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A podcast focusing on spinal cord injuries and paralysis and ways to treat and cure those problems.
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Saturday Oct 31, 2020
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Samantha Twining who is the founder of Paraful Mission Inc., an adaptive Boxer/coach, and a accessible housing advocate. We talked about how she got started with adaptive boxing, trying to get the sport approved for the Paralympics, and her work to secure accessible housing for people dealing with disabilities. Check out Samantha's contact info below and please listen, rate, review, and share the podcast!!
parafulmission.org
IG: @samanth919
FB: @parafulmission
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
Saturday Oct 24, 2020
The Live to Walk Again Podcast went international again this week with Dr. Laura Ballerini from Italian research institute SISSA. We spoke about the study her team is working on centered on using carbon nanotubes to reconnect signals after a spinal cord injury. Also Jerimie and Brandon talk about getting catfished on social media. Please listen, share, rate, and review... we're just trying to find a cure for paralysis.
Laura Ballerini article:
https://www.azonano.com/news.aspx?newsID=37545
SISSA
sissa.it
FB: @SISSAschool
Twitter: @SISSAschool
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
This week we were happy to be joined in studio by Lacey City Councilmember and candidate for Thurston County Commissioner District 2, Michael Steadman and friend of the podcast Willie Frank III. We spoke about Michael's work on the Lacey City Council, his love for the local community, and some of the key issues facing Thurston County and how to address them. The Live to Walk Again podcast is happy to endorse Michael Steadman for Thurston County Commissioner District 2. Please listen, subscribe, rate, review, and most importantly VOTE!!!
Michael Steadman
www.steadmanforthurstoncounty.com
FB: @peopleformichaelsteadman
IG: @steadmanforthurstoncounty
Twitter: @Steadman2020
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
Saturday Oct 10, 2020
After a one week break we are back to the grind, this week we had the pleasure of speaking with LV Mcghee who is an amazingly motivational person. We spoke about the unfortunate accident that left him paralyzed, his amazing family support, and inspiring people through working out.
LV Mcghee:
IG: @lvmcghee
FB: @lvmcghee
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
This week we had the honor of speaking with Carlos Mozos who has been incomplete C5/C6 Spinal Cord Injury and was able to regain enough movement and balance to resume competitive cycling in Spain/Europe. Carlos is one of the only competitive cyclists in the world that has an SCI. We spoke about his training, the car accident that left him paralyzed, and competing for everyone dealing with paralysis. Also, Jerimie and Brandon discuss a 3-D printed brain machine interface being worked on in Europe and tested on animals. Please remember to listen, rate, review, and share!! We're just trying to cure paralysis after all!!
Ca3los Mozos
IG: @so_many_times_carlos
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWnluwg0P8w
3D Printed Brain-Machine Interface Study
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-8756115/3D-printed-brain-implant-used-treat-human-patients-paralysis.html
Saturday Sep 19, 2020
Saturday Sep 19, 2020
Another week another amazing guest on The Live to Walk Again podcast. This episode we speak with Registered Dietitian, Fatimah Fakhoury, about fad diets, not taking nutrition advice from people who don't know anything about spinal cord injuries, and the different programs she offers through her website paralysisnutrition .com. Check out Fatimah's contact links below. Please listen, rate, review, and share.
Fatimah Fakhoury:
paralysisnutrition.com
IG: @paralysis.nutrition
FB: @paralysinutrition
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
On this amazing episode we take an in depth look at Elon Musks Neuralink demo from last week. We discuss how the device is implanted, the different issues Neuralink will be able to fix, and all of the weird possibilities it could present. Please listen, rate, review, and share.
YouTube Links:
Full Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOWFXqT5MZ4
Condensed Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLUWDLKAF1M
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Monday Sep 07, 2020
Another week, another illustrious guest! This week we speak to Ignacio Montoya who is the Executive Dir. of HINRI Labs, a biomedical engineer, a USAF Pilot, and soon to be Neuroscientist. We chatted about the goals and history of HINRI Labs, a clinical trial he is currently participating in, and approaching rehabilitation like a full-time job. Everyone should check out Ignacio and the HINRI Labs below.
Ignacio Montoya
IG: @fromflyingtowalking
FB: @fromflyingtowalking
HINRI Labs
www.hinri.org
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
Saturday Aug 29, 2020
This week we were lucky enough to be joined on the podcast by the Director of Education and Outreach for The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Dr. Katie Gant and Outreach Coordinator Danielle Cilien. We spoke about the history of The Miami Project, the way they conduct research, and adapting during Covid–19.
The Miami Project:
themiamiproject.org
IG: @themiamiproject
FB: @cureparalysis
TW: @BuonicontiFund
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
This week we welcomed Brittany Davis to the podcast. Brittany is a walking paraplegic who is on the US para-climbing team who has competed in the world championships the last two years. We talked about her injury, getting into competitive climbing after her accident, and the world of para-climbing. Also, Jerimie and Brandon talk about whether or not Jerimie looks like a character from the office and bats in the bathroom.
Brittany Davis
IG: @brittanyraedavis
FB: @brittanyraedavis
USA Paraclimbing
IFSC Paraclimbing
https://www.youtube.com/user/ifscchannel