Too Peas In A Podcast

About this podcast

Listen to Mandy and Kate laugh (a lot) and cry as they chat to each other and friends about parenting multiples with disabilities and additional needs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast.

Too Peas In A Podcast

Episodes

2021
Two bright eyes - Marnie talks about parenting her profoundly deaf peashoot daughter
Marnie is the mum of a peashoot daughter who was identified as being profoundly deaf in both ears at six months of age. Her daughter also has some neuro-divergence that they’re working on understanding. Marnie is an Overpea living in Scotland, who is a regular contributor to the Too Peas In A Podcast Hangout Facebook group! Marnie’s peashoot received a cochlear implant at age 1 and also communicates using British Sign Language. Her name is represented by the sign for two bright eyes, as her eyes are always shining and bright. Marnie speaks to Kate and Mandy about the incredible challenges of choosing the right country, city and schools to support her daughter’s learning, language development and community connections. Plus: ·Listen to Come Away In by Karine Polwart – one of Marnie’s favourite songs from the Celtic Connections online festival she watched while in lockdown.The song starts at 2.02. (It’s not on Spotify, so we can’t add it to our playlist). Marnie and her husband lived and worked at the Swiss school Ecole d’Humanite before moving to Scotland. To understand the challenges of being a hearing parent of a child in the deaf community, Marnie recommends the book Far From The Tree: A Dozen Kinds Of Love by Andrew Solomon. Read the 2018 World Federation of the Deaf’s Position Paper on Inclusive Education. Dads - watch and share the Warwick University Dads of Disabled Children Research Advisory Group’s video resources. Marnie’s husband’s book is The Edge Of The Solid World by Daniel Davis Wood. The book comes with a trigger warning of multiple traumatic events including deaths of children, babies, miscarriage and real historical events of massacres. Order customised Easter (and every other occasion) decorations at Etch41. Tickets to the Victorian live shows are selling fast but there's still some left! Book tickets for Sat 8 May at The Yarraville Club Book tickets for Sat 15 May at the Karralyka in Ringwood East Forecast for Thursday 8 April in Melbourne - Mostly sunny, 29 degrees. Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
April 7, 2021
101 min
Ameripea CEO Laura is on a mission to bring joy to motherhood
Kate and Mandy talk to Laura, an Aussie-born Ameripea currently living in California. Her seven-year-old daughter Penny is one of only twelve people in the world with a condition called Lethal Neonatal Rigidity Multi-Focal Seizure Syndrome, which is caused by a variation in the BRAT1 gene. Penny is the happiest person she knows, is the best hugger and has taught Laura so much about empathy and diversity. Laura is also CEO of Willow, makers of the world’s first wearable breast pump and a company with a mission to bring joy to motherhood. Listening to Too Peas has helped her connect to her Australian home while living through difficult times in the United States – from Trump, to the pandemic lockdowns and the increase in racially-based violence. Laura took Penny and her family to Give Kids The World, a place that provides free holidays for critically ill kids and their families in Florida. Live shows are back in Victoria! Book tickets for Sat 8 May at The Yarraville Club Book tickets for Sat 15 May at the Karralyka in Ringwood East Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
March 31, 2021
78 min
Snap Pea Episode 27
Mandy and Kate listen to you speak pipes and laugh and cry with Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
March 28, 2021
44 min
Pea Anita and her son Warren who is living a fulfilling and meaningful life with a disability
Today Kate & Mandy are talking with Anita, who has walked the pea path further than many of the pea listeners. Her adult son Warren is an artist living with cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability. Anita has spent her life setting Warren up for the fulfilling and meaningful life he is now living within the community, and she has quite a number of truths to share with us. You’re going to love Anita’s story! Anita set up the organisation REAL (Rights Employment Accommodation Leisure) Anita’s book is called Because it's better to live my life within community Check out some of Warren’s art here Live shows are back!! In Victoria only at the moment. Saturday 8 May at The Yarraville Club Sat 15 May at the Karralyka in Ringwood East Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
March 24, 2021
81 min
Prenatal Diagnosis with Pea Friend Megan
Kate & Mandy talk with Pea friend Megan about the prenatal diagnosis she received when she was 14 weeks pregnant with her 4th baby, and the absolute roller coaster that followed. Megan was told that her baby had a hydrops fetalis, which was not compatible with life. Her baby also had several chromosomal abnormalities that would mean severe disability if she would make it to term at all. But by 20 weeks, all the fluid retention had disappeared and there was no sign of hydrops fetalis, nor about a number of chromosomal abnormalities that were found earlier in the pregnancy. Her baby had ‘just’ Down Syndrome. She ended up having her baby girl at 37 weeks and after some time in the NICU, she is now a very happy 2 year old. What a journey. Megan received a lot of support from Be Not Afraid Mamamia’s webpage was a bit different on International Women’s Day Kate loved Line of Duty (on Netflix and Stan) Mandy watched Behind her eyes (on Netflix) Live shows are back!! In Victoria only at the moment. Saturday 8 May at The Yarraville Club in Yarraville Sat 15 May at the Karralyka in Ringwood East Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
March 17, 2021
101 min
Pea Monique and Fragile X syndrome
Today Kate & Mandy are talking with Pea Monique, who has two children both diagnosed with Fragile X syndrome. Fragile X Syndrome is one of a family of conditions caused by a mutation (change) to the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome. Fragile X syndrome can cause a wide range of difficulties with learning, as well as social, language, attentional, emotional, behavioural and medical problems. The effects of Fragile X syndrome on an individual vary and can range from mild to severe. Monique talks about how the diagnosis affected her wider family it being a genetic condition, navigating NDIS and schools, her post-natal depression after her daughter was born, and how funny and cheeky her children are. To understand more about Fragile X, check out the Fragile X Association of Australia; this organisation has been a great support for Monique. Melanie Dimmitt’s book is called Special. Kate went to Comedy Republic Melbourne Check out comedian Kirsty Webeck. Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
March 10, 2021
77 min
Snap Pea Episode 26
It is snap pea Monday peas! Lots of your beautiful speak pipes ... two great letters, old man syndrome. Here is the link to purchase/pledge for Nelly Thomas amazing book .... please we beg you, order one! or two ... https://www.pozible.com/profile/nelly-thomas Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
March 7, 2021
34 min
Lisa Cox is changing the way disability is represented in mainstream culture
Kate & Mandy are talking with Lisa Cox, who had a stroke at age 24 which left her with amputated fingertips and toes, an amputated leg, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. Lisa is a fierce disability advocate and is constantly actively changing the way disability is represented in mainstream popular culture – like the media, fashion industry and more. She is also an media professional, author and public speaker and has a huge social media presence; check out her website, Instagram page or Facebook profile. Lisa shares her story about what happened on the day of her stroke, the long recovery phase both physically and mentally, and how she became the amazing disability advocate she is today. Lisa wrote two books about body image specifically for teenage girls and boys She talks about the SkyCouch that Air New Zealand has (turns into a bed) Mandy loves Terrible, thanks for asking, the podcast by Nora McInerny Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
March 3, 2021
82 min
Let's talk about books baby!
The one where Kate and Mandy don't do show notes! They talk about way too many books, so you might have to pause and take your own notes ... sorry! Or you can just listen twice? Either way you can hear about books they loved growing up, books they love now and books that have made a big impact on their lives, and the lives of other pea parents. But if you want to know about the goats that the peas love they are https://www.facebook.com/GrazeAway-1320639444646074/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
February 24, 2021
81 min
Snap Pea Episode 25
The one where Mandy and Kate listen to your fantastic speak pipes, defend very old fashioned paper diaries oh Dwayne the Rock makes an 'appearance". Lots of laughter in the post 5 day snap lock down snap pea Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
February 21, 2021
28 min
JoJo and Kate talk down syndrome and the power of friendship
Kate & Mandy are talking to JoJo and Kate, who have been friends for 20 years, and both have children who have down syndrome. They talk about their experiences when their children were born, diagnosis, the early years, and the power of friendship. Listen back to the Too Peas episode of 17 September 2020 with Ingerlise and her company 21 Gifts Holey Moley (on Channel 7) is NOT making a difference to Mandy The amazing race (on Channel 10) does, especially the sibling contestants Jake and Skye-Blue, who has a hand difference Detectorist on Netflix Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
February 17, 2021
95 min
Pea tribe member Jamila Rizvi and her acquired disability through a brain tumor
Kate & Mandy are talking to Jamila Rizvi; author, editor, presenter, podcaster, political commentator and mum of Rafi. She describes herself as “pea adjacent” having an acquired disability. At the end of 2017 she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. She had 36 rounds of radiation and two brain surgeries, which has done damage in that area of her brain causing a range of issues broadly due to the fact that her pituitary gland doesn’t work. Jamila’s favourite music is from her best friend and musician Clare Bowditch Jamila’s latest book she edited with Helen McCabe is Untold Resilience, stories of courage survival and love, from women who have gone before. Her daily podcast is called The Briefing (hosted by Tom Tilley with regular rotating co-hosts Jan Fran, Annika Smethurst and Jamila). Now Jamila does The Weekend Briefing, with the episodes being released through The Briefing podcast. Jamila and Clare Bowditch have been folding the washing while talking to amazing people in the online event Quarantine with Jam and Clare on Facebook or Instagram, which is the online version of the popular event series Tea with Jam and Clare The podcast by Astrid Edwards is called The Garret Follow Jamila on Instagram or Facebook Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
February 10, 2021
72 min
The one where Kate & Mandy catch up
Season 4, episode 1 - Kate & Mandy are back, and they have a lot to catch up on! Bit of Covid talk (not much), back to school, some speak pipes and lots laughs. Mandy went to see The War With Grandpa, Penguin Bloom, and the fabulous Australian movie The Dry Kate and Mandy have been binging on Bridgerton (Netflix) The amazing bucket hats Kate is talking about are called Topi – check it out on Instagram You can watch I am a Celebrity …Get me out of here on 10Play Check out the (all female!) Australian of the Year winners here, and listen to Grace Tame’s powerful speech here (content warning) Listen back to the amazing Victorian Australian of the Year Donna Stolzenberg (episode from 19 November) and please keep on supporting her! Check out the National Homeless Collective on the website, Facebook and Instagram pages Kate & Mandy were interviewed by Holly and Andrew from the This Glorious Mess podcast. If you haven’t listened, check it out here or in your favorite podcast app Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
February 3, 2021
60 min
2020
Peas be with you.
Merry Christmas from the peas to you! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
December 24, 2020
8 min
Sporting Legend Kurt Fearnley and his podcast about the NDIS
In this episode Kate and Mandy are speaking to Paralympic gold medalist and two-time Commonwealth game gold medalist Kurt Fearnley. After a bit of fan-gushing, you will find out that Kurt is much more than a sporting legend. They talk about Kurt’s new podcast A Nation Changed, which tells the story of one of the greatest social reforms in Australia’s history: the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Starting with former prime minister Julia Gillard getting this funding scheme through parliament in 2013, this is a very important story that needs to be told so please go and listen! Kurt also hosts a podcast called Tiny Island. The big painting that Kurt had hanging behind him was made by author, comedian and painter Ahn Do; you can see the paining on Kurt’s twitter here Read the article from Tyson Shine's experience flying from Melbourne to Sydney here Mandy recommends watching Voices of Fire on Netflix Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
December 16, 2020
72 min
Snap Pea 24 (even though we say 23;)
Mandy and Kate chat with an actual real life author, about her latest novel. We have an honest chat about what we loved and what we found confronting about her book an unusual boy. As you know we think there is not usual or unusual, and this book calls out those stigmas too ... To be honest we found it amazing but also hard to read! Its a real page turner and Fiona is lovely! We really loved chatting with her x Fiona talks about singer Anohni (check her out on Spotify) Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
December 13, 2020
42 min
Nelly Thomas talks about life as a carer for kids with additional needs
Today Kate & Mandy are chatting with the amazing Nelly Thomas. Nelly is a comedian, author, professional speaker and mum of two girls with autism and chronic fatigue. They talk about life as a carer for kids with additional needs. Nelly was also great friends with the late Stella Young and she tells us about Stella’s influence in her life. Nelly is the author of the three children’s books Kate & Mandy have talked about before, please check them out as they are amazing; Some Girls (2017), Some Boys (2018) and Some Brains: a book celebrating neurodiversity (2019). Check out the I Am Woman Tribute to Helen Reddy at the 2020 ARIA Awards here Mandy is obsessed with season 4 of The Crown and every documentary on Netflix on Lady Di there is to watch. Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
December 9, 2020
78 min
Episode 100 peas!
It's a snap pea, peas, and our 100th Episode. Mandy recaps all 100 episodes! There have been some highs and lows, but we have loved every minute of chatting with you all If you would like to buy some of the beautiful Dr Shane's pistachios here is the web site wahrinapistachios.com.au it would make us very happy! Thank you for being with us for these 100 episodes xx Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
December 6, 2020
70 min
Pea-fessionals Andrea and Felicity talk about support coordination for your NDIS plan
Today Kate & Mandy are talking with pea-fessionals Andrea and Felicity. After working together for 20 years, they started We R Collective together with Felicity’s sister Gemma, providing support to families navigating their NDIS plans. They talk about their career together prior to setting up We R Collective, and provide information on what they do as support coordinators (including for Mandy). Also Andrea and Mandy have been friends since they were 13 years old so it is a story about long lasting friendships too. Check out the Too Peas episode with pea-tribe member Lisa on Acast here, or find the episode from 18 July 2019 in your podcast listening app. Mandy and Kate chatted to Dion from the comedy podcast Welcome to Patchwork Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
December 2, 2020
85 min
Merch peas Carly and Luke
Kate & Mandy are chatting with the fabulous Merch Peas Carly and Luke. They chat about their son Archie who had epilepsy seizures as a baby, has a global development delay and ASD. They also brainstorm about some interesting new merch ideas, and will throw in a surprise announcement at the end of the episode! As many peas will probably know, Luke is the brain behind the fabulous Pea merch. Please check out Luke’s Merch Fan Co. website for other fabulous merchandise, and follow them on all the socials (Facebook and Instagram) to provide your support Thank you for supporting Too Peas in a Podcast! Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au Email: toopeaspodcast@gmail.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/too-peas-in-a-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
November 25, 2020
70 min

Too Peas In A Podcast

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Episodes

Two bright eyes - Marnie talks about parenting her profoundly deaf peashoot daughter

Ameripea CEO Laura is on a mission to bring joy to motherhood

Snap Pea Episode 27

Pea Anita and her son Warren who is living a fulfilling and meaningful life with a disability

Prenatal Diagnosis with Pea Friend Megan

Pea Monique and Fragile X syndrome

Snap Pea Episode 26

Lisa Cox is changing the way disability is represented in mainstream culture

Let's talk about books baby!

Snap Pea Episode 25

JoJo and Kate talk down syndrome and the power of friendship

Pea tribe member Jamila Rizvi and her acquired disability through a brain tumor

The one where Kate & Mandy catch up

Peas be with you.

Sporting Legend Kurt Fearnley and his podcast about the NDIS

Snap Pea 24 (even though we say 23;)

Nelly Thomas talks about life as a carer for kids with additional needs

Episode 100 peas!

Pea-fessionals Andrea and Felicity talk about support coordination for your NDIS plan

Merch peas Carly and Luke