S1E17 - Interview with Stephanie Birkhead - Author of Behind the Shutters (Memoir)

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 her memoir: Behind The Shutters Amazon link: https://mybook.to/jMM8

Connect with Stephie on LinkedIn: 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 26:14 Advert - Tipjar support for the podcast

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