F**king normal live April ‘24
Three photographs, framed by bright pink border and title in the middle in bright yellow: “F**king Normal Live April ‘24”
Top image shows Lauren (on the right, white, short brown hair talking into mic) and Rina (in the middle, white, long fair wavy hair and laughing) in conversation with Polly Hazelwood (left of the image, white, long dark hair, touching her face).
Bottom right is Lauren and Rina standing, smiling, both wearing bright pink. Lauren holds a microphone and an audience member to the left with long blonde hair is seated and laughing. The background shows colourful balloons, a window and speaker.
Bottom left is seated crowd and white lady with short grey hair speaking into a mic.
Our first live show was recorded at the Parcel Yard, London Kings Cross in April 2024. The event was jointly hosted by Hibi and the F**King Normal Podcast. We were absolutely overwhelmed by the love, warmth and connection in the room. Thank you so much to everyone who was able to join us. For those who weren’t, you can share in the experience with this episode and we hope to have news of more events for the community to join very soon.
During this live event, the incredible Polly Hazelwood stepped in at the last minute to host a Q&A with Lauren and Rina. Audience members also had their chance to both answer and ask questions of the panel. The conversation was honest, emotional, supportive and often f**king joyous.
Content Warnings
Strong Language
Diagnosis
Life limiting conditions
A huge thank you to……
Sam and all at Hibi Health for partnering with us and sponsoring this live event.
The incredible Melanie Dimmitt, who coordinated the live event with us.
Polly Hazlewood (@polldoll) for stepping in at the last minute to compere and lead the Q&A on the night.
Photographer Matt Macpake
Videographer Elamai (@elamaiscamera)
The venue and the wonderful staff at The Parcel Yard in Kings Cross.
Genevieve Porritt & Victoria Wason, for putting the event together.
Clare Wright, Helen Gamble Shields, Sharon King-Chai and Gemma Sherlock for their support and efforts on the night.
Thank you to the following organisations for their generous donations to our goodie bags:
London Heathrow assistance and accessibility team.
Resources (and books donated for the resource table & prizes on the night):
Find your local Parent Carer Forum at Contact.org
Penny Wincer: ‘Tender: the imperfect art of caring’
Jess Moxham: The Cracks that Let the Light In
Melanie Dimmitt - ‘Special’
