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Welcome to Dis-labled, where disabled voices take centre stage. Created and presented by people with disabilities, learning disabilities, autism and long-term health conditions, this is a space to share experiences, challenge stereotypes, and talk about the things that matter to us.

Dis-labled is produced by Community Focus Inclusive Arts, a North London charity supporting adults and young people with additional needs through creativity, friendship and opportunity.


Also broadcast on Resonance 104.4FM.

© 2026 Dis-labled: Disabled Voices, Real Stories Igiene e vita sana Psicologia Psicologia e salute mentale Scienze sociali
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  • Feeling Too Much: Autism, Hyper-Empathy and Emotions

    Feeling Too Much: Autism, Hyper-Empathy and Emotions
    Oct 6 2026

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    In our last episode we began exploring the relationship between autism and empathy.

    Today we're continuing that conversation as our ARTiculate Skills Club students talk about what empathy actually feels like, why it can sometimes be overwhelming, and why every autistic person's experience is different.

    These are real conversations, real experiences and real opinions from autistic people themselves.

    00:00 Feeling Too Much: Autism, Hyper-Empathy and Emotions
    00:19 Autism & Empathy: Can Autistic People Feel Too Much?
    01:32 Catching Up With the Dis-labled Team
    04:17 Yasmine on Acting, Self-Expression & Chickenshed Theatre
    06:40 What Does Empathy Actually Feel Like?
    08:43 Hyper-Empathy: Feeling Other People's Emotions Intensely
    09:40 When Someone Else's Pain Becomes Overwhelming
    11:00 Why Empathy Can Sometimes Look Cold
    12:30 Walking Away Doesn't Always Mean You Don't Care
    14:13 "Autistic People Don't Have Empathy": Challenging the Myth
    15:16 How the Autism Empathy Stereotype Makes Us Feel
    15:26 Do You Need Empathy to Be a Good Person?
    16:54 Rain Man, The Good Doctor & Autism Stereotypes
    18:55 Sophia's Experience: Sometimes More Empathy, Sometimes Less
    20:40 Do Autistic People Sometimes Feel Emotions Too Much?
    21:00 Trust, Family & Finding It Difficult to Open Up
    22:05 Managing Strong Emotions & Finding Ways to Calm Down
    23:18 Autistic Meltdowns, Sensory Overload & Self-Regulation
    24:01 Emotional Dysregulation: Feeling Things Intensely
    25:00 Feeling Emotions Without Showing Them
    26:17 Is Empathy a Spectrum for Everyone?
    27:42 Final Thoughts From the Dis-labled Team

    Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell
    Editor: Phil Powell

    Huge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for supporting our Dis-labled podcast. Learn more about their amazing work: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

    All enquiries: podcast@communityfocus.co.uk
    Website: https://www.communityfocus.co.uk/

    Theme Music: Rastko Rasic & the students of Community FocusOther Music: Jazzy Frenchy by ⁠⁠⁠Benjamin Tissot
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  • Do Autistic People Lack Empathy? Challenging the Biggest Myth

    Do Autistic People Lack Empathy? Challenging the Biggest Myth
    Sep 29 2026

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    Today we're exploring a stereotype that many autistic people have heard for years: that autistic people don't have empathy. Is it true? Or is it one of the biggest misunderstandings about autism?

    Our ARTiculate Skills Club students share their own experiences, challenge common myths and explain why empathy isn't always expressed in the way people expect.

    To find out more about Skills Club please contact Flo Alfrey on 020 3743 2326, or email flo@communityfocus.co.uk

    00:00 Do Autistic People Lack Empathy? Challenging the Biggest Myth
    00:18 Autism, Empathy & Challenging the Stereotype
    02:05 What Is Empathy & How Do People Show It?
    02:59 Sensory Overload: When Caring Can Look Like You Don't Care
    03:53 Caring for Someone When You Struggle to Show It
    04:21 Grief, Autism & Not Knowing How to React
    07:46 Different Ways of Experiencing Grief
    09:53 Jordan Remembers His Sister Leah
    11:49 Understanding Emotions Later: When Feelings Are Hard to Identify
    14:43 Autism, Social Misunderstandings & Awkward Moments
    17:03 A Funny Misunderstanding About Magic: The Gathering
    19:00 What Do Autistic People Bring to Friendships & Relationships?
    20:00 Challenging the Autistic Genius Stereotype
    20:31 Different Perspectives, Friendship & Breaking Down Stereotypes
    22:27 Honesty, Trust, Kindness & Caring for Other People
    23:31 What Do We Wish People Understood About Autism & Empathy?
    24:00 "We're All People": Dave Strings on Being Singled Out
    24:41 Feeling Differently Doesn't Mean We Don't Care
    25:50 Build a Connection With the Person, Not the Condition
    26:38 Empathy vs Compassion: Why They Aren't the Same Thing
    27:08 Final Thoughts: Understanding Each Other
    28:31 About Community Focus Inclusive Arts

    Project Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil Powell
    Editor: Phil Powell

    Huge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for supporting our Dis-labled podcast. Learn more about their amazing work: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

    All enquiries: podcast@communityfocus.co.uk
    Website: https://www.communityfocus.co.uk/

    Theme Music: Rastko Rasic & the students of Community FocusOther Music: Jazzy Frenchy by ⁠⁠⁠Benjamin Tissot
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    29 min
  • Disability Festival in the Park: More Than Just a Festival

    Disability Festival in the Park: More Than Just a Festival
    Sep 22 2026
    Send us Fan MailWhat makes a festival truly inclusive?In this special episode of the Dis-labled Podcast, our team heads to Disability Festival in the Park in Wanstead, Redbridge, to meet the people, charities and community organisations helping to make one of London's most accessible festivals a reality.Join Marcus, Andrea, Milan, Carol, Remy and the team as they speak to organisers, exhibitors and festival-goers about why this unique event is so important. Discover how accessible festivals can build confidence, reduce isolation, celebrate disabled talent and bring communities together.You'll hear from organisations supporting disabled people across London, alongside reflections from our own presenters after a memorable day filled with music, creativity, information and community spirit. Featured organisations and guests include:Disability Festival in the Park – A fully accessible annual festival celebrating disability, inclusion and community in Redbridge. More information: www.disabilityfestival.co.ukOne Place East – Supporting disabled people and people with health conditions across Redbridge and East London through advocacy, activities and peer support. Tel: 020 8925 2435. CFDN (Community Fellowship for Disability Network) – Providing activities, holidays, social groups and community support for disabled people and their families across Essex and East London. Uniting Friends – A community art group showcasing artwork created by neurodivergent artists through printmaking and creative workshops. Medipro Care – A domiciliary care provider based in Ilford, introduced during the festival. PUYORG CIC – A community interest company supporting women and young children through community activities and support services. Whether you attended the festival or are discovering it for the first time, this episode celebrates what's possible when disabled people are at the heart of designing inclusive communities.00:00 Disability Festival in the Park: More Than Just a Festival00:16 What Is Disability Festival in the Park? Community, Accessibility & Belonging02:46 Milan & the Community Focus Team Arrive at Disability Festival in the Park03:15 Pardib from Redbridge: How Disability Festival in the Park Is Growing04:26 Dan from CFTN: Friendship, Social Activities & Disability Support Across East London06:09 Tracy from Uniting Friends: Neurodivergent Artists, Printmaking & All We Need Is Love07:25 Josephine Raj: Medipro Care & PUYORG Supporting Adults, Women & Young People08:18 Remy Reviews the Festival: Accessibility, Wheelchair Services & Disability Inclusion09:47 Andy Murphy from One Place East: Disability Support, Activities & Community in Redbridge10:23 One Place East Gaming Group: Mental Health, Learning Disabilities & Social Connection12:23 How Disability Festival in the Park Grew into a Pan-Disability Event13:38 Remy & Andy: Making Disability Services Accessible Across More of London15:29 Music, Performance & Hidden Talents: Building Confidence Through the Festival Stage17:02 One Place East Comedy Workshops: Confidence, Mental Health & Performing Live19:22 Milan Meets Ben: Why an Accessible Festival Matters19:58 Andrea Reports from the Festival: Music, Dancing & an Amazing Atmosphere20:34 Milan Asks the Community Focus Team for Their Festival Highlights21:05 Flo, Ella, Remy, Corrie & Dean Share Their Final Thoughts22:56 Heading Home: Community Focus Says Goodbye to Disability Festival in the Park23:23 Milan Signs Off from Disability Festival in the Park23:52 Community Focus Extra: Phillip on Joining an Interview Panel25:03 What Phillip Learnt About Interviewing & Putting People at Ease25:52 25 Years at Community Focus: Phillip on Becoming a Trustee27:11 Jokes, Interviews & No Spoilers: Phillip Reflects on the Experience28:11 A Cheer for Phillip & Closing the EpisodeFind out more about the Dis-labled Podcast: Community Focus Inclusive Arts – www.communityfocus.co.ukProject Managers: Andrea Rai & Phil PowellEditor: Phil PowellHuge thanks to the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund for supporting our Dis-labled podcast. Learn more about their amazing work: https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.ukAll enquiries: podcast@communityfocus.co.ukWebsite: https://www.communityfocus.co.uk/Theme Music: Rastko Rasic & the students of Community FocusOther Music: Jazzy Frenchy by ⁠⁠⁠Benjamin Tissot
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    29 min
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