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Radio Wimborne World DS Day

by Erika Petrie | Sep 17, 2023 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

Erika talks to Graham Clarke about World Down Syndrome Day, Micaela and her progress and what shades of different is trying to achieve through their fundraising. To listen to this podcast please click the play button below:
Hope FM WDSD interview – March 2023

Hope FM WDSD interview – March 2023

by Erika Petrie | Mar 31, 2023 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

To listen to this podcast please click the play button below: Ryan Boydon interviews Erika Petrie about WDSD & awareness raising including Micaela and her resilience, the live blog and topics raised within it. Joanna Criscenti is patched in to talk about her...
Face to face with Rashi – WDSD 21st March 2023

Face to face with Rashi – WDSD 21st March 2023

by Erika Petrie | Mar 31, 2023 | Current Affairs, Events, Podcasts

Rashi Kumar, journalist and broadcaster from Face to Face with Rashi interviews Erika Petrie to celebrate WDSD and the achievements of individuals with Down Syndrome all over the world. Her daughter Micaela who has Down Syndrome is also mentioned and features in the...
World Down Syndrome Day – Yowah Radio Podcast March 2023

World Down Syndrome Day – Yowah Radio Podcast March 2023

by Erika Petrie | Mar 31, 2023 | Current Affairs, Events, Feel Good, Podcasts

Steve Twynham interviews Erika Petrie about World Down Syndrome Day and the awareness raising that takes place on 21st March, the latest developments with Shades of Different since it became a registered charity a year ago, Micaela, the inclusion anthem ‘Include...
No Stigmas interview part 2 – Erika Petrie talks about advocating for Micaela’s mental health

No Stigmas interview part 2 – Erika Petrie talks about advocating for Micaela’s mental health

by Erika Petrie | Jan 11, 2023 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

UK mental health advocate and mother of daughter with Down Syndrome, Erika Petrie speaks openly about the need for inclusion and love, that and more in this new episode of our digital S.P.E.A.K. series, UNSILENT. In Part 2 of this 2-part conversation, we talk more...
No Stigmas interview part 1 on diversity and mental health – November 2022

No Stigmas interview part 1 on diversity and mental health – November 2022

by Erika Petrie | Nov 24, 2022 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

Part 1 of an exclusive podcast facilitated by Lance Bordelon from #NoStigmas who encourages Erika Petrie to speak up about how nearly losing her youngest daughter Micaela (who has Down Syndrome) six years ago took its toll on her mental health and how she interprets...
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