Sit Down With Us
Hosted by Faith & Zara
Welcome to the conversation where we trade filters for reality.
Sit Down With Us is a warm, honest, and fun look at disability and difference in a world that often speaks for us, but rarely listens to us.
Hosts Faith (living with Alopecia Universalis) and Zara (living with Spina Bifida) are moving beyond the typical "inspirational" stories to talk about the grit of survival. We’re exploring the parts of life that people usually avoid: from navigating healthcare and policy to the realities of the fashion world and creator space.
Through conversations with experts, advocates, and our own community, we are here to be seen, understood, and—most importantly—honest.
No filters. No scripts. Just Faith and Zara saying what needs to be said.
Episodes
19 episodes
"At Least It's Not..." | The Problem With Unhelpful Comments
Have you ever been told to "just think positively", "stop stressing", or "have you tried yoga?"In this episode of Sit Down With Us, Faith and Zara discuss the comments, advice, and so-called "helpful" suggestions they've ...
Terminology 101: Disabled vs Differently-Abled
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...
The Met Gala’s Big Win vs. A Podcast Major Miss
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 ...
The "Sob Story" Trap: Why We Said No to BGT & Married at First Sight
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 ...
The "Body Positivity" Trap | Are Gyms Still Failing Us?
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 sh...
The Nurse’s Perspective | 35 Years on the Frontlines with Angela
"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.<...
Ep 11: "You don't need to stare for THAT long!" | Q&A Part 2
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 ques...
Ep 10: "Am I Just a Tick Box?" | Q&A Special
"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. T...
Gold Medals & Reality Checks: Paralympic Champion Amy Truesdale
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 Par...
One Arm, One Year, One Mission: Kai Dacosta
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...
"Seated Fashion" & Billboard Dreams | Why Inclusivity is Just Getting Started
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 p...
"Check Yourself" | Invasive Questions & "Tone-Deaf" Podcasters
"Why do you feel entitled to know?"This week, Zara and Faith are moving away from the media and looking at the people we deal with every single day: the public. From the "hero" who tried to push Faith’s wheelchair without asking to the s...
Stop Trying to Fix It | Parenting, Protection, and Public Stares
"I flung my bag and went marching after him!" In this very special episode, we are celebrating our one-month anniversary and Mother’s Day by welcoming our first-ever guest to the sofa: Faith’s mum, Angela!We’re tak...
Representation or Tokenism? | Why Media Perceptions Matter
95% of all disabled TV roles are being played by non-disabled actors.0.3% of all actors have a visible difference.So lets talk about it..."I never saw a single bald person online as a positive representation grow...
Self-Love Secrets: 7 Tips for a Better Mindset | The Sunday Reset
"I was raised not to be a quitter, but I might complain along the way!" If you don't define yourself, the world will do it for you—and they usually get it wrong. This week, we’re sharing the 7 steps we use to take the pen back. ...
Rejection, Confidence, and the "Ross" Incident | Dating with a Difference
"I’ll get over it, I just need time."This week, Zara and Faith get into the gritty reality of rejection. We’ve all felt the sting of a dating knockback, but when you have a visible difference or disability, it often comes with an added l...
Dating, Disability, and the "Talking Phase" | Our Best & Worst Stories
Happy Valentine’s month! While the world is busy buying roses and chocolates, we’re pulling back the curtain on a topic that is notoriously under-discussed: dating while disabled/with a difference.In our debut episode of Sit ...
