#684 Not My Narrative

29.03.26
An image of a Idayat Jinadu outdoors on a concrete road next to bushland containing old leaves (top of screen)
Aired on 29.03.26, 9:30am

Sometimes moving forward is all about realising that you’ve got the power to write your own narrative. This week, you’ll hear stories about people facing down their own internal narratives that threaten to keep them quiet and small.  

Like a Preacher:
As a young girl, Idayat is scared to speak her mind. She stutters. But as she becomes an adult, she grows to realise her stutter isn’t an impediment, and that it’s time she claimed her voice, like a preacher. Produced by Idayat Jinadu alongside Supervising Producer Evana Ho. Sound design by Mel Bakewell

Ayla:
This next story is from the amazing Purple Orange podcast that centres narratives around people living with a disability. Ayla Regione spent years hiding her deafness, trying to “keep up”, and pushing through without asking for what she needed. When barriers got in her way, she blamed herself. Produced by Carey Scheer, and an extra special thanks to Ayla Regione for sharing their story.  

All The Best Credits
- Host: Gabriella Accaria
- Executive Producer: Melanie Bakewell
- Programming & Community Coordinator: Catarina Fraga Matos 
- Production Manager: Kwame Slusher
- Community Coordinator: Patrick McKenzie
- Theme Music composed by Shining Bird
- Special shout-out to all our volunteers

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