Life will beat everyone down at some point. Motivational Author Terry Tucker spend many years working as a police officer and SWAT Hostage Negotiator trying to provide an opportunity to struggle people on this episode join us for an important conversation about remembering that in life everyone is worthy of being thought ad as a human being worthy of understanding regardless of what they have done. We also discuss how you can't prepare for everything in life such as a leg amputation due to cance...

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness month so to discuss the importance of having a conversation with people young and old about mental heath we sit down with Suicide Prevention Expert and Standup Comic Frank King as he shares his journey from loosing close relatives to suicide, to writing jokes for The Tonight Show for two decades, to admitting at 52 he struggled with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidal Ideation. On this extended episode we discuss how the innovati...

Nobody knows exactly why we are born the way we are, sometimes its a case of genetic inheritance, sometimes its cause an accident can happen during our development, and sometimes things just happen the way they do. Four years ago Kathleen Simonetti gave birth to her son Noah but, to everyones surprises he was diagnosed with PPA2 a genetic condition so rare there are only 100 written cases worldwide. On this episode join us for an important conversation about the value of genetic testing, the onl...

Suffering is a part of the human experience we all deal with but for Sydney Bennett a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder or FND effects her Physically and spiritually. On this episode join us as Sydney returns to the podcast not only to talk about the release of her new book Fearfully and Wonderfully Broken: Fighting for Faith When You're Falling Apart which goes deep into her struggle of dealing with FND as a Christian but also the importance of being vulnerable and honest about one’...

We can't control everything that happens to us in life but, we can choose how too manage at adapt to our situation. Alicia Magliocco was diagnosed with Spondy-Lolis-Thesis a condition where vertebra in the spine slip over the one below it causing pain and possible fractures. Despite the heath risks Alicia followed her passion and became a competitive cheerleader and now after ten years despite needing spinal fusion surgery and having some post-op medical issues she is the biggest cheerleader for...

Sometimes in order to improve ones life you have to take a risk you have to make a major change. Yehee Son was born in South Korea with Cerebral Palsy and at the age of six emigrated to the United States despite the challenges that come with Cerebral Palsy, a difficult home life, Yehee has gone on to have a successful career teaching online by day and standup comedy by night. On this week's episode join us for an important conversation about living life as a disabled immigrant, how change in different parts of the world takes time and how regardless of what you've been through you can find a sense of humour. To find out when Yehee Son will be rolling into your area click the links below. ⁠https://www.instagram.com/heyms.yehee⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@heyms.yehee⁠ To Support The Sit Down Stand out Show head over to our website ⁠www.rollingdragonmedia.com⁠ and leave us a 5 star review. until next time Keep Calm and Roll On.

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...