I am joined today by Martyn Sibley, to explore his incredible personal story of resilience, acceptance, and the importance of kindness in navigating our path to a better world. Martyn is CEO of Purple Goat inclusion agency and has been voted in the top 100 influential disabled people. 

We discuss personal journeys of resilience from a stiff upper lip mentality to a more accepting approach that acknowledges and welcomes emotions. Martyn shares his personal journey with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), emphasising societal barriers to people with disabilities, the need for mentorship and the power of community. 

We dive into how we can co-create a better world - looking at fears that need to die in order for progress to be made. With the importance of co-creation to build a more inclusive world where everyone can be valued and belong. Highlighting the importance of generosity and kindness as catalysts for change, we hope this chat encourages others to take practical steps towards fostering connections and empathy in their communities.

Key takeaways

• Resilience involves accepting emotions related to challenges.
• Death is necessary for transformation and growth.
• The world often disables individuals through societal barriers.
• Mentorship plays a crucial role in navigating life's challenges.
• Fear is a significant barrier to inclusion and kindness.
• Co-creation is essential for building a better world.
• Generosity is part of our biological nature.
• Small acts of kindness can have a profound impact.
• Community connections are vital for support and inclusion.
• What we perceive as weaknesses can be our greatest strengths.

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• Friends in marketing, check out his Purple Goat agency here: https://www.purplegoatagency.com
• Purple Collective: www.purplecollectiveglobal.com 

The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which is used with artist's permission. 

You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: davidstrutt2@gmail.com

Chapters

00:00: Understanding Resilience and Acceptance

02:53: The Journey of Martin Sibley

05:39: Navigating Life with Disability

08:24: The Evolution of Resilience

11:09: The Dichotomy of Life and Resilience

14:16: The Importance of Mentorship and Sharing Experiences

17:11: The Role of Fear in Society

20:06: Co-Creation for a Better World

23:06: The Social Model of Disability

25:51: Transforming Fear into Kindness

28:40: Practical Steps Towards Kindness

31:23: The Ripple Effect of Kindness

34:13: Facing Fears and Building Empathy

37:19: The Power of Generosity

40:11: Creating Connections in Communities

43:01: Closing Reflections and Future Aspirations