This conversation with Matt Brown—a Spoony user all the way from Canada—left us feeling all the feels. Matt shared what it was like to be diagnosed with cancer just before the first major COVID lockdown, and how he got through it.

A passionate gamer, Matt now works in the adaptive gaming space, helping make games more accessible for people with diverse access needs. He also runs charitable livestreams and leads an organisation that delivers care packages to people newly diagnosed with cancer—offering comfort during one of the hardest moments of their lives.

Find our recommendations here:
'So Thrilled for You’ by Holly Bourne
‘Then Barbara Met Alan’ on Netflix

Matt’s story is one of strength, creativity, and community—and we’re so grateful he shared it with us.

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AI—it’s the buzzword on everyone’s lips. Is it going to blow up the planet? Take all our jobs? Or could it actually do something good—like improve healthcare for the people who need it most?

That’s exactly what Elise is on a mission to do. She’s using AI to drive better health outcomes for underserved communities—and she also happens to be one of our brilliant Spoony advisors, out there fighting the good fight.

Recommendations:

Whoop Band for symptom tracking ⌚

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55134106-unseen 📚

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All the way from the UK, the lovely Zara Beth joined us for a chat about growing up disabled, navigating friendships, and finding her people through online communities. We talked about disability advocacy, Tourette’s camp, life with tics—and so much more.

We could’ve chatted with Zara for hours, and we think you’ll feel the same way. 💜

Recommendations:
'Embrace Your ADHD Chaos' podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/3GIdvzjyRnl3Moh0X14vCU
'Like a Charm' by Elle McNicoll
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60133202-like-a-charm?ref=nav_sb_ss_5_13

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Connect with Zara and find her online communities here.