Live to Walk Again
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A podcast focusing on spinal cord injuries and paralysis and ways to treat and cure those problems.
Live to Walk Again
1w ago
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 t ..read more
Live to Walk Again
2w ago
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 b ..read more
Live to Walk Again
1M ago
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 perspect ..read more
Live to Walk Again
2M ago
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 ..read more
Live to Walk Again
2M ago
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 ..read more
Live to Walk Again
3M ago
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 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 th ..read more
Live to Walk Again
3M ago
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. We also discussed becoming the first and only (at the time) quadriple ..read more
Live to Walk Again
3M ago
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 m ..read more
Live to Walk Again
4M ago
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!!
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Live to Walk Again
4M ago
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 ..read more