The Sit Down Stand Out Show

We all deserve to enjoy life and party however, having a disability can present several challenges. Despite the challenges of Autism a dealing with a traumatic brain injury Country Punk singer Cynthia George has been using her experience with prevention science to help improve the accessibility in the Nashville night life scene. On this episode join us for a great conversation about Punk music, th...

Music is something that connects people together from all parts of the word. Clint Warren was born in South Africa and always had a passion for music from playing guitar to singing. On this episode join us as Clint shares his journey moving from South Africa to US, working as a lawyer to help provide for his family serving in the peace core and the US Marines after the events of 911 to traveling a...

In our twenties we all deal with a level of uncertainty about the future for Vahen King her future was forever changed when she became disabled after contracting Transverse Myelitis, a virus that left her physically disabled and dependent on the use of a wheelchair. On This episode follow along on we go on Vahen's journey from learning to accept this new version of herself, how through the lov...

Relationships can be complicated especially without patience, communication, and understanding. On this week's episode join me and medical mom Michelle Fruhschien as we discuss her journey from teaching English, switching to Special Education, to finding out her daughter was diagnosed with Jordan's Syndrome an incredibly rare genetic disability. We also discuss the importance of encouragin...

Emma Hollywood has always loved preforming since the age of nine. While preforming on stage many people began to recognize that Emma wasn't feeling well, after testing she was diagnosed with P.O.T.S. and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Despite these challenges Emma's passion for preforming has never disappeared she has received work on BBC's Doctors and The Reckoning On this Episode Emma sha...

Relationships can be complicated and take time to build, but through patience, communication, and determination beautiful relationships can blossom. On this episode join me, Victoria Berezovich and Jesse Bouchard as we roll through their journey as a disabled couple and the challenges that come with it. We discussed a variety of topics from navigating date activities while dealing with Cerebral Pa...

February is here and Valentine s Day comes with it so, this we will be talking about the importance of relationships within the disability community . Colleen has had a challenging relationship with her body over the last few years as hyper mobility syndrome has effected her in multiple ways on this episode Colleen shares how cosplay and creating wheel chair adaptable costumes gave her a sense of...

Chronic illness can be difficult to navigate both from a doctors point of view and as a patient. On this episode join me and Emily Woodward A.K.A. Chronically Creative EM as she continues to meet with specialists and medical professionals to try and discover all of the challenges she' facing today. When she isn't seeing doctors you can find Emily doing some modelling, charity work, or simp...

Change takes time whether you preform small or, large acts of kindness in your community you are trying to change attitudes in a positive way. On this episode join me with disability issues spokesman Zachary Weeks as we talk about our shared journey as two people with Cerebral Palsy, how we are both trying to change people attitude and expectations around members of the disability community and so...

F.I.R.E. Financial Independence Retire Early Despite a diagnosis of Crohn's disease at 19 Angela Tipton has worked hard to achieve her dreams working in the scientific community as a Molecular Biologist, Research Scientist, and Laboratory Manager on this episode Angela shares her journey and the science behind living and working on your own terms. to get your free ebook “7 Ways To F.I.R.E. Your Ca...

We hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season now if you planned on making a lifestyle change in 2025 we have a solution. Join me on this episode with Mike Collins The Sugar free man who for 30 plus year been helping people cut back or quit sugar in 90 days. Through providing emotional support, eating whole foods, and by going at your own pace you can change your life for the better. To get...

Born with Retinitis Pigmentosa a genetic degenerative eye condition Retinitis Bernard Akuoko at first struggled with what to do once he finished high school due to low vision but after taking the colour personality test Benard recognized that he wanted to help other individuals in need a feel properly understood through social work. On this episode join us as we share Bernard 's journey toward cre...

We all have a passion something we work hard to give others or achieve in life. On this episode grab a hot mug of your favourite beverage and join us as I chat with Opera singer, tea lover, and storyteller Robin Hahn as she shares her ten year journey to get a proper diagnosis of Hyper Mobile Elhers Danlos Syndrome, a unique look at how disabled individual performed in opera in the past, what she'...

Spreading happiness to everyone might sound like a huge and complicated task but its just another day at the office for John and Mark X. Cronin the creators and owners of John's Crazy Socks the world's largest sock store. On this episode John and Mark share their journey from John competing in the Special Olympics at the age of five to the creation of John's Crazy Socks to the importance of provid...

No matter how old people get, no matter what we experience we all have made mistakes hopefully learned from them and become better people along the way. On this week's episode I sit down with Adam Gunton as he shares his journey of drug addiction and homelessness to his meeting with Jesus Christ and IHOP, to the creation of Recovered On Purpose his non profit organization, his best selling novel F...

The lessons taught to us by are parents and our relationship with them helps us form the choices we make later on. Monica Patrice Wallace spent two decades as a middle school guidance councillor helping students develop a healthy thought process in class think well work well so to speak. On This episode Monica Patrice Wallace shares her story as a councillor, her healing journey recovering from a...

Growing up the farmers daughter Kate Kelly enjoyed many tasty home cooked meals. Due to a lack portion control and unfortunate school bullying Kate developed a negative image of herself and became bulimic and would later on be diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. On this episode Kate Kelly takes us on her two decades long journey of self discovery while working as a functional nutritionist, we discuss...

Epilepsy is a group of neurological disorders that can cause seizures and other health issues. David Jensen struggled in school as a result of seizures and was later diagnosed with ADHD. On this episode find out how David despite his heath issues has gone on to start multiple ventures from his own clothing brand, ground coffee, the Buds and Brews Podcast and more all with help of his strong work e...

Major life changes such as the passing of a loved one, moving, or receiving a major diagnosis can be difficult to process. To deal with major change you may need to find an outlet or, coping strategy, on this episode join us for a conversation with art therapist Jackie Schuld as she shares her journey from becoming a therapist to her late in life diagnosis of Autism/ADHD her written and illustrati...

Despite loosing his sight at a young age Kyle Coon has always had a desire to test the limits of adventure and athletics from running, to rock climbing and amateur wrestling. On this episode Kyle Coon shares his story of meeting  Erik Weihenmayer the first blind person to climb mount Everest, being inspired him to compete as a  Para Triathlete, becoming a two time Paralympian placing 8th in the 20...

Well! we made it to 100 episodes of the Sit Down Stand Out show. to celebrate this millstone on this episode I bring on one of my broadcasting mentors Chris Koppin who's 3 decade long broadcasting career continues to excite and entertain listers of CKDO Durham's Classic Hits you'll hear about the importance of show prep, being authentic in interviews and some just funny memories we share. We here...

Since 2009 Tiffany Yu has been working towards creating opportunities and growing the disabled community through events and employment opportunities. On this our 100 episode we hear Tiffany's story from becoming disabled at age 9, her career in investment banking, how her community and organization Diversability grew four times its original size during the Covid-19 Pandemic and the creation of her...

Born with Cerebral Palsy , from a young age Aleem Jaffar always wanted to created positive changes around him from discussing environmental issues, writing articles about the dangers of drunk driving, to his current work as a job developer. On this episode as an early recognition of World Cerebral Palsy Day join us to hear about what it's like as a job developer, his time on the CBC Gem show Push...

CMT or Charcot Marie Tooth Disease is a rare neurological genetic condition that affects 1 in every 2500 people or 15000 Canadians at the time of writing. Victoria Berezovich struggle with a number of challenges from trying to get a diagnosis of CMT to two spinal fusion surgeries to the mental challenge that people with all disabilities face finding individuals with similar who can support and und...

If you know the story Cinderella you know that emotional and physical abuse can take a tremendous toll on a person's confidence. Ashley Lawrence for many years struggled to raise four children while being a victim of domestic violence once she was able to get out of that situation she discovered Miss Wheelchair USA a charity organization that hosts beauty pageants to raise money for necessary...