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The D Word Podcast

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So, what and who are we?The D Team is Bella, Rosie and Alex and we are a bunch of gals who happen to have disabilities. Our podcast is all about ability, laughter, fun and serious stuff (when we have to go hard).From fashion and music to politics and getting around in wheelchairs, our pod will enlighten and inspire you, able and disabled alike. Any and all feedback is welcome. Please feel free to message us on our social media or our email which is [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Part 2: The One Where the Red Carpet Forgot the Ramp

    Rosie and I continue our discussion on high fashion. We talk about the importance of comfort and style in clothing for people with disabilities, celebrate trailblazers like Selma Blair and Lolo Spencer, but also discuss the need for more inclusive, fashionable, and affordable adaptive clothing…

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  2. The One Where the Red Carpet Forgot the Ramp

    Fashion’s come a long way… but has it? In this episode, Rosie and i are talking all things high fashion: the wins, the fails, and why some of us are still trying on clothes in the middle of the store in 2025. We mention a few brands doing adaptive fashion right (EveryHuman, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger,...

  3. Part 2: Access Denied: The Battle for Public Facilities

    WE DO GO INTO A LITTLE DETAIL OF THE REALITY OF LIVING WITH A DISABILITY, SO IF THATS NOT SOMETHING YOU WANT TO HEAR, PLEASE SKIP Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just curious about the realities of living with a disability, you won’t want to miss this engaging conversation. Tune in and...

  4. Part 1: Engagements, Anxiety, and Awkward Comments

    “You’re really pretty for someone in a wheelchair”—have you ever heard something like this? It’s a statement that implies a lot about societal perceptions of beauty and disability. In our latest episode, Rosie and I discuss why comments like these are so confusing and reinforce negative...

  5. Accessibility in the Criminal Justice System

    **CONTENT WARNING** Just a gentle heads up before we dive in: this episode touches on sensitive topics related to disability and crime, including the case of Oscar Pistorius and some things that may upset some listeners (drug/alcohol talk, weapon talk). If that's something that might be tough for...

  6. The Reunion Episode

    In this episode, Rosie (Yay, she's back) and I talk about the things that may come with our disability that we don't talk about publicly often. We do go into too much detail, but there could be things that are a tiny bit graphic .....ish *SHOW TIMESTAMPS* Intro and Tea Talk (01 - 01:47)...

  7. Disabled Jokes and Support Chain

    Listen to me tell jokes for 8ish minutes, and then give some love to Support Chain To look more into them, check out: www.supportchain.com.au Check them out on Instagram: @support.chain and Facebook: Support Chain Pty Ltd If you want to get in touch with me about anything (ideas for the show,...

  8. Breaking Barriers with Bella Part 2: Pity

    Today's show is about pity and why you really shouldn't feel pity for us! If you want to get in touch with me about anything (ideas for the show, promotions, or to tell me about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email me at: [email protected] Follow the show on all social media:...

  9. Breaking Barriers with Bella Part 1: Helplessness

    Welcome to this mini-series that I'm doing to kick off the year (.....in mid-May) If you want to get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email us at: [email protected] Follow us on all our social…

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  10. Where It All Began...

    The story of how we started this journey + a few of my favorite things If you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email us at: [email protected] Follow us on all our social medias:...

  11. The World's Most Chaotic Episode

    There is a little bit of mic popping in this episode, I'm not sure what happened but enjoy Check out Hunt a Killer: Hunt a Killer | Murder Mystery Games & Subscription Boxes If you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing…

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  12. Procrastination & Positive Representation in The Media

    Listen to Bella not pronounce the word represented correct for 12 minutes If you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email us at: [email protected] Follow us on all our social medias:...

  13. Why You Don't Take Me Out

    In this episode, we talk about why you should not take me to dinner If you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email us at: [email protected] Follow us on all our social medias…

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  14. Representation In Media

    This week i talk about a subject that pretty much started The D Word ( I do get a little emotional in this so be warned) If you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email us at:...

  15. Love - Self Acceptance

    Welcome back guys, In todays show we discuss looking after yourself, mantras and hard truths If you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email us at: [email protected] Follow us on all…

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  16. Love - self love, dating when you're disabled

    Welcome to the first show of 2022, In this episode, Bella shares her tips and tricks when it comes to navigating the world of dating and being disabled If you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday),...

  17. The Year That Was Part 2

    The second part to The Year That Was. This time, we focused on more the emotional and mental side of things If you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email us at: [email protected]…

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  18. The Year That Was

    Welcome to Season 3 of The D Word Podcast How We Managed To Get Through 2020 if you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email us at: [email protected] Follow Us on all our social medias:...

  19. Insecurities

    A short and sweet show on why you should embrace who you are and some tricks on how to overcome some insecurities if you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email us at…

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  20. Griefline

    Welcome back to the 2nd season of The D Word Podcast. Bella talks to Sarah Godfrey about Griefline Australia and Covid 19 Contact the National Toll Free Number: 1300 845 745 if you are struggling or check out their website at griefline.org.au You can find Sarah at sarahgodfrey.com.au or Moving...

  21. Food

    What we love to eat, our go to places and the importance of what you put in your body + a giveaway with Arbonne !! To check out there products, head to arbonne.com if you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did...

  22. Dating, Love & Relationships +18

    All things love and relationships. Warning: we do talk about sex for the first 5ish minutes so if you're not of age, probably not the best one to listen to or skip that part if you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing…

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  23. CyclePower

    Bella interviews the girls about CyclePower To find out more or you are interested, go to: dsr.org.au to learn about this amazing initiative !! if you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email…

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  24. The Zoo

    We had the opportunity to go to Melbourne Zoo to see all the amazing animals and learn how we can help these incredible creatures from extinction. The Zoo is in fact open all year round (including Christmas) if you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just…

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  25. Festivals

    For all you festival goers! We talk about all the festivals we have been to and give you our tips and tricks on how and what we do to have the best time + we announce the winner of our $200 Tommy Hilfiger voucher!! if you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions…

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  26. Sport

    All things sports and what is available out there for you to try + interview with Nayte Wilburn AND more giveaways if you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email us at…

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  27. Mental Health

    Interview with Sarah Godfrey, (Psychologist and Director of Moving Mindsets Psychology Clinic , Author of Life Works When and Certified Chair of the Board of Griefline Australia) about finding happiness + another amazing giveaway. Trigger Warning: we do talk about some heavy things if you wanna…

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  28. Self Care

    LOVE YOURSELF LIKE WE LOVE YOU ! Learn some of the ways in which we take care of ourselves physically + plus an amazing giveaway if you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email us at:...

  29. Fashion

    WHAT WORKS? WHAT DOESN'T? if you wanna get in touch with us about anything (ideas for the show, promotions or just to tell us about the cute thing your dog did yesterday), email us at: [email protected] Follow Us on all our social medias: Facebook: The D Word Podcast Instagram: The D Word...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

So, what and who are we?The D Team is Bella, Rosie and Alex and we are a bunch of gals who happen to have disabilities. Our podcast is all about ability, laughter, fun and serious stuff (when we have to go hard).From fashion and music to politics and getting around in wheelchairs, our pod will enlighten and inspire you, able and disabled alike. Any and all feedback is welcome. Please feel free to message us on our social media or our email which is [email protected]

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