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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
38. Hacks that will change your life
This one's for my disabled, chronically ill and non-disabled friends alike. There are a few products and life hacks that have made my life so much easier…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
37. Mwgwd: A platform for autistic actors (ft. Megan Featherstone)
Today I am joined by Megan, another Cardiff girly who shares an insight into her life with autism and her experiences starting out in the theatre industry. We…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
36. Storytime: Summer 2024 recap
I've had an eventful summer, so I'm finally back home ready to tell you what you've missed! The tea is spilt on holiday drama, accessible recommendations, and…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
35. LGMD Awareness Day! (ft. Kelly Brazzo)
The 30th of September this year marks the 10th anniversary of Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day, and I could think of no one better to join me for…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
34. Finding strength in gratitude (ft. Sam Staffurth)
I honestly feel a new lease of life after my conversation with Sam today. As a young adult also with a degenerative condition but that affects the nerves, Sam…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
33. Once a Coeliac, always a Coeliac (ft. Laura Wilson)
Today I got to know Laura, a Coeliac from Cambridge who has started the (super cool) brand 'Coeliac Sisters'. We compare diagnosis stories, funny incidents and…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
32. Bywyd wedi'r brifysgol (ft. Beth Bushell)
Diolch i myf.cymru am gefnogi'r bennod yma, sy'n sgwrs rhwng dwy fenyw ifanc, fi a Beth, am ein profiadau gwahanol ar ôl cwblhau gradd israddedig. Rydym yn…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
31. Love Island, 'Hits Different' and life with a cochlear implant (ft. Tasha Ghouri)
[Video available in app] Tasha Ghouri is most known for being a Love Island finalist, a dancer, a recent author and a huge advocate for the deaf and disabled…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
30. How to be a good disabled ally
Happy birthday Unbalanced! I can't believe this podcast is a year old now, I am so grateful for everything that this podcast has brought me and our little…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
29. The story behind Cool Crutches (ft. Amelia Peckham)
Today I am joined by Amelia, the co-founder of Cool Crutches, a company designed to accommodate all types of disabilities. She shares an insight into adulthood…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
28. What living independently is really like
It's been almost a year since I moved out of my parents' house, so I am here to spill the tea on the reality of being independent and living with my boyfriend…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
27. College, friendships and YOLO! (ft. Maud Cornelissen)
I am suuuper excited to introduce Maud to you today, all the way from the Netherlands! We chat all things moving from New York to the land of bikes, life as a…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
26. Myasthenia, Myfyrdod a Mesen (ft. Erin Hughes)
*Trigger Warning* Dyma rhybudd y bydd trafodaethau am bynciau dwys megis hunanladdiad yn y bennod yma. Hwre, mae pennod arall Cymraeg allan! Heddiw ges i'r…
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25. Storytime: Amsterdam trip, Eisteddfod and getting glutened...
I've learnt a lot about myself in the past (extremely busy) couple of weeks, and so much has happened that I want to fill you in on! My next solo episode will…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
24. 2B and not 2B…! (ft. Craig Cox)
Today I am joined by Craig, who also has LGMD! We share similar experiences in funny falls, and he tells us the story of how he watched his own muscle biopsy……
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
23. Stepping out of your comfort zone
Recently I have found myself in new situations and have discovered the importance of pushing myself out of my comfort zone. Join me in brainstorming ways to…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
22. Life with a stammer (ft. Cadi Davage)
Yaaay my sister is finally on the pod! She shares some insight into the reality of growing up with a stammer and how she is learning to navigate it day to day…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
21. Q&A #1: Realistic gym routine & first dates with a disability…
Would I rather pass my Coeliac Disease or LGMD to my kids? What's a realistic gym session like? How do I deal with public comments with a disability? It’s been…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
20. The importance of speaking up (ft. Rob Townsend)
I'm back with another (slightly late) zoom interview with an old university friend, who opens up about his experiences with anxiety, uni drinking culture and…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
19. It's just a bad day, not a bad life
It's been a crazy month - I went to London and met Gabby Logan, I was nominated for an award, and I had a lot of other up-and-down moments that I reflect on in…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
18. Chronically musing along (ft. Nic Allan)
I am so glad I was able to get to know Nic and I'm excited for you all to as well! We discuss the frustrations of not being heard when you know something is…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
17. Bywyd yn y brifysgol
Croeso nôl i bennod arall Cymraeg o Unbalanced! Ces i'r cyfle i bartneru gyda myf.cymru i drafod fy mhrofiad i yn y Brifysgol; nosweithiau allan, gwneud…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
16. Stop comparing yourself to others
Enjoy this little rant about how easy it is to compare yourself to people online, in real life and to your past self. I'm sure I'll come back to this topic…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
15. Making changes: The voice and representation of students (ft. Bayanda Vundamina)
This episode is slightly different as I speak to someone who is capable of change within a society - Aberystwyth University. Bayanda talks about what he's…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
14. Not all disabilities are visible
I've been wanting to discuss this topic for a while, and a couple of incidents I had recently have brought it to the forefront of my mind. I hope you enjoy…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
13. Navigating disabilities in the arts (ft. Delphi Campbell)
What better way to kick off the new year than with a new interview?! Delphi shares some insight into life as a disabled artist, and her health journey…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
12. Catching up & reflecting on 2023
As 2023 comes to an end, I wanted to take a moment to look back at what this year has brought. I am so grateful for all I have experienced and achieved and…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
11. Bedbound but unbound (ft. Beth Frazer)
I am so grateful to have had the chance to get to know Beth as she makes the most of life post-brain surgery and whilst battling chronic illnesses. Enjoy our…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
10. Travelling with a disability
Travelling is something we see all over social media at the moment, and I have some thoughts on it. I have also been very fortunate to have gone on a couple of…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
9. It's all about finding balance (ft. Samantha Davage)
This episode is brought to you all the way from Sweden, where my cousin Samantha gives us an insight into how Ankylosing Spondylitis affects her daily life. We…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
8. The reality of life with a progressive disability
In this episode I get a little bit deep as I discuss something not many people do: what it's really like living with a progressive physical disability. I open…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
7. My foster care journey (ft. Tayler Walters)
Today I am mind blown by the story of Tayler, one of the most incredible women I know, who grew up in foster care. From moving from house to house as a child…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
6. Living with Coeliac Disease
Yeah, but is it gluten free?? Today I mix it up and chat about my life as a Coeliac, from growing up with no anwers, to finally getting my diagnosis, and some…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
5. Spina Bifida a Fi (ft. Catrin Atkins)
Welcome to this podcast's first BONUS Welsh episode! Heddiw mae Catrin yn rhannu ei phrofiad yn tyfu fyny gyda spina bifida, hydrocephalus a sut aeth hi i…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
4. Psoriasis: More than skin deep (ft. Lewis Vinnicombe)
Today I am joined by my good friend, Lewis, who opens up about his psoriasis journey, mental health and learning to accept flaws. Apologies for any background…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
3. Things I wish I knew before going to university
It's that time of year again where many people will be going to university. Today I reflect on things I wish I knew before attending uni for the first time…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
2. The one handed two handed Musician (ft. Rightkeysonly)
Today I am joined with Rightkeysonly, an amazing and inspiring musician born with Erbs Palsy, in the studio at Radio Platfform. We discuss her life growing up…
- Unbalanced with Cerys Davage
1. Growing up with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy
Welcome to the first episode of Unbalanced! I am SO excited to start this journey with you guys. Join me as I introduce myself and go through my timeline with…
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Hi! I'm Cerys and welcome to Unbalanced, the podcast where I will be discussing what it's really like to navigate life in my 20s with a disability. Stay tuned…