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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...
Down Syndrome Awareness Month – Hope FM – 3rd November 2022

Down Syndrome Awareness Month – Hope FM – 3rd November 2022

by Erika Petrie | Nov 21, 2022 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

Ryan Boyden speaks to Erika Petrie about Micaela, Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Shades of Different and their charity CD album which has recently been launched. Erika talks about how the CD came about and some of the musicians involved in the project, with special...
Forest FM podcast – Down Syndrome Awareness Month – 20th October 2022

Forest FM podcast – Down Syndrome Awareness Month – 20th October 2022

by Erika Petrie | Oct 31, 2022 | Current Affairs, Feel Good, Podcasts

Richard Oliff speaks to Erika Petrie about Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Shades of Different and their charity CD album which has recently been launched and what they aim to achieve with the funds raised. The club /disco version of the Include Me track is...
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