Imagine you are a veteran of the military.

You are the epitome of an Aussie bloke. You love the outdoors and camping, but you ignore your mental health and drink to cope. 

Then one night you are so drunk you fall off a cliff, a real one. You fall 10 metres or 30 feet. You survive. 

This week Ben Aldridge talks to Peta about his life after the accident and his life now as a disabled man. 

Find out more about Ben: 

Website

Instagram

Facebook 

Youtube

 

Connect with Peta:

Instagram @petahooke

The website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Episode Transcript

Imagine you are a veteran of the military.
You are the epitome of an Aussie bloke. You love the outdoors and camping, but you ignore your mental health and drink to cope.&nbsp;
Then one night you are so drunk you fall off a cliff, a real one. You fall 10 metres or 30 feet. You survive.&nbsp;
This week Ben Aldridge talks to Peta about his life after the accident and his life now as a disabled man.&nbsp;
Find out more about Ben:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.30footdrop.com.au">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/30footdrop/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/30footdrop">Facebook&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOZoxZI6tC8k6-xK8xjk2MA">Youtube</a>
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Connect with Peta:
Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/">@petahooke</a>
The website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.icantstandpodcast.com/">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>
Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
<a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/ben-aldridge-the-military-mental-health-and-living-with-my-disability">Episode Transcript</a>

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com 

 

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.
Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy.&nbsp;Have a question?
Ask Peta on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/">Instagram</a>, contact her via the <a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com">website </a>or send her an email via <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability.

The I Can't Stand Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Ben Aldridge: The Military, Mental Health and Living With My Disability 🪖🩺🧑‍🦽

Deanna shares how she transforms her MRI scans into vibrant artwork, reframing her experience with Multiple Sclerosis. We explore her journey of managing chronic pain and endometriosis, advocating for mental health, and the importance of representation for invisible disabilities.



Connect with Deanna:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circularblooms/

Deanna also mentioned

Honor Eastly https://www.instagram.com/honor_eastly/

Mean Baby by Selma Blair  https://www.booktopia.com.au/mean-baby-selma-blair

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.com

Deanna shares how she transforms her MRI scans into vibrant artwork, reframing her experience with Multiple Sclerosis. We explore her journey of managing chronic pain and endometriosis, advocating for mental health, and the importance of representation for invisible disabilities.
 
Connect with Deanna:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/circularblooms/">https://www.instagram.com/circularblooms/</a> 
Deanna also mentioned
Honor Eastly <a href="https://www.instagram.com/honor_eastly/">https://www.instagram.com/honor_eastly/</a>
Mean Baby by Selma Blair  <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/mean-baby-selma-blair/book/9780349013855.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqzCJZ-OEvGYrNlxppORjMGLVQNUvDiDsR0XyO9MRGsKTMwCQ64">https://www.booktopia.com.au/mean-baby-selma-blair</a>
Connect with Peta:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/" data-hook="WebLink">@petahooke</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.icantstandpodcast.com/" data-hook="WebLink">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com" data-hook="WebLink">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
Episode Transcript:<a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/transforming-mri-scans-into-art-with-deanna">https://www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>

Transforming MRI Scans into Art with Deanna

In this episode, Peta chats with LK Bowen, author of the suspenseful novel For Worse. LK shares how her vision impairment influenced her writing, turning disability vulnerability into a powerful narrative tool. Discover how her personal experiences shape her gripping storytelling, offering a unique perspective on crafting suspense through a disabled lens.

Buy For Worse by LK Bowen:

https://www.amazon.com/Worse-L-K-Bowen/dp/B0CL5D2YG3

Connect with LK Bowen:

Website: https://www.authorlkbowen.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.lkbowen/



Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/

In this episode, Peta chats with LK Bowen, author of the suspenseful novel For Worse. LK shares how her vision impairment influenced her writing, turning disability vulnerability into a powerful narrative tool. Discover how her personal experiences shape her gripping storytelling, offering a unique perspective on crafting suspense through a disabled lens.
Buy For Worse by LK Bowen:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Worse-L-K-Bowen/dp/B0CL5D2YG3" data-hook="WebLink">https://www.amazon.com/Worse-L-K-Bowen/dp/B0CL5D2YG3</a>
Connect with LK Bowen:
Website: <a href="https://www.authorlkbowen.com/" data-hook="WebLink">https://www.authorlkbowen.com/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/author.lkbowen/" data-hook="WebLink">https://www.instagram.com/author.lkbowen/</a>
 
Connect with Peta:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/" data-hook="WebLink">@petahooke</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.icantstandpodcast.com/" data-hook="WebLink">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com" data-hook="WebLink">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
Episode Transcript:<a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/suspense-through-a-disabled-lens-with-author-lk-bowen"> https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/</a>

Suspense Through A Disabled Lens With Author LK Bowen

This week on The I Can't Stand Podcast, Peta chats with the inspiring team behind Sprung Dance Theatre. Discover how this unique organisation supports disabled and deaf artists in Northern NSW, providing them with the tools and opportunities to thrive as professionals.

With insights from Artistic Director Daniele Constance, Ensemble Artist Manager Katie Cooper-Wares, and performer Tara Coughlan, this episode shines a light on the power of creativity and community in the disability arts sector.

Connect with Sprung:

Website: https://www.sprung.org.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9g84TLN74Z/?img_index=1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sprungdance/

Email: info@sprung.org.au

Connect with Peta:

Instagram: @petahooke

Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com

Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/

This week on The I Can't Stand Podcast, Peta chats with the inspiring team behind Sprung Dance Theatre. Discover how this unique organisation supports disabled and deaf artists in Northern NSW, providing them with the tools and opportunities to thrive as professionals.
With insights from Artistic Director Daniele Constance, Ensemble Artist Manager Katie Cooper-Wares, and performer Tara Coughlan, this episode shines a light on the power of creativity and community in the disability arts sector.
Connect with Sprung:
Website: <a href="https://www.sprung.org.au/">https://www.sprung.org.au/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C9g84TLN74Z/?img_index=1">https://www.instagram.com/p/C9g84TLN74Z/?img_index=1</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sprungdance/">https://www.facebook.com/sprungdance/</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:info@sprung.org.au">info@sprung.org.au</a>
Connect with Peta:
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/">@petahooke</a>
Website: <a href="http://www.icantstandpodcast.com/">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
Episode Transcript:<a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/creating-a-pathway-for-disabled-artists-the-story-of-sprung-dance-theatre"> https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/</a>

Ben Aldridge: The Military, Mental Health and Living With My Disability 🪖🩺🧑‍🦽

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