Wheel Talks

When you wake up in the morning who are you competing against? Is it the person in the mirror or someone/Something else? What’s your motive? In this episode, the boys dive in to how competition can help fuel you to new heights or be a destructive distraction.

This week, Marty and Sonny discussed the dangers of being out in high temperatures with spinal cord injuries (and even able bodies) as the heat wave swarms across Southern California. They cover everything from taking precaution against the heat, ways to cope with high temperatures, signs of autonomic dysreflexia, and all of their personal experiences in between.

When someone is drowning, is that the best time to teach them how to swim? On today’s podcast, the guys talk about the unique position when friends, family and Acquaintances go-too You . How do you determine when you’re truly helping someone versus hurting them? How do you determine how much to give and how often to give? When are you helping versus enabling? The guys review and explain their process of helping those who are truly in need vs. letting others dig themselves out of holes they continue to dig for themselves.

On this episode, Marty and Sonny discuss the incredible feat of overcoming one’s adversity and leveraging their new strengths & perspective to flourish as a professional in their career. This is the premiere of their exciting series “From sucks ass to success“, highlighting individuals who have turned hardship into hard work . Follow their five step process and APPLY yourself for a new life-changing beginning.

In this episode, the boys discuss their upcoming injury anniversaries and what it has meant to them over the years. Waking up each morning doesn’t always feel like something to celebrate, but working towards positively shifting one’s perspective can have an amazing effect on one’s life. Watch here as Marty and Sonny discuss how they did exactly that.

In this episode of Wheel Talks, the boys dive deep into the positives and pitfalls of social media. They discuss their evolution of sharing on social media from the beginning of their accident until today. Stay tuned ‘til the end of the episode for a special never been done segment!

In this weeks episode, the boys sit down with Marna Michelle and discuss her journey through arthrogryposis. They discuss everything from growing up with a disability to Turning that disability into her brand and realizing her dreams as a contestant on American idol. Hands-down our most sassy guest yet! Watch till the end though because there hasn’t been a guest to get the boys this far out of their comfort zone! Ear plugs recommended!

Destiney Wendt shares her incredible story alongside her gifted dog Ramsey, who helps her detect the onset of a seizure as a result of her epilepsy. We discuss everything from PTSD, sexual abuse, the struggle to find one’s purpose, The ins and outs of epilepsy, postpartum depression, and her journey through motherhood. Such an amazing and inspirational guest!

Zach Collie suffered a spinal cord injury as a young teenager. In this episode, we discuss what his life was like going through high school, and eventually college and grad school with a spinal cord injury. Going from having no experience with dating or intimacy, to now being engaged. Zach has shared his story with the world in a compelling and informative way, which allowed him to establish a popular YouTube channel. We dive into all of that, and let’s just say, it gets wheel!

In this episode of Wheel Talks Official, Rebecca and Damien Minna join the boys for an all access look into their relationship, discuss the “wheel” dynamic of being with somebody in a wheelchair, the highs, lows, and everything in between. Enjoy this authentic look into what it takes to be a wag of SCI, how to explore intimacy, and also Rebecca‘s mission to spread accessibility awareness via her project – “For The Love of Parking”

Episode #23 - Wheel Talks Boyz Collide with @uwalk_iglide aka: Steph Aiello by Wheel Talks Official

Episode #22 - Wheel Relationships: Part 3 of 3 by Wheel Talks Official

Episode #21 - Wheel Relationships: Part 2 of 3 by Wheel Talks Official

Wheel Relationships: Part 1 of 3

We Tested Positive

Episode #18 - 5 Ways to Survive the Coronavirus: Boredom Edition by Wheel Talks Official

Episode #17 - Taking Action Against Distraction by Wheel Talks Official

Episode #15 - The Power of Community: Abilities Expo Takeover with Easy Stand by Wheel Talks Official

Life can be a confusing adventure. While you may be searching for yourself, your true purpose isn’t always easy to find. In this episode Marty and Sonny discuss the steps to finding your purpose.

Episode #14 - Finding Independence in Wheel Life by Wheel Talks Official

In this episode, Marty and Sonny answer questions while eating spicy hot wings.

In this episode, Marty and Sonny honor the legacy of Kobe Bryant- an inspiration for all.

In this episode, Marty and Sonny talk with the people of Tony's Take and discuss the Super Bowl and Gambling.

Episode #10 - Scotty's Strength - Loss, Addiction, & A Journey Towards Self-Love by Wheel Talks Official

In this episode, Marty and Sonny interview Hunter Spriggs, a Chapman Football player and two time cancer survivor.

In this episode, Marty and Sonny discuss New Years resolutions and the importance of staying active and healthy.

Episode #07 - Wheelchair Life: Pros and Cons by Wheel Talks Official

Episode #06 - Guidelines for Getting Off the Sidelines by Wheel Talks Official

Episode #05 - Questions by Wheel Talks Official

Episode #04 - Fear Factor by Wheel Talks Official

Episode #03 - Relationships & Online Dating by Wheel Talks Official

Episode #02 - Sonny's Story by Wheel Talks Official

Episode #01 - Introduction & Marty's Story by Wheel Talks Official