Frances Ryan, seated in a wheelchair, poses against a plain grey background. She has long, straight auburn hair and is wearing a black top with cut-out shoulders. She looks confidently at the camera.

A Crucial Voice

Award-winning journalist and author Frances Ryan recently released her latest book: Who Wants Normal? The Disabled Girl’s Guide to Life. Editor Melissa Holmes caught up with Frances to reflect on advocacy, inequality and media representation PIC: © RACHEL ADAMS Q: What inspired you to write Who Wants Normal?, and what do you hope readers take... Read more
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Reconnecting with my Disabled Body

Samantha Renke reflects on the start of a new journey towards a healthier relationship with her body I never thought in a million years I’d be covering this topic: fitness. Yes, I’d like to share a little about my recent fitness journey. Some may say I’ve gone to the dark side, but hear me out.... Read more
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Masculinity: The Silent Killer

When it comes to invisible illnesses, bowel disease sits high on the list of misunderstood conditions. For men, the stigma can be especially heavy. Mesha Moinirad, known by millions as Mr Coltis Crohns, sits down with Kate Stevenson to break the silence When Mesha was first told he might need a stoma bag, his reaction... Read more

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Frances Ryan, seated in a wheelchair, poses against a plain grey background. She has long, straight auburn hair and is wearing a black top with cut-out shoulders. She looks confidently at the camera.

19 June 2025

A Crucial Voice

Award-winning journalist and author Frances Ryan recently released her latest book: Who Wants Normal? The Disabled Girl’s Guide to Life. Editor Melissa Holmes caught up…

This is a promotional banner for 'Enable' magazine. The background design features a watercolor-style abstract background in soft peach, beige, and pink tones. The magazine's logo is in the top left corner, with the tagline 'The UK's leading disability and lifestyle magazine' in smaller black text beneath it. On the right side, there is a photo of a Samantha Renke in a circular bubble with a white outline. Samantha has long, platinum blonde hair, and is wearing a vibrant blue floral dress with a black belt and gold buckle. She is sitting smiling against a deep blue background. In the bottom left corner, the words 'RECONNECTING WITH MY DISABLED BODY' appear in large, white uppercase letters, followed by 'Read Samantha’s new column now' in smaller white text."

16 June 2025

Reconnecting with my Disabled Body

Samantha Renke reflects on the start of a new journey towards a healthier relationship with her body I never thought in a million years I’d…

A picture of Mesha sitting on a stone step in front of a dark wooden door. He is wearing a dark patterned coat, black pants, and black boots.

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Masculinity: The Silent Killer

When it comes to invisible illnesses, bowel disease sits high on the list of misunderstood conditions. For men, the stigma can be especially heavy. Mesha…

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