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Blindness is a spectrum, only ten percent of people diagnosed with blindness or low vision see nothing at all. Krista Webb was born with a rare genetic condition called  Usher syndrome a condition that caused her to be born deaf and has caused gradual vision loss. On this Episode Krista discusses her journey to becoming a mom of two, knowing her limits having two instead of ten kids, having days where her vision is so challenging its like looking through a drinking straw, and her discovering her passion for Pyrography, or making art through burning designs into wood. To check out Krista's work or have your own piece made click the links below. https://www.instagram.com/blindlove.woodburning/

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What do you want to be when you grow up? This question is asked a lot when we are kids but, when we are grown we are told to be realistic, get a well paying job, follow the path we set for you. John Kippen got a realistic job in IT and hid from public life after brain tumour removal left him with paralysis on the left side of his face. Although John may have lost his ability to physically smile he never lost his ability to make others smile and feel like they matter, On this Episode join us to talk about John's return to public life reigniting his childhood love of magic, turning it into his career, becoming a life coach and, how if your passionate about something you should “Feed your Heart with your Art “ As a gift to our listeners click this link for a chance to receive a free copy of John's best selling book  "Playing the Hand You are Dealt" johnkippen.com/freegift To book John Kippen for speaking engagements or to follow along on his journey click the links below.

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Have you ever gone to clothing store and tried multiple outfits until you found the perfect one? This is called a fashion montage Kimberly Pryor have a life montage surviving getting hit by a truck at high speed. On this episode find out how despite dealing with post injury chronic illnesses, cognitive challenges, medical discrimination and a continuous search for answers Kimberly Pryor has always wanted to showcase the inner and outer beauty of the disability community. To check out what Kimberly is doing in the world of film and fashion click the links below.

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Although it took until she was 18 to get a diagnosis Kitty McClintock spent her teenage years struggling with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and several other conditions that may require doctors visits but, despite her Kitty has always wanted to showcase that you can be disabled, you can be beautiful, and whether or not everyone can see or believe in your struggles that everyone belongs and has place in this world. Join us for an important conversation about her journey competing in multiple beauty pageant circuits in Michigan to writing her children's book Everyone Belongs which you can check out in the links below.

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Sylvia Longmire has always had a desire to serve others or, to serve something bigger then herself from serving in the United States Airforces, creating her Spin The Globe blog, and creating her latest project an App called Accessible Explorer. On this Episode join us for a fun conversation about disabled travel some Sylvia's favourite destinations, how her journey with MS Multiple Sclerosis has caused her fair share of challenges but, also allowed her to explore other opportunities from working on films to possible Ted Talks to check out the Accessible Explorer App, pick up one of her books, or to read articles from Spin The Globe click the links below.

https://spintheglobe.net/dir/

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Wendy Ernzen has always had a love of helping others whether in her working life as a Fund Development Expert helping non profit organizations with financial support strategies or in her personal life advocating for people with intellectual disabilities on her podcast  Let’s Plant Houses. On this episode we discuss Wendy's life long jury as an advocate for her daughter who struggles with Autism and Bipolar Disorder, the difficult issues in Canada and the United States with finding and affording caregivers, and how sometimes the most difficult choices we make in advocacy can be the greatest act of love for those who can't advocate for themselves. to check out the  Let’s Plant Houses Podcast or to contact Wendy to help with your not profit organization click the links below.

https://www.letsplanthouses.com

https://www.instagram.com/letsplanthouses/

https://www.facebook.com/letsplanthouses/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-plant-houses/id1724641933

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyernzen/

The teenage years can be awkward for everyone, trying to figure out what you want to do after school, developing life long relationships. Francis DiClemente was 15 years old in high school when he realized he was somewhat different from his friends. on this episode join us for a conversation about Francis DiClemente's book Stunted A Memoir of Delayed Manhood his story of being diagnosed with a brain tumour at 15 which delayed his physical development. Despite needing to have multiple tumours removed over the course of his life Francis DiClemente has followed his passion for journalism and film making the greatest lesson that you can learn from this story is life will knock you down but, there is always room to be grateful for what we have and to have room in our live for physical and emotional growth. To pick up your copy of Stunted A Memoir of Delayed Manhood click the links below.

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Memories are the foundation of the human experience but, what happens when they disappear beyond your control? Jennifer White spent years helping others working as a registered nurse but one fateful day she went into surgery to have a brain tumour removed after the surgery she went into a coma eventually waking up with no memory of how to walk, talk, or who her husband was. Join us for an important conversation about how writing help Jennifer regain most of her memories, started her journey to writing medical thrillers the work that it takes to be a registered nurse and so much more. To get your copies of Jennifer's book or listen to the audio versions click the links below.

https://www.jennywhite.ca

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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 cancer during the covid-19 pandemic and you just need to take it one day at a time. For more information on Terry's journey and how you can pickup one of his books surrounding motivation and human connection click the links below.

https://www.motivationalcheck.com

https://mobile.twitter.com/terrytucker2012

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179

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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 innovations made in technology may be linked to an increase in anxiety today, what signs you can look for if your children may be considering suicide and so much more.

To check out Frank King for Speaking engagements or his Ted Talk click the links below

https://mentalhealthcomedian.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thespeakandgrowwealthymethod/

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis and you reside in Canada please call or text this number. 9-8-8 for mental health support.https://988.ca

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