The Skies We’re Under

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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Episodes

Wednesday May 20, 2026

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 titties, wimping out and attempting to gain work/life balance. 
Bring your tissues this week as Jo's words make us feel utterly seen. Her wisdom, wit and general wonderfulness. We are so grateful to also hear from our fantastic listeners. Jo can be found on many social platforms so find your favourite way to be in touch with her here https://www.thesensoryprojects.co.uk/contact  We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: • Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) • You can send us a voice note from your phone or even just an email to  tswupodcast@gmail.com  Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community. It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  
We’re so happy that The Skies We’re Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. 
Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers. 
‘The Skies We’re Under’ continues to go from strength to strength with almost 130 episodes already. There's still so much to discuss and share with our wonderful listeners, the families of people with complex disabilities and the many practitioners that support us. Moving forward we need your help to keep producing new episodes. You or your organisation can sponsor a season or advertise within an episode. Email us to find out more tswupodcast@gmail.com 
 

Wednesday May 13, 2026

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 through seasons of our life and our child’s life. It covers: 
The emotional phases we go through – rage, resignation and resolve. 
Deputyship and power of attorney – who needs it and why? 
Realising there isn’t such a thing as ‘it’ll be easier when…’ 
How none of us is Mother Teresa incarnate. 
One of our biggest roles as parents is to enable our children to have fun and feel safe without us. 
We talk about how we might try and shift the idea of motherhood being at its best when we are frantically doing everything for our children, to one where we celebrate and share stories of our children loving life without us. #FunWithoutMum 
We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: • Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) • You can send us a voice note from your phone or even just an email to  tswupodcast@gmail.com  Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) 
Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  
Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers. 
‘The Skies We’re Under’ continues to go from strength to strength with almost 130 episodes already. There's still so much to discuss and share with our wonderful listeners, the families of people with complex disabilities and the many practitioners that support us. Moving forward we need your help to keep producing new episodes. You or your organisation can sponsor a season or advertise within an episode. Email us to find out more tswupodcast@gmail.com  

Wednesday May 06, 2026

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 to this week’s recast episode, as we look back at the Early Years, and reflect on the experiences of learning to navigate a world we never planned for. 
Join Rachel and Lucy consider Early Years experiences from a professional and parent perspective. We also hear from experienced Portage Worker Janet Rickman. She shares her experience and wisdom, and all she’s learned from working with families like ours. 
In addition, Rachel and Sarah share theme park stories, (including the fantastic Give Kids The World) and Lucy is under ‘Techf*ckingnightmare’ Skies. 
To find the resources discussed by Janet and Lucy on the pod, please following the links below: Help for early years providers : SEND assessment guidance and resources Help for early years providers : Using the assessment tools National Portage Association 
Thanks to Jiraffe for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find more about them and their work here. 
We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. 
You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: • Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) • You can send us a voice note from your phone or even just an email to  tswupodcast@gmail.com  Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!)
Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community. It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  We’re so happy that The Skies We’re Under is a free, independent podcast. 
Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers. 

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