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'If I had a magic wand, my autism is something I wouldn't get rid of'

For this episode of HEnabled, I was joined by my friend Katharine. They are one of the few people who have both lived with and researched autism!

Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/6OZY...

[Episode synopsis below]
11. Katharine's Story
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June 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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There are two very wonderful episodes in the world of HEnabled this week!

Listen to the show: open.spotify.com/show/2njGJeh...

If you're interested in being a guest, please don't hesitate to drop me a message.

Episode synopses are below!

#AcademicChatter #neurodiversity #HE #HEnabled
HEnabled
Podcast · HEnabled · HEnabled is a podcast which showcases the experiences of those with disabilities, neurodiversities, and long-term health conditions within the British Higher Education sector. Fo...
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July 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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"Everything I do that involves students is through the eyes of the younger version of me"

Dr. Eleanor talks about how anxiety changed their HE journey, from struggling to leave the house to becoming a lecturer.

Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/4QQB...

#AcademicChatter#HE#anxiety#HEnabled
12. Dr. Eleanor's Story
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June 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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This week on HEnabled, I am joined by Martin! Martin struggled early on due to dyslexia and did not enter HE until his 30s. He now holds five master's degrees.

Listen to his story now: open.spotify.com/episode/4JtI...

#AcademicChatter #Dyslexia #neurodiversity #HE #DisabilityPodcast #HEnabled
10. Martin's Story
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June 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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I have a new podcast! HEnabled is a show dedicated to sharing the stories of people in the British HE system who have disabilities or health conditions. If you have any experience with this, I would love to have you on for a chat :)

Listen here: open.spotify.com/show/2njGJeh...

#AcademicChatter
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Podcast · HEnabled · HEnabled is a podcast which showcases the experiences of those with disabilities and long-term health conditions within the British Higher Education sector. For enquiries contact...
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April 22, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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HEnabled is recruiting! If you have experience as a disabled person in British HE in any role, I would love to have you on the show! Drop me a DM or an email if you're interested :)

#AcademicChatter #Disability #Neurodiversity #HE #HEnabled #DisabledCreator #DisabilityPodcast #University
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August 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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‘Help will sometimes fail you, but it will always fail you if you don’t ask.’

A new episode of HEnabled is out! Listen on Spotify now: open.spotify.com/episode/6qsq...

#Henabled #AcademicSky #ASD #ActuallyAutistic #HE #University #Archaeology #University #DisabilityPodcast #MentalHealth #MH
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August 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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A new episode of HEnabled is out! This is a great episode if you’re interested in how to include neurodivergent people in research. Listen via the Linktree now: linktr.ee/henabled

Episode info and IDs below :)
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#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
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December 1, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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More HEnabled coming your way this week!
Listen to the newest episode on Spotify now: open.spotify.com/episode/1Hss...

ID and CWs below :)
#AcademicChatter #Diabetes #LiimbDifference #HE #DisabilityPodcast #HEnabled #DisabledCreator #University
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October 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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A new episode of HEnabled is out! This episode is great for learning more about the neurodivergent experience at uni, and how we can improve depression questionnaires for the neurodivergent global majority.
Listen now: linktr.ee/henabled [1/5]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast
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January 12, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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HEnabled is back for 2026! Nicola teaches us about cystic fibrosis and how it affects her at university. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/henabled

Episode description and ID are below as usual :) [1/4]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast #CysticFibrosis
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January 5, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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'Advocacy makes me want to get out of bed every day'

A new episode of HEnabled is out! Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/5pa9...

Episode info and ID in posts below 👇

#Henabled #AcademicSky #HE #University #Neurodiversity #Disability #University #DisabilityPodcast #DisabledCreator
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September 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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This week’s episode of HEnabled is deeply relatable for anyone who was undiagnosed neurodivergent at university! Listen on Spotify now: open.spotify.com/episode/4ZG6...
Listen on other streaming platforms via the Linktree: linktr.ee/henabled

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#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
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January 19, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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"There's a lot of people when I was young who told me there were a lot of things I could not be; I'd like to think I've proven them wrong."

A new episode of HEnabled is out! Listen now: linktr.ee/HEnabled

ID and info below.

#AcademicSky #HE #University #Disability #University #DisabilityPodcast
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October 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Here’s what’s going on in the world of HEnabled this week!
Can’t wait for Emma’s episode? Join the Patreon for £1/mo for immediate access: www.patreon.com/HEnabled
Catch up wherever you get your podcasts via Linktree: linktr.ee/henabled
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#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
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January 9, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3iBs...

This episode is also available wherever you get your podcasts!
Episode 5 - Joshua's Story
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May 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Delighted to be on HEnabled talking about navigating higher education as a disabled student and the lessons (both academic and personal) I’ve learned along the way from undergraduate study to PhD research.

If you’re interested in lived experiences in HE, I’d recommend giving the episode a listen!
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HEnabled is back for 2026! Nicola teaches us about cystic fibrosis and how it affects her at university. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: linktr.ee/henabled

Episode description and ID are below as usual :) [1/4]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast #CysticFibrosis
Nicola taking a selfie. She is smiling for the camera, has long brown hair and blue eyes. She is wearing something dark with sequins on it. There is a green frame around Nicola's picture with a quote from her episode: ‘Higher education can be better, and should be better. It’s within our power to make it better.’ The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner.
January 5, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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The ADHD Survival Guide makes a return to HEnabled this week! Listen to the latest episode now via the Linktree: linktr.ee/henabled
Episode info and IDs are below 👇 [1/5]

#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
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November 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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A new episode of HEnabled is out! Listen via the Linktree now: linktr.ee/henabled

Steph was on the show this week! They are an iGGi PhD researcher and a games accessibility consultant.

Episode info and ID below :) [1/3]

#AcademicSky #AcademicChatter #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
Steph taking a selfie. They are wearing a red shirt and a necklace. Steph is also wearing lipstick and has a septum piercing. There is a green frame around Steph's picture with a quote from their episode: 'It should not take a global crisis for people to listen and be sympathetic'. The HEnabled logo is in the bottom right corner.
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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A new episode of HEnabled is out! This episode is perfect if you’re interested in disabled representation in architecture school. Listen via the Linktree now: linktr.ee/henabled

[1/4]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast #DisabledArchitect
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December 8, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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We talk about:
- Their experience of researching and living with ASD.
- Studying with a physical disability
- How supervisor training could improve student wellbeing.

#Henabled #AcademicChatter #ASD #ActuallyAutistic #HE #University #Archaeology #University #DisabilityPodcast
June 22, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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It's not very often that you get consecutive guests in the same room, so let's make the best of it!

Two great episodes to talk about this week. Episode descriptions and ID's are below as usual.

Listen via Linktree now: linktr.ee/henabled

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#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
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December 5, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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How do cultural differences around defining disability prevent international students from accessing the support that they need? Find out now on HEnabled!

Listen via Linktree now: linktr.ee/henabled

Episode description and ID below :)

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
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November 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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'My brain works differently, but only because I have to go the long way'

A new episode of HEnabled is out! Listen on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/episode/3Ka0...

#Henabled #AcademicSky #ADHD #HE #University #Linguistics #University #DisabilityPodcast #MentalHealth
September 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Do you want more lived experiences of disabled and neurodivergent people in HE? Want to support a show that does just that?
The next episode of HEnabled is now available on Patreon! Join for £1: lnkd.in/ebmN64fN

More info and IDs below :) [1/6]

#AcademicSky #DisabilityPodcast #UniversityPodcast
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January 6, 2026 at 5:43 PM