Episode 1: The Activist
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In 2021, Carrie Jade Williams posted a video saying she was being sued by her AirBnB guests for the disability aids in her home. She went viral on TikTok, won a prestigious literary essay competition, and branded herself as a disability activist living with Huntington's Disease. But Carrie Jade wasn't who she said she was. In Episode 1, Sue Perkins meets Katherine Denkinson, the journalist who uncovered the astounding truth behind the real life of Carrie Jade Williams. Then they dive into an online rabbit hole to learn about the twists, turns and outrageous lies behind that video and Carrie Jade's life. To keep up with the podcast, follow us on social media @carriejadepod and If you have a story to share, email us at [email protected] New episodes on Tuesdays & Thursdays If you need support, here are some resources For mental health support: https://www.mind.org.uk  For mental health support, call the Samaritans: 116 123 https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help  For child loss: https://www.childbereavementuk.org/  For grief support: https://www.griefencounter.org.uk/get-support/support-services/helpline/  For more information on Huntingtons: https://www.hda.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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