Pro wrestling is unlike any other form of entertainment with men and women traveling the world combining physicality with emotional storytelling. On this week's episode 10 year veteran, bodybuilder, promoter, wrestler, and family member April Jones joins us for a chat about her love for wrestling from seeing shows at Copps Coliseum, or TD Center with her dad, to our time working together at Pro Westing Eclipse in Oshawa, the ups and down of running Top Teir Wrestling, and most importantly how do...

Life can change in an instant, for Brandon Parks the last few years have been and a battle within his body and his mind after sustaining a spinal cord injury and nearly loosing the functionality in his legs and hands at just 25. On this episode join us for a deep discussion about how through adversity we find our true friends, how Brandon became Professor Parks in the gaming world and how his content has impacted the disability community in a positive way. To check out Brandon's content click th...

Traumatic events can cause decades worth of issues emotionally and physically for Post Surgical Confidence Recovery Coach Kim Black even three decades after her pioneering hip surgery at age 4 still had a lot of emotions to work through with. her family. On this episode join us for a unique look into Kim's journey of self healing, what its like for to help clients rebuild themselves emotionally even in the winter season, her upcoming book and so much more. Don't forget you can check out our prev...

Life works in a lot of strange ways Kiaira Julieanna was born with Cerebral Palsy with limited function in one of her hands. Despite the challenges that come with Cerebral Palsy Kiaira has worked hard to advocate for the disability community though participating in Miss Personality Alberta Pageants, raising her 18 month old son, working on her mother's Inclusive sight to provide resource sand support for mothers in her community. Join us on this episode as we discuss our shared experiences deali...

We all want to fit in to feel like we belong, to have fun, and to make lasting friendships. Tim Corbin worked hard both in school and outside of school and when he was in collage he had fun and partied with friends but, at some point the desire to have fun became a problem. On this episode Tim discusses his journey of recovery from alcohol addiction we discuss how when someone is trying to get clean you have to want to get clean for you instead of for other people, how he's doing after a year an...

Life is about choices you can choose to feel sad about your life and what comes next, but you can also choose to live your life to the fullest. Aly Corvin decided to enjoy her passions for dance , rock climbing, and skydiving despite dealing with unspecified Elhers-Danlos- Syndrome, daily joint dislocations, the mental health challenges that come with a traumatic brain injury. On this episode join us for a detailed conversation about not getting a diagnosis until the age of 23, the long term imp...

Everyone in the medical profession witness patients at the worse time in their lives and sometimes their final moments which can lead to mental health issues and burn out. Destiny Johnson works as a Licensed Practical Nurse but after being assaulted by a patient and being told to just deal with it created Forward Frontline an organization dedicated to providing mental health resources to frontline workers. On this episode join us for a deep conversation about improvements that need to be made in...

Cancer affects everyone differently for Soraya Chinloy her faith, and love for helping others helped her win her battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome during the covid-19 Pandemic. On this episode join us for a unique discussion on the effects of chemo therapy long term, her desire to help individuals with several mental health issues as she pursues her doctorate in psychiatric mental health nursing and so much more. To follow along on Soraya 's journey click the links below. https://www.insta...

Life can change in an instant but what' s important is how we respond to it. Catherine Wreford's life changed forever when she gave birth to her second child only to be diagnosed with Brain Cancer 5 weeks later. Despite being given a timeline of two to six years to live Catherine has been determined to raise awareness about brain cancer and to live life to the fullest. On our 150th episode and three year anniversary join us for her amazing story dealing with Brain Cancer Winning Season 8 of the ...

Trigger warning this episode contains the topic of suicide. The Covid 19 pandemic affected the entire world in many different ways for traveler and content creator Aspen Sage the pandemic and the stresses of life sent her down a dark path. On this episode join us for a deep conversation about Aspen's journey from surviving a suicide attempt, Acquiring FND Functional Neurological Disorder, moving forward thanks to the love of a service dog, and the ups and downs of disabled travel. if you or some...

Trigger warning this week's episode contains mature subject matter listener discretion is advised. September 10th is recognized as World Suicide Prevention Day if you or someone is experiencing suicidal thoughts please contact your nearest crisis hotline. in Canada call or text 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline. Art is a form of self expression through painting and poetry we reveal emotions and our thoughts , unknowingly through poetry Diane Kaufman expressed her inner pain which would be later dia...

Each individual we meet is unique with things they can and can't do, Leanne Pritchett was diagnosed as learning disabled in the 1980s. Despite teachers telling her mother that she would have a limited future, through dedication, hard work, and a desire to help others Leanne went on to become a Special education teacher, Join us on this episode as we discuss the characteristics needed to be an effective teacher, how to modify lessons for students with different challenges, the importance of readi...

Grief and disabilities have a lot in common we could experience them at any time, nobody asks for it, but what matters is how we respond to it. Join me as I sit down with handbag designer Chelli Look and the directors behind the award wining film Dawn Dusk which premiers on Tubi August 15. We discuss everything from their first meeting in 2016, to documenting Chelli's healing journey after loosing her sister to domestic violence, and her transformation into the woman she is today. https://www...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains topics of suicide and sexual abuse listener discretion is advised. "Every Challenge Has a Chewy Nougat Center Made of Opportunity: Persevere to find the hidden lessons in every struggle." Andy Campbell We will all experience emotional and physical pain in life, but can we learn anything from the experience if we try to forget and avoid it? On this episode I sit down with Andy Campbell as he shares his journey from surviving sexual abuse as a child, loosing ...

"You can’t change what you don’t acknowledge." Dr Phil for Luke Anderson it was hard for him to acknowledge the struggles of the disability community as he enjoyed a very athletic , able-bodied lifestyle. On this episode join us as Luke shares his story of sustaining a spinal cord injury, the struggles of the disability community across Canada, the creation of the StopGap Foundation how its created temporary ramps for organizations across the country. To find out how you can volunteer, donate, o...

Music has been bringing people together since the beginning of time. Ivory Snow has loved music since she was a little girl join us as she shares her journey on how she and her husband formed the Alternative Rock group SUNGAZE, how she manages her diagnosis of P.O.T.S while traveling and preforming, the creative process behind their music and so much more. For tickets and information click the links below. https://www.sungazemusic.com https://www.instagram.com/sungaze_official https://www.fac...

Life can surprise us both in terms of what we can and can't control. Mary Tibbetts was diagnosed with MS in 2024 and had to make the difficult choice to sell her successful flower shop. On this episode we discuss how being diagnosed with a disability can help create a better understand of the struggles others face, the importance of looking after your body and mind, and how to live a Fearless life. To follow along with Mary Tibbetts on her journey as an advocate for people with MS check out her ...

Lets be honest having surgery isn't fun, nobody wants to go under the knife but, more often then not surgeries are successful out bodies heal and we are told to move along. Regardless of how well an operation goes people are left with scars mental, physical or a combination of both, On this episode I sit down with the founder of Scarred and Fabulous Kim Black as she shares her story of going through successful hip surgery at the age of four, how it took until the age of thirty for the negative m...

We can't control what happens to us in life but we can control how we respond to things beyond our control. Marie Pontini was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2016, has had multiple operations and gone through a lot of pain. On this episode Marie shares how instead of letting the pain from MS define her she choose to embrace the pain of exercise though bodybuilding, working to become the first Canadian female wheelchair competitor on an international stage, at the ...

Having children is a challenge from pregnancy to birth and beyond. Every birth is a unique experience for Katie Spinks the birth of her fourth child changed her life forever as she and her daughter nearly passed away from Uterine rupture after being ignored by doctors for an hour. On this episode I discuss with Katie how this event transformed her life as she now educates parents as a Doula and childbirth educator. The complex relationship people need to develop with medical professionals as tre...

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 around the world to discover the roots of Reggae, To check out Clints music click the links below. ht...

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 love of family and her faith helped her become the woman she is today. A Wife, the First ever Miss Wheelcha...

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 encouraging children to ask questions, to include, and respect members of the disability community at a young age, the...

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 firs...