Live to Walk Again

Episode 221 Crista Jo Cairus

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the honor of speaking with Christa Jo Cairus ( @roll_andsparkle ) who is a Disability Advocate, Author, Mother, Wife, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor among so many other titles. We talk about how Christa suffered a spinal cord injury, the abuse she dealt with four and after the injury at the hands of her former fiancé, and how she was able to finally escape that abuse. We also discussed the two books she's written; Beautiful Survivor: Escaping the Statistics and Turning Adversity into Glitter and the inspiration behind writing them and getting her story out there, and discussed her weight loss journey. Connect with Christa at her social media links below and check out the two books she's written at the Amazon links. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Christa Jo Cairus:
IG: @roll_andsparkle

FB: https://www.facebook.com/christa.j.sexton

https://www.instagram.com/p/DEh6n4Dowa0/

 

Books:

Beautiful Survivor: Escaping the Statistics
https://a.co/d/dq8BIx1

 

Turning Adversity into Glitter

https://a.co/d/iWFBHvt

 

Episode 220 Jason Stoffer

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Stroffer who is the host of the CureCast Podcast, the Cure Advocacy Network Manager for Unite 2 Fight Paralysis, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We spoke with Jason about the car accident that left him paralyzed, 7 1/2 years ago, the process of getting accepted into Craig Hospital for his rehabilitation, and how he got into SCI advocacy so early on after his injury. We then chat about the elephant in the room regarding the elimination of funding for SCIRP which is about 1/3 of SCI research funding and arguably the most important 1/3. Jason lays out what SCIRP does, why it's so important, and some ways that we can fight to get this funding reinstated. Connect with Jason and Unite 2 Fight Paralysis at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Jason Stoffer:
IG: @js_rolling
FB: @jasonstoffer
      @stomebody

Jason's Article:

https://u2fp.org/get-educated/article/collateral-damage-how-the-wrong-program-got-shot-down-in-the-hunt-for-government-waste.html

 

Unite 2 Fight Paralysis:

IG:  @u2fp

FB: @unite2fightparalysis

Twitter: @U2FP_CureSCI

YouTube: @unite2fightparalysis

Episode 219 Annabelle Moult

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Annabelle Moult who is a Blogger, SCI Advocate, Disabled Travel Expert, and a Spinal Cord Injury and Neuromyselitis Optica Survivor. We talked about Neuromyselitis Optica and how this illness quickly caused a spinal cord injury and for her to go blind in a very short amount of time, the doctors struggling to realize what was going on, and the eventual partial restoration of her eyesight. We also chatted about her travels since being paralyzed and some of her favorite and least favorite places to visit, some funny stories and things to watch out for while traveling with a physical disability, and her website that provides amazing resources for exercise, nutrition, and connecting with your mind, body and soul. Connect with Annabelle at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Annabelle Moult:

https://annabellemoult.com/

IG: @annabellemoult

     @annabellemoulttravels

FB: @annabellemoult

 

 

Episode 218 Emmie Brookins

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to visit with Emmie Brookins who is an Influencer, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and Disability Advocate. After a brief senior moment from Ricardo (interview starts at about the 6 minute mark) we chat with Emmie about a wide range of topics from the car accident that left her paralyzed at 16 to her adorable service dog Levi. We also talked about the decision to document her story and answer questions related to SCI through her social media and YouTube channels, having a baclofen pump installed in November, and the incredible support she received from her family after her injury. Connect with Emmie at her social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!!

 

Emmie Brookins:

IG: @_itsemmielynn

https://www.youtube.com/@Em-Erin

Episode 217 Justina Plowden

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to speak with Justina Plowden who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Mother, Disability Advocate, the founder of the WeMatter Organization, and Miss Wheelchair Louisiana 2024. We talked about the car accident in 2011 that left her paralyzed, the importance that of her friends and family that supported her after her injury, and how this injury affects so many people other than just the person is injured. We also discussed the WeMatter Organization and their focus, raising her daughter as a single mother with a spinal cord injury, and getting involved with and waiting the Miss Wheelchair Louisiana crown. Connect with Justina and We Matter at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Justina Plowden/WeMatter:

IG: @beautifullyimperfectgirl

FB: https://www.facebook.com/justina.plowden

https://wematter.online/

 

Episode 216 Erin Field

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Erin Field who is a Disability Rights Advocate, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and Founder The 10% App. We chatted about the freak accident that left her paralyzed, the incredible support her friends and family provided her in the early days after your injury, and traveling with a disability. We also discussed the incredible 10% App that is going to be alive in the near future and will give people dealing with all kinds of disabilities a platform with resources, social groups, and forums to find out how other people are dealing with disability issues. Connect with Erin and the 10% app at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Erin Field:

IG: @erin.fieldd

FB: https://www.facebook.com/livefearlessly3

YouTube: @ErinField

 

The 10% App:

https://www.thetenpercent.io/

IG: @thetenpercentapp

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/844740209857365

YouTube: @thetenpercentapp

Episode 215 Michele Erwin

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with the Founder of All Wheels Up, a nonprofit organization pushing for wheelchairs to be able to travel on airplanes. We chatted about what the catalyst was for Michele to start All Wheels Up, the initial responses from airlines, regulators, and politicians, and how fairly typical wheelchair accessible van tiedowns could be pivotal in the implementation of wheelchairs being able to fly on airplanes. The work that Michele and all the hard-working people at All Wheels Up are doing is going to benefit everyone dealing with a disability at some point, connect with them and donate if you are able to at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

All Wheels Up:

https://allwheelsup.org/

https://linktr.ee/allwheelsup

IG: @allwheelsup

Text FLY to 707070 to donate 

Episode 214 Vanessa Cameron

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we are lucky enough to be joined by Small Business Owner, NPD Practitioner, Disability Advocate, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor; Vanessa Cameron. We spoke to Vanessa about the rock climbing accident that left her with a spinal cord injury, her work as a nurse in the neurological side of the medical field and its impact on recognizing her injury, and training nurses through her NPD practice and the insight she gained after her injury. We also chatted about some adaptive activities she participates in like skiing and biking, pursuing her PhD, and her advocacy work in general. Connect with Vanessa at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!


Vanessa Cameron:

https://www.vcameronconsulting.com/

IG: @vcameron1022

     @vcameronconsulting

Episode 213 Tyler Dunham 2.0

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were able to catch up with friend of the pod Tyler Dunham. We chatted about the stem cell procedure that Tyler had six months ago and the positive return he's had since. We also talked about his goal of visiting as many NFL and NBA stadiums as he possibly can, the future of his body building aspirations, and getting engaged since our last conversation. 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

Live to Walk Again:

livetowalkagain.org

IG: @livetowalkagain

FB: @livetowalkagain

Twitter: @Live2walk1

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