Live to Walk Again

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Caleb Kraft who is an Inventor, Artist, and an Author. We chatted with Caleb about the viral video making the rounds on social media of a sip and puff videogame controller that he has been working on to help people with physical disabilities be able to participate in playing video games. We also talked about how he got involved building controllers for people with disabilities, the vast array of disabilities he's designed controllers for, and The Controller Project where a lot of these things come together. Connect with Caleb and The Controller Project at the website and social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Caleb Kraft/The Controller Project:

https://calebkraft.com/

https://thecontrollerproject.com/

IG: @caleb_kraft

https://www.youtube.com/@CalebKraftmakes

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/Calebkraft

 

 

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Bertina Hooks who is a Physician, Amputee, Podcast Host, Mother and Entrepreneur. We talked about the injury to her ankle a year prior that eventually developed an infection that caused her to go septic and in an emergency procedure have her lower leg removed, the issues she faced trying to come back to work after the amputation, and the importance of recognizing burnout in doctors or anyone for that matter. We also discussed dealing the perspective shift of being on both sides of the medical field, battling insurance companies after injury, and starting her podcast and other business ventures while still being a practicing M.D. Connect with Dr. Bertina Hooks at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Dr. Bertina Hooks:

IG: @bertinahooks

     @drb_hooks

     @mindful_practice_podcast

https://mindfulpracticepodcast.org/

https://bertinamhooksmd.org/

https://pinnaclebusinessacademy.org/

 

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of welcoming back Trish Brookes who is an incredible disability advocate, spinal cord injury warrior, and friend of the show! We talked to Trish about how she suffered a spinal cord injury, the challenges she participates in to raise money for the SIA, and how she's dealing with the insane heat wave in Europe with an SCI. We also chatted about some of her upcoming fundraisers, parenting after this injury, and how her husband became a San Francisco 49ers fan. Connect with Trish and help her raise money for the SIA 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!!

Trish Brookes:

IG: @trish.brookes.3

FB: @trish.brookes.3

TikTok: @trishbrookes72

YouTube: @TrishBrookes-v5m

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we are celebrating 250 episodes with friends of the podcast, disability advocates, one spinal cord injury warrior and her partner Kacia Julius and Falak Fahim live in studio!! We discussed the car accident that left Kacia paralyzed, being the earliest participant in a research study at the University of Washington, and the difficulties maneuvering the system for both of them after Kacia suffered an SCI. We also had a long conversation about the effects of psilocybin on people living with a spinal cord injury and Kacia's new role at the epicenter of the discussion, some of the highlights of road tripping across the country, and the ridiculous immigration laws in our country. Connect with Kacia and Falak 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!!

Kacia and Falak:

https://kaciastands.org/

https://gofund.me/5b0000a92

IG: @kaciajulius

     @flakington

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KaciaJulius

 

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the opportunity to visit with Sam Schmidt who is a Former IndyCar Driver, Spinal Cord Injury Warrior, Founder of Driven Neuro Rehabilitation, and the author of the brand-new book "No Finish Line". We spoke to Sam about the practice run crash that left him paralyzed from the neck down, turning tragedy to triumph by not only founding Driven Neuro Rehabilitation but also becoming one of the most successful IndyCar team owners in recent history, and collaborating with Arrow Electronics on a new way to get behind the wheel. We also talked about his new book that was just released in May, using an exoskeleton to dance with his daughter at her wedding, and having his Son Spencer narrate the audiobook. Connect with Sam, Driven Neuro Rehabilitation, and purchase Sam's book at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Sam Schmidt/Driven Neuro:

https://samschmidt.com/

https://drivenneuro.org/

IG: @sam.schmidt_

     @drivenneuro

FB: @drivenneuro

Book:

https://www.amazon.com/No-Finish-Line-Journey-Perseverance/dp/B0GG7C6SDL

 

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to visit with Artist, Advocate, and Spinal Cord Injury Warrior; Amanda Barnes. We spoke with Amanda about the hit and run accident that left her paralyzed, how her community in Auburn, CA helped her and her family after the injury, and her advocacy work, including running in person and online art classes to help others battling injuries across the spectrum use art as therapy. Connect with Amanda and Art for Hope Healing Arts and donate if possible at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Amanda Barnes/Art for Hope Healing Arts:

IG: @artcrazed929

     @artforhopehealingarts

FB: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.barnes.579084

      https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063183280673

Donations:

https://linktr.ee/ArtforHopeHealingArts#565442690?view

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with our returning champion Erin Herb who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Entrepreneur, and a REAL Mother of three young children. We talked to Erin about the four year anniversary of her SCI, the difficulty of coparenting after a spinal cord injury, and what Mother's Day means to her now. We also discussed the growth of Wheely Mom Creations, what it took to pull herself back up after being forced into a nursing home, and some possible future business ideas she's working on. Connect with Erin 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!!

Erin Herb/Wheely Mom Creations:

http://wheelymomcreations.com/

IG: @itswheely.erin

      @wheelymomcreations

FB: @erinherb

      @wheelymomcreations

TikTok: @wheelymom_erin

 

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Bella Mohn ( @bellawillwalkagain ) who is a Disability Advocate, Content Creator, and Student. We talked about the medical emergency she had on a flight that resulted in her waking up paralyzed, the insane story about being placed in a troubled youth camp prior to her injury, and not letting her paralysis slow her down. We chatted about some of the sports she's tried since becoming wheelchair-bound, enrolling in school, and some of the places she's been able to travel. Connect with Bella 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!!

Instagram: @bellawillwalkagain

FB: @bellawillwalkagain

Tik-Tok: @bellawillwalkagain

YouTube: @bellawillwalkagain

Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/qqdf4h-help-bella-walk-again

 

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to catch up with former Nisqually Tribal Chairman and day one supporter of LTWA William Frank III. We discussed what Willie has been up to since transitioning out of political office, including becoming the Director of Education at the Wa He Lut Indian School on the Nisqually Land, overseeing the statue of Billy Frank Jr that will be replacing the statue of Marcus Whitman in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol, and the U.S. Navy dedicating a rescue ship and naming it after his father. We also discuss the full circle moment going from his grandfather starting the Wa He Lut Indian School after he was sent away to a boarding school and now Willie taking over as Director of Education. There was no way we could have a conversation without discussing the Seattle sports scene and the excitement surrounding the Seattle Supersonics return in the near future. Connect with Willy 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!!

William Frank III:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/WillieFrankIIIForNisquallyChairman

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@williefrank4211

Wa He Lut Indian School: https://www.whlis.org/

 

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with friend of the show, Disability Advocate, and Actor; Anton Clifford. We talked with Anton about an incredible short film he starred in called "Will You Carry Me?" that is part of the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. We also discussed the upcoming feature film he appears in "Takeover" starring Quavo from The Migos and screen legend Billy Zane along with some other upcoming projects he has been working on. Connect with Anton at his social media links below and watch "Will You Carry Me?" at the link below and help support their campaign in the Disability Film Challenge!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Anton Clifford/Will You Carry Me?:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLa8TPOUGdQ&t=4s

IG: @therealestjamerican

https://www.facebook.com/anton.clifford

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