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Just a guy living with CP, Advocating for others while educating the world about Cerebral Palsy, Fitness, and other topics related to it. Hope you enjoy! Also subscribe to my Youtube channel and follow my Social Media accounts: Twitter @Davidscpfitness Facebook @Davidscpfitness Instagram @Davidscp…

David Figueroa


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    What makes a leader?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 7:40


    Here I share some insight in what makes a leader from my perspective as well as provide some examples. Hope this all helps you in harnessing who you are as an individual, and that you too can lead by example! #leadership #advocacy #awareness --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Unboxing the Galaxy Fit 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 3:31


    Here I do a short unboxing of the Galaxy Fit 2. #galaxyfit2 #samsung #unboxing #fitnesstracker --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Full Review of the Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 and Samsung Galaxy Fit E

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 6:03


    After using both devices for the last few days, I do a full review of both devices, as well as give my opinion on which one you should buy. #review #samsunggalaxyfit2 #samsunggalaxyfite --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Gregory Iron gave me a Birthday Shoutout!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 3:44


    Thank you Nate Horton for this birthday surprise! One of the best wrestlers in the world with Cerebral Palsy just shouted me out for my birthday yesterday and has also agreed to collaborate with me on my podcast! Wow! Check out his podcast @irononwrestling on itunes! #handicappedhero #cerebralpalsy #wrestling #gregoryiron --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "The Handicapped Hero" Professional Wrestler Gregory Iron.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 31:07


    I got the chance to interview one of my idols!!! professional wrestler and motivational speaker Gregory Iron. He shares with me what growing up with CP was like, how he got into the wrestling business, attempts at trying out with WWE/Impact, An old rumor about him possibly entering the royal rumble years ago, who influenced him to get into the wrestling business and how he uses motivational speaking along with his career to motivate others. What an honor this was! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Unboxing the Galaxy Fit E

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 3:18


    Here I do a quick unboxing of the Galaxy Fit E. I plan on using it for a week to see how it works. #galaxyfite #review #unboxing Shout out to #flossyCarter your mannerisms are catching up to me bro! you are awesome! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Embracing the Underdog Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 4:01


    In this video I explain what it means to embrace the underdog mentality through my own personal perspective. #stayhungry #underdog #success --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Fitness and Physical Limitations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 3:16


    In this video podcast, I talk about how you can stay fit despite having physical limitations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Huge Announcement!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 1:58


    I make a huge announcement concerning season 8 of the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Review:Sony Dualshock 4 Button Attachment and Updates on Future Podcasts.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 8:53


    In this video, I will be reviewing the dualshock 4 button attachment,  how it has improved my gaming and how to use it. I will also provide an update on how it went with my interview with Phuong and Regan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Love Has No Limitations: The Story of Phuong and Regan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 31:19


    Yesterday I had the honor and pleasure for #cerebralpalsyawarenessday to interview phuong who has Cerebral Palsy and her husband Regan who is able bodied on what it's like being an interabled married couple, obstacles and successes in their relationship, advocacy, shared some laughs and much more! They were such great guests! They are the true example that you can find love in all forms! #interabledmarriage #love Find more of their story here: https://howtheyasked.com/phuong-and-regan/ Follow her IG here @wifey_on_wheels --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Review: Razer Siren X vs. Blue Tiki Mic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 5:28


    In this podcast, I do a review of the Razer Siren X and the Tiki Mic by Blue. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why is asking for help so important?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 3:59


    In this video I explain why asking for help is important and how it can benefit you in your daily life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    What do I do on my downtime?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 5:09


    Here I discuss some things I enjoy doing on my time off. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How Do We Deal with Conflict and Crisis among Individuals in our Society? ft. Joyce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 26:09


    Here I have Joyce on the show a Conflict and Crisis Strategist, English Teacher, and Business Owner to discuss how we deal with conflict in our society. Her motivational story of overcoming her disability, challenges and obstacles, and where she plans to take her business in the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why Do I Serve with Americorps?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 3:55


    Here I talk about what it means to me to serve with Americorps during Americorps week and how rewarding and fulfilling it has been. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Fitness and Labeling in Society ft. Jimmy Clare

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 26:43


    In this episode, I have fitness blogger and motivational speaker Jimmy Claire on the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness podcast, we discuss Autism, his fitness blog, and the use of the term disability in our society. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    We Talk Wrestling, Fun Times, and Crazy $#%# ft. Mike, Nate, and Yours Truly, David.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 49:35


    *NSFW Not Suitable For Younger Listeners. In this episode, we talk about the recent aew revolution wrestling event, the events we've been to, and our funniest moments at those events. We also talk about some funny life moments we have experienced together as friends and how much I truly value their friendship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    My Life Story of Living with CP.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 11:48


    In honor of CP awareness month, I have chosen to share my story with everyone. I hope this inspires you to move forward and to never give up despite the obstacles that you may encounter in your life. You will succeed in everything you do. Just believe in yourself! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Wrestling with Adversity ft. Ed Couture

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 34:11


    In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast, I chat with a man of many talents. A professional wrestling manager, blackjack dealer, former magician, and a bowler, Ed shares his story on how he has overcome his disability and how it didn't stop him from achieving his true passion, professional wrestling. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why you should never give up on a child with a disability.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 1:41


    A message on encouraging parents who have children with disabilities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Made it to 150 subscribers!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 3:19


    A heartfelt Thank you, to those that have supported me from the beginning! We MADE IT to 150!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How Do You Approach Disability in Classroom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 5:11


    In this episode, I give insight as to how to approach and advocate for yourself in the classroom in regards to students, admin, and staff as well as I share my own bit of experience in that situation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Bodyweight Excercises with Cerebral Palsy Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 3:36


    In today's episode, I talk about several bodyweight exercises you can do regardless or any disability. This is also beneficial if you don't have any workout equipment available at home. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Success Is Not A Forchione!(Fortune) The story of Paul Forchione.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 31:32


    Today, I will have special guest Paul Forchione on the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast, as he shares his story here's a brief introduction about him: Paul was born with cerebral palsy and it was so severe that the doctors told his mom that he would never be able to walk. Thank goodness for a wonderful mom and a great mindset that wasn’t his story. He was able to overcome it and is now able to live a very active life, however it wasn’t easy to get to at that point. Today as a Mindset Coach, Paul shares his story with his clients to rewrite their own stories. PSA: School end of day dismissal bells get in the way of the interview, real life at it's finest!

    Weightlifting with a Disability pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 5:03


    Here I share some tips on Weightlifting with a Disability. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why is Failure So Important to become Successful?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 9:25


    In this video, I talk about my failures, how I overcame them, and how it leads to success. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Weightloss and Disability Advocacy with Taylor Ragano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 21:51


    Today, I will have Taylor Ragano on the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast as we discuss her incredible weightloss journey, her modeling, her aspirations and goals and advocacy for the disabled community! She had this to share: I lost 100 pounds through weight loss surgery 7.5 years ago and kept it off. I have overcome several learning disabilities and now I am now a graduate student earning my MPA degree from VT . I have had two internships on capitol hill. I do modeling on the side my goal to hopefully be one of the first high fashion model who has had weight loss surgery or has lost half their body weight. I want to be a role model to help inspire other to live a more healthy life. I am also a big advocate for the disability community. My career aspiration is to lobby, do research and eventually earn my law degree to help the disability community thrive. My personal weight loss success story has recently been published by Fox News, the DailyMail, and several international news website such as a Vietnamese, Polish, UK and Nigerian news outlet. Follow my instagram: @taytay_transformation and follow I am in the process of earning my American Association of Bariatric Counselors Certification. I will offer weight loss surgery coaching services that can help you before, during and after the weight loss surgery procedure and I will be offering life coaching as well. I have a blog too which is a work in progress taytaytransformation.com https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/woman-lost-100-pounds-gastric-bypass-model-scholar --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Resistance Bands Workout with Disabilities Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 4:11


    In this video I give tips as to how to get an effective workout using Resistance Bands with a disability. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Overcoming the Odds and Finding your True Passion. ft. Chris Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 77:27


    Special thanks to Chris Allen the founder of Allen Fitness, for joining the Cerebral Palsy and fitness podcast to talk about how he overcame addiction, a neck injury, Jujitsu, goals we have in common, how Bruce Lee got him into Martial arts and how his friends and family have kept him grounded. I also allowed him to interview me during the show and we went through some technical difficulties(which I kept in on purpose to remind me that these things happen). website https://allen-fitness.com/plan youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEc9OU7LhrpEM2LitGGGgIQ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    My Appearance on Hindsight Media radio 103.5FM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 50:31


    I make a guest appearance on Keeping it Real with Ms. T as I talk about my time in the education system, biggest influences in my life, my athletic career, and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Conversation with Win Charles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 28:18


    Here I sit down with Win Charles, former educator, long time podcaster and aspiring journalist with CP as we discuss her struggles and successes. We also talk about things we have in common, her books and how we feel about labels that are used within the disabled community. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Stomping On CP! with Tylia Flores.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 29:36


    On this episode, I have Tylia Flores, a 25 year old disability advocate with Cerebral Palsy. We discuss her time growing up, dealing with doctors, her journey through the education system, and some projects she has worked on over the years. Find her here: https://www.facebook.com/Stompingoncpwithtylia www.tyliaflores.com https://twitter.com/stompingoncp1 https://www.instagram.com/stomping_on_cp_with_tylia/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Life with Necrotizing Fasciitis ft. Chris DT Gordon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 35:47


    Today on my podcast Cerebral Palsy and Fitness I will have Chris DT Gordon to talk about overcoming his necrotizing fasciitis diagnosis what has kept him going and more!

    My 2020 Recap and New Years Resolution.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 3:44


    I share some positives the happened to me in 2020 as well as my New Years Resolutions. What are some good things you've accomplished this year, and what are some goals you hope to achieve in the new year? Leave a comment, like, and subscribe! thanks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Listen to this if you struggle with your disability or everyday life.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 1:33


    A little PSA on Self Worth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How to get a better upper body or abs. CP Edition.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 3:39


    Here I provide tips as to how you can get a better upper body using some machines and basic equipment even with being limited by Cerebral Palsy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    David Talks: Gym Accessibility for those with Disabilities.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 6:08


    I share some ideas and opinions on gym accessibility.

    David Talks about Diet and Cerebral Palsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 4:22


    In this video, I talk about my diet and how it impacts Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    David Talks: How do I make a difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 4:01


    In this video/Podcast, I give some brief insight into how you can make a difference in someone's life and provide some examples. Hope this inspires you to get out there and do the same!

    David Talks about Disabilities, Self Esteem, and Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 7:44


    In this episode I talk about how to manage your self esteem during stressful situations, while dealing with a disability.

    What's Your Excuse?? ft. Will Ramirez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 60:33


    Today is the only day you'll hear #whatsyourexcuse and #ificandoitsocanyou in the same sentence... maybe?? Stay tuned for this interview as I sit down with @willdevelopment to discuss our friendship, strongman, influences, and much more! follow Will here: https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2FTheWillDevelopment&e=ATMUP6Z8U9OBolf0_beIvNkmd7-LqFbMLcXcTzD9x82bcfrRl0CRp50NXXIK6eFuWConzWURb9pzQJ4x1laJ1i1OhVgMBfCkXP3HLA&s=1

    Recap of all my surgeries throughout my lifetime.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 6:22


    Next topic I will be talking about on my YouTube Channel and Podcast will be a break down of each of my surgeries, and how each helped me get to where I am today physically.

    My Training Regimen, why was I called Ironman in my younger years, and my longevity.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 7:59


    Here I go into detail on how my training regimen looks like and much more.

    How I became a fan of Wrestling and the difference in product.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 8:08


    Here I talk about how I found enjoyment in watching wrestling. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    My Appearance on the W.A.V.E.S. Podcast.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 32:29


    Huge thank you to W.A.V..E.S. for having me on their podcast tonight as we discussed pros and cons of social media. Why I started my Podcast and YouTube channel and my reaction going from assisting in the classroom to going virtual as well the changes of social interaction among teachers and students during the pandemic. Make sure you follow them on IG @wavesspod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    David Recounts His Sports Career

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 9:29


    I talk about my time as a 3 sport athlete and my journey as a football/baseball player and cyclist. I also share some of my funniest moments during those years. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    How the Americans With Disabilities Act has helped many individuals.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 2:57


    In honor of ADA day a few days ago, I give a brief recap on how it has helped many individuals over time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    David's Motivational Words.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 7:19


    I decided to make this video/podcast, to give people some motivation and that there is hope for success regardless of any obstacles or challenges you currently may be experiencing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Why I chose to pursue Sociology and Education.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 6:44


    In this episode, I talk about why I got into Sociology while I was in college and how it lead to me getting into education which I currently love and have a passion for. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Could Cryotherapy help those with disabilities?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 5:40


    We have all seen in the past that cryotherapy has been used to help athletes recover from injury at a much faster rate, but could it help heal certain ailments associated from those with disabilities? Here is my insight. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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