WAGS of SCI: The Podcast

How are you celebrating this very special day for this community? This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our website here or visit brainandspinelaw.com […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 157 – It's International WAGS of SCI Day TODAY! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

A frank discussion on how to handle emergencies as a WAG of SCI with ideas from the community. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 156 – Emergency Preparedness As A WAG of SCI first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join hosts Brooke and Elena as they speak to SCI lawyer Robyn Wishart about how to get the most out of your insurance or government benefits. Learn things you may not know including how to layer benefits plans, primary and secondary insurance, the importance of third party insurance in homeowner plans, getting life insurance with […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 155 – Understanding Insurance And Benefits After SCI w/ Robyn Wishart first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join Brooke and Elena as they discuss comments from the WAGS community as to the reasons why or why not they would like to be paid or not! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 154 – Part 2: If You Could Be Paid To Be Your Partner's Caregiver, Would You? first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Intro/background episode discussing this hot topic in the WAGS community: If you had the opportunity to be paid for your spousal caregiving role, would you take it? This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 153 – If You Could Be Paid To Be Your Partners Caregiver, Would You? (Intro Episode) first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join Brooke and Elena for an informative and life saving discussion with Lawyer and founder of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, Robyn Wishart. Robyn talks about her perspective as a lawyer when dealing with pressure wounds and bed sores: what to watch out for, questions to ask, and her legal tips/tricks when navigating these serious […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 152 – The Legal Implications of Pressure Sores w/ Robyn Wishart first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join hosts Elena and Brooke for an episode full of stories, tips and tricks, all about organization after you get home from Rehab! This episode is also great for any WAG who met their partners after injury who want to get organized in the home, and in your life. This episode is sponsored by Robyn […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 151 – Getting (And Staying) Organized After Rehab first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

We didn’t expect to do a part 2 of this discussion on toxicity in the SCI community, but we got such a great response on our channels and Community Group that we had to! Listen in as we talk about our listeners and members feedback on this taboo subject that NEEDS to be discussed more […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 149 – Toxic Attitudes/Beliefs In The SCI Community PART 2 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

We all know about toxic, untrue beliefs about paralysis from the general public, but what about from WITHIN the spinal cord injury community? Join Brooke and Elena as we dissect and discuss some of the toxic attitudes and beliefs that are rampant in the SCI community especially within the first couple of years of your […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 148 – Exposed: Toxic Attitudes And Beliefs In The SCI Community first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join hosts Brooke and Elena as they discuss the little known (but extremely dangerous) side effects of ‘Cipro’, the drug very commonly prescribed to SCI patients for urinary tract infections. They expose Cipro’s black box FDA warning, and outline examples of how it could contribute to weight gain, mental health issues, skin/tissue degradation, negative cardiovascular […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 147 – Ciprofloxacin: The Dangers You Probably Didn't Know About This Antibiotic first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join Brooke and Elena as they discuss why they decided to pause and rename/relaunch the private group, what is in the works for this community, and why they’re relaunching WAGS of SCI for 2024! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 146 – WAGS Relaunch 2024! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Have you ever felt so stressed and overloaded living this life, that unloading your thoughts online to people who understand this lifestyle helps you cope? This episode is all about ’emotional dumping’, specifically, online – in the form of messages, comments and more. We discuss a trend online in the WAGS group as well as […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 145 – Wildfire Comments And Emotional Dumping: Navigating Stress In New Ways first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join Elena and Brooke for a continued discussion about the challenges that can occur when parenting with someone who has a Spinal Cord Injury (from the perspective of a caregiver and partner!). This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 144 – The Challenges Of Parenting After SCI PART 2 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

We discuss comments from our community of moms on the WAGS Private Discussion Group about life after having children with someone who has an SCI. We asked them what the challenges were, when parenting children while also dealing with a serious injury like SCI. How can you prepare yourself well before becoming a parent after […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 143 – The Challenges Of Parenting After SCI first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join hosts Brooke and Elena for part 2 of their discussion about motherhood with a partner who has a Spinal Cord Injury This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 142 – May Is For Moms Part 2 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

We asked our community members who are also mothers – what is the BEST thing about being a mom while co-parenting with someone who has an SCI? The responses are informative and heartwarming. Tune in as we discuss the comments about life after baby and spinal cord injury! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 141 – May Is For Mothers Part 1 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Do you ever feel like you need a vacation after your vacation? Sometimes (maybe even more often than not) – “accessible” trips do not go as planned, and when that happens, being a WAG of SCI can sometimes mean a lot more stress! Listen as we wrap up Accessible Travel Month with a story about […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 140 – Elena's Not So Accessible Travel Experience first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join hosts Brooke and Elena, partners to quadriplegics, in part 2 of the Accessible Travel series! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 139 – Accessible Travel Part 2! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

This episode highlights some top questions and concerns regarding wheelchair accessible travelling after SCI. We asked our followers to comment about their stories, tips, questions and concerns about travel including airlines damaging or losing wheelchairs or equipment, dealing with out-of-country medical systems/travel insurance, losing medical supplies, destination transportation and more. We discuss some creative solutions […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 138 – Accessible Travel! Part 1 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

This month, the WAGS of SCI community will be focusing solely on accessible travel! Join us for this intro episode where we talk about our experiences travelling with our quadriplegic partners to various destinations. Sometimes travel is as simple as transferring into a car, as this can be a huge milestone and allow for loads […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 137 – Intro To Accessible Travel! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Recap of the latest WAGS events and news, and intro into April’s accessible travel month! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our website […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 136 – Bonus Update Episode (Spring 2024) first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Part 3 of our special series discussing comments from women in our community about what they wish others understood more about this SCI/caregiver/partner lifestyle. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 135 – PART 3: What Do You Wish Others Understood? first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Part 2 of our series discussing the many things WAGS of SCI wish people knew about their lives! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 134 – Part 2: As A WAG, What Do You Wish More People Knew? first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

We get into Part 1 of a big discussion in our community around what WAGS of SCI wish people knew more about their lives. Awareness is everything, and we share and discuss comments from real WAGS about how they feel on this subject. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 133 – As A WAG, What Do You Wish More People Knew? (NEW For 2024) first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join hosts Elena and Brooke as they discuss details of the 2024 WAGS of SCI Self Care Walk/Run Virtual 5k on March 24th, the fundraising event of the year for caregivers of SCI! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 132 – The WAGS of SCI Self Care Walk/Run Virtual 5k 2024 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Part 3 of our three part series discussing the tips, tricks and advice for NEW Wags of SCI from our community. We share stories and more to make you feel less alone in this new life! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 131 – Part 3: Advice For New WAGS of SCI first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join us this episode for part 2 of our discussion about tips/tricks and advice for women who are new to this life. Stay tuned for part 3 next week! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 130 – Part 2: Advice For New WAGS! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

NEW tips for 2024 from the WAGS community – a brand new episode discussing the advice and feedback we received from the women who have been there, done that – for NEW WAGS! We wish we would have had this episode earlier on in our partners injuries, but we didn’t, so now, we can share […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 129 – Advice For NEW WAGS from the WAGS of SCI Community first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Learn about how important Magnesium is for nervous system complications like SCI, and how it can help caregivers under stress. We outline the 10 different popular forms of Magnesium, and give insight into how each type can help certain conditions. This is a great episode to listen to if you want a quick breakdown about […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 128 – MAGNESIUM The Miracle Mineral! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

In this episode, hosts Brooke and Elena discuss self care during January and the post holiday season, for caregivers and women who wish to continually grow in their health and lives regardless of their stresses. The women outline what they’re doing now on their own self care journeys as partners to quadriplegics, and share inspiring […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 127 – Self Care For Caregivers Update, January 2024 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

In this episode Brooke and Elena talk with Beth Erlander, a Colorado based Grief Counsellor who’s partner was injured in 2012 when mountain biking. Beth is passionate about befriending grief, and as someone who has gone through her own intense grieving process, Beth has a thing or two to say about how you too can […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 126 – Beth Erlander: Author, Grief Counsellor + Quadwife first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

A discussion about the importance of keeping yourself in balance this holiday season This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our website here or […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 125 – Keeping Balance During The Holiday Season! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Our annual episode on the season’s ultimate list of SCI friendly gift giving – brand new ideas for 2023! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 124 – Christmas Gift Ideas For Quads and Paras first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Hosts Brooke and Elena discuss household and environmental self care including the concept of “Feng Shui”, cleanliness, overwhelm and organization, chemicals in the home and more tips for busy caregivers. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 123 – Household Self Care – Caregiver Awareness Month Special Series first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Hosts Brooke and Elena discuss Spiritual Self Care and wellness in relation to caregivers and their holistic self care needs in order to thrive This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 122 – Spiritual Self Care: Caregivers Awareness Month Special Series first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join hosts Brooke and Elena for an informative and unique discussion about physical self care, it’s importance for caregivers, and how you can factor it into your personal Self Care routine. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 121 – Physical Self Care: Caregivers Awareness Month Special Series first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Join hosts Brooke and Elena for a discussion about mental and emotional Self Care for week one of our Caregivers Awareness Month special series. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 120 – Emotional + Mental Self Care: Caregivers Awareness Month first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

This episode we share what happened after we packed our bags, left our quadriplegic partners with outside caregivers, and headed to Atlanta to present at the ACRM (American Congress For Rehabilitative Medicine) 2023. Learn what happened during our presentation, who was there, and what we learned during our experience. This episode is sponsored by Robyn […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 119 – Bonus Episode: ACRM Recap! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Are you a partner and caregiver to someone with a spinal cord injury? Have you ever left them to travel solo for a work event or personal reason? If not, are you curious about solo travel? If so, this episode is for you. Hosts Brooke and Elena break down their cross continent international travel plans […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 118 – Solo Travel As A Quadwife: Preparing And More! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Libra season: This energy illuminates relationship imbalances, shows where you are out of harmony in your life and how your people pleasing or need to be liked is costing you your inner peace. Have you felt it so far this Sept/Oct? In this episode we bring in some astrology science and relate it to the […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 117 – Libra Season: Relationship Turmoil, People Pleasing & Boundaries (And How This Impacts The Caregiving/SCI Community) first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

We wrap up Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month with a recap of what we learned and what we were shown this month by all the amazing contributions and stories sent to us. Elena details her and Dan’s accessible date night at the Coldplay concert with stories about able-bodied groups booking wheelchair accessible seats, as well […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 116 – SCI Month Wrap Up + Elena's Accessible Concert Experience first appeared on WAGS of SCI.

Back by popular demand, our September episode answers 3 of your top questions of this past month that we have received. We get into how to say NO to invites to events that are not fully accessible, tips on separating the caregiver and the lover aspect of YOU in your relationship, and how to manage […]Continue Reading

It’s been a while since we made an update episode about our personal fight for paid spousal caregiving. This episode we outline the latest in our own personal cases: Elena with the government of BC, Brooke with Workers Compensation BC. We detail the latest in our appeals and processes to try and achieve paid recognition […]Continue Reading

This episode we discuss the transition from summer into fall, and the many issues that can come along with temperature regulation for quadriplegics! We get into our top tips on transitioning seamlessly into the fall season with knowledge and the right tools for quadriplegics to stay warm, comfortable, and relaxed! This episode is sponsored by […]Continue Reading

Join us for a vulnerable episode where we discuss intrusive/invasive thoughts, and what our brains try and tell us after trauma (or stemming from PTSD) after a life altering accident. As “pre-injury” WAGS of SCI (we were with our partners prior to and through their SCI), many stages of healing have to happen until clarity […]

Join Elena and Brooke for a summer Q and A episode taking your questions from email and social media, and answering them all live! This episode will give you ideas, insights and inspiration and you may learn something! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate […]

Part 2 of our series celebrating Disability Pride Month (July), and bringing attention to the lack of support or promotion of people with disabilities we observed in the media and celebrity culture this past month (as compared to June and regular Pride Month..). We dig into the remaining comments from our private discussion group members […]

July is disability pride month, and we are celebrating by discussing some of the top things we, as WAGS, wish people KNEW about living life with a spinal cord injury (and alll the things that come with it!). This episode is meant to talk about the issues, topics and set backs that people still are […]

Join us for this light hearted episode about the silly, forgetful, hilarious and absent minded things we do as WAGS of SCI when we are distracted. We as WAGS can get tired and overwhelmed easily, and, when that happens, sometimes we go out to get dinner in our slippers instead of shoes or use bleach […]

Sometimes in this SCI life, it’s hard to take time for yourself at all let alone take a night with your girls. In this podcast, we break down the ins and outs of going out, staying in, or taking a “girls night” break to nurture friendships and ultimately benefit your relationship with your significant other. […]

This annual episode is all about how to keep our quad partners cool in HOT temperatures this summer! We always think we know everything, until we are put in our place by SCI and mother nature – there always seems to be more to learn and discuss. We break down WHY sun and temperature management […]