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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 simply trying to catch them all watching Pokemon . Be on the lookout for her book The Easy to Read Chronic illness Handbook in the near future but until then be sure to follow her journey in the links below. https://www.instagram.com/chronically_creative_em/profilecard/?igsh=MWJ3aW5yYTFpMjZwNQ== This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 much more. To check out the work Zachary has done across Alberta and beyond click the links below and until next time Keep Calm and Roll On . https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/why-fit-in-when-you-were-born-to-stand-out/id1562389607?i=1000587291948 https://x.com/zacharyweeks https://www.instagram.com/zacharyweeks https://www.facebook.com/thezacharyweeks https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyweeks https://bsky.app/profile/zacharyweeks.bsky.social https://ca.pinterest.com/zacharyweeks https://www.tiktok.com/@zachary.weeks This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 Career or to check out Angela's other projects click the links below. https://fireyourcareer.com https://instagram.com/fireyourcareer https://linkedin.com/in/angelalmtipton https://pinterest.com/fireyourcareer This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 your free copy of the book  The Last Resort Sugar Detox, to figure out if you are a sugar addict, or to attend the January 2025 Quit Sugar Summit click the links below. https://sugaraddiction.com https://quitsugarsummit.com https://twitter.com/Sugar_Free_Man https://www.instagram.com/realsugarfreeman https://www.facebook.com/QuitSugarNow https://www.youtube.com/@SugarAddiction https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mike-collins-57a5628a https://bsky.app/profile/mikecollins7.bsky.social https://www.pinterest.com/sugaraddictionsupport http://tiktok.com/sugardetox https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+last+resort+sugar+detox+guide+by+michael+collins&crid=3E6B45T621IJO&sprefix=the+last+resort+su%2Caps%2C173&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_18 This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 creating more representation within the disabled and African American community to follow along on his journey or to check out his podcast “The Lens: Living Diverse, " click the links below https://brightsidescope.com/about/ https://soundcloud.com/user-682828220/sets/the-lens-living-diverse https://soundcloud.com/user-682828220/sets/the-lens-living-diverse https://www.instagram.com/brightside_scope/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556694116665&sk=about This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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's doing on YouTube and so much more. To learn more about the genre of Opera click the links below. https://x.com/robinhahnsopran https://www.instagram.com/robinhahnsopran https://www.facebook.com/robinhahnsopran https://www.youtube.com/robinhahnsopran This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 providing opportunities for other disabled individuals to work as Sock Wranglers, the creation of the first pair of brail socks and so much more to get your own pair of John's Crazy Socks each pair comes with a hand written thank you note from John and some candy click the links below. https://johnscrazysocks.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spreading-happiness-podcast/id1611218712 https://twitter.com/JohnsCrazySocks https://www.instagram.com/johnscrazysocks https://www.facebook.com/johnscrazysocks https://www.youtube.com/c/Johnscrazysocks https://www.linkedin.com/in/mxcronin https://www.tiktok.com/@johnscrazysocks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cronin_(entrepreneur) This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 From Chains to Saved, and his helping other treatment centres through Behavioural Health Partners. If you or someone you know is struggling with Addiction in Canada please call 1-877-254-3348 for Canada wide rehab services for services with Adam or Recovered On Purpose click the links below. https://recoveredonpurpose.org https://www.instagram.com/adamvibegunton https://www.facebook.com/adam.gunton https://www.youtube.com/@RecoveredOnPurpose https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-gunton https://www.tiktok.com/@recovered.on.purpose https://www.amazon.com/stores/Adam-Vibe-Gunton/author/B081Z4BMHP?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 family death, the recognition of toxic behaviours in her own relationship, and what you should and shouldn't do if you see someone in a domestic violence situation. For a deeper dive into mental health journeys check out Monica Patrice Wallace's podcast First Mind season 1 click the links below. ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-first-mind-podcast/id1707787331⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefirstmindco/profilecard/?igsh=NXN0bTJqdDBmNHFw⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@mwallacewellness⁠ ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/comehitherenergy?ref_=cm_sw_r_ud_aipsfshop_KQR484V0EE8XQEBETEQJ_1&language=en_US⁠ This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 the different between self loving and self loathing through what we eat, how everyone's body responds to food differently, the importance of experimenting to find out what food, diets, and exercise you enjoy and feel your best doing. To follow along on Kate's journey or to look for nutritional advice click the links below. ⁠http://www.instagram.com/lil_bit_of_fit⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Lil_bit_of_fit⁠ This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 ethic inspired by his mom and different strains of cannabis one to relax and one to enhance the effects of his ADHD for creative projects. Disclaimer: before trying any cannabis based products please consult your medical professional. To check out David's projects click the links below. https://linktr.ee/Dcjensen https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9bTeSIxXPzWRr3gxk_8gun_gloQFiI9N&si=9eoN7-1hEwMi2CNi https://youtube.com/@dcjensen?si=yuBdsMUSqv8cwAbc https://www.tiktok.com/@officialdcjensen?_t=8qXzncFppWx&_r=1 This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 illustrative works and the messy but necessary parts of art, phycology and processing emotions. To check out Jackie Schuld's written works click the links below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-schuld-atr-bc-reat-88535a222 https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jackie-Schuld/author/B01962BD2G?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1727353069&sr=8-2&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 2024 games. The process behind writing his book Discovering A Life Without Limits and so much more. To Follow along on Kyle's journey click the links below https://www.kylecoon.com https://www.twitter.com/kyle_coon https://www.instagram.com/eyeronkyle https://www.facebook.com/kylecoonspeaks https://youtube.com/@kylecoon?si=xwNlXgdcHN3mCtiu https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecoon This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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 at the Sit Down Stand Out Show Podcast and Rollingdragonmedia want to thank all of our guests and listeners for helping us get to where we are today. Thank you until next time Keep Calm and Roll On This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠⁠

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 new book The Anti-Ableist Manifesto Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World. To check this out and Tiffany's other works click the links below. http://tiffanyyu.com http://tiffanyyu.com/podcast http://twitter.com/imtiffanyyu http://instagram.com/imtiffanyyu http://facebook.com/imtiffanyyu http://youtube.com/@imtiffanyyu http://linkedin.com/in/tiffanyayu http://pinterest.com/imtiffanyyu http://tiktok.com/@imtiffanyyu https://www.amazon.com/shop/imtiffanyyu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiffany_Yu This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest ⁠https://www.clth.ca⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠⁠

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 and so much more. To Follow Aleem o his journey click the links below. https://www.instagram.com/the_aleemjaffer_effect Be sure to check out the CBC Docuseries Push free on CBC Gem ⁠https://gem.cbc.ca/?cmp=DM_SEM_Gem_Main&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADG3FpA23SCiGSmu0Rl121XeYZzE5&gclid=Cj0KCQjwurS3BhCGARIsADdUH5094mLXw1LITGonaiK18lXyBTPSzkjO2a8G7FfcFgddu3gbPpeY8r8aAiBkEALw_wcB This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest https://www.clth.ca To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. ⁠https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠

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 understand us in our struggles. Join me on this episode as Victoria shares her story of meeting families who had CMT on the tv series Push to her time as the leader of the Canadian CMT Association branch leader as she works to educate and inspire other to live their best life or one day find a cure for CMT. To follow Victoria Berezovich on here journey click the links below. https://www.instagram.com/cmt.with.v/profilecard/?igsh=MTB0NnNpejU2cHNsYw== https://www.tiktok.com/@cmt.with.v?_t=8pTo2lzNZun&_r=1 Be sure to check out the CBC Docuseries Push free on CBC Gem https://gem.cbc.ca/?cmp=DM_SEM_Gem_Main&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADG3FpA23SCiGSmu0Rl121XeYZzE5&gclid=Cj0KCQjwurS3BhCGARIsADdUH5094mLXw1LITGonaiK18lXyBTPSzkjO2a8G7FfcFgddu3gbPpeY8r8aAiBkEALw_wcB To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show please consider leaving a 5 star review or checking out our merch store here. https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com

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 items for those disabilities since 1997. on this episode enjoy a story of confidence rebuilding, new challenges, a dog's love and so much more. To follow along on Ashley's journey or to learn more about the Miss Wheelchair USA organization click the links below until next time Keep Calm and Roll On. ⁠https://instagram.com/ashleyinwheellife⁠ ⁠https://facebook.com/ashleyinwheellife⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/ashleyinwheellife⁠ ⁠https://www.mswheelchairusa.org⁠

Trigger Warning: September is Suicide Prevention month Despite working for large organizations such as Warner Bros, Walt Disney at the age of 19 Gina Cavalier struggled with Suicidal ideation or, thoughts of taking her own life on and off since childhood. On this episode we discuss how the modern convenances of wealthy countries may be the reason for high numbers of mental health issues. We also discuss the importance of remembering those whom have already passed away, why they took their own live and what we can do to teach future generations proper grounding techniques, to have an appreciation for nature and so much more. To check out many of Gina Cavalier's works including the Liberal Healer Podcast click the links below. ⁠https://www.theliberatedhealer.com⁠ ⁠https://www.loveandmedia.com⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gina_cavalier⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/gina.m.cavalier⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OilBvaS5CIs⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacavalier⁠ ⁠https://en.everybodywiki.com/Gina_Cavalier⁠ ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0146765/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1⁠

We all have goals, dreams, and ambitions that we want to achieve in life for Bean Gill her goals were to make positive changes health wise in the lives of others and to have her own tv show, Both of these goals came true but, not in the way anyone expected, on this episode Bean shares her journey of becoming paralyzed from the waist down due to Epstein Barr Virus her emotional and physical recovery, to the development of the  ReYu Paralysis Recovery Center, and the creation of the CBC documentary series Push and so much more. To follow along on Bean's journey as well as to check out the tv series Push click the links below #cbcpush #spinalcordinjuryawarness #sitdownstandoutshow #keepcalmrollon ⁠https://www.callmebean.com⁠ ⁠https://instagram.com/branzoid⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BeanGill⁠ ⁠https://linkedin.com/beangill⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/branzoid⁠ To support The Sit Down Stand Out Show consider leaving a 5 star review or purchasing one of our t-shirts, mugs, hats and other Stand Out Merch on our website⁠ www.rollingdragonmedia.com ⁠ Until next time Keep Calm and Roll On