"The journey isn't about what you leave behind, but what you're willing to walk through to get to the other side." These are the words that this episode's guest lives by. And today we hope you, the listener, feels empowered to do the same.

Sheldon Crocker is a Newfoundlander, motivational speaker and author of the book "Road to Resilience," in which he talks about his journey with Arthrogryposis. 

Arthrogryposis is a condition in which a person has multiple joint contractures (in other words: stiffness), and where the range of motion of a joint is limited. But as Sheldon describes in this episode, he did not allow the disability to limit his own potential. As a child, Sheldon was told he would be unable to walk. Today, he's a finisher at a 10-mile race in Newfoundland. 

In this conversation with Michelle and Amanda, he imparts valuable knowledge on how to build mental fortitude to overcome stigmas associated with disability. Sheldon also talks about adversity from his life — childhood abuse, addiction and disability — and how he used setbacks as a fuel to propel forward. 

The episode is akin to a motivational pep talk to take on whatever life throws at you, and to use the same hurdles to become the best version of yourself. 

To learn about like-minded people championing the cause of people with disabilities, visit https://www.disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/.

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