Sit Down With Us

"If you want a healthy lifestyle, you need to learn how to live in it—not just jump on a trend drug."  This week on Sit Down With Us , Faith and Zara take on the toxic return of the "thigh gap" era and the rise of Ozempic trends. We talk about the pressure to be skin and bones, fake fitness narratives online, and why the number on the scale doesn't define your strength or...

"We are 27, not 75—but we are so glad we aren't growing up in today's generation."  This week on Sit Down With Us , Faith and Zara tackle the emotional weight of missing out.  Faith opens up about the deep childhood alopecia anxiety that kept her out of a stylist's chair for 13 years; while, Zara shares the unique challenges of navigating style trends as a wheelchair user....

"You can't judge someone’s highlight reel because you don’t know the struggle it took to make it."  This week, Faith and Zara are giving social media culture a massive reality check. They also take aim at toxic productivity "gurus," calling out that viral Stephen Bartlett clip claiming a single glass of wine "ruined three days of his life." Finally, the girls get...

 "Society, more often than not, makes me feel more disabled than my actual disability does."  In this episode, Zara and Faith are breaking down the highs and lows of navigating live music in 2026. First up, they are giving a massive, well-deserved shoutout to Manchester’s Co-op Live arena. But it’s not all standing ovations. The girls dive into the absolute chaos of buying accessible tic...

 If the entrance of a club was broken and no one could get in, you’d close the establishment. But because it’s a ramp, it’s a side issue.  Summer is officially here, the colleges and unis are breaking up, and the bars are packed! But as the nightlife heats up, Zara and Faith are sitting down to talk about what going out on the town actually looks like when you have a physical disability or a visib...

Have you ever been told to "just think positively", "stop stressing", or "have you tried yoga?" In this episode of Sit Down With Us , Faith and Zara discuss the comments, advice, and so-called "helpful" suggestions they've received while living with alopecia and disability. From miracle cures and herbal remedies to toxic positivity and assumptions about...

Have you ever given a compliment that completely backfired?  Or wondered what you "should" say when asking about someone's visible difference?  In today’s episode, we sit down to unpack the everyday phrases, questions, and "well-meaning" comments that actually carry incredibly heavy emotional weight.  From being called "brave" just for buying a latte, to the deep...

From the highest peaks of fashion to major media slip-ups, we are looking at the state of representation right now. In this episode, Zara and Faith break down the massive historic shift at the 2026 Met Gala. From fully accessible layouts to the incredible Sinead Burke and Aariana Rose Philip taking over the carpet. But it wasn’t all wins.  We are diving deep into why Germany’s Next Top Model compl...

Is "Reality TV" ever actually real? 📺 This week, Zara and Faith are diving into the addictive, dramatic, and often scripted world of reality television. We’re sharing the behind-the-scenes stories we’ve never told before, including why Faith turned down Britain’s Got Talent after they asked her to use her alopecia as a "sob story," and why Zara declined an offer for Married at...

Happy May! We are kicking off a brand new month by diving into the complex world of body positivity, fitness, and diet culture. Faith shares a massive personal update: she’s running a half-marathon for Little Lady Locks! We discuss why she’s doing it "bald and brave" (no wig, no lashes, no brows) to support children with hair loss.  Meanwhile, Zara gets real about the "gym-timidatio...

 "It’s not really a job, it’s a vocation." This week on Sit Down with Us , we’re getting up close and personal with Angela. As a nurse specializing in brains and spines, she’s seen it all and busts a few myths along the way. Angela opens up about the "heartstrings" that get pulled when a patient’s life changes forever and how she uses her daughter’s experience to comfort women...

We’re back with Part Two! If you haven't seen Part One, go back—we talk about everything from career hurdles to... well, our personal lives. In this week’s sit-down, Zara and Faith continue their deep dive into your DMs, tackling the questions that most people are too polite (or too nosy) to ask. We’re breaking down the "Inspiration Trap," the reality of being "helpless" i...

"We’ve made it to double digits! Blood, sweat, tears, and a lot of miles driven." To celebrate our 10th episode, Zara and Faith are diving into the DMs to answer your most requested (and occasionally unhinged) questions.  This week, we’re getting real about the "hidden" side of living with a disability and a visible difference. In this episode, we discuss: • The "Quota&quo...

What happens after you achieve your lifelong dream?  This week, we are joined by a true sporting icon: Amy Truesdale, the reigning Paralympic, World, and European Para Taekwondo Champion. Fresh off her Gold medal win at the Paris 2024 Games, Amy gets honest about the "rollercoaster of emotions" that follows a major victory.  We explore her 29-year journey in martial arts, the discipline...

Join hosts Zara and Faith in this powerful episode of Sit Down With Us as they chat with the incredibly charismatic Kai D Costa.  Kai shares his unbelievable journey from a life-altering motorbike crash at age 18 to becoming a model, public speaker, and master of health psychology. After waking up paralyzed from the neck down following a spinal surgery, Kai fought back through multiple surgeries a...

We’re wrapping up March with our biggest conversation yet, diving deep into what it actually feels like to be behind the scenes of the fashion and cosmetic industry as models with disabilities and differences. "It shouldn't be a bullet point; it should be the norm." This week, Zara and Faith are wrapping up their deep dive into perceptions by looking at the world of fashion, beauty,...

"Why do you feel entitled to know?" This week, Zara and Faith are moving away from the media and looking at the people we deal with every single day: the public. From the "hero" who tried to push Faith’s wheelchair without asking to the strangers who assume a bald woman always equals the "C-word," we’re discussing why public perception can be more nerve-wracking than...

"I flung my bag and went marching after him!"  In this very special episode, we are celebrating our one-month anniversary and Mother’s Day by welcoming our first-ever guest to the sofa: Faith’s mum, Angela! We’re taking a deep dive into the family side of living with a difference. Angela shares the "poignant" and hilarious moments of being a protective mother. We discuss the tr...

95% of all disabled TV roles are being played by non-disabled actors. 0.3% of all actors have a visible difference. So lets talk about it... "I never saw a single bald person online as a positive representation growing up." This week, Zara and Faith are knuckling down on perceptions . From the TV shows that shaped our childhoods to the movies winning awards today, how are people with dis...

"I was raised not to be a quitter, but I might complain along the way!"  If you don't define yourself, the world will do it for you—and they usually get it wrong. This week, we’re sharing the 7 steps we use to take the pen back.  We’re wrapping up our Month of Love with the most important relationship of all: the one you have with yourself. Today, Zara and Faith are sharing their pe...

"I’ll get over it, I just need time." This week, Zara and Faith get into the gritty reality of rejection. We’ve all felt the sting of a dating knockback, but when you have a visible difference or disability, it often comes with an added layer of "audacity." Faith shares the story of "Ross"—the guy who loved the research but couldn't handle the reality—and how she...

Happy Valentine’s month!  While the world is busy buying roses and chocolates, we’re pulling back the curtain on a topic that is notoriously under-discussed: dating while disabled/with a difference. In our debut episode of Sit Down With Us, Zara and Faith get real about why dating looks a little different when you don’t fit the "social norm" of what’s traditionally considered attractive....

Before we dive into the deep end, let’s get personal. In this intro episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on who we are beyond the labels. Faith and Zara share the story of how they met, how their friendship clicked, and why they finally decided to say out loud what everyone else is thinking. This isn't about suffering; it's about two friends living life, sharing a laugh, and reclaimin...

Welcome to the seat you’ve been waiting for.  Join Faith and Zara for a quick look at Sit Down With Us , a podcast that ditches the "inspirational" filters to talk about disability and difference as they actually are. We’re bringing together healthcare pros, fashion creators, and our own community for honest, funny, and raw conversations about navigating a world that has a lot of opinion...