepting help for mental health issues, underscoring the importance of prioritising self-care, seeking support, and acknowledging the value of mental health assistance.

BEST MOMENTS

"I do a lot of work around awareness of my conditions. But I don't casually share my conditions with random people on the street." 

"I think it's such a tricky line and I think it's for every individual to kind of decide where they feel. I don't know, it's a tricky one because I know people who are just disabled, like they just use a wheelchair and that's the only disability they have."

"I needed the help. I needed the support desperately." 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878

HOST BIO

Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. 

The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. 

Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 

As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!

Brooke is joined by special guest, Chronically Jenni, to talk about about her journey with disability and chronic illness. Jenni shares insights on self-identification as disabled, navigating awareness of their conditions, and the importance of setting boundaries around sharing personal medical information.
The discussion delves into the challenges of being undiagnosed, facing medical negligence, and the impact of societal perceptions on using mobility aids. Jenni reflects on the importance of seeking help, accepting support, and prioritising mental health, highlighting the significance of self-care and self-advocacy in the journey of disability acceptance. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Jenni emphasises the importance of accepting and using mobility aids without feeling ashamed or judged, highlighting the need to prioritise personal health and well-being over societal perceptions.
We need to challenge and overcome ingrained beliefs to embrace necessary support.
By referencing the Equality Act's definition of disability, Jenni clarifies that disability encompasses a wide range of impairments and challenges, encouraging individuals to recognise and accept their disabilities without fear or hesitation.
Jenni shares her journey of seeking and accepting help for mental health issues, underscoring the importance of prioritising self-care, seeking support, and acknowledging the value of mental health assistance.
BEST MOMENTS
"I do a lot of work around awareness of my conditions. But I don't casually share my conditions with random people on the street." 
"I think it's such a tricky line and I think it's for every individual to kind of decide where they feel. I don't know, it's a tricky one because I know people who are just disabled, like they just use a wheelchair and that's the only disability they have."
"I needed the help. I needed the support desperately." 
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878</a>
HOST BIO
Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. 
The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. 
Disabled &amp; Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 
As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE &amp; PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!

Overcoming Internalised Ableism: Embracing Mobility Aids and Seeking Help

Brooke meets Matt, a wheelchair user who shares his experiences of living with a spinal cord injury since the age of 15. The episode delves into Matt's journey of self-discovery and resilience, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he faced during his formative years.

Matt candidly discusses the impact of his disability on his career choices and the founding of his disability tech company, Sociability, an app that allows wheelchair users /disabled people to find out and rate whether a place is accessible.

The conversation touches on the misconceptions and barriers faced by disabled entrepreneurs, emphasising the importance of pushing boundaries and expectations within the disability space. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Matt stresses the fact that it's important to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding disability, emphasising the need for more positive and diverse narratives.

The discussion sheds light on the barriers faced by disabled entrepreneurs, particularly in the disability space, where there is a prevalent assumption that disability-related work is charity-based rather than profit-driven.

The growth of the business, Sociability, has not only provided a valuable service for disabled individuals but has also instilled confidence and opened up opportunities for users, showcasing the positive impact of accessibility solutions.

Matt's journey as an entrepreneur reflects the resilience and persistence required to navigate the ups and downs of running a business, especially during challenging times like the onset of the pandemic.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think having a spinal cord injury, you know, becoming disabled and then having to learn and live with that through that period has very much shaped like who I am today and how I think about things." 

"I think the disability space particularly is one that has a lot of barriers around it." 

"I love hearing other people talk about what they're really passionate about." - Host

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878

HOST BIO

Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. 

The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. 

Disabled & Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 

As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE & PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!

Brooke meets Matt, a wheelchair user who shares his experiences of living with a spinal cord injury since the age of 15. The episode delves into Matt's journey of self-discovery and resilience, highlighting the challenges and triumphs he faced during his formative years.
Matt candidly discusses the impact of his disability on his career choices and the founding of his disability tech company, Sociability, an app that allows wheelchair users /disabled people to find out and rate whether a place is accessible.
The conversation touches on the misconceptions and barriers faced by disabled entrepreneurs, emphasising the importance of pushing boundaries and expectations within the disability space. 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Matt stresses the fact that it's important to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding disability, emphasising the need for more positive and diverse narratives.
The discussion sheds light on the barriers faced by disabled entrepreneurs, particularly in the disability space, where there is a prevalent assumption that disability-related work is charity-based rather than profit-driven.
The growth of the business, Sociability, has not only provided a valuable service for disabled individuals but has also instilled confidence and opened up opportunities for users, showcasing the positive impact of accessibility solutions.
Matt's journey as an entrepreneur reflects the resilience and persistence required to navigate the ups and downs of running a business, especially during challenging times like the onset of the pandemic.
BEST MOMENTS
"I think having a spinal cord injury, you know, becoming disabled and then having to learn and live with that through that period has very much shaped like who I am today and how I think about things." 
"I think the disability space particularly is one that has a lot of barriers around it." 
"I love hearing other people talk about what they're really passionate about." - Host
VALUABLE RESOURCES
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/disabled-and-proud/id1621152878</a>
HOST BIO
Disabled and Proud is the show that brings listeners a different perspective on disability. Each week this podcast highlights an awesome disabled guest speaking about their own disability; why they are proud to be disabled and why they are proud to be themselves. 
The conversations in this show will look at what challenges these amazing people face socially, mentally, physically and life in general. This show is raw, open, honest, funny, welcoming and educational. 
Disabled &amp; Proud does exactly what it says on the tin! And whilst we are creating this space for disabled people to be unashamedly themselves, without the need to conform to society, this is also not about toxic positivity. This show will be shining a big, bright light on disability without it being “Paralympic or pity”. 
As you will hear disability is WHOLE, COMPLETE &amp; PERFECT and whilst the topic of disability can be quite heavy - and we definitely don't shy away from the bad days - this podcast is also about having fun too! Our aim is to play a part in reclaiming the word disability - turning it from inadequacy to perfection!

E11: The Key Is Mindset with Mark Ormrod MBE

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