Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Tania Kay

03/14/25 • 26 min

Meet Tanya Kay—a woman of resilience, adaptability, and determination. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis just six years ago, Tanya has had to navigate life’s changes, learning to embrace new challenges while finding ways to thrive.

From relearning to drive with adaptive controls to taking her first big trip since becoming disabled, Tanya has faced each obstacle with courage. She is passionate about raising awareness of MS and invisible disabilities, using her journey to educate others and break down misconceptions.

Her message is one of hope: “Stay positive and motivated. Your state of mind is everything. Just do what you can for as long as you can, and keep moving forward.”

Purchase Breaking the Barriers: Stories Through the Lens here: https://amzn.asia/d/5owcxb1

JUSTINE MARTIN
Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher
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+61403564942

Her message is one of hope: “Stay positive and motivated. Your state of mind is everything. Just do what you can for as long as you can, and keep moving forward.”

Purchase Breaking the Barriers: Stories Through the Lens here: https://amzn.asia/d/5owcxb1

JUSTINE MARTIN
Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher
https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
+61403564942

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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Sandy Johnston

Meet Sandy Johnston—a woman of resilience, self-discovery, and strength. Born with Klippel-Feil Syndrome and Sprengel’s Shoulder, Sandy has faced a lifetime of physical challenges and chronic pain. Yet, she has chosen to embrace life fully, transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth.

From her experiences as an exchange student to rebuilding her life after escaping psychological abuse, Sandy’s journey has been one of courage and self-acceptance. Now, she advocates for greater awareness of invisible disabilities, challenging societal misconceptions and encouraging others to live unapologetically.

Her message is powerful: “Disability isn’t a dirty word, and it doesn’t define who I am. Own who you are—unapologetically.”

Purchase Breaking the Barriers: Stories Through the Lens here: https://amzn.asia/d/5owcxb1
JUSTINE MARTIN
Award-winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher
https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
+61403564942

JUSTINE MARTIN
Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher
https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
+61403564942

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Breaking the Barriers Podcast with Temiekan Christensen

Meet Temiekan Christensen, an artist, photographer, and mother of two who embodies resilience and creativity. Living with autism, ADHD, lipoedema, and lymphedema, Temiekan has faced her share of challenges but has never let them define her.

From navigating a past marked by domestic violence to stepping into her full identity, Tem has transformed her experiences into a powerful story of self-discovery and strength. Whether she’s capturing life through her lens or creating handcrafted art, Tem finds joy in expressing herself and sharing her passion with the world.

Her message is clear: “Don’t change for other people. Be who you are because that’s who you’re meant to be.”

JUSTINE MARTIN
Award winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, Publisher
https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporation
+61403564942