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The Sit Down Stand Out Show
Oct. 18, 2023

Grateful for the Moment with Deborah Elizabeth

When we are young and given the freedom as adults to do what we like we develop a sense of invulnerability or a sense that nothing can go wrong however it only takes a moment to change your life forever. Deborah Elizabeth's …
Oct. 11, 2023

Be Prepared to Fall and get Back up with Penny B.

Penny B. has always loved learning new things and preforming from a young age. Despite being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and Dyslexia Penny has tried to use her condition as an ability instead of considering th…
Oct. 4, 2023

Return of The Rolling Dragon

That's right we are back on the air just in time to celebrate our one year anniversary. On today's episode I'll take you behind the scenes discussing the creation of The Sit Down Stand Out show, some of my most memorable gue…
Aug. 16, 2023

The Magic of Autism with Amy Kelland

Disabilities and mental health challenges, these are thing not asked for but given to us, not the thing that defines us but, are a part of who we are. Today's guest Actress, Singer Amy Kelland shares her story of how dealing…
Guest: Amy Kelland
Aug. 9, 2023

The Not Quite Shawshank Redemption Story with Ryan Cameron

Growing up we all make mistakes such as, touching a hot stove putting our shoes on the wrong feet but, what is important is what we learn from our mistakes our guest certainly learned a lot from his. Ryan Cameron was arreste…
Guest: Ryan Cameron
Aug. 2, 2023

Letting it all Hang Out with Karen Laven

We all have fears, whether it's Death, Change, Poverty or something as simple as a fear of spiders. Our guest Karen Laven was always a shy person but, once she became a parent that shines grew into (Agoraphobia) an anxiety d…
Guest: Karen Laven
July 26, 2023

A Not so Typical Episode with Kate Rowan

Autism, Epilepsy,Arthritis,Fibromyalgia, Dyspraxia just one of these conditions can make life challenging, our gust Kate Rowan has all of these conditions. On todays episode we discuss a variety of topics, how accessibility …
July 19, 2023

Big Things in Small Packages with Adrian Baker

Adrian has always had a creative imagination whether he cosplayed as a character from Genshin Impact or drew characters on paper. 2019 was a tough time for everyone but, for Adrian this year was especially difficult as he wa…
July 12, 2023

No Assumption's Necessary with Shaquena Horace

You might be familiar with the phrase if you assume you make an ass out of you and me. Many people people have made that mistake with our guest Shaquena Horace. Shaquena lives her life with Spina Bifida, is unable to drive o…
July 5, 2023

These Sticks were Made for Walking with Lyndsay Watterson

Fashion or, function this is a difficult choice for those in need of a mobility aid such as a walking stick but, our guest Lyndsay Watterson may have the solution to this problem. in 2010 Lyndsay Watterson became an above kn…
June 28, 2023

Don't Get Testy with Doctor Orest. G. Komarnyckyjmorlon

Warning: Health coaches are not a substitute for medical advice please consult your doctor. On today's episode I discuss Men's Health with Doctor Orest. G. Komarnyckyjmorlon a former periodontal regenerative surgeon turned m…
June 21, 2023

Pride in your Beliefs and Yourself with Mike McHale

Trigger warning this episode contains mature subject matter listener discretion is advised. Like an onion the human life experience has many layers on today's episode we slowly peel back the layers of the amazing life of Mik…
June 14, 2023

Father Time with Quendon Spellman

Loosing a loved one at any age is a traumatic experience so, in recognize of PTSD awareness month and Father's Day approaching I sit down with Quendon Spellman who lost his father at age 12. We discuss the lessons of treatin…
June 7, 2023

Look Beneath The Surface with Warren Curle

Light Sensitivity , long lasting headaches, and memory issues. These are some of the many challenges Warren Curle has to deal with as he lives his life with PCS Post Concussion Syndrome. On today's episode we discuss how mul…
May 31, 2023

Mind, Body, Soul one in the same with Ryan Syverson

Imagine being very competitive playing sports such as powerlifting, ice hockey, and golf just to name a few then suddenly feeling pain fatigue and exhaustion to point where the only thing you can do is your job and not knowi…
Guest: Ryan Syverson
May 24, 2023

Your Check Engine Light is On with the Lyme Boss Heather Gray

Have you ever heard the expression you are what you eat? Usually if you feel sick you might take a pill to relive your headache , swallow something for an upset stomach or sleep it off. According to our guest Heather Gray a …
Guest: Heather Gray
May 17, 2023

Finding your outlet with Reginald Clark

There is no substitute for hard work Reginald Clark is a prime example of this as he moved from New York to Atlanta GA at 25 years old to pursue his dreams of being an actor and male model. This major life change came with a…
May 10, 2023

Baby Steps on the Journey with Paula van Wyk

Cystic Fibrosis a genetic condition that affects For as many as 5,000 Canadians at the time of writing in many ways. For Paula van Wyk she grew up with an older brother who has CF and now she helps look after the next genera…
May 3, 2023

The Learning Curb of Lyme Disease with Liza Blas

Being a parent is never easy at any stage but, for Liza Blas looking after her two children during their teenage years was especially difficult as both children contracted Lyme disease, a viral condition most commonly spread…
Guest: Liza Blas
April 26, 2023

Laughing and Learning with Ryan Niemiller

Born with Fused fingers on both of his hands Ryan Niemiller has always use his wit and sense of humour to see the positive side to every situation. On Todays episode we discuss the importance of listening to the needs of oth…
April 19, 2023

Meet the McGinn's Part 2 Julie McGinn

This week we conclude our two part series Meet the McGinns with Julie McGinn as she shares her experience raising her first child, William as a child on the Autism Spectrum. Where she went to for research on the subject, wha…
Guest: Julie Johnson
April 12, 2023

Meet The McGinn's Part 1 William McGinn

Willam McGinn has been creating for as long as he could remember from writing the Sly Cooper book series to voiceover work, book and film reviews and so much more. Willam was born with what was thought to be Aspergers Syndro…
April 5, 2023

The Amputee Story continues with Keith Paris

Trigger Warning this episode contains discussions of self harming Listener Discretion is Advised Born without a Tibula bone Keith has lived his entire life as an amputee. Life hasn't been easy for Keith dealing with being an…
Guest: Keith Parris
March 29, 2023

When in Doubt Don't with Cayetana Uranga

Born with Cerebral Palsy people have doubted what Cayetana Uranga was capable, doctors doubted she could learn to speak English, university professors doubted whether or not she could complete her bachelor's degree in Fashio…