Live to Walk Again

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Brandon Parkes who is a Disability Advocate, Digital Creator, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and a Twitch Streamer. We talked to Brandon about the rare infection that caused damage to his spinal cord and left him paralyzed at the T5/6 level, his love of wheelchair basketball, and the content he's putting out from gaming to comedy to motivation for other people dealing with an SCI. Connect with Brandon at his social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!   Brandon Parkes: IG: @professorparkes Twitter: @professorparkes Twitch: @professorparkes12 Tik-Tok: @professorparkes_               @professorparkesclips  

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Jerod Nieder who is a Disability Advocate, a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and a Disability Consultant among many other titles you could put on him. We spoke to Jerod about the diving accident that left him paralyzed in Mexico, immersing himself in SCI research and the subsequent trials he participated in after his injury, and starting his consulting company Positively Paralyzed. We also chatted about his relationship with his beautiful wife Hanna and having their wedding documented on the Love Stories TV Youtube channel, competing in the 2021 and 2022 New York City marathons using his hand cycle, and the PositivelyFit Wheelchair Guided Workouts he does on his YouTube channel. Connect with Jerod on his social media channels!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Jerod Nieder/Positively Paralyzed: IG: @positivelyparalyzed  https://positivelyparalyzed.org/ Twitter: @PstvlyPrlyzd FB: @positivelyparalyzed  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@positivelyparalyzed Jerod & Hanna's Wedding Story:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv1RWOkPzXQ&list=PLCcjPP2aelyMWaLU0YeA1kfQoqJknVx6Y

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Martin Quinn who is a Disability Advocate, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and a Defier of Odds. We caught up with Martin just after he completed the Boston Marathon working with the Christopher and Dana Reeve's Foundation to raise money for spinal cord injury research. We talked about the illness that left him temporarily paralyzed from the waist down 25 years ago, still dealing with some issues from the SCI while outwardly looking completely healed, and the thrill of being able to raise money for SCI research and the perspective that gives him having dealt with the injury. Connect with Martin at the Instagram link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Martin Quinn: @martinquinn2207 https://www.givengain.com/project/martin-raising-funds-for-christopher-and-dana-reeve-foundation-89096 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hIv464E8hGI

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the honor of speaking with Christa Jo Cairus ( @roll_andsparkle ) who is a Disability Advocate, Author, Mother, Wife, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor among so many other titles. We talk about how Christa suffered a spinal cord injury, the abuse she dealt with four and after the injury at the hands of her former fiancé, and how she was able to finally escape that abuse. We also discussed the two books she's written; Beautiful Survivor: Escaping the Statistics and Turning Adversity into Glitter and the inspiration behind writing them and getting her story out there, and discussed her weight loss journey. Connect with Christa at her social media links below and check out the two books she's written at the Amazon links. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Christa Jo Cairus: IG: @roll_andsparkle FB: https://www.facebook.com/christa.j.sexton https://www.instagram.com/p/DEh6n4Dowa0/   Books: Beautiful Survivor: Escaping the Statistics https://a.co/d/dq8BIx1   Turning Adversity into Glitter https://a.co/d/iWFBHvt  

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Stroffer who is the host of the CureCast Podcast, the Cure Advocacy Network Manager for Unite 2 Fight Paralysis, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We spoke with Jason about the car accident that left him paralyzed, 7 1/2 years ago, the process of getting accepted into Craig Hospital for his rehabilitation, and how he got into SCI advocacy so early on after his injury. We then chat about the elephant in the room regarding the elimination of funding for SCIRP which is about 1/3 of SCI research funding and arguably the most important 1/3. Jason lays out what SCIRP does, why it's so important, and some ways that we can fight to get this funding reinstated. Connect with Jason and Unite 2 Fight Paralysis at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Jason Stoffer: IG: @js_rolling FB: @jasonstoffer       @stomebody Jason's Article: https://u2fp.org/get-educated/article/collateral-damage-how-the-wrong-program-got-shot-down-in-the-hunt-for-government-waste.html   Unite 2 Fight Paralysis: IG:  @u2fp FB: @unite2fightparalysis Twitter: @U2FP_CureSCI YouTube: @unite2fightparalysis

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Annabelle Moult who is a Blogger, SCI Advocate, Disabled Travel Expert, and a Spinal Cord Injury and Neuromyselitis Optica Survivor. We talked about Neuromyselitis Optica and how this illness quickly caused a spinal cord injury and for her to go blind in a very short amount of time, the doctors struggling to realize what was going on, and the eventual partial restoration of her eyesight. We also chatted about her travels since being paralyzed and some of her favorite and least favorite places to visit, some funny stories and things to watch out for while traveling with a physical disability, and her website that provides amazing resources for exercise, nutrition, and connecting with your mind, body and soul. Connect with Annabelle at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Annabelle Moult: https://annabellemoult.com/ IG: @annabellemoult      @annabellemoulttravels FB: @annabellemoult    

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to visit with Emmie Brookins who is an Influencer, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and Disability Advocate. After a brief senior moment from Ricardo (interview starts at about the 6 minute mark) we chat with Emmie about a wide range of topics from the car accident that left her paralyzed at 16 to her adorable service dog Levi. We also talked about the decision to document her story and answer questions related to SCI through her social media and YouTube channels, having a baclofen pump installed in November, and the incredible support she received from her family after her injury. Connect with Emmie at her social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!!   Emmie Brookins: IG: @_itsemmielynn https://www.youtube.com/@Em-Erin

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to speak with Justina Plowden who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Mother, Disability Advocate, the founder of the WeMatter Organization, and Miss Wheelchair Louisiana 2024. We talked about the car accident in 2011 that left her paralyzed, the importance that of her friends and family that supported her after her injury, and how this injury affects so many people other than just the person is injured. We also discussed the WeMatter Organization and their focus, raising her daughter as a single mother with a spinal cord injury, and getting involved with and waiting the Miss Wheelchair Louisiana crown. Connect with Justina and We Matter at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Justina Plowden/WeMatter: IG: @beautifullyimperfectgirl FB: https://www.facebook.com/justina.plowden https://wematter.online/  

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Erin Field who is a Disability Rights Advocate, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and Founder The 10% App. We chatted about the freak accident that left her paralyzed, the incredible support her friends and family provided her in the early days after your injury, and traveling with a disability. We also discussed the incredible 10% App that is going to be alive in the near future and will give people dealing with all kinds of disabilities a platform with resources, social groups, and forums to find out how other people are dealing with disability issues. Connect with Erin and the 10% app at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Erin Field: IG: @erin.fieldd FB: https://www.facebook.com/livefearlessly3 YouTube: @ErinField   The 10% App: https://www.thetenpercent.io/ IG: @thetenpercentapp FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/844740209857365 YouTube: @thetenpercentapp

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with the Founder of All Wheels Up, a nonprofit organization pushing for wheelchairs to be able to travel on airplanes. We chatted about what the catalyst was for Michele to start All Wheels Up, the initial responses from airlines, regulators, and politicians, and how fairly typical wheelchair accessible van tiedowns could be pivotal in the implementation of wheelchairs being able to fly on airplanes. The work that Michele and all the hard-working people at All Wheels Up are doing is going to benefit everyone dealing with a disability at some point, connect with them and donate if you are able to at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! All Wheels Up: https://allwheelsup.org/ https://linktr.ee/allwheelsup IG: @allwheelsup Text FLY to 707070 to donate 

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we are lucky enough to be joined by Small Business Owner, NPD Practitioner, Disability Advocate, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor; Vanessa Cameron. We spoke to Vanessa about the rock climbing accident that left her with a spinal cord injury, her work as a nurse in the neurological side of the medical field and its impact on recognizing her injury, and training nurses through her NPD practice and the insight she gained after her injury. We also chatted about some adaptive activities she participates in like skiing and biking, pursuing her PhD, and her advocacy work in general. Connect with Vanessa at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Vanessa Cameron: https://www.vcameronconsulting.com/ IG: @vcameron1022      @vcameronconsulting

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were able to catch up with friend of the pod Tyler Dunham. We chatted about the stem cell procedure that Tyler had six months ago and the positive return he's had since. We also talked about his goal of visiting as many NFL and NBA stadiums as he possibly can, the future of his body building aspirations, and getting engaged since our last conversation. Connect with Tyler at his IG link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Tyler Dunham: IG: @tyler_duhman90 Live to Walk Again: livetowalkagain.org IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @Live2walk1

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we are excited to visit with Disability Advocate and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Richard Garcia. We connected with Richard who is currently living in Columbia for the next few months waiting for his fourth and final stem cell procedure at BioXcellerator. We chatted with Richie about the gains he's experienced through his first 3 stem cell procedures, the decision to stay in Columbia for the three months between his third and fourth procedure, and the wheelchair accessibility while exploring the country. Connect with Richie and BioXcellerator at the IG links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Richie Garcia: IG: @richgt1369 BioXcellerator: https://www.bioxcellerator.com/ IG: @bioxcellerator

This week on the live to walk again podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Harmison who is a Nurse Practitioner, SCI advocate, Mother, Wife, and the Founder and CEO of Possability Unlimited; a nonprofit providing respite support, biannual retreats, and education for individuals with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers. We chatted with Lauren about how she chose to focus on the spinal cord injury aspect of nursing, where the idea for Possability Unlimited came from, and the amazing retreats that they put on for people dealing with SCI. We also spoke about her spinoff company Paralysis Support which provides tutorial videos for caregiver training with actual people dealing with paralysis in the videos instead of mannequins or dummies, the Journal article she wrote about Autonomic Dysreflexia, and its impact on people living with high level spinal cord injuries. Connect with Lauren, Possability Unlimited, and Paralysis Support at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Wanted to pass along the next retreats Possability Unlimited is putting on will be April 10 – 13 and October 9 – 12. Registration for the April retreat will open on 1/1/25 and is expected to fill up quick so make sure you register ASAP.   Lauren Harmison/Possability Unlimited/Paralysis Support IG: @sci_np      @possability_unlimited https://possabilityunlimited.org/ https://paralysis-support.org/  

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of visiting with Maggie Deery who is a Disability Advocate, a Digital Creator, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We spoke with Maggie about the car accident in 2012 that left her paralyzed and suffering from a brain injury, the 2015 car accident where she suffered a second SCI and brain injury, and the aftermath of both accidents. We chatted about the adaptive sports she's tried from snow skiing to hand cycling, some of the travel adventures she's been on since her injury, and getting to attend the Falcons/Patriots Super Bowl in 2017. Connect with Maggie at the social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Maggie Deery: IG: @mags_x0x0 FB: https://www.facebook.com/maggie.deery1/  

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the privilege of speaking with Cody Williams who is a Motivational Speaker, Disability Advocate, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We chatted about suffering an SCI on a routine play in the 1st game of his junior year football season, the huge support he received from friends and family, and going back to high school for his senior year. We also discussed an epidural stimulation study he was able to take part in at UCLA, the decision to stop rehabbing 24/7 after he turned 30, and dating post injury. Connect with Cody at his social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Cody Williams: IG: @codywillmakeit YouTube: @codywillmakeit    

This week on the live to walk again podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Maurice Andre ( @SCImotivation ) who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Adaptive Athlete, Disability Advocate, and Hyrox Inspirational Athlete of the Year 2024. We spoke to Maurice about the paragliding accident that left him paralyzed, deciding to get his own rehabilitation equipment to rehab every day for the first 2 years after his accident, and pushing yourself further than you think you can go. We also discussed the point when he could finally walk with adaptive equipment, turning that into doing races, and eventually turning that into competing in Hyrox Competitions. Connect with Maurice at his Instagram page below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Maurice Andre: IG: @SCImotivation Hyrox: IG: @hyroxworld      @hyroxamerica      @hyroxger

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with one of our favorite guests Chelsee Fuerch who is a Disability Advocate, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and Grad Student. We spoke with Chelsee about the nerve transfer surgery that she had done just before she came on the show the last time, the stem cell procedure she had in Minnesota, and how much return she had from both of those procedures. We also chatted about the car accident that left her paralyzed, her work as a peer mentor, and being accepted to San Diego State University Graduate School recently. Connect with Chelsee at her social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Chelsee Fuerch: IG: @chelsee_fuerch FB: https://www.facebook.com/chelsee.fuerch/ Tik-Tok: @chelseefuerch https://linktr.ee/chels2424

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of visiting with Zack Moore who is a Recovering Quadriplegic, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and a Disability Advocate. I got to chat with Zack about the diving accidents that caused his spinal cord injury, having the opportunity to go through the rehab process at Craig Hospital in Colorado, and the incredible amount of recovery he's had since his injury. We also discussed the incredible family and friends support group that he's had throughout the process, the steps he's taking to be able to drive independently, and raising money to help him purchase a van that he would be able to use. Follow Zack on his journey at his IG page and check out his Help Hope Live campaign page below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Zack Moore: IG: @zacklemoore32 HHL: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/24376/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYKSxPN93By-N6SY-xTViRPE9LdmX_1H7Ou9uM_qUkGIf43qtrCEnu-hKQ_aem_2U9wIs0KExN9sIVFIqVltQ

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Carlos M. who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, a Gun Violence Survivor, a Twitch Streamer, and a Father. We talked about the shooting that left Carlos paralyzed 10 years ago, the large role his family and friends played in the early days after his injury, and overcoming the mental health issues that arise for so many people after suffering a spinal cord injury. We also chatted about his gaming and Twitch streaming, trying to encourage the kids in his neighborhood to stay out of the streets and away from trouble by doing the same thing, and raising his son after being shot and paralyzed. Connect with Carlos at his social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Carlos M.: IG: @wheelchair_larry456 Twitch: @m.twitch.tv/broc456

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Richard Murphy who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Disability Advocate, and a Travel Influencer along with his wife Kristin and their two sons. We chatted about the injury that left him paralyzed at 18 years old, moving to Texas to pursue further physical therapy, and the motivation to start documenting the families traveling adventures. Richard also gives us is favorite and least favorite places he's traveled to and some of the things to watch out for traveling both domestically and internationally. Connect with Richard at his Instagram link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Richard Murphy: IG: @thebrokentraveler_ Live to Walk Again: IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain

This week we had the pleasure of having friend of the podcast Brock Mealer back on the podcast for a second time! Brock is a Keynote Speaker, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and Author of the brand-new book; Beyond 1%: Unleashing Your Potential Against All Odds. We chatted about the motivation behind writing this book and the difficulties tapping back into the emotions of the car accident that changed his life forever, how the book is more than just a story but also a template to help the reader set and achieve goals, and having his family members add stories and memories from their perspectives and weaving those into the book. This book made me laugh, cry, and think and I recommended to anyone dealing with a disability or not, I genuinely think there's something in it for everyone. Connect with Brock at his social media links below and do yourself a favor and order the book at the Amazon link!! Brock Mealer: IG: @brock.mealer FB: @brockmealer https://a.co/d/afjXoUW  

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Sharla Peterson who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, IFBB Pro Wheelchair Bodybuilding Athlete, Mother of 5, and All-Around Inspiration!! We talked about the unfortunate burst fracture that occurred while she was working out in the gym, how she discovered wheelchair bodybuilding and how that served as motivation to keep going after injury, and how she received her IFBB Pro Card. Follow along and connect with Sharla at her Instagram link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Sharla Peterson: IG: @ifbbpro_fit_chick_onwheelz LTWA: livetowalkagain.org IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @Livetowalk1

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we are rereleasing a couple of our best interviews over the last five years with two of the most inspirational people out there; Chelsee Fuerch who suffered a spinal cord injury in a 2019 car accident and Corey Borner who was injured playing high school football at DeSoto high school in Texas. If you haven't heard these interviews before. Check them out and if you have heard that before they are definitely worth a relisten. We will be back next week with an all new episode after experiencing some technical difficulties over the last couple of weeks. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Chelsee/Corey IG: @chelsee_fuerch IG: @coreyborner24   Live to Walk Again: livetowalkagain.org IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @Livetowalk1

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to visit with Carson Pforsich and Desi D'Ancona who are an Interabled Couple, Disability Advocates, and Carson also does the public speaking. We talked about how Carson suffered a spinal cord injury, how Carson and Desi met and then reconnected after Carson's SCI, how the couple are planning on raising money to help others dealing with disabilities, and what their future plans are. Follow along on their journey and connect with Carson and Desi at the link to their Instagram page below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Carson and Desi: IG: @carsonanddesi LTWA: IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @Livetowalk1      

This week on Episode 200 of the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to visit with quadriplegic makeup artist, former Rollettes dancer, model, disability advocate, and all around amazing human being, Steph Aiello. We spoke about the car accident and following events that contributed to her spinal cord injury, how she was able to adapt and figure out how to do her makeup again in rehab after her accident, and the amazing determination she had to still pursue a career as a makeup artist regardless of her disability. Steph is absolutely incredible so check out her interview and follow her at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Steph Aiello: IG: @uwalk_iglide TikTok: @uwalk_iglide https://www.liinks.co/uwalk_iglide

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Richie Garcia who is a Disability Advocate, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and the recent recipient of a stem cell therapy. We chatted with Richie about the trip he took in April to Medellin, Colombia for a Stem Cell Procedure at BioXcellerator and specifically discussed traveling to Columbia, his experience receiving the Stem Cells, and what kind of results he's experienced so far. We will be checking in with Richie after each of his next 3 trips to BioXcelerator!! Follow Richie"s journey at his Instagram link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share!!    Richie Garcia: IG: @richgt1369       @bioxcellerator

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Stefan Galbreath who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Wheelchair Basketball Player, Forex Trader, and a Disability Advocate. We spoke to Stefan about the automobile accident that left him paralyzed at 21 years old, what it meant to him being able to start playing basketball after his injury, and the important role his friends and family played in the early days after his injury. We also discussed the impact this injury has on a person's significant other and some of the realizations he came to at the end of his marriage. Connect with Stefan at his Instagram link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Stefan Galbreath: IG: @t2_legendary Live to Walk Again: https://livetowalkagain.org/ IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @livetowalk1

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the opportunity to visit with John McAleavey who is the host of The Quadcast Podcast, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and the Peer Mentoring Coordinator at the Kessler Institute in New Jersey. We spoke to John about the unfortunate accident that resulted in his spinal cord injury in 1992, what motivated him to start The Quadcast, and the amazing work he's doing along with many others in the Peer Mentoring Program at Kessler, among many other topics. Connect with John at the social media links below!! Stay tuned after the interview for a short clip from Episode 120 with Richard Trudell talking about the amazing Bill Walton who passed away this week at the age of 71. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! John McAleavey/The Quadcast IG: @tdjohnny14      @tquadcast      @kesslerrehabilitationcenter Twitter: @JohnJMcAleavey FB: https://www.facebook.com/john.mcaleavey.7   https://www.quadcast.org/  

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast Jerimie, Brandon, and Ricardo discuss some issues that have developed with the first implanted Neuralink and what that means going forward. They also talk about a new Apple iOS feature that will track users eyes to allow people with physical disabilities to control an iPad without having to physically touch it. We also briefly chat about the benefit of having to of the biggest American innovators working on technology that will benefit people with all sorts of disabilities including SCI. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! LTWA: https://livetowalkagain.org/ IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @live2walkagain

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Helen Fincham who is a RMA Sport Great Britain Ambassador, Outreach Coordinator for Wales at Back Up Trust, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We talked to Helen about the mysterious way she suffered a spinal cord injury they didn't result in any kind of physical injury but instead some kind of illness that caused swelling in her spinal cord, overcoming unexplained injury at only 21 years old, and all of the amazing work she's doing now by helping newly injured people acclimate to an SCI. Connect with Helen at the social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Helen Fincham: IG: @helenfincham FB:  https://www.facebook.com/helen.fincham.10   RMA Sport Great Britain IG: @rmasportgb   Back up Trust: https://linktr.ee/Backuptrust  

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Marshall who is a Disability Advocate, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Entrepreneur, and Wrestling Coach. We talked about the dirtbike accident that caused Andrew's spinal cord injury, as you draw his friends and family played in the early days after his accident, and going back to coaching wrestling after his SCI and the difficulties both mentally and physically that come along with that. Connect with Andrew at the social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Andrew Marshall: IG: @268marshall LTWA: IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @livetowalk1

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Amber Baranzini who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Salon Owner, and Disability Advocate. We talked about the car accident in 2014 that caused her spinal cord injury, the amazing family support she had after your injury, and the incredible amount of return she's had in the last 10 years. We also discussed how a spinal cord injury affects a person regardless of how much function, movement, and feeling returns; and how she still deals with nerve pain and drop foot and many of the other things that affects people with SCI on a daily basis even though she can walk. Connect with Amber and the link to her salon below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Amber Baranzini: IG: @am.baranzini      @amburgerofhair Salon Aurora: https://www.salonaurorasandiego.com/ IG: @_salonaurora_

This week on the LTWA podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Sara Lynn who is a Mother, Educator, Mindset Coach, Disability Advocate, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, among many other things. We chatted about the rock climbing accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury when she was 16 years old, the transition from strictly being a teacher into Mindset Coaching and Disability Advocacy, cofounding the company Walk N Roll Productions and the amazing work that Sara and her partner are doing, and some of the amazing products that she endorses and even some that she produces. Connect with Sara at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Sara Lynn: IG: @walkin_quad       @saralynn_walkinquad Tik-Tok: @saralynncoaching FB: https://www.facebook.com/sara.l.farnsworth.5/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@walkinquad   https://linktr.ee/saralynncoaching https://www.walknrollproductions.com/    

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the chance to speak with Richie Garcia who is a Disability Advocate and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We talked about the motorcycle accident that resulted in his spinal cord injury, transitioning home and out of the "hospital bubble", and his plans to travel to Columbia next week for a stem cell therapy at BioXcellerator. We also chatted about the price of the therapy, traveling such a long distance, and information around the logistics once he is in Columbia. We will be having Richie back on the show shortly to discuss his experience and get first-hand accounts of the positives and negatives of this trip. Connect with Richie and follow along on his journey at his IG link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Richie Garcia: IG: @richgt1369

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure speaking with John Pace who is a Wheelchair Bodybuilding Champion, host of the Rolling to Win Podcast, a Disability Advocate, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We chatted about the fall off of a roof that left him paralyzed, the turning point after his accident that motivated him to start lifting weights and pursue a bodybuilding career, and the purpose of Rolling to Win and the podcast that focuses on adaptive athletes. Connect with John and Rolling to Win at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! John Pace/Rolling to Win: https://rollingtowin.com/ IG: @rollingtowin YouTube: @rollingtowin  

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to get a visit from Tyler Dunham who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor and one of the most motivational people we've ever had on the show. Tyler tells us his whole story from ending up in prison for a couple of years in his early adulthood to coming out and earning a Masters Degree in becoming a bodybuilder to suffering a spinal cord injury last year in a tragic snowboarding accident. We also discussed the role his family and friends have played in his recovery, which clinical trials he's interested in, and the state of the Spinal Cord Injury Community. Connect with Tyler at his IG link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Tyler Dunham: IG: @tyler_duhman90

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had one of our favorite guests Art Renowitzky back on the show. He came on to give us an update on the Life Goes On Foundation, their Annual Gala coming up at the end of the month, and the Life Goes On Teen Leaders program. We also discussed the Golden State Road Warriors of the NWBA who Art please for and their pursuit of back to back national championships. Connect with Art, the Life Goes On Foundation, and the Golden State Road Warriors at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Art Renowitzky/LGO/Golden State Road Warriors: IG: @artheinspiration      @lifegoesonproject      @lgoteenleaders      @gsroadwarriors  https://www.lgof.org/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFNx6pAS_jxEzdOHXdB1ROw    

This week on the LTWA Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Founder of United Spinal Central Coast Chapter, Advocate, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Keith Smith. We spoke to Keith about his involvement in the epidural stimulation trial at the University of Louisville with Dr. Susan Harkema, starting the Central Coast chapter of United Spinal, and being the first person with a spinal cord injury to have the Neuralink brain scan. Connect with Keith at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Keith Smith: IG: @riseup_keithsmith https://www.unitedspinalccc.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7_clXw0Cqs

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast We Had the Pleasure of Speaking with Run Freely Foundation cofounder and ESPN icon Kenny Mayne. We chatted about Kenny's football injury that left him in constant pain and considering amputation before connecting with the Hanger Clinic in Gig Harbor, WA and being introduced to the ExoSym Device. We also discussed founding the Run Really Foundation with his wife Gretchen, helping Veterans avoid amputation by raising money to provide these devices for little or no cost, and I couldn't let Kenny get away without having a conversation about Seattle Sports!! Connect with Kenny and the Run Really Foundation at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Kenny Mayne/Run Freely https://www.runfreely.org/ Twitter: @Kenny_Mayne

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we welcomed back friends of the podcast Eddie and Chris Canales to talk about Chris's injury as a high school football player, Gridiron Heroes origins, and the loss of the first injured player they helped, Corey Fulbright. We also talked about the NFL's unwillingness to recognize spinal cord injuries in high school football, how Covid affected Gridiron Heroes work, and some of the fundraisers they are embarking on to raise money to assist these kids and their families! Connect with Eddie, Chris, and the Gridiron Heroes at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Eddie and Chris Canales: IG: @chriscanales09 FB: @chriscanales FB: @eddiecanales   Gridiron Heroes: FB: @GridironHeroes https://app.raise-365.com/digital/2123315/12889

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to visit with Gavin Krushensky who is an Entrepreneur, Advocate, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We spoke about the side-by-side accident that left him paralyzed, his trip to Thailand to have 2 epidural stimulators implanted, and never giving up hope based on what a doctor tells you. Connect with Gavin at his social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Gavin Krushensky IG: @mcgavin72 FB: @GavinKrushensky

This week on the LTWA podcast we are joined by special guest host and friend of the podcast, Adrion Garcia. We had an impromptu discussion about Life Days and how we feel about them, keeping the faith after a spinal cord injury, and the importance of a positive mindset. This is a brief episode but well worth the listen, please like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Live to Walk Again: https://livetowalkagain.org/ IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @LivetoWalk1   Adrion Garcia: IG: @garcia_cali805

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to speak with Elena Brandner who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, an SCI Advocate, and a Motivator. We spoke about the car accident that left her paralyzed and lucky to be alive, what the meaning behind Flostate, and the alternative therapies she's tried over the last couple of years. Connect with Elena at the Instagram link below!! Also, watch the YouTube link discussing Neurallink's first human trials!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Elena Brandner: IG: @flostate_recovery Neuralink YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7o39CzHgug

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to speak with Police Officer Brad Coleman Who Is a Husband, Father, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We talked with Brad about the dirtbike accident that resulted in his SCI, the amazing work of the search and rescue team and volunteers that were able to find him in the middle of the desert, and having the television show Hearts of Heroes profiling his story. We also discussed the amount of function that has returned so far after his injury, the community rallying around him and his family, and the emotions he felt getting to think the people that were able to rescue him. Connect with Brad and see his story at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Brad Coleman: IG: @bwayne20 https://kutv.com/news/local/man-found-in-washington-co-after-being-stranded-overnight-in-slot-canyon-with-injuries https://kutv.com/news/local/utah-man-recounts-ordeal-of-laying-injured-in-slot-canyon-for-up-to-20-hours-brad-coleman-southern-utah-washington-police-department-motorcycle-crash-sand-hollow   Go Fund Me https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sergeant-colemandirt-bike-accident?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer   Hearts of Heroes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXKlbRD6VfQ  

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to visit with Danny Keiderling who is a Welder, Entrepreneur, father, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We spoke with Danny about the off-road vehicle accident during his bachelor party that left him paralyzed, learning how to weld after a spinal cord injury, and his company DHK Welds and some of the amazing merch they have available on their website. We also spoke about having a baby just before and getting married just after his spinal cord injury and some of the highs and lows of those situations. Connect with Danny at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Danny Keiderling/DHK Welds: IG: @jac_daniel https://pipelinelegit.com/dhkwelds.html Twitter: @DannyKeiderling TikTok: @realdannykeiderling YouTube: @dhkwelds3785  

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of doing a roundtable discussion with amateur neuroscientist, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and retired firefighter Devon Colbert along with Dr. David W McMillan who is a Research Assistant Prof. in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami and the Dir. of Education and Outreach at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. In this episode we briefly discussed Devon's experimentation with psilocybin in hopes of finding a useful treatment to help in restoring function after spinal cord injury, the research studies he's been working on since he was last on the podcast, and some related studies that Dr. McMillan has worked on. We also chatted about some of the dangers of using psychedelics after a spinal cord injury including spasms and the potential to overheat your body's core temperature. Connect with Devin and Dr. McMillan at their Instagram links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Devin Colbert: IG: @colbert76   Dr. David W McMillan: IG: @mkysml

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Brandon Conde who is an Adaptive Athlete, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and an SCI Advocate. We talked with Brandon about how he suffered a spinal cord injury, the city of Everett Massachusetts naming October 24th Brandon Conde day, and how is community and friends and family rallied around him to raise $50,000 for continued rehabilitation after his injury. We also spoke about his experience with two of the Empower SCI summer programs, the tightknit community of spinal cord injury survivors in the Boston area, and documenting his journey forward after his injury. Connect with Brandon at the social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Brandon Conde: IG: @its__bran FB: https://www.facebook.com/brandon.conde1 Empower SCI: www.empowersci.org IG: @empowerspinalcordinjury FB:https://www.facebook.com/EmpowerSCI

This week on the the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Sean Mahoney who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor and a Sports and Performance Psychologist and Jake Daniel who is the Dir. of Performance and Neurological Reengineering at Barwis. We spoke about the boating accident that left Sean paralyzed, how Sean eventually started rehabbing at Barwis in Deerfield Beach, Florida where he met Jake, and how the stars aligned for the two of them to continue working together at the Barwis Colorado location. We also talked about what drove Jake to pursue the neurological side of rehabilitation and performance, friend of the pod Nick Lucius' role in Sean's rehab and Jake's career development, and the friendship they all share. Connect with Sean and Jake and Barwis at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Sean Mahoney: IG: @seanmahoney55  FB: @seanmahoney Jake Daniel: IG: @jaked113 IG: @barwiscolorado Barwis: IG: @barwismethods FB: @barwismethods Twitter: @barwismethods YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BarwisMethods

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast with Thanksgiving being this week we decided to rerelease the original episode where Brandon interviews Jerimie about the car accident in 1998 that left him paralyzed from the chest down and why they decided to start this podcast. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday with friends and family. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Live to Walk Again: https://livetowalkagain.org/ IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain

This week on the Live to Walk Again podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Bailey Negron who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and an SCI Advocate. We discussed the car accident that left her paralyzed with a spinal cord injury, the miraculous recovery she had, and the pitfalls she had to deal with because of the lack of the security net for people dealing with SCI. We also spoke about mental health after dealing with his injury, the courage to share her story on social media, and couch surfing with a spinal cord injury. Connect with Bailey at her social media links below!!! And please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!! Bailey Negron: IG: @blessedbailey305 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bailey.negron YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blessedbailey3