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This is a podcast of stories. Where we will meet people we can learn from. People who will challenge us. People who will inspire us. People who will teach us the joy of living. People who will teach us how to truly live and experience life to the fullest.


    • Apr 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Episode 10: Recreational Therapy with Refugees with Emily Kegel and Vincenza Alfano

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 61:28


    On this week's episode of Our Stories, Maggie sits down with Emily Kegel (ekegel@bethany.org) and Vincenza Alfano to talk about their work with refugee youth and the implications of language and culture for Recreational Therapy. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to share, please email education@atra-online.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message

    Episode 9: A Catalyst for Adventure with Eric Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 43:03


    On this week's episode of Our Stories, Brent sits down with Eric Gray (@catalyst_sports) to talk about his story of finding adventure through adaptive sports. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email education@atra-online.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message

    Episode 8: Reimagining our Identity with Taylor Hooker Burns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 43:47


    On this week's episode of Our Stories, Maggie sits down with Taylor Hooker Burns (@therttutor) to talk about finding identity in our profession, reimagining what our lives can be, and Taylor's obsession with cows. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email education@atra-online.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message

    Episode 7: Monster Trucks and Motivation with Christopher Byrd

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 56:15


    On this week's episode of Our Stories, Maggie sits down with Christopher Byrd (@chrisbyrd_) to talk about growing up in Detroit, living authentically, and of course Christopher's most prized childhood possession. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email education@atra-online.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message

    Episode 6: Making the World a Better Place with Randa Branson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 36:23


    On this week's episode of Our Stories, Brent sits down with Randa Branson to talk about the teachers and coaches who shape us, pursuing wellness every day, and leaving a lasting legacy. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email education@atra-online.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message

    Episode 5: Who has time for play? with Brent Wolfe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 46:26


    On this week's episode of Our Stories, ATRA sits down with our very own Brent Wolfe to talk about his story of leadership and family. Plus, we get to learn about Brent's fabulously nerdy hobby. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email education@atra-online.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message

    Bonus Episode: RT Month Recap and Podcast Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 23:34


    Surprise! This bonus episode is a little peek behind the scenes of some of the work we are doing here at ATRA for our members. Listen in as we reflect on RT Month, Black History Month, and the launch of our podcast. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to share, contact education@atra-online.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message

    Episode 4: Finding Community with Rocio Alfaro-Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 23:42


    On this week's episode of Our Stories, ATRA sits down with Rocio Alfaro-Miller to talk about finding and creating community for children with disabilities and their families. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email education@atra-online.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message

    Episode 3: Pursuing Joy with Jeremy Maddox

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 34:52


    On this week's episode of Our Stories, ATRA sits down with Jeremy Maddox to discuss life with spinal cord injury and the pursuit of joy. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email education@atra-online.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message

    Episode 2: Chronic Illness and Slow Leisure with Brandie Magee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 30:08


    On this week's episode of Our Stories, ATRA sits down with Brandie Magee to discuss chronic illness and pursuing wellness through leisure. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story to share, connect with us at education@atra-online.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message

    Pilot Episode: Adaptive Sports with Dave Mengyan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 23:20


    On this week's episode of Our Stories, ATRA sits down with Dave Mengyan to talk about all things wheelchair sports and Paralympics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message

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