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 podcast Fearless With Mary here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fearless-with-mary-podcast/id1698240232

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Born in the late 1970s Jennifer McKinnon's family was told many times that she wouldn't reach many millstones after being diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis a rare genetic condition that shorten many individuals lives. On this episode Jennifer discusses her CF journey rising twin girls despite fertility challenges, how treatment methods for CF and mental health have evolved, her work with her CF chapter in Maryland and so much more. To see how Jennifer McKinnon lives her best life with grit and grace click the links below.

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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 memories to resurface, the difference between an uncomfortable and traumatic experience, keeping a sense of humour in tough situation, why you shouldn't run from bears and so much more. To check out stories from women affected by surgeries and Kim's world traveling journey click the links below.

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We can't control what happens to us in life but we can control how we respond to things beyond our control. Marie Pontini was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2016, has had multiple operations and gone through a lot of pain. On this episode Marie shares how instead of letting the pain from MS define her she choose to embrace the pain of exercise though bodybuilding, working to become the first Canadian female wheelchair competitor on an international stage, at the 2024 Arnold's Sports Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio. To follow along on Marie's extraordinary journey click the links below.

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Having children is a challenge from pregnancy to birth and beyond. Every birth is a unique experience for Katie Spinks the birth of her fourth child changed her life forever as she and her daughter nearly passed away from Uterine rupture after being ignored by doctors for an hour. On this episode I discuss with Katie how this event transformed her life as she now educates parents as a Doula and childbirth educator. The complex relationship people need to develop with medical professionals as treatment methods and technology evolves . To follow along on the family journey click the links below

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An old expression goes "Its not about the destination it's about the journey."for Amelie Chouinard her life has always been about adventure from traveling around Quebec, New Brunswick and joining the Canadian Armed Forces just because she could. On this episode Amelie shares the latest parts of her journey adjusting to life as an amputee after a motorcycle accident, creating Chap-OH a store selling hats, ball caps and more with disability representation to help educate people abut disabilities and provide support to the community. To follow along on her journey click the links below.

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All parents want what's best for their children in terms of happiness, education, and experiences. Bridgett Farmer has had to work extra hard on behalf of her daughter Milla who was diagnosed with Autism and a rare genetic disorder called METTL23. On this episode join us on Bridgett's journey from finding families all over the world with people affected by METTL23 to being a mom of three, and the simple joy of her sheep farm and so much more. To follow along of Bridgett's journey or to learn more about METTL23 click the links below and until next time Keep Calm and Roll On.

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FND Functional Neurological Disorder is a chronic condition where people can experience seizures and a lot of physical weakness with no signs appearing on medical scans Think of it of it as your brain sending inaccurate signals to your body. On this episode I sit down and decode those signals with Wife, Mom, and Content Creator Sydney Bennett as she shares her journey, from being told her FND was a mental health issue to the challenges of being an ambulatory wheelchair user, military wife, and how the power of faith, love and family has made her struggles worthwhile. To check out Sydney Bennett's content click the links below and until next time Keep Calm and Roll On.

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Alicia Grace Chenier has never let her size or the challenges she faces stop her from perusing her dreams. Diagnosed with a benign brain tumour as a baby which caused blindness in one eye and tunnel vision in the other Alicia has always wanted to change the way we see assistive devices. On this Episode join us on her journey from multiple surgeries to improve her quality of life, studying Early Childhood Education, to being inspired by the animated film How to Train your Dragon to work in the VoiceOver industry. Find out how big things can come in fun sized packages to follow along on Alicia's journey click the links below until next time Keep Calm and Roll On

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We all want to feel like we belong, like we have a place in the world full of people we can connect with. Emily Sullivan struggled with CMT Type 1A, bullying in school and a sense of isolation until she watched the 1994 film Forrest Gump her first experience seeing a person with a disability succeed. On this episode join us on Emily's journey falling in love with films, navigating CMT to her discovery of Camp Footprint, to working on an upcoming documentary about Camp Footprint a summer camp for individuals with CMT and how this camp has brought people in the community together. To find out when the documentary will be coming out or how you can help make sure the documentary is able to complete production click the links below.

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