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This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we are excited to visit with Disability Advocate and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Richard Garcia. We connected with Richard who is currently living in Columbia for the next few months waiting for his fourth and final stem cell procedure at BioXcellerator. We chatted with Richie about the gains he's experienced through his first 3 stem cell procedures, the decision to stay in Columbia for the three months between his third and fourth procedure, and the wheelchair accessibility while exploring the country. Connect with Richie and BioXcellerator at the IG links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!Richie Garcia:IG: @richgt1369BioXcellerator:
https://www.bioxcellerator.com/
IG: @bioxcellerator
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This week on the live to walk again podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Lauren Harmison who is a Nurse Practitioner, SCI advocate, Mother, Wife, and the Founder and CEO of Possability Unlimited; a nonprofit providing respite support, biannual retreats, and education for individuals with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers. We chatted with Lauren about how she chose to focus on the spinal cord injury aspect of nursing, where the idea for Possability Unlimited came from, and the amazing retreats that they put on for people dealing with SCI. We also spoke about her spinoff company Paralysis Support which provides tutorial videos for caregiver training with actual people dealing with paralysis in the videos instead of mannequins or dummies, the Journal article she wrote about Autonomic Dysreflexia, and its impact on people living with high level spinal cord injuries. Connect with Lauren, Possability Unlimited, and Paralysis Support at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!Wanted to pass along the next retreats Possability Unlimited is putting on will be April 10 – 13 and October 9 – 12. Registration for the April retreat will open on 1/1/25 and is expected to fill up quick so make sure you register ASAP.
Lauren Harmison/Possability Unlimited/Paralysis SupportIG: @sci_np
@possability_unlimited
https://possabilityunlimited.org/
https://paralysis-support.org/
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This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of visiting with Maggie Deery who is a Disability Advocate, a Digital Creator, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We spoke with Maggie about the car accident in 2012 that left her paralyzed and suffering from a brain injury, the 2015 car accident where she suffered a second SCI and brain injury, and the aftermath of both accidents. We chatted about the adaptive sports she's tried from snow skiing to hand cycling, some of the travel adventures she's been on since her injury, and getting to attend the Falcons/Patriots Super Bowl in 2017. Connect with Maggie 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!!Maggie Deery:IG: @mags_x0x0
FB: https://www.facebook.com/maggie.deery1/
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This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the privilege of speaking with Cody Williams who is a Motivational Speaker, Disability Advocate, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We chatted about suffering an SCI on a routine play in the 1st game of his junior year football season, the huge support he received from friends and family, and going back to high school for his senior year. We also discussed an epidural stimulation study he was able to take part in at UCLA, the decision to stop rehabbing 24/7 after he turned 30, and dating post injury. Connect with Cody 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!!Cody Williams:IG: @codywillmakeitYouTube: @codywillmakeit
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This week on the live to walk again podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Maurice Andre ( @SCImotivation ) who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Adaptive Athlete, Disability Advocate, and Hyrox Inspirational Athlete of the Year 2024. We spoke to Maurice about the paragliding accident that left him paralyzed, deciding to get his own rehabilitation equipment to rehab every day for the first 2 years after his accident, and pushing yourself further than you think you can go. We also discussed the point when he could finally walk with adaptive equipment, turning that into doing races, and eventually turning that into competing in Hyrox Competitions. Connect with Maurice at his Instagram page below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!Maurice Andre:IG: @SCImotivation
Hyrox:
IG: @hyroxworld
@hyroxamerica
@hyroxger
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This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with one of our favorite guests Chelsee Fuerch who is a Disability Advocate, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and Grad Student. We spoke with Chelsee about the nerve transfer surgery that she had done just before she came on the show the last time, the stem cell procedure she had in Minnesota, and how much return she had from both of those procedures. We also chatted about the car accident that left her paralyzed, her work as a peer mentor, and being accepted to San Diego State University Graduate School recently. Connect with Chelsee at her social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!Chelsee Fuerch:
IG: @chelsee_fuerch
FB: https://www.facebook.com/chelsee.fuerch/
Tik-Tok: @chelseefuerch
https://linktr.ee/chels2424
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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 to help him purchase a van that he would be able to use. Follow Zack on his journey at his IG page and check out his Help Hope Live campaign page below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!Zack Moore:
IG: @zacklemoore32
HHL: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/24376/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYKSxPN93By-N6SY-xTViRPE9LdmX_1H7Ou9uM_qUkGIf43qtrCEnu-hKQ_aem_2U9wIs0KExN9sIVFIqVltQ
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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 by doing the same thing, and raising his son after being shot and paralyzed. Connect with Carlos 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!!Carlos M.:
IG: @wheelchair_larry456
Twitch: @m.twitch.tv/broc456
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This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Richard Murphy who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Disability Advocate, and a Travel Influencer along with his wife Kristin and their two sons. We chatted about the injury that left him paralyzed at 18 years old, moving to Texas to pursue further physical therapy, and the motivation to start documenting the families traveling adventures. Richard also gives us is favorite and least favorite places he's traveled to and some of the things to watch out for traveling both domestically and internationally. Connect with Richard at his Instagram link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!Richard Murphy:
IG: @thebrokentraveler_
Live to Walk Again:
IG: @livetowalkagainFB: @livetowalkagain
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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 perspectives and weaving those into the book. This book made me laugh, cry, and think and I recommended to anyone dealing with a disability or not, I genuinely think there's something in it for everyone. Connect with Brock at his social media links below and do yourself a favor and order the book at the Amazon link!!Brock Mealer:
IG: @brock.mealerFB: @brockmealer
https://a.co/d/afjXoUW
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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 just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!Sharla Peterson:IG: @ifbbpro_fit_chick_onwheelzLTWA:
livetowalkagain.org
IG: @livetowalkagain
FB: @livetowalkagain
Twitter: @Livetowalk1
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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. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!
Chelsee/CoreyIG: @chelsee_fuerchIG: @coreyborner24
Live to Walk Again:livetowalkagain.org
IG: @livetowalkagainFB: @livetowalkagainTwitter: @Livetowalk1
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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 the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!Carson and Desi:
IG: @carsonanddesiLTWA:IG: @livetowalkagainFB: @livetowalkagain
Twitter: @Livetowalk1
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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) quadriplegic member of the Rollettes Dance Team, and becoming the first disabled model for Ulta Beauty. Steph is absolutely incredible so check out her interview and follow her at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!Steph Aiello:IG: @uwalk_iglide
TikTok: @uwalk_iglide
https://www.liinks.co/uwalk_iglide
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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
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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: @268marshallLTWA:
IG: @livetowalkagain
FB: @livetowalkagain
Twitter: @livetowalk1
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