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 the health care system, her work in pageants as Miss Personality Alberta, the difficult balance that' s required to help members of the Indigenous community while respecting cultural practices and more. To support Forward Frontline and follow along on Destiny's journey click the links below.
https://www.forwardfrontline.ca
https://instagram.com/destinyjohnston.official
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Asking questions is an important part of learning inside and outside of school. A big part of educating children is encouraging them to do research on topics they wish to learn about but, what about uncomfortable question regarding disabled people? Have you tried to teach your child not to look, approach, or ask questions? On this weeks episode we meet disability advocate Serenne Vikebø from Norway as she shares her journey living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 2, her work as a full time Sivil Economist, The importance of people of all ages asking question about disability, and so much more. To follow along on Serenne's journey click the links below.
https://www.instagram.com/serennev
https://www.facebook.com/serennev
https://www.linkedin.com/in/serenne-vikeb%C3%B8-055718203/
Have you ever felt misunderstood, like you were the only person who could understand what you were going through? This was the challenge for Cassidy Huff as she was born with a rare form of Dwarfism called Conradi-Hünermann Syndrome which affected multiple parts of her body cause her to need surgery every six months from age 1 to 18. On this episode Cassidy shares how she rose above all of these challenges to become a published author at 18, a VoiceOver artist, her dreams of preforming on Broadway, her bond with Champ her service dog and so much more. to check out Cassidy Huff's disability advocacy content or her podcast The View From Four Feet Three Inches Click the links below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2sRvsdnMS72eQ8HwdlkslY?si=gxutmPhWREagUFzCprGgig
https://www.instagram.com/cass_huff?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
https://www.facebook.com/casshuff?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://youtube.com/@cassidyhuff?si=9VHJ7qlt2GV4SeuI
https://bsky.app/profile/casshuff.bsky.social
https://www.tiktok.com/@casshuff?_t=ZT-8zqQ8yHBbE7&_r=1
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12657322/
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.instagram.com/schinloy7/?igsh=MXBkOTQ2cG5hdWcybA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
https://sorayachinloy.modelingfolio.com
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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 Amazing Race Canada and so much more. To follow along on the journey click the links below https://www.instagram.com/catherinewreford
https://www.facebook.com/catherine.ledlow
Music has been amazing people since the beginning of time for Morgan Codrington groups like Def Leppard, KISS and Pantera left her amazed especially the guitarists. On this episode join us as Morgan shares her journey of learning how to preform while also dealing with the challenges of Spina Bifida and Autism we also discuss her time working with The Rollers to give other disabled artists a chance to shine. To follow along on Morgan's journey and to find out where she' preforming next click the link below.
https://www.instagram.com/headbangershq_2022?igsh=b2Uwbnc0a3B2cXF3&utm_source=qr
Disabilities are something we can get at any time, those who get them can often feel like a burden, useless, or that they will never feel the same again Roneel Gounder's life was changed forever in 2021 after sustaining a spinal cord injury in a tobogganing accident on this episode join us on his journey of Physical and Emotional recovery, we discuss his tie on season 2 of CBC'S Push, how in times of tragedy our true friends are revealed to us, the formation of the BollyWheels dance group and so much more.
To follow along or join the BollyWheels on their adventures click the links below.
https://www.instagram.com/roneel__gounder
https://www.instagram.com/bollywheels/
#spinalcordinjuryawarenessmonth #recovery #bollywheels
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 someone you know is experiencing suicidal thought and are in Canada please contact your nearest crisis hotline. call or text 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline. To follow along on Aspen's journey click the links below. https://linktr.ee/AspenSageBaxter?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=922cf034-b028-49c5-aa38-6c5a3929639c&fbclid=IwY2xjawIpwqVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcmF_SxExwbzp1ARST70SqkfRE-3JPNYVA4cce6sfCsSSViVvn1z_m8Myw_aem_RJDZ1m45f0ep6aHY7Pe1SA
https://www.instagram.com/accessibility_with_aspen_sage
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088896653501&mibextid=ZbWKwL
https://www.youtube.com/@accessibilitywithaspensage
https://www.tiktok.com/@aspen.sage.baxter
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 diagnosed as Type 2 Bipolar Disorder on this week's episode join us for a deep look into the life of Diane Kaufman, MD as she shares her journey of surviving her own suicide attempt, her experience with Type 2 Bipolar Disorder, loosing others to suicide, her work as a child psychiatrist, and her work in suicide prevention through art with The Hold On Campaign which you can check out in the links below.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html
https://www.holdoncampaign.org
https://www.instagram.com/holdoncampaign
https://www.facebook.com/holdoncampaignforsuicideprevention
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2C797bUbAXvsg8RK8z0l2g
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianekaufmanmd-artsandhealingresiliencycenter
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15530656/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_q_diane%2520kaufman%252C%2520MD
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Human beings aren' t perfect we all have flaws from bad memories to stoping at a drive thru to often. What matters is that we recognize our flaws and try our best to improve ourselves. On this episode join me as I sit down with Maria Garcia as she shares her journey as an ER Doctor, how that knowledge helped her when she suddenly lost feeling in her legs due to a blood clot in the spinal cord, her life as a T-10 Paraplegic in her home country of Spain, advocating for the disability community in English, Spanish and so much more. To follow along click the links below.
https://www.instagram.com/wheeliedoc_maria?igsh=MjFjaDJ0YXUwaXdn&utm_source=qr
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Regardless of the challenges we face everyone at some point wants to get dressed up and have a good time. Keisha Greaves has always had a passion for fashion inspired by Tommy Hilfiger and many others, despite a diagnosis of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy at age 24 Keisha has gone on to create her own adaptive wear brand Girls Chronically Rock a brand that celebrates strength and resilience in the disability community. The brand offers adaptive clothing designed for ease of wear, along with empowering slogans like “Chronically Rocking” to promote confidence and self-love . Keisha has also collaborated with fashion schools to raise awareness about adaptive fashion among students . To avoid being fashionably to the party check out Keisha's Girls Chronically Rock podcast, her work as the Massachusetts State Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) . To follow along on her journey click the links below.
https://girlschronicallyrock.com
https://open.spotify.com/show/5qVnP7Q4xwcUIEPcfjUeTN
https://www.instagram.com/ownerofgirlschronicallyrock?igsh=a3RnYTFicHd6czFs&utm_source=qr
https://www.facebook.com/share/16idV994Ww/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://youtube.com/@keishagreaves6070?si=CXJMP1C-e3Ge1prj
https://www.tiktok.com/@keishagcr?_t=ZP-8wvkpexrhmB&_r=1
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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 reading a students IEP or, Individual Education Plan and much more. To follow along on Leanne's journey checkout the links below.
https://swellcast.com/thems.leanne
https://www.instagram.com/leannerena23
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.instagram.com/dawnduskfilm
https://www.facebook.com/dawnduskfilm
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelli-look/
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We all need exercise but, members of the disability community require a little something extra for Catarina Guimaraes what started as a Cerebral Palsy symptom management transformed into a love of athletic competition. On this episode join us for a fascinating discussion about Catarina's athletic journey in Para Track and Field, Soccer, Triathlon, and more, we also discuss her work in fantasy writing with her two books in The Death Garden series, her work on an upcoming third book as well as how we both have Cerebral Palsy but face it with different levels of difficulty. To check out Catarina's books, book her for speaking engagements, or just follow along on the journey click the links below.
https://catarina-guimaraes.com
https://www.instagram.com/catarinaguimaraes04?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
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Emilee Schevers was born with a rare genetic condition called Cone Dystrophy which has caused her to be colour blind and legally blind but, not completely blind. Emilee has always had a vision for creating more opportunities for members of the disability community, On this episode join us on Emilee's journey sometimes traveling two hours for lessons at W. Ross McDonald School, to studying Early Childhood Education, entering the pageant industry, to along with her sister creating TRU Faces an online community designed to bring members of the disability community closer together check it all out in the links below.
https://www.instagram.com/emileeschevers?igsh=MTFzeHpyMGgxN3dhbA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AcVDHrUZL/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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They say that big things come in small packages you may know our guest as Mini Producer, or Jay from TLC's Jay and Pamela but, on this week's episode we talk with Jay Manuel as he shares his incredible journey from being born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 3 a form brittle bones disease, to getting into making beats and internet content in 2014, to the creation of the Jay and Pamela show and so much more. Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 3 might cause Jay's bones to easily fracture but his desire to educate people about disabilities and his creative spirit are unbreakable. To follow along on Jay's journey or to buy some his beats click the links below.
https://www.miniproducer.com
https://www.instagram.com/miniproducer
https://youtube.com/@miniproducer
https://www.tiktok.com/@miniproducer
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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 loved ones to and fighting cancer to the creation of his book “Overcoming Life’s Toughest Setbacks” and so much more. To follow along on Andy's journey click the links below.
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Independence and the freedom to make our own choices is something we strive for but disabilities can make it extra challenging. Jesi Stracham has lead an active lifestyle before and after sustaining a spinal cord injury. Join us as she shares her journey creating more accessible ways for people to workout and heal from injuries through holistic methods, the need for members of the disability community to create lasting change through collaboration, universal designed and so much more. To help contribute to organizations like the WHEELWITHME Foundation or to follow along on Jesi's journey click the links below
https://www.instagram.com/jesistracham
https://www.facebook.com/jesistracham
https://www.threads.com/@jesistracham
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"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, or get a temporary ramp for your organization click the links below.
https://www.instagram.com/stopgapfoundation/
https://www.facebook.com/StopGapFoundation
This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest https://www.clth.ca
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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.instagram.com/sungaze_official
https://www.facebook.com/sungaze
https://youtu.be/e9CSq1iwHX0?si=XoKq5mbf1TyopG3t
https://www.tiktok.com/@sungaze_official
This episode is sponsored by Community Living Trent Highlands and Job Quest https://www.clth.ca
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