Adapting With Alex Garrett

Thanks to Jenna Udenberg for joining One Leg Up with Alex Garrett . More on Jenna's nonprofit, Above and Beyond With U: https://www.aboveandbeyondwith... My podmatch affiliate link here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/o... Ed Delgado remembers Radio Hope, Mike Myers: https://m.youtube.com/watch?fb... My favorite 1 hour and 22 minutes with Mike that I'll remember forever: https://youtu.be/0h94xIeJ-0Q Latest on CDPAP overhaul: https://www.crainsnewyork.com/...

One Leg Up With RedLeg Innovation's Own Doug Katz Powered By Podmatch 4-3-25The Nulu Kickstarter as referenced on Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nulu/nulu-knifeFind my affiliate link on podmatch: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/onelegupalex

CDC stat on limb reduction at birth as referenced on Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network: https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defe...

Learn more about the Digestive Disease National Coalition  as featured on Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network, https://ddnc.org/leadership

How Hollis Peirce Has One Leg Up For Canadians With Disabilities 3-11-25 Powered By PodmatchThanks to Hollis for Joining Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network! As written on Podmatch, here is more on Mr. Peirce's advocacy work in Canada! Hollis Peirce, a physically disabled man in his late 30s, uses his dry and dark humor to navigate life's challenges. Diagnosed with MD at six months, he defied low expectations and pursued ambitious goals. He earned a bachelor's in History in 2015 and a master's in History with a specialization in Digital Humanities in 2019. Finally, he founded the Ottawa Power Wheelchair Hockey League in 2009 and volunteered at local music festivals throughout his youth. His efforts earned him the Governor General of Canada's Meritorious Service Medal in 2024.https://www.21stcenturydisability.com/Find out more through my podmatch affiliate link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/onelegupalex

Links to organizations represented at the DDNC 2025 Spring Public Policy Forum and as covered One Leg Up With Alex Garrett :- DDNC: https://ddnc.org/public-policy...- UOAA - https://www.ostomy.org/- Oley Foundation : https://oley.org/- ASPEN: https://nutritioncare.org/- CDF https://celiac.org/about-celia...- NPF - https://pancreasfoundation.org...- Mission Cure: https://rarediseases.org/organ...:~:text=Mission%3A%20Cure%20is%20a%20nonprofit,patient%20outcomes%2C%20starting%20with%20pancreatitis.

How President Trump Bringing Back Plastic Straws Will Help The Disability Community Have One Leg Up in America 2-8-25

Thanks to Rhonda Britten for talking about her story with me on Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network! This interview was powered by Podmatch, check out my affiliate link here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/onelegupalexAbout Ms. Britten as written on Podmatch: Rhonda Britten – Emmy Award-winner, Repeat Oprah guest, and Master Coach – has changed lives in over 600 episodes of reality television, authored four bestsellers, including her seminal work "Fearless Living" (translated into 16 languages), and founded the Fearless Living Institute, home of Fearless Living Life Coach Certification Program, considered the Ivy League of Life Coaching Training. She was the first Life Coach on television in the world and appeared for three seasons as the head Life Coach on the hit daytime NBC show, "Starting Over." Named its "Most Valuable Player" by The New York Times and heralded as "America's Favorite Life Coach," she brings the neuroscience of fear down to earth, giving you a path out of "not being good enough" using the "Wheels" technology she developed that saved her own life. She's been read, heard, and watched by millions, coached tens of thousands of clients, trained hundreds of coaches, and now wants to share all she knows with you!Link to send listeners to: https://FearlessLiving.org/riskCure Procrastination For Good.

It may be a bold title but I feel it! With DEI Agency offices closing at about 5 PM EST, I believe it could help America have One Leg Up to be merit-based! How getting rid of DEI could actually be beneficial for Americans with Disabilities.My thoughts on the article below on Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Networkhttps://click.e.usatoday.com/?...

This episode of Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network powered by Podmatch! Here is my affiliate link to join the Podmatch community : https://www.joinpodmatch.com/o...Bio on today's One Leg Up with Alex Garrett guest , District Bliss CEO Sara Alepin,  from PodMatch: I own two businesses - District Bliss, a networking organization where we host events and create a space where entrepreneurs can skyrocket their businesses with ease, and Photos from the Harty, which specializes in wedding photography.I love to talk about how to organically and authentically build your network because it's one of the strongest ways to support your business (and it can be so much fun!).I'm also a podcaster x2. I host The Wedding Dish, , where you'll hear stories about love and entrepreneurship, and the co-host of Laughing with Gingers, where we have fun, plays games, and share our experiences.Link to send listeners to:https://bit.ly/districtbliss-n...

Fascinating reporting by Deborah Danan on Israel's medical advancements on wartime innovation to heal soldiers wounded in battle during the Israel-Hamas War!As reported in the NYPOST https://nypost.com/2024/12/21/...Please welcome MFI MEDICAL as an affiliate sponsor to One Leg Up On Adapting With Alex Garrett! Affiliate link is here thanks to IMPACT https://mfimedical.sjv.io/c/34...

A major agreement between Anthem BCBS and Memorial Sloan-Kettering brings about a major Christmas gift to Cancer patients across NYC. Find out more on Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network! Link to the article referenced: https://www.lohud.com/story/ne... Please welcome MFI MEDICAL as an affiliate sponsor to One Leg Up On Adapting With Alex Garrett! Affiliate link is here thanks to IMPACT https://mfimedical.sjv.io/c/34...

Please welcome MFI MEDICAL as an affiliate sponsor to One Leg Up On Adapting With Alex Garrett! Affiliate link is here thanks to IMPACT https://mfimedical.sjv.io/c/34...

One Leg Up on The Advent Season With Joni And Friends Ministry Relations Manager John Fela 12-5-24 Presented By PodmatchThanks to John for joining Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network!Here is more on John Fela as written on Podmatch: John Fela (Felageller) is the Ministry Relations Manager at Joni and Friends Chicago, working with churches to equip and train them to help the disabled in their communities. Previous to that, he spent almost 20 years in education, working with children from Infants to Middle School, serving in a variety of roles including Teacher, Mentor Teacher and School Director. John lives in Lyons, IL, is married to his wife Faith and father to his son Christopher (ASD). He is a public speaker, multiple podcast guest, and regular contributor to Key Ministry's Special Needs Family blog, as well as other special needs blogs including Hope Anew and The Mighty. He is also seeking to trademark the title of the "Swiss Army Knife of Disability Advocacy", meaning that he is involved with disability and special needs advocacy on a variety of levels. Connect with John on his website: www.johnfela.com

The piece referenced for International Day of Disability on Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network: https://alexgarrettblog.wordpr...

One Leg Up With Matthew Lesko, The 'Question Mark' Guy  and Alex Garrett 11-27-24 Presented By PodmatchMatthew Lesko as described by Podmatch.com:Today, we have a truly one-of-a-kind guest! You might recognize him as the 'Question Mark Guy,' or from his unforgettable infomercials and TV appearances that showed millions of Americans how to unlock government grants and benefits. Matthew Lesko has spent over four decades uncovering ways for people to access funds they never knew were available, and he's sold over four million books in the process! Now, at 81, Matthew is still on a mission to help others through his platform, Lesko Help, where he's guiding a community of thousands toward the resources they need. Including those with disabilities! Let's dive into the world of 'Free Money' with the one and only Matthew Lesko!If you found Matthew's advice helpful please visit leskohelp.comMy podmatch affiliate link here to join us there: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/onelegupalex 

Tony-Nominated Broadway Star Jarrod Spector Stopped By One Leg Up at the Viscardi Center Reach For a Star Luncheon 11/19/24. For more information on the Viscardi Center please visit ViscardiCenter.org

Thanks to Author Anne Riley for discussing her new book, 'The Human Idea' and why a healthy human ecosystem would benefit all of us in society. As Presented by Podmatch.Introduction to Anne Riley as written on PodMatch: Anne Riley is an MBA with experience in multiple industries. She has been on a lifelong quest to understand how humans logically fit into life's panorama.Studying the works of Charles Darwin, Stephen Jay Gould, and Michael Rothschild among many others, set her on the course of discovery.Immersing herself in the basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology, economics, and government, gave her the foundation for a new way of thinking about humans.And COVID gave her the time to hammer out the structure and details of a brand new theory of human ideas.She is the author of The Human Idea which will be published in November of 2024, as well as three other books available on Amazon: DINA: Nature's Case For Democracy, Aerie, and Elusive. She lives in the midwest, is married to her high school sweetheart, and has three children and two lovely granddaughters.Anne can be found at thehumanidea.comMy own affiliate podcast link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/onelegupalex

PLOS One , the Washington Post's Teddy Amenabar and the National Institute on Aging are looking to combat fall risks, having people balance on ONE LEG for research!Why those who have one leg should also be studied and interviewed as part of this kind of research !Full story here : https://www.washingtonpost.com...

One leg Up on Protecting Against EMF Frequencies With Fique CEO Devansh Sood 11-1-24More information on Fique https://www.fique.co.uk/ and the movie 'The Silver Linings' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCKNY3Ye2Z4) as discussed on Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network with CEO Devansh Sood.

How The Sportshour Became One Leg Up With Alex Garrett- 15th Anniversary Special Featuring Asher Allweiss! From WQMC Radio to AM 970 the Answer and Spotify in a 15 year span. The trajectory continues upward! Here is our conversation from 2020 as well! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/extended-conversation-with-asher-allweiss-about-riots2020-blackouttuesday-and-more--29509845

50 Years after the surgery bearing his name, I am very honored to welcome Tommy John to One Leg Up With Alex Garrett. We talk about his 288 wins and the push for Tommy to be in the Hall of Fame! We also talk about his Dodgers time, his Yankees time and his time as host of 'Rubbing Elbows with Tommy John' which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@Ccjamboree

Thanks to David Sinkinson for joining Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network and talking about how the Sinkinson brothers are helping Startups by busting up the MYTHS associated with the entrepreneurial spirit and truly teaching how to 'Startup Different'!  Link to their website: https://www.startupdifferent.c... and their book, released October 2024: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1774...

Jacob Barringer (JacobBSpeaks on X) Tells His Story Of Beating Childhood Cancer On Alex Garrett's One Leg Up Network. We also talk about his Yankee fandom, and his group 'Yankees Empire' as well as how baseball helped him through his childhood cancer journey! 

Thanks to Podmatch for connecting my very special guest and Viscardi Center board member Ken Kunken! We talk about how Dr. Henry Viscardi impacted Ken's life after Ken suffered a broken neck while playing for Cornell University football!  More information on Ken Kunken: https://kenkunken.com/ More information about the upcoming Viscardi Center golf outing: https://www.viscardicenter.org... My podmatch affiliate link here:  https://www.joinpodmatch.com/o...

On The One Leg Up Network, I am proud to present my conversation with Jennifer Gasner, author of "My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis ", on One Leg Up on Adapting With Alex Garrett. Thanks to Podmatch for making this connection with Ms. Gasner, who has adapted since the age of 17 to being diagnosed with Friederich's ataxia.Find out more by listening and visiting Jennifer's website (https://jennifergasner.com/)

For more information on how to help start the Soundview Skatepark @soundviewskatepark on both Instagram and X. Feel free to visit linktr.ee/soundviewskatepark as well! Thanks Dr. Joel Grassi for joining my podcast!

We are just two weeks away from the Paris 2024 Paralympics and Steve Serio, Captain for Team USA wheelchair basketball , reminds everyone that those who compete in the Paralympics are not participants but COMPETITORS who are #NotPlayingGames! That sentiment can be shared for all disabled athletes! Also, there is a way to help get Jordan Chiles her Bronze medal back thanks to Moe at Change.org. Let's right that wrong for Jordan Chiles and Team USA! https://click.e.change.org/f/a...

I'm sharing this story as awareness to the MTA LIRR that all train collectors should be trained to realize not all disabilties are visible! Find out this chaotic story by listening to today's edition of hte Alex Garrett Podcast Network! 

Learn more about the Viscardi Center here : https://www.viscardicenter.org

Find out on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network how David Jensen and Elysia Everett Burns are making sports and life more accessible through their app, Friendly Like Me! Find out more about the App here : https://www.friendlylikeme.com/Great conversation with Yankees Twitter member Jacob P.M., about what to expect in 2024. In addition, we go BTS with Jacob about his life off twitter and his public speaking experience discussing his overcoming of cancer.Thanks to Danny Voyes (human_transformer_90 on Instagam) and Derrek Cooke, owner of Derrek's Bags , for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Nework. Derrek's Bags is an online store you can visit here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DerreksBags. We talk about Spina Bifida and the love of baseball! I implore to also visit the New York State Spina Bifida Assocation here: https://sbanys.org/Thanks also to Anthony Fitzgerald , Mike Vaccarro, Mary Johnson and Lou Terminello as well as Yankee pitcher Jim Abbott for their discussions surrounding adaptability and Americans With Disabilities Act anniversary!I present to you these conversations in hopes of finding that you are not alone on your journey as well as resources you may not have known about prior to this podcast! Thanks for listening!

How does Dan Bussani continue the Bussani mobility legacy and actually maintain a leg up in transportation for those with disabilities? I asked him that and so much more on the latest edition of One Leg Up With Alex Garrett! Website for Bussani Mobility: https://www.bussanimobility.com/team-bussani-mobility-team-in-new-york-nyThanks to Chis Ochs, Chief Development Officer of Kerico Care,  for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Network to discuss ways Kerico is revolutioning medical transportation AND the accessible transporation landscape! Learn more at https://www.kericocare.com/As aired on 1World Radio Episode 39Aired On WRHU July 23, 2024: Andy Gladding talks with Alex Garrett, host of the One Leg Up Podcast and Eric Ryan, CEO of The Company Trippr, about providing transportation options for people with disabilities in Nassau County. Full episode link here: https://soundcloud.com/andy-gladding/1world-radio-episode-39-july-23-2024?si=e721d9294eed4346b352f666dc693727&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Find out more about Dana Bowman HERE http://www.danabowman.com/dana-biography.phpAlso referenced on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network, The Christopher Reeve Foundation: https://www.christopherreeve.org/

Thanks to Mike Vaccaro of the NYPost for joining us to give us Vac's Whacks on the first part of the 2024 MLB Season and his memorable articles and interviews! We also talk about Mike's ability to adapt to his leg amputation and getting back on the golf course!

Bio on Dr. Wyatt from Podmatch: Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate researching online education and writing instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Wyatt consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations on issues of autism, Neurodiversity, and active inclusion. Find out more about today's guest on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network here: https://www.tameri.com/autisti...

What my hospitalization due to gallbladder issues in May taught me was every thing I eat is my choice and no one else's . Here's how I've developed instinctual avoidance of bad foods over the last month and a half on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network

Thanks to Andy Gladding, Cody Hmelar and Jamie for welcoming me on 1 World Radio to discuss this podcast platform as well as pressing transporation needs that people with disabilities grapple with daily. I'm also honored that this episode was an award-winner with the LI Press Club , and yours truly was nominated by Andy to be part of this award which I am honored by! Link to the award-winning episode here:https://on.soundcloud.com/8LaRxBRXqiJ8ZVsm9

The ALS Associaton and National Academies, in conjunction with 1 Million Dollar funding from Congress, has paved a way for those with ALS to have more of a liveable life over the next decade. It's a monumental moment for those with ALS and I safely say on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network, that Lou Gehrig did not play in vain for the Yankees while battling ALS.Links:ALS Newsletter: https://www.als.org/stories-news/national-academies-releases-road-map-turning-als-fatal-livableNational Academies: https://www.nationalacademies.org/documents/embed/link/LF2255DA3DD1C41C0A42D3BEF0989ACAECE3053A6A9B/file/DE83BB9C0985C6919B88CA3F520C35CE6344FDE09DAC?n

Thanks to Podmatch for connecting the Alex Garrett Podcast Network with Rahz Slaughter who not only shares his story of adaptability but helps pay it forward to at-risk youth and showing that everyone , especially teens, can be unstoppable! Sites to visit for more info on Rahz: https://www.rahzslaughter.com/start-here1608209152000https://unstoppableteenager.com/

Thanks to Danny Voyes (human_transformer_90 on Instagam) and Derrek Cooke, owner of Derrek's Bags , for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Nework. Derrek's Bags is an online store you can visit here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DerreksBags. We talk about Spina Bifida and the love of baseball! I implore to also visit the New York State Spina Bifida Assocation here: https://sbanys.org/In addition, in honor of Dysphagia Awareness month, Danny and I talk about his progress made in swallow therapy.I present to you these conversations in hopes of finding that you are not alone on your journey as well as resources you may not have known about prior to this podcast! Thanks for listening!

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, revisit my conversation with NYS Veteran Hall of Famer Arthur Grabiner . More on This WWII vet here: https://www.nysenate.gov/sites/default/files/profiles/pdf/arthur_grabiner.pdfDisability Scoop/Source America article on jobs for disabled Americans, including Disabled Vets as referenced on Alex Garrett Podcast Network (https://www.sourceamerica.org/get-involved/employment-resources?utm_source=disabscoop&utm_medium=e&utm_campaign=pwd2024-disability&utm_content=jobyoudeserve)More on the Viscardi Center: http://viscardicenter.org/Why Dr. Anthony Fauci is WRONG to paint all podcasters with a broad brush.

While I utilize the hashtags #RepBX, #NYR, #NewYorkForever, #LGM, this spring, my focus expands beyond sports and I wanted to share my brain's versatile thought process with you on One Leg Up With Alex Garrett

On this edition of the Alex Garrett Podcast Network, I continue the conversation of finding a cure for ALS beyond Lou Gehrig Day which is June 2nd of every year. A shout out to Sarah Langs, who covers the game of baseball while overcoming ALS! More on The Iron Horse : https://www.mlb.com/news/featu... /> Resources to support a cure for ALS : https://projectals.org; https://www.als.org/understand.... ; https://t.co/SylDhsIfVx

Learn more about this evening's guest, Win Charles HERE: Thanks to Podmatch for making this connection on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGN0mfJdlpKG8IdJTBjKTow

Thanks to Chis Ochs, Chief Development Officer of Kerico Care,  for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Network to discuss ways Kerico is revolutioning medical transportation AND the accessible transporation landscape! 

Find out on Adapting With Alex Garrett how David Jensen and Elysia Everett Burns are making sports and life more accessible through their app, Friendly Like Me! Find out more about the App here : https://www.friendlylikeme.com/

What is life like for Lyft driver Joe Murphy when Living Full Tilt? He tells us his story about adapting from falling out of a car at 4 years old, suffering head trauma from that fall and then years later becoming a beloved Lyft Driver! Thanks to Joe Murphy for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Network! Find out more about Joe : https://livingfulltilt.com

Thanks to former NCAA D1 basketball standout and cancer survivor/amputee turned CEO Terry Tucker for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Network! More on Terry and his company, Motivational Check LLC here (https://www.motivationalcheck....)

ironman-Certified Coach and author of 'The Resilient Athlete', Andrejs Birjukovs, talks adapting from an athlete and a small business owner's perspecitve. We re-visit with Andrejs on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network to discuss his Athlete Blog newsletter's 50th issue which helps kick off 2024 with a positive mindset! More on The Athlete Blog: https://theathleteblog.com/;How to get The Resilient Athlete on Amazon" https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Athlete-Self-Coaching-Framework-Your-ebook/dp/B09MT47SGX