Episodes 139
Avg. Duration 41m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Nurse, author and Director of Born at the Right Time, Rachel Wright talks to fellow parents of people with disabilities and others in their community. With the power of story telling, laughter, swearing and useful information they create solace in knowing the warts and all truth of this off piste version of parenting. Whether a well seasoned parent, newbie, one of many practitioners supporting families or simply someone wanting to peak over the fence - you’re welcome to listen in. We are better together, whatever Skies We’re Under.

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Communication as a Human Right Recast | S5 | E16

Jun 10, 2026 40m

Dr. Mazal Tasgal joined Rachel and Sarah back in May 2024 and talked all things communication. They dared to go off the ‘middle of the road’ pathways to explore the ways to nurture and develop…

Living in a Goldfish Bowl Recast | S5 | E15

Jun 03, 2026 50m

The final episode in our Parenting Differently recast series takes us back to season one episode thirteen as Lucy, Rachel and Sarah talk about feeling as though we are living in a goldfish bowl. The…

Planning with Love Recast | S5 | E14

May 27, 2026 49m

With this recast we skip back less than a year to a practical episode with Rhiannon Gogh. Rhiannon is a SEND finance expert, mum to a boy with complex autism, trainer, presenter and award winning…

Trust your Instinct Recast | S5 | E13

May 20, 2026 40m

One of our most popular episodes with the fabulous Joanna Grace. Even through we’re going back to early 2024 Rachel, Sarah and Lucy sound as fresh as ever in season 3 episode 3 as they talk top…

Hijacked by Parenthood Recast | S5 | E12

May 13, 2026 56m

In this recast from season 2 episode 3 Rachel talks to Lucy and Sarah about how being the parents of people with complex needs has taken over – well … everything. How we have changed and transitioned…

The Early years: Navigating an unexpected world Recast | S5 | E11

May 06, 2026 58m

Our world has been turned upside down, hopes and dreams feel far away, and we’re grateful for the people who stepped in, stepped up, sat with us, supported us and celebrated our families.   Listen…

S5E10 After Diagnosis - People who changed our world Recast | S5 | E10

Apr 29, 2026 52m

CONTENT WARNING – CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS RE: DIAGNOSIS/DIAGNOSES, CHILDHOOD CANCER AND TRAUMATIC BIRTHS. Back to Season 4, Episode 31 where Rachel, Sarah and Lucy took a deep dive into who were the…

Hope and Help in the Early Days Recast | S5 | E9

Apr 22, 2026 43m

Join Rachel, Lucy and Sarah for a step back in time to July 2024 when and Season 3, Episode 19 of The Skies We’re Under. They are joined by the sensational Melanie Dimmet, Writer, Author and…

S5E8 Sorry the life you ordered is currently out of stock Recast | S5 | E8

Apr 15, 2026 54m

In this recast of the second ever episode of ‘The Skies We’re Under’ Lucy, Sarah and Rachel talk about some of the helpful and unhelpful ways they deal with times of stress and transition.  This is…

S5E7 That's Not My Name Recast | S5 | E7

Apr 08, 2026 52m

This week we're travelling back in time to the first ever episode of 'The Skies We're Under'. Back to a time when we didn't have studio production to keep the sound crisp and we still had the energy…

S5E6 Big Feelings, Bigger Systems: The Reality of SEND Reform | S5 | E6

Mar 04, 2026 38m

Life updates, broken systems and tiny pockets of joy are packed into this week's episode of The Skies We’re Under. From continuing healthcare assessment clangers, post‑college provision crises and…

S5E5 Curating Hope: The Lived and Loved Experience with Sam Bowen | S5 | E5

Jan 14, 2026 40m

Happy New Year! There’s no better way to rid you of the January blues than to listen to Rachel’s conversation with the fantastic Sam Bowen. Sam is ‘one of us’, someone who has both lived and loved…

Glitters and Glimmers: Finding Joy in the Christmas Chaos | S5 | E4

Dec 17, 2025 41m

It’s party time - your favourite threesome have dressed up (sort of!) and are here to celebrate another year of The Skies We’re Under, making it through and remembering all the best bits, and…

Owning It: Homes, Christmas and when everything changes…again | S5 | E3

Nov 19, 2025 37m

Keeping your family safe, enjoying times of celebration and being real about what all that means. Rachel, Sarah and Lucy talk all the phases of life, getting used to new realities, and meeting the…

S5E2 Erasure and Social Murder with Sara Ryan | S5 | E2

Oct 22, 2025 41m

CONTENT WARNING: If covering conversations about the preventable death of people with learning disabilities is not going to serve you well, please skip by this episode.  Professor Sara Ryan joins…

S5E1 Winks, Wobbles and Wins: Catching Up After Summer | S5 | E1

Sep 24, 2025 41m

CONTENT Warning - in this episode we talk about bereavement, grief and scattering ashes. It’s been a looooong summer! You’re all invited to a wee celebration of surviving the summer, celebrating the…

S4E45 Season 4 - Best Bits! | S4 | E45

Jul 30, 2025 58m

CONTENT WARNING DNACPR, death and dying Missing us already!? Then listen to our best bits! As we said before, Season Four has been EPIC - let's relive some of our favourite moments from this…

S4E44 Miracles, Careers Advice and Summer Hols Top Tips: Season Four Wrap-Up | S4 | E44

Jul 23, 2025 39m

It’s the end of Season Four — and true to form, we’re going out with laughter, chaos, honesty, and a few tears (obviously). In this unfiltered finale, Rachel is joined by the ever-brilliant Sarah…

S4E43 Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong | S4 | E43

Jul 16, 2025 46m

We’ve got a not to be missed interview with super Stephen Unwin, he’s on a mission to make people rethink how we view people with Learning Disabilities, as well as shining a light on the world's…

S4E42 The Early Years - Navigating an Unexpected World | S4 | E42

Jul 09, 2025 57m

The world has been turned upside down, hopes and dreams feel far away, and we’re grateful for the people who stepped in, stepped up, sat with us, supported us and celebrated our families. Listen to…

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