S1E17 – Interview with Stephanie Birkhead – Author of Behind the Shutters

Stephanie Birkhead

Behind the Shutters is a deeply personal and moving memoir that lifts the lid on life behind closed doors.
Stephanie Birkhead shares her powerful journey of survival, resilience, and hope after enduring experiences that shaped her life in unexpected ways. With raw honesty and courage, she invites readers to step inside her story — not just of struggle, but of strength, healing, and finding light after the darkest of times.

Discover my memoir: Behind The Shutters
Amazon link:
https://mybook.to/eBlfvR6

Connect with Stephie on LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephie-birkhead-931762388

[00:00] Introduction – Disability Disrupters Podcast
[00:21] Introduction to Podcast Guest
[00:32] Advert – Disability Self-empowerment: Module one: Take charge of your future!
[01:51] Interview with Stephie Birkhead
[24:57] Advert – Fast braille translation service
[25:58] Goodbye from Dr Pam
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