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
35 episodes
"You Don't Know Who You're Inspiring"
It’s the final day of September, and we are wrapping up our Alopecia Awareness Month series! 🎙️✨In this episode, Faith and Zara reflect on the journey of finding support, navigating wig options, and building community. Faith breaks down...
Why I Refuse to Wear Wigs or "Fix" My Hair Loss
Welcome to week four of Alopecia Awareness Month! 🎙️✨In this episode, Faith and Zara explore the reality of navigating life fully bald. Faith breaks down why she gave up wigs cold turkey, how she stopped fearing public stares, and why c...
High School Rumors, Stage Accidents & Shaving My Head
Welcome to week three of Alopecia Awareness Month! In this episode, Faith opens up about her complete shift from hiding her hair loss to shaving her head and learning to love her alopecia. From school uniform headband ha...
The Truth About My Alopecia Diagnosis
Welcome to week two of Alopecia Awareness Month!This week, Faith is sharing the full story behind her diagnosis—including the shocking way a doctor broke the news to her when she was just 10 years old. We're discussing medical trauma, un...
Alopecia 101 | Alopecia Awareness Month
Welcome to September, Alopecia Awareness Month! 🎙️✨To kick off our 5-Wednesday theme, Faith is taking us back to the basics with Alopecia 101. We're opening up about what alopecia actually is, debunking big myths (like the idea that hai...
Curiosity vs. Bullying: Where Do We Draw the Line?
In this episode, we're diving deep into the fine line between genuine curiosity and outright bullying.Is it okay for strangers to ask personal questions about a disability or visible difference?How do we handle innocent questions ...
All Our Firsts: "Its Not What You Think"
Welcome back to the podcast!As August rolls in, we’re talking all about high school "firsts" and no, not that kind of first.From navigating school in a wheelchair and fighting for inclusion, to the chaotic, nerve-wracking first da...
What Nobody Tells You About Adulthood
Welcome back! This week, we're continuing our conversation from last episode and opening up about the things that caught us off guard as adults living with a difference and physical disability. We get real about public p...
What NO ONE Told Us About Childhood Disability & Alopecia
In this episode, we’re looking back at our childhoods and diving into everything we weren't prepared for while growing up with alopecia and spina bifida. From doctors giving us false hope with phrases like "just stop stress...
Stares, Stranded Wheelchairs & Airport Audacity
Have you ever had an airline literally lose your legs? ✈️👩🦽 This week, Zara and Faith are diving into the unglamorous, frustrating, and downright chaotic reality of traveling with a disability and hair loss. From ...
The Ozempic Trend Is Getting Dangerous
"If you want a healthy lifestyle, you need to learn how to live in it—not just jump on a trend drug." This week on Sit Down With Us, Faith and Zara take on the toxic return of the "thigh gap" era and the rise of Ozempic tre...
FOMO Or Are You Scared To Fail?
"We are 27, not 75—but we are so glad we aren't growing up in today's generation." This week on Sit Down With Us, Faith and Zara tackle the emotional weight of missing out. Faith opens up about the deep childhoo...
"You’re So Inspiring" — The Hidden Burden of Online Confidence
"You can't judge someone’s highlight reel because you don’t know the struggle it took to make it." This week, Faith and Zara are giving social media culture a massive reality check. They also take aim at toxic productivity "gurus," ...
From Co-op Live to Oasis: The Good, The Bad, and The Inaccessible
"Society, more often than not, makes me feel more disabled than my actual disability does." In this episode, Zara and Faith are breaking down the highs and lows of navigating live music in 2026. First up, they are giving a mas...
Nightclubs, Wheelchairs, & The Audacity of Drunk Strangers
If the entrance of a club was broken and no one could get in, you’d close the establishment. But because it’s a ramp, it’s a side issue. Summer is officially here, the colleges and unis are breaking up, and the bars are packed...
"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...
