Live to Walk Again

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

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we are lucky enough to have a conversation with Aaron Baker who is an Author, Motivational Speaker, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor along with a million other titles. We spoke about his time as a professional motocross rider and suffering his injury during a practice run, mental health after such a devastating injury, and his incredible journeys walking across Death Valley and riding his adaptive bicycle across the country twice. We also chatted about his longtime work with Red Bull's Wings For Life charity, the documentary series he worked on called "Mobility in the City", and his new book "The Rebellious Recovery; Transform Your Adversity Into Adventure". Connect with Aaron at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Aaron Baker: IG: @imaaronbaker FB: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.baker.9634 Twitter: @imaaronbaker YouTube: @imaaronbaker https://www.imaaronbaker.com/ The Rebellious Recovery: https://therebelliousrecovery.com/

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the opportunity to speak with Bobby Rohan who is on the Board of Directors for the Triumph Foundation, a coach at Staying Driven, a cohost on the Live to Roll Podcast, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We spoke to Bobby about the cycling accident in 1989 that resulted in him suffering a spinal cord injury, how he was able to get involved with adaptive sports, and his involvement with the Triumph Foundation. We also talked about coaching with the online work out platform Staying Driven, cohosting on the Live to Roll podcast, and his work as a peer mentor. Connect with Bobby at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Bobby Rohan: IG: @robertrohan IG: @livetoroll IG: @stayingdrivenfitness

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Mark Blumberg who is the Chair of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Iowa. We talked to Dr. Blumberg about his study into twitching while in REM sleep and how Western medicine thought about this twitching before Dr. Blumberg cracked the code. It turns out this twitching is actually a message traveling from the body to the brain to help map out our brains knowledge of our bodies. We chatted with Dr. Blumberg about how this could impact spinal cord injuries and possibly work with Artificial Intelligence to help plot new neural pathways between the body and brain to restore function and movement after SCI or strokes. Followed Dr. Blumberg and his Lab at the University of Iowa at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Dr. Mark Blumberg: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mark_s_blumberg Blumberg Lab: https://blumberg.lab.uiowa.edu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blumberg_lab New Yorker Article: https://www.newyorker.com/science/elements/what-are-dreams-for

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to speak with Erin Herb who is a Mother, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and Entrepreneur. We talked about the car accident that caused her injury, being misdiagnosed as a C1 quadriplegic, and the insanely bad doctors she had to deal with early on in her injury. We also discussed the challenges raising three young children after an SCI, her amazing business "Wheely Mom Creations", and transitioning home after nearly 4 months spent in the hospital/nursing home/rehabilitation. Connect with Erin and donate to her go find me if you can or purchase some of the incredible products she sells at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Erin Herb: IG: @itswheely.erin Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/recovery-and-home-health-funds?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer Wheely Mom Creations: IG: @wheely.momcreations

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Prof. Andrew Pelling from the Pelling Lab for Augmented Biology. We discussed the lab's main focus, the asparagus scaffold study there been working on, and what that means for people living with spinal cord injuries. Look forward to our show next week with Dr. Mark Blumberg who is a neuroscientist from the University of Iowa conducting a study looking at REM sleep and how it may aid in forming neural pathways from the time fetuses are in the womb. Stay connected with the Pelling lab and Prof. Pelling at the links below. Pelling Lab: IG: @pellinglab Twitter: @pellinglab Asparagus Study TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeajljTsrOc&t=183s Dr. Blumberg New Yorker article: https://www.newyorker.com/science/elements/what-are-dreams-for

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Brenda Laugier who is a spinal cord injury Survivor, interior designer, mother, and photographer. We spoke to Brenda about how she suffered a spinal cord injury, what it was like dealing with her SCI while being four months pregnant and delivering her first daughter a month after getting out of rehab, and being part of a video series put out by the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Connect with Brenda at the social media link below!! Please listen, like, share, rate, and review the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Brenda Laugier: IG: @brennnnn_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOW85HV_qUD6N0TnVSADhkPB5WYfNafCX

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Perla who is a Disability Advocate, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and the Founder of NextStep Orlando. We chatted about the car accident that left her paralyzed, the frustration with standard rehab practices that lack activity-based exercise, and the surrogacy journey she is on with her husband. Connect with Amanda and NextStep Orlando 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!! Amanda Perla: IG: @mando313 @nextstep_orlando TikTok: @nextsteporlando

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the chance to speak with Gary Dawson who is a Blogger, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and an Adaptive Athlete among many other things. We chatted with Gary about the motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed, getting integrated into adaptive sports, and his work with the SIA (Spinal Injuries Association) and his position as the network manager for the North of the UK for the organization. We also talked about some of the issues that face people dealing with an SCI after they go on including isolation, drug abuse, and depression. Connect with Gary at the links below!! Please listen, like, share, rate, and review the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Gary Dawson: IG: @gotta.roll.with.it @spinal_injuries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd_8DCwlqO44t1xtQak3pw

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Rob Costa ( @robcosta977 ) who is a Father, Husband, Entrepreneur, Adaptive Athlete, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We spoke with Rob about a wide range of topics including the dirtbike accident that left him paralyzed, being a father after a spinal cord injury, and his amazing family helping him through the early days post injury. We also talked about Ron traveling to Minnesota and Panama to get Stem Cell treatments, his experiences with traveling with some tips for manual wheelchair users, and how freeing it is to get out on his road bike. Connect with Rob at his Instagram and the link to his Wheelchair Dad Blog post below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Rob Costa: IG: @robcosta977 https://spinalpedia.com/guest-post-wheelchair-dad-by-robert-costa-2/?_=1691716322

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the opportunity to speak with Charlotte From Chicago who is a Professional Traveler, Drone Pilot, and Content Creator about the new adaptive airline seat prototype that Delta Airlines debuted earlier this year. We talked about the long process entailed in making any design changes to an airplane (and how there may be a workaround in this situation), a realistic timeframe for when these seats may be available, and some alternative travel options for people dealing with disabilities. We also discussed some of Charlotte's favorite and least favorite travel destinations in the United States and around the world. Connect with Charlotte at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Charlotte from Chicago: https://charfromchicago.com/ IG: @charfromchicago TikTok: @charfromchicago YouTube: @CharlottefromChicago

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had a chance to visit with Dianne Vitkus who is a Physician Assistant, a Wings for Life Ambassador, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We talked about how she suffered a spinal cord injury, getting the opportunity to go sailing on the "Impossible Dream", a racing catamaran that empowers disabled sailors and the film "This Is Not A Dream" documenting her and others experiences sailing on the ship. We also discussed the nerve rerouting surgery she had in hopes of continuing her career as a Surgical Physician Assistant, becoming an ambassador for Wings For Life and Help Hope Live, and documenting her journey since being injured. Connect with Dianne at the link below!! Please like, listen, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Dianne Vitkus: IG: @vittysvoyage Live to Walk Again: IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @Livetowalk1

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we are lucky enough to visit with friend of the show, Art Renowitzky. We chatted with Art about winning the NWBA championship with the Golden State Road Warriors, his work with the Life Goes On Foundation to end senseless gun violence, and the origins of wheelchair basketball and how far it has progressed. Connect with Art 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: IG: @arttheinspiration @lifegoesonproject https://www.lgof.org/ Road Warriors Championship Run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHzXX7lwqgk

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to visit with Paul Allen who is an Advocate, Adaptive Athlete, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We talked about the shooting that left him paralyzed, having to go through his hospital stay and rehabilitation while fighting for his freedom, and what it means to him to encourage and motivate other people dealing with this injury. We also discussed some of the aspects of a Spinal Cord Injury that people don't think about, where walking again ranks on the list of possible life improvements for someone with an SCI, and how getting back in the gym after being injured has helped him. Connect with Paul at his Instagram link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Paul Allen: IG: @53millie_paul Live to Walk Again: IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @LivetoWalk1

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Vaughn Pfeffer who is an Advocate, Motivator, Adaptive Athlete, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We talked about the spinal stroke he suffered two years ago stemming from an aortic dissection, because of the heart condition having to wait six weeks to essentially do any kind of SCI rehab, and some of the different adaptive sports he's had a chance to try out since his injury. We also discussed the unbelievable story of how his father renovated his home to make it accessible for Vaughn and his fiancée to move in with him before his father ultimately ended up suffering a Spinal Cord Injury this past spring. Connect with Vaughn at the IG link below!! Please listen, like, share, rate, and review the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Vaughn Pfeffer: IG: @life_got_wheel Live to Walk Again: IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @Livetowalk1

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the opportunity to speak with Drew Plauche who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor and all-around bad ass. We talked about the dirtbike accident that left him paralyzed in December 2019, having to go out of state for his rehab stay, and having the opportunity to work with Mike Barwis and Nick Lucius at Barwis methods in both Florida and Colorado. We also discussed how Drew was able to get back involved in a lot of the outdoors activities that had been a big part of his life before his injury and his love for brewing beer and the folks at Parish Brewing where he was working before his accident. Connect with Drew at his Instagram link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Drew Plauche: IG: @drew_brews Live to Walk Again: IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @Livetowalk1

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the opportunity to hear from Joey Thompson who is one of the best Disabled Strongman Athletes in Britain. Joey is the T10 Paraplegic as the result of Lyme Disease. We spoke with him about the delayed progression of the disease that led to his Paraplegia, getting involved with Adaptive Strongman competitions, and qualifying for the Strongman World Championships and raising money to travel to Orlando for the competition. Connect with Joey at his social media links below and if you can donate is no fun to me is included as well. Please like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Joey Thompson: IG: @joeythompsonwheelchair Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/317gmmnm0o?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mary Pavlantos. We talked about the circumstances that resulted in her pursuing a career in Physical Therapy, working with friend of the podcast Sherown Campbell, and a very interesting practice called dry needling. We also discussed PTSD and how it affects many people living with neurological disorders especially spinal cord injuries which generally happen as a result of some kind of traumatic accident. Connect with Mary at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Mary Pavlantos: IG: @mary_alexandra_pavlantos Roots Physical Therapy & Wellness: https://www.rootsptandwellnessco.com/

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with the amazing Tiffany Cooper who is a Mother, Advocate, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We talked about the details surrounding the tragic way she was injured, having to raise her children as a single mother after her injury, and starting on Instagram live show to put a focus on people dealing with SCI, specifically quadriplegics. We also discussed forgiveness, dating after spinal cord injury, and what a day in her life looks like. Connect with Tiffany at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Tiffany Cooper: IG: @jahne11781 FB: https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.cooper.94849410

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with former KTM Motocross rider and spinal cord injury Survivor; Donovan Mitchell. We talked to Donovan about the Motocross accident that left him paralyzed, becoming an Ambassador or Red Bull's Wings for Life charity, how he was able to stay connected to the Motocross community after his accident, and starting an eBay business that blossomed into a multimillion dollar Motorsports parts company. Connect with Donovan at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Donovan Mitchell: IG: @dono861 @BikeNowMotorsports https://bikenowmotorsports.com/

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we welcomed the one and only Willie Frank III back to the show!! For those of you don't know Willie is the Tribal Chairman for the Nisqually Tribe. We spoke about a number of things including the Rise Above program which exposes Native youth to professional athletes to show them how hard work and pay off and to help them open up and talk about things that are bothering them in life. We also talked about the importance of the Nisqually language, Willie's excitement for the next generation of Tribal Leaders, and an update on the Billy Frank Jr statue. Connect with Willie and the Nisqually tribe at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Willie Frank III and the Nisqually Tribe: FB: @chairmanwilliamfrankIII http://www.nisqually-nsn.gov/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT9ecBpsvSo

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Sherown Campbell who is a SCI Advocate, Father, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We discussed how he suffered a spinal cord injury in 2014, dealing with an injury like this while having a wife and two small children, the progression of his injury to where he can now walk using adaptive crutches but also for short distances on his own, and inspiring work out videos. Connect with Sherown 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!! Sherown Campbell: IG: @sherowncampbell FB: @sherowncampbell YouTube: @sherowncampbell

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Artist, Mother, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor; Ashley DeVore (@diaryofaparaplegic). We spoke about the motorcycle accident that left her paralyzed in the summer of 2020, what motivated her to start documenting her journey after her injury, and the amazing artwork that she creates. Connect with Ashley at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Ashley DeVore: https://diaryofaparaplegic.com/ https://ashleysawedities.com/ https://nopantscrew.creator-spring.com/ IG: @diaryofaparaplegic FB: @diaryofaparaplegic

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast Brandon and Ricardo turn the tables on Jerimie and interview him about his recent hospital stay and the reason we haven't put a new episode out at almost 2 months. We discuss the ruptured ulcer that almost took Jerimie out, his 5 1/2 weeks stay in the hospital, and the amazing nurses and family/friends that helped him get through. Check out the show and if you can donate to the Go Fund Me at the link below or in the Live to Walk Again Instagram profile. https://gofund.me/a023579e livetowalkagain.org IG: @livetowalkagain FB: @livetowalkagain Twitter: @livetowalk1

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the privilege of visiting with Adrion Garcia who is a Father, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Father, and SCI Advocate. We discussed the tragic work accident that left Adrion paralyzed, his fiancée being six months pregnant with his daughter Bella at the time of his injury, and the daily triumphs he makes on his road to recovery. We also chatted about advocating for others with spinal cord injuries, the role that the Triumph Foundation and connecting with others dealing with SCI played in his recovery, and the fantasy football league that he plays in with Jerimie. Also, the guys discuss Jerimie's 25th Life Day and what that means to him. Connect with Adrion at the links below and please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Adrion Garcia: IG: @garcia_cali805 San Jose Mercury article: https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/05/09/one-couples-remarkable-journey-from-harrowing-injury-to-newfound-hope/

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to be joined by the one and only Chairman of the Nisqually Tribe, Willie Frank III. We talked about a number of topics from the history of Frank's Landing where the infamous "fishing wars" happened to an update on the statue of his father Billy Frank Jr. We also discussed his recent trip to Washington DC to meet with other Tribal Leaders and President Biden. Willie told us about how the Biden administration has been the most friendly administration in history for Native American Tribes, some of the big issues facing Indian Country, and how he is putting a focus on the children of his Tribe and uniting people across all boundaries. Connect with Willie and the Nisqually Tribe at the links below. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Willie Frank III FB: @chairmanwilliamfrankIII FB: @nisquallyindiantried http://www.nisqually-nsn.gov/?fbclid=IwAR3w_gg69B5jp_tGYXgoMJ3pIwUerpbjpBFsQehU0zCfJIKo3YDFT-FFnAU