Sit Down With Us

Have you ever given a compliment that completely backfired? 

Or wondered what you "should" say when asking about someone's visible difference? 

In today’s episode, we sit down to unpack the everyday phrases, questions, and "well-meaning" comments that actually carry incredibly heavy emotional weight. 

From being called "brave" just for buying a latte, to the deeply frustrating "at least it's not cancer," we’re clearing the air on what it's really like navigating the world with alopecia and a physical disability. 

There's no official rulebook, but our golden rule is simple: read the room, and let the other person lead.

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From the highest peaks of fashion to major media slip-ups, we are looking at the state of representation right now.

In this episode, Zara and Faith break down the massive historic shift at the 2026 Met Gala. From fully accessible layouts to the incredible Sinead Burke and Aariana Rose Philip taking over the carpet. But it wasn’t all wins. 

We are diving deep into why Germany’s Next Top Model completely missed the mark with a highly controversial bald cap runway challenge, and why Faith feels it was a total cop-out.

Plus, we address the viral backlash surrounding Louise Thompson and Ryan Libbey’s He Said She Said podcast comments about parenting statistics, why it deeply triggered the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) community.

Finally, we wrap up with some beautiful insights from International Face Equality Week and give you a sneak peek into our upcoming episode on language and disability terminology.

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Is "Reality TV" ever actually real? 📺

This week, Zara and Faith are diving into the addictive, dramatic, and often scripted world of reality television.

We’re sharing the behind-the-scenes stories we’ve never told before, including why Faith turned down Britain’s Got Talent after they asked her to use her alopecia as a "sob story," and why Zara declined an offer for Married at First Sight.

We also tackle the "dating rejection" that left us with our jaws on the floor, the 3 AM thoughts about the Love Island villa’s accessibility, and why we’re still waiting for a bald woman to walk into the villa.

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Happy May! We are kicking off a brand new month by diving into the complex world of body positivity, fitness, and diet culture.

Faith shares a massive personal update: she’s running a half-marathon for Little Lady Locks! We discuss why she’s doing it "bald and brave" (no wig, no lashes, no brows) to support children with hair loss. 

Meanwhile, Zara gets real about the "gym-timidation" of being a wheelchair user, from inaccessible changing rooms to the "inspiring" comments that actually aren't that inspiring.

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 "It’s not really a job, it’s a vocation."

This week on Sit Down with Us, we’re getting up close and personal with Angela. As a nurse specializing in brains and spines, she’s seen it all and busts a few myths along the way.

Angela opens up about the "heartstrings" that get pulled when a patient’s life changes forever and how she uses her daughter’s experience to comfort women facing hair loss before/after brain surgery. 

We talk about resilience, the power of a cup of tea in the middle of the night, and why being a nurse makes you a "brutal" but empathic mum.

Whether you’re in the medical profession or have ever been a patient, this conversation is a beautiful reminder of the human connection behind the diagnosis.

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We’re back with Part Two! If you haven't seen Part One, go back—we talk about everything from career hurdles to... well, our personal lives.

In this week’s sit-down, Zara and Faith continue their deep dive into your DMs, tackling the questions that most people are too polite (or too nosy) to ask. We’re breaking down the "Inspiration Trap," the reality of being "helpless" in public, and the specific etiquette of staring.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The "Cancer Assumption"
• The Staring Rule
• The "Inspiration" Pressure
• Coming Out Online
• Finding Community

Join us for a coffee (literally, or we won't be nice) and let’s bridge the gap between curiosity and reality.

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"We’ve made it to double digits! Blood, sweat, tears, and a lot of miles driven."

To celebrate our 10th episode, Zara and Faith are diving into the DMs to answer your most requested (and occasionally unhinged) questions. 

This week, we’re getting real about the "hidden" side of living with a disability and a visible difference.

In this episode, we discuss:
• The "Quota" Trap
• Job Application Fails
• The "Can You Walk?" Question
• Alopecia Myths
• The "Cure" Conversation

Join us every Wednesday as we sit down to bridge the gap between curiosity and reality.

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What happens after you achieve your lifelong dream? 

This week, we are joined by a true sporting icon: Amy Truesdale, the reigning Paralympic, World, and European Para Taekwondo Champion.

Fresh off her Gold medal win at the Paris 2024 Games, Amy gets honest about the "rollercoaster of emotions" that follows a major victory. 

We explore her 29-year journey in martial arts, the discipline required to stay at the top, and why she’s on a mission to educate the world on what "Paralympic" truly means.

Whether you’re an aspiring athlete or just looking for a masterclass in perseverance and humility, this conversation with the "down-to-earth" champ is a must-listen.

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Join hosts Zara and Faith in this powerful episode of Sit Down With Us as they chat with the incredibly charismatic Kai D Costa. 

Kai shares his unbelievable journey from a life-altering motorbike crash at age 18 to becoming a model, public speaker, and master of health psychology. After waking up paralyzed from the neck down following a spinal surgery, Kai fought back through multiple surgeries and chronic pain. 

Realizing the standard medical approach wasn't giving him the answers he needed, he took his recovery into his own hands by changing his mindset, studying the psychology of pain, and healing himself.

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We’re wrapping up March with our biggest conversation yet, diving deep into what it actually feels like to be behind the scenes of the fashion and cosmetic industry as models with disabilities and differences.

"It shouldn't be a bullet point; it should be the norm."

This week, Zara and Faith are wrapping up their deep dive into perceptions by looking at the world of fashion, beauty, and modeling. Faith shares the surreal (and nearly car-crash-inducing) moment she saw herself on a massive billboard in Manchester, while Zara talks about the "beauty-first" approach of her recent campaign with Refy.

We’re shouting out the brands that are actually listening, from the "Seated" sections on fashion websites to the tattoo-transfer eyebrows that changed Faith’s daily routine. We’re discussing why it's not enough to just have a wheelchair mannequin; we need accessible studios, inclusive directors, and a seat at the table (literally).

We also shout out the brands and creators actually doing the work:
ZBD Talent, Sophie Morgan, Primark, Gymshark
In Totem 
Refy Beauty 
Dmuse
Zaralena Cosmetics 

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