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Life through a prism
Hello my name is Rob thanks for taking the time to find me and to listen to the podcast. In this podcast we take a cup of disability news, a cup of lgbtqia+ a dash of pop culture, technology and shake it all together and see how it comes out of the oven. I hope your time we spend together is a sharing and learning experience for us both. Lets have a conversation. If you want to reach out at lifethroughaprismpodcast2026@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A…
Episodes
- Life through a prism
Episode 109- Disability-Certified assistance animals being denied access to venues
In this episode we are going to look at disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled: Army veteran walking around Australia for charity reported to…
- Life through a prism
Episode 108- Trans persons in regional and rural Australia struggling to get healthcare
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled Trans people push to make healthcare more inclusive in the regions By…
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Episode 107- Non Binary tick box and car insurance
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from entitled- Does identifying as non-binary get you cheaper car insurance? Written by Dean Arcuri…
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Episode 106- Disability- one mans reflection of Disability technology through value
In this episode we take a look at an article from www.meer.com entitled Building the next generation of disability tech by Bhavanishankar Ravindra . 6th…
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Episode 105- What the....Local Hospital still does not have adequate air conditioning
In this episode we take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled Launceston General Hospital air-conditioning upgrades won't be complete for summer by…
- Life through a prism
Episode 104 -Queer and Disabled-Love or a disability pension
In this episode we are going to take a look at a uk article asking is marriage equality just as equal for those of us with a disability and on a government…
- Life through a prism
Episode 103- What The.... AI and a chip packet
In this episode we ask the question what does AI and a chip packet have in commonhttps://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/is-ai-moving-faster-than-its-saf…
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Episode 102-Transgender and gender diverse students supported by schools after "Women Speak" claims after
This episodes article comes from qnews.com.au and it’s about my home state Tasmania the article is entitled: Tasmanian schools defend transgender students…
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Episode 101-Disability-Dodgy Footpath's
In this episode we take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled :Cash-strapped councils let footpaths fall into disrepair, creating accessibility…
- Life through a prism
Episode 100 - Merran Thurley and Tony with a Y
In todays episode we are going to hear from Merran Thurley and her continuing journey of 50+ years with guide dogs
- Life through a prism
100 Episodes a thank you from me to you
A brief message thanking you all on reaching 100 episodes
- Life through a prism
Episode 99-Disability- Inaccessible entrance to Federal Health Ministers office
In this episode we will take a look at an article from nine.com.au entitled Health Minister Mark Butler under fire over disability access written by Samantha…
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Episode 98- Tasmania launches trans and gender diverse campaign to reduce stigma
In todays episode we will take a look at an article regarding a new campaign to combat stigma in the trans and gender diverse community…
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Episode 97- Finding my freedom through queer music
In this episode we are going to take a look at one persons journey finding their freedom in queer music the article is from qnews.com.au entitled Queer music…
- Life through a prism
Episode 96- Tasmania one step closer to strengthening hate crime legislation
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article about the place that I call home the article is from qnews.com.au entitled Tasmanian Lower House…
- Life through a prism
Episode 95- Gaming and Disability building connections
In this episode we will take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled How video games and adaptive technology are helping people with disability build…
- Life through a prism
Episode 94- Disability- Should I have to prove my disability is not a scam
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from the observer uk website entitled -No one should have to prove their disability is not a…
- Life through a prism
Episode 93-Bisexuality-Former AFL star Mitch Brown talks about his coming out as Bisexual
In this episode we take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled Mitch Brown laments AFL clubs, players' lack of support for queer community…
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Episode 92-Intersex -Australian peak medical body calls to end intersex medical intervention.
In this episode we will take a look at an article from qnews.com.au entitled - Aus peak medical body calls to end intersex medical intervention…
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Episode 91-Australian Trans and Gender diverse persons one step closer to gender affirming surgeries through Medicare
In this episode we take a look at an article regarding A federal government committee has acknowledged the“ unmet need” for improved access to gender-affirming…
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Episode 90 - Gaming- Are the credit card companies denying or deflecting amidst censorship battle continued
In this episode we are going to look at another article in the ongoing censorship battle in the videogame industry. The article comes from thatparkplace.com by…
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Episode 89- Disability- Medical model versus the Social Model
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from abc.net.au in regards to in ways of reframing what disability…
- Life through a prism
Episode 88 Gaming and Pop culture- Would your credit card provider stop you from buying a video game maybe
In this episode we are going to look at something a bit different, in the 21st century would you think that a credit card company would disallow you to…
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Episode 87-Disabliity-Australians over 45 being left behind in much needed supports
In this episode we take a look at article from the website disability support guide .com.au entitledOlder Australians with disability missing out on key…
- Life through a prism
Episode 86- Merran Thurley's 50+ years continuing journey with guide dogs.
In this episode Merran Thurley returns to talk about her third guide dog Shannon. I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free…
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Episode 85- An article entitled Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service reports rising number of LGBTQIA+ clients who 'fear for their life' if returned home-abc.net.au
In todays episode we take a look at an article from abc.net.au where we meet Sam (not real name) and the plight of lgbtqia+ refugees . The article is entitled…
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Episode 84 - Queer and Pop culture-Is Superman really a gay icon?
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article in regards to is superman and the like really gay icons?At the end I will just say a few short words…
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Episode 83-LGBTQIA+ Follow up article regarding Josh Cavallo
In this episode we are going to take a look at a follow up article in regards to episode 70 where we looked at out A -league soccer player Josh Cavallo had…
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Episode 82-LGBTQIA+-UN renews global LGBTQ+ rights mandate:
In this episode we take a look at an article from qnews.com.au entitled - UN renews global LGBTQ+ rights mandate: what you need to…
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Episode 81- Merran Thurley's 50+ years with guide dogs Part 2 Buffy
In this episode we continue Merran's journey with guide dogs and in this episode we meet Buffy I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and…
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Episode 80- Minus 18 report on the state of Australian LGBTQIA+ youth
In this episode we are going to take a look at a report from the organisation minus 18 the article from abc.net.au the article is entitled Australia's LGBTQIA+…
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Episode 79- LGBTQIA+-Australian Red Cross Lifeblood loosens rules around LGBTQIA+ donating blood and plasma
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled Australian Red Cross Lifeblood loosens rules around LGBTQIA+ donating blood…
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Episode 78 Disability and Pop Culture-Former WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Superstar Hornswoggle Unleashes on Peter Dinklage for Costing Little People Roles in Disney’s Snow White.
In todays episode we will take a look at another article in regards to little people and the roles they may or may not have been able to get in Hollywood. Due…
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Episode 77 - 50 Years of Canine Companionship-Through the Eyes of my Guide Dogs
Merran Thurley returns in a new series with her life time journey with guide dogsThe podcast is now not only on Spotify but YouTube and Apple. The podcast also…
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Episode 76 Media Portrayl of People with Disability from a professor of Psychology's viewpoint
In this episode we conclude our look at the medias portrayal of people with a disability with an article from a Psychologist in regards to the media Portrayals…
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Episode 75 Disability Representation on TV and film.
In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from the website variety.com entitled Most TV Characters With Disabilities Are Played by Able-Bodied…
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Episode 74 Is technology leaving the disability community behind?
In this episode we take a look at technology and the disability community and ask the question is technology leaving us…
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Episode 73-Glimmer of hope for people with disability after Australian Election
On the 3rd May 2025 Australia had its federal election, one of the major upsets that occurred was the sitting opposition leader was voted out of his seat, by…
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Episode 72 Trans and Gender Diverse Euphoria Scale
In this episode we take a look at an article regarding a new gender euphoria scale which may help improve mental health…
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Episode 71- Australian ground breaking series returns via streaming
In this episode we are going to take a look at an Australian ground breaking series Number 96 it was the first show in the world to feature a regular gay…
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Episode 70 A-League player Josh Cavallo reveals death threats he receives since coming out as gay
In this episode we take a look at A-league player Josh Cavallo discusses in a football podcast continuing death threats .LifelineACONQLifeBlack RainbowTrans…
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Episode 69- Top 5 categories of Disability in Australia
In this episode we take a look at the top 5 categories of disabilities in Australia…
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Episode 68 Hollywood says no to little people playing dwarves or oom-pah Loompas
In this episode we will finish taking a look at Hollywood's erasure of little people playing actual little peoples roles down to the Peter Dinklage…
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Episode 67 Pop Culture/Disability the Peter Dinklage effect
In this episode we are going to take a look at when a famous actor makes comments that effect a community.(Apologies at about the 10 minute mark is a slight…
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Episode 66- Trans and Gender Diverse 20 year study
In this episode we will take a look at a 20 year study on the mental health of trans and gender-diverse Australians done by the British Medical…
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Episode 65 Natural Disasters and Disability continued
In todays episode we will conclude our look at natural disasters and disabilityhttps://theconversation.com/3-things-we-can-do-now-to-help-people-with-disability…
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Episode 64 Natural Disasters and Disability
In the next couple of episodes we are going to take a look at natural disasters and disability and what may be available to help better prepare our…
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Episode 63- Ageism and Disability
In this weeks episode we are going to take a look at an article which discusses ageism and…
- Life through a prism
Disability- When do you disclose your disability when going on a date?
In this episode we take a look at one persons experience as a person with a disability disclosing her disability when going on a…
- Life through a prism
To fix air conditioning wards would need to close
In this episode we take a look at a follow up article from episode 60 and why I chose to talk about this…
- Life through a prism
episode 60 -Everyone in hospital needs proper air con
In this episode we are going to take a look at the patchwork at best of air conditioning in the local hospital where I live in Launceston…
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Pop Culture- The great Tim Tam debate
In this episode we are going to take a look at the age old question a chilled tim tam or room temperature…
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Disability-Backlash of Autism acknowledgement
In this episode we take a look at some backlash that has occurred with the inclusion of an acknowledgement of people with autism in the new autism strategy…
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Disability-Australia's New Autism Strategy
Episode 57. In this episode we take a look at an article regarding Australia's new Autism strategy…
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Episode 56 Disability-Finding your calling in life
In this episode we take a look at disability and calling how Reverend Joedy Meers navigated life as a person with a disability to find her calling…
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LGBTQIA+ -ABS releases first ever estimates of LGBTQIA+ Australians
In this episode we are going to take a look at the ABS releases first ever estimates of LGBTQIA+ Australians and the Federal Governments announcement of a 10…
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Our Robot dog overlords are among us
To finish up 2024 we will take a look at the possible changing face of pet ownership in Australia…
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Pop culture-wicked the novel is not like the musical
In this episode we are going take a look at the book that wicked the musical is based on the life and times of the wicked witch of the west. Content warning…
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Disability- Comments made by Wicked star Marissa Bode
In todays episode we are going to take a look at the comments made by Wicked star Marissa Bode in regards to the disabled character she plays in the film.