Diversity is our strength

Diversability. The founder of this wonderful disabled network, Tiffany Yu, joins me to discuss disabled identity and growing up as a disabled asian woman in the United States.

Diversabili-tea with Tiffany Yu

I can still be a girl, and a person, and happy... and also sick.

Vulnerability with Shannon Barry. We discuss the vulnerable moments in our lives, from dealing with chronic illness from the age of 10, to being writers who share our stories online. Shannon is an actress and writer, and her poetry book 'In The Event This Doesn't Fall Apart' is available now! Info about the Disability Representation GapInevitable Foundation https://inevitable.foundation/thegapAcademy Award HistoryJack Thorne's Speech https://youtu.be/oxUZPMBRIPU

Vulnerabili-tea with Shannon Barry

The Magical Mind of Lauren Child

Lauren Child, an award winning author &amp; illustrator (and my childhood hero) joins me to discuss her creative process, relationships, friendship heartbreak, the education system and so much more! Her newest book in the Clarice Bean Series 'Think like an Elf' is out now! Order in time for Christmas.

Creativi-tea with Lauren Child

You are beautiful

Beauty. ‘Why don't I like my leg hair? Is it because I don't like it or is it because the media only shows women with baby smooth legs?’ If this is a thought you often have, or if this is something you've never thought about before, you're going to love Beau-tea. The final episode of Tea with HB Season 2!

Beau-tea

Freedom is Community

Connectivity. In a world where we have so much technology, connective-tea should be easy to come by! Unfortunately, many things that are able to empower and connect us, are used to divide us instead. Activist Jaylene Mbararia joins me to discuss how we can use our communities and online activism to make a change in the current political system.

Connectivi-tea with Jaylene Mbararia

Dismantle Discrimination

Intersectionality. All minority groups interconnect, so we must all work together to dismantle the discrimination they face. 'It's discouraging to speak when nobody is listening, but that is no reason to stay silent.’

Intersectionali-tea

Disability Representation & Inclusion

Inclusivity. What does it mean to include disabled people in the Entertainment Industry? Actor &amp; Ambassador for Disability Rights in the Arts, Melissa Johns, joins me to discuss whether disabled actors should play disabled characters, the benefits system, and her experience in this industry.

Inclusivi-tea with Melissa Johns

80% of Disabled People are Invisibly Disabled

Invisibility. Invisible disabilities are even easier to discriminate against. With journalist and chronic illness activist: Jameisha Prescod!

Invisibili-tea with Jameisha Prescod

Our education system is failing our children

Accountability. The reason&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/aug/28/fear-of-failure-giving-uk-children-lowest-happiness-levels-in-europe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the UK has the unhappiest children in Europe</a>, the reason teachers', students', and parents' mental health is made worse by school. How can we make education a safer, healthier, inclusive environment? With Dr Debra Kidd, Author &amp;Teacher.

Accountabili-tea with Dr Debra Kidd

Let's Brew a New Reality

Here, you are safe. Pour yourself a cup of tea. Take a deep breath.&nbsp;Do you know how to breathe? Are you kind to yourself? Is your body your&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tea-with-hb/id1504445935?i=1000469450699" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">priori-tea?</a>&nbsp;Much like a good cup of tea, it takes time to become the best version of ourself. So, steep yourself in comfort, motivation and inspiration through this podcast! Tea with HB is for everyone who dreams of a better world.&nbsp;From physicality to mentality, let’s brew a new reality.

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