E55: An altered life - and the cost of a smile

In this episode Jane & Liv talk to Charlie Beswick the founder of 'Our Altered Life' Limited, supporting parents of disabled children and their families. Charlie is an author, speaker and teacher of 17 years. Liv publicly announces that this is one of her most favourite chats as together we seek to help people through our discussion. Charlie's story is phenomenal and you can buy her book on Amazon 'Our Altered Life' and also download the first chapter of her book for free on her website www.ouralteredlife.com Charlie Beswick is mum to 18-year-old twins, Oliver and Harry. She is the author of the best-selling book Our Altered Life, a brutally honest account of how she came to terms with a life she never expected. She is also an award-winning blogger and her family's story has been featured internationally on Sky TV and national press. Charlie founded SEND Gin & Cheese CIC to support maternal mental well-being at the point of their child’s diagnosis and beyond. She also founded More Than a Face charity and has spoken with over 7000 students to educate them on visible differences, including behaviours typically associated with autism. She is a teacher with over 16 years’ of experience in both primary and secondary schools. This episode is sponsored by Colour Me Beautiful and you can take advantage of an amazing discount on your Colour Analysis, a gift voucher or any service they offer if you ring CMB Head Office and quote THE SCHOOL RUN. For more information and to take advantage of a special DISCOUNT please contact the CMB Head Office and QUOTE: THE SCHOOL RUN , please contact:Cliff Bashforth, tel: +44 (0)1772 750 052 email: [email protected] web:  Instagram @‌colourmebeautuk Colour Me Beautiful / Cosmetics Direct To You | Colour Me Beautiful PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOW BUTTON ON THE PODCAST CHANNEL YOU ARE LISTENING ON to help us. Podcasts for us are all about learning and sharing, of course free to listen to. We have some small costs to cover so if you would like to buy us a virtual cup of tea and Chocolate fudge brownie Frappe with soya milk, coffee and cream (Liv’s favourite) when we are planning them out please click here ….. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theschoolrun **Get In Touch: Of course, you can always get in touch with us (publicly or privately) on our socials @‌theschoolrun_official / @‌mrsjanejames on Instagram, or search and follow Jane James on Facebook. We'd love to hear your story - please get in touch with us directly at ****[email protected] ** --- Links: For information of Jane’s company Little Voices head to http://www.littlevoices.org.uk --- This podcast is edited by Mike Roberts from ⁠Making Digital Real⁠ Disclaimer: All views expressed in this podcast are of the participants themselves. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this podcast is done at your own risk. We are just a mum and daughter, sharing their thoughts and chatting with guests that we really respect and sharing our personal stories and insights. Please seek professional advice if you need it.