Live to Walk Again

Episode 212 Richard Garcia 3.0

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: @richgt1369

BioXcellerator:

https://www.bioxcellerator.com/

IG: @bioxcellerator

Episode 211 Lauren Harmison (Possability Unlimited)

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 Support
IG: @sci_np

     @possability_unlimited

https://possabilityunlimited.org/

https://paralysis-support.org/

 

Episode 210 Maggie Deery

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/

 

Episode 209 Cody Williams

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: @codywillmakeit
YouTube: @codywillmakeit

 

 

Episode 208 Maurice Andre

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

Episode 207 Chelsee Fuerch

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

Episode 206 Zack Moore

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

Episode 205 Carlos M.

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

Episode 204 Richard Murphy

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: @livetowalkagain
FB: @livetowalkagain

Episode 203 Brock Mealer

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.mealer
FB: @brockmealer

https://a.co/d/afjXoUW