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Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
Hi! I'm Cerys. Welcome to Unbalanced, the podcast where I discuss what it's really like to navigate life in my 20s with a disability. Stay tuned for interviews with inspiring people, funny anecdotes, some Welsh episodes, and to have your perspectives challenged as I embark on a journey to prove that your disability does not define you. Feel free to give me a DM on Instagram @unbalancedpodcast to have your questions answered and to get involved with the podcast!
Episodes
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
98. Reacting to your funny disability stories! #2
Today I'm reading out some stories you guys have sent in. It's been a lot of fun to hear some interesting and hilarious anectodes and it's lifted my spirits as…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
97. Too young to be chronically ill? (ft. Katie Killick)
We're in London with the lovely Katie, founder of Chronic Youth and advocate for disabilities and chronic illnesses in young people. We discuss the flaws…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
96. The mental health side of having a disability
This was such an important but equally tough topic to tackle. We're all on different journeys when it comes to our mental health; but you are never alone. I…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
95. A deep dive into LGMD2i/R9 (ft. Mallory Harden PhD)
To mark LGMD Awareness Day on the 30th of September, this episode is brought to you from the Dystroglcanopathies Conference in Iowa, partnering with BridgeBio…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
94. How do I navigate a work life balance?
After experiencing phases of burnout and struggling to find a good work / life balance, it's time to take it to the podcast. Whether you're disabled or not…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
93. Rediscovering my identity with a disability ft. Tatum Karmen
We're back in London for another brilliant chat, this time with Tatum, who lives with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy 2B/R2. I'm fascinated by their story and…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
92. It's time to get off our phones
I've had a phone addiction since I was introduced to social media (ironic for someone who works in social media) and although it's not half as bad now, we're…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
91. Girl Talk: More Than Muscle (ft. Charley Reuben)
Join us in Leeds for a proper girl talk of all things life with LGMD; including going out, self care, mental health, and mobility aids. Learn more about…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
90. Defying the odds of Muscular Dystrophy (ft. Jed Thirkettle)
I'm so excited to (finally) chat with Jed on the podcast! We exchange Muscular Dystrophy stories and talk all things exercise and the road to JUCED, Jed's…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
89. Celebrating three years of Unbalanced!
We're celebrating 3 years of this podcast (I can't believe it!) and with that comes a big rebrand! I hope you like it and that you stick around for this next…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
88. Why should I go to a conference?
Enjoy this mix of interviews from both the LGMD2i/R9 Conference in Denmark and the Wellstone Dystroglycanopathies Conference in Iowa. Thank you to Sofie…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
87. Valuable lessons from my 20s (ft. Jasmine Robinson)
Jasmine is a dear friend of mine from the LGMD community, and I'm honoured to have her on the pod! Having gone through some dark times in her 20s, she shares…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
86. Authenticity over assumptions (ft. Gem Turner)
In this episode, Gem shares her experiences as a disabled content creator, using humour and storytelling to challenge misconceptions of brittle bone disease…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
85. Life hacks for disability and productivity
We're back by popular demand with a part 2 of some hacks that will change your life for the better! Got some you'd like to share? Let us know in the…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
84. My comeback post double hip replacement (ft. Jack Brennan)
It was nothing but a pleasure to have Jack on the pod today to share his long journey to recovery and raising awareness post double hip replacement in his…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
83. Q&A #3: Wedding plans, podcast secrets and accepting my mobility aids
How did I know when it was time for me to start using my mobility aids? When am I getting married? Who's my dream podcast guest? I answer some of your burning…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
82. Power beyond limits (ft. Olivia Broome)
Join me in meeting the wonderful Olivia Broome, a two-time Paralympic medallist in power lifting, and getting to know her journey in proving that your…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
81. The reality of life as a disabled model (ft. Emma Lines)
Emma is an absolute ray of sunshine and I'm honoured to have her on the pod, where she gets real about the ups and downs of life with CMT in her 20s. Follow…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
80. Balch i fod yn fi (ft. Vicky Powner)
A hithau'n ddiwedd Wythnos Dathlu Niwrowahaniaeth, ces i'r fraint o gwrdd â Vicky a dod i 'nabod ei siwrne hi fel person awtistig. Dilynwch Vicky ar socials…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
79. More than Duchenne (ft. Conor McAuley)
It was an absolute pleasure to chat to Unbalanced's first Irish guest! We discuss being disabled content creators, activism and going out drinking (we are in…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
78. Navigating work with a disability
This is a topic I've wanted to discuss for a while but as it turns out there's a lot of layers to it. In this episode we dive into working from home, whether…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
77. Turning my brain tumour story into activism (ft. Molly Fenton)
It was an honour to get to know Molly and learn about her experiences with a brain tumour raising awareness and campaigning for change.Follow Molly on social…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
76. How to *genuinely* live your best life
It's easy to go through life focusing on the negatives, so here are some things I do that actually improves my quality of life from day to day. I also share…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
75. Similar diagnosis, different lives (ft. Zoe Harrison)
Today's guest, Zoe, gives us an insight into what life is really like with LGMD1B. Follow @dystrophydiaries on Instagram and check out her podcast here…
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74. The daily reality of being a Coeliac
Following some unfortunate incidents, I have to get this episode off my chest... Don't forget to rate this podcast 5 stars, follow/subscribe and press the bell…
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73. Clubbing, drinking and disability
It's party season and every year comes with a new wave of mixed emotions about going out, clubbing and drinking alcohol that I want to discuss. If you have any…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
72. I'm not a victim, I'm a survivor (ft. Khansaa Nammas)
What a pleasure it was to chat with Khansaa about her experiences, resilience and beautiful mindset as a double amputee. Follow Khansaa on social media…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
71. Finding the 'bright spots' (ft. Fred Graves)
I'm so excited to catch up with father and advocate Fred, who I briefly met in Orlando back in July. Enjoy this episode full of laughs and real talk about real…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
70. I'm going into hibernation
It seems that we're all feeling a little bit 'off' right now, so I'm here to remind you that you are not alone. ❤️ Don't forget to rate this podcast 5 stars…
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69. Pwysigrwydd trafod iechyd menywod ft. Elin Bartlett a Celyn Hughes
Ydy pynciau iechyd menywod yn cael eu trafod digon? Pa gyngor sydd ar gael i fyfyrwyr meddygol? Tiwnich mewn i'r bennod anhygoel yma i ddarganfod y merched…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
68. Journey to self love and body positivity (ft. Jill Cabernel)
It's never a straightforward journey accepting your disability and the mental and physical challenges that come with it. Jill has turned her relationship to…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
67. Reading out your funny disability stories!
Take a break for half an hour and watch this light-hearted episode where I react to some of your hilarious (and wild at times) stories... Don't forget to rate…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
66. Meet my sisters! (ft. Cadi and Beca Davage)
The wait is finally over - meet my sisters! Join us for a (slightly chaotic) conversation about our shared experiences with LGMD and Coeliac Disease. Grab a…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
65. Unmasking autism (ft. Ruby Woods)
In this episode I learnt so much about the reality that comes with life with autism. I urge you to give this a listen and to follow @rubyofmyeye on social…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
64. Italy antics and health updates...
My trip to Italy recently wasn't exactly how I imagined it... so due to popular demand here's my honest review for you. Stay tuned for an honest chat about how…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
63. Let's talk about Endometriosis (ft. Amy Jane)
You're joining me today back in Radio Platfform with content creator Amy as we chat honestly and openly about all things Endo, and the work she does to smash…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
62. 24 Life Lessons in 24 years
It's my birthday, so the only appropriate thing to do would be to celebrate it here with you. As I turn 24, I reflect on some things I've learnt over the years…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
61. LGMD Conference Recap!
I'm back from Orlando to share my experience from the International LGMD Conference 2025, featuring some special guests I met there. Watch the conference here…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
60. My voice survived the storm (ft. Nia Tyler)
I'm thrilled to be sitting down and chatting with Nia Tyler today. Not only is she an excellent singer rising to fame in Wales, but her unexpected journey to…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
59. Dating with a disability (ft. Alexa and Jacqueline Child)
Been dating but haven't clicked with anyone? Anxious to disclose your disability on a first date? Alexa and Jacqueline are the founders of the Dateability app…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
58. A new era of racing (ft. Dom Shore)
It's lights out and away we go with this episode all about adapted racing! Dom shares how he didn't let his disabilities hold him back as his dream for racing…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
57. Things I'm loving right now (and you will too!)
From shoes to books to random foods, I've rounded up some of my favourite things as suggestions or life hacks for you. Let me know if you want more episodes…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
56. From social outcast to Paralympic medalist (ft. Allison Lang)
Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as we get to know Allison's story. Born with a limb difference, she felt that there was no place for her in the world…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
55. Fears (and hopes) for the future
We all struggle with worrying about what the future holds. Fear of the unknown can be tough to deal with, so I'm here to share that with you and hopefully make…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
54. Wellness, PCOS and med school (ft. Fiona Kwan)
Fiona makes balancing life as a medical student and a content creator sound SO easy but it's easy to see it's because she's absolutely smashing it. She talks…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
53. From surgery to Stomababe (ft. Holly April)
Meet the one and only Stomababe! Topics surrounding stoma bags have been taboo for years, and ever since her emergency surgery where she had to get one to save…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
52. My relationship to my body
This episode discusses extremely sensitive topics such as body image, weight and dieting. I reflect on my experiences and share my thoughts on what's most…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
51. I'm a dancer... on crutches! (ft. Sophia Adzoa Moore)
From viral dance videos to a West End debut as a disabled dancer, it was a pleasure getting to know Sophia and her experiences both with her disablility and in…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
50. A talk with my parents
I'm so excited to introduce my Mam and Dad to the podcast! 🥹We go back in time to my childhood, and get an insight into how they faced my Coeliac and LGMD…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
49. Myf Cymru: Tu ôl i'r llen (ft. Ffion Davies)
Mae'n hen bryd nid yn unig am bennod Cymraeg arall, ond i gael Ffion ar y podlediad i ni ddod er mwyn i ddod i nabod Myf Cymru yn well. Gwefan Myf Cymru…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
48. Pursuing my veterinary dreams (ft. Katrina Tsang)
Come and join me as we meet Kat, who chats all about life as a vet with Bethlem Myopathy, and the challenges she has faced and overcame to get to where she is…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
47. Q&A #2: Exercise, Gluten free diet and Diagnosis advice...
Back by popular demand, I'm answering my recently most asked questions. Feel free to ask me more questions in the box below or send me a DM! Don't forget to…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
46. Learning to embrace my disability (ft. Ali Cameron)
Let's get to know Ali, the creator of the online brand Seated Perspectives! She shares an insight into her life since her skiing accident that changed…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
45. Friendships in your 20s
From school cliques to making new friends, I've been wanting to cover this topic since the beginning of Unbalanced. So I'm excited to know what you all think!…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
44. Making the most of life (ft. Lara Rebecca)
You guys have no idea how long I've waited to get Lara on the pod and I'm so happy to have finally caught up with her. She opens up about her anorexia journey…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
43. The reality of life with a progressive disability #2
I'm entering 2025 with my first ever part 2 of an episode you guys loved, so here are my updated thoughts and experiences on what living with a degenerative…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
42. Two girls, One diagnosis, Zero filter (ft. Kae Tran)
[video available in app] Join me and my new LGMD sister Kae as we yap for 43 minutes about our experiences - some very similar, and some completely different…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
41. How to show up for yourself
As we draw near to 2024, I reflect on what I’ve learnt are the best ways to show up for yourself, like giving yourself some credit where it’s due. Remember…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
40. Smashing blind stereotypes (ft. BlindTobes)
Enjoy this episode of me and Toby basically laughing for 46 minutes straight lol. I'm so excited for this one - Toby talks blind football, becoming viral…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
39. Gwneud y mwyaf o'r gaeaf
Mae iselder tymhorol (SAD / seasonal depression) yn effeithio ar lot fawr o bobl adeg yma'r flwyddyn, a gyda help myf.cymru rwy'n rhannu'r hyn sy'n fy helpu i…