Episodes
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Episode 167 Charlotte From Chicago (Charlotte Thompson)
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the opportunity to speak with Charlotte From Chicago who is a Professional Traveler, Drone Pilot, and Content Creator about the new adaptive airline seat prototype that Delta Airlines debuted earlier this year. We talked about the long process entailed in making any design changes to an airplane (and how there may be a workaround in this situation), a realistic timeframe for when these seats may be available, and some alternative travel options for people dealing with disabilities. We also discussed some of Charlotte's favorite and least favorite travel destinations in the United States and around the world. Connect with Charlotte at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!
Charlotte from Chicago:
https://charfromchicago.com/
IG: @charfromchicago
TikTok: @charfromchicago
YouTube: @CharlottefromChicago
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Episode 166 Dianne Vitkus
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had a chance to visit with Dianne Vitkus who is a Physician Assistant, a Wings for Life Ambassador, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We talked about how she suffered a spinal cord injury, getting the opportunity to go sailing on the "Impossible Dream", a racing catamaran that empowers disabled sailors and the film "This Is Not A Dream" documenting her and others experiences sailing on the ship. We also discussed the nerve rerouting surgery she had in hopes of continuing her career as a Surgical Physician Assistant, becoming an ambassador for Wings For Life and Help Hope Live, and documenting her journey since being injured. Connect with Dianne at the link below!! Please like, listen, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!
Dianne Vitkus:
IG: @vittysvoyage
Live to Walk Again:
IG: @livetowalkagain
FB: @livetowalkagain
Twitter: @Livetowalk1
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Episode 165 Art Renowitzky
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we are lucky enough to visit with friend of the show, Art Renowitzky. We chatted with Art about winning the NWBA championship with the Golden State Road Warriors, his work with the Life Goes On Foundation to end senseless gun violence, and the origins of wheelchair basketball and how far it has progressed. Connect with Art at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!
Art Renowitzky:
IG: @arttheinspiration
@lifegoesonproject
https://www.lgof.org/
Road Warriors Championship Run:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHzXX7lwqgk
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Episode 164 Paul Allen
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to visit with Paul Allen who is an Advocate, Adaptive Athlete, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We talked about the shooting that left him paralyzed, having to go through his hospital stay and rehabilitation while fighting for his freedom, and what it means to him to encourage and motivate other people dealing with this injury. We also discussed some of the aspects of a Spinal Cord Injury that people don't think about, where walking again ranks on the list of possible life improvements for someone with an SCI, and how getting back in the gym after being injured has helped him. Connect with Paul at his Instagram link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!
Paul Allen:
IG: @53millie_paul
Live to Walk Again:
IG: @livetowalkagain
FB: @livetowalkagain
Twitter: @LivetoWalk1
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Episode 163 Vaughn Pfeffer
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Vaughn Pfeffer who is an Advocate, Motivator, Adaptive Athlete, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We talked about the spinal stroke he suffered two years ago stemming from an aortic dissection, because of the heart condition having to wait six weeks to essentially do any kind of SCI rehab, and some of the different adaptive sports he's had a chance to try out since his injury. We also discussed the unbelievable story of how his father renovated his home to make it accessible for Vaughn and his fiancée to move in with him before his father ultimately ended up suffering a Spinal Cord Injury this past spring. Connect with Vaughn at the IG link below!! Please listen, like, share, rate, and review the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!
Vaughn Pfeffer:
IG: @life_got_wheel
Live to Walk Again:
IG: @livetowalkagain
FB: @livetowalkagain
Twitter: @Livetowalk1
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Episode 162 Drew Plauche
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the opportunity to speak with Drew Plauche who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor and all-around bad ass. We talked about the dirtbike accident that left him paralyzed in December 2019, having to go out of state for his rehab stay, and having the opportunity to work with Mike Barwis and Nick Lucius at Barwis methods in both Florida and Colorado. We also discussed how Drew was able to get back involved in a lot of the outdoors activities that had been a big part of his life before his injury and his love for brewing beer and the folks at Parish Brewing where he was working before his accident. Connect with Drew at his Instagram link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!
Drew Plauche:
IG: @drew_brews
Live to Walk Again:
IG: @livetowalkagain
FB: @livetowalkagain
Twitter: @Livetowalk1
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Episode 161 Joey Thompson ”THE VIKING”
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the opportunity to hear from Joey Thompson who is one of the best Disabled Strongman Athletes in Britain. Joey is the T10 Paraplegic as the result of Lyme Disease. We spoke with him about the delayed progression of the disease that led to his Paraplegia, getting involved with Adaptive Strongman competitions, and qualifying for the Strongman World Championships and raising money to travel to Orlando for the competition. Connect with Joey at his social media links below and if you can donate is no fun to me is included as well. Please like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!
Joey Thompson:
IG: @joeythompsonwheelchair
Go Fund Me:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/317gmmnm0o?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Episode 160 Mary Pavlantos
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mary Pavlantos. We talked about the circumstances that resulted in her pursuing a career in Physical Therapy, working with friend of the podcast Sherown Campbell, and a very interesting practice called dry needling. We also discussed PTSD and how it affects many people living with neurological disorders especially spinal cord injuries which generally happen as a result of some kind of traumatic accident. Connect with Mary at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!
Mary Pavlantos:
IG: @mary_alexandra_pavlantos
Roots Physical Therapy & Wellness:
https://www.rootsptandwellnessco.com/
Monday May 22, 2023
Episode 159 Tiffany Cooper
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with the amazing Tiffany Cooper who is a Mother, Advocate, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We talked about the details surrounding the tragic way she was injured, having to raise her children as a single mother after her injury, and starting on Instagram live show to put a focus on people dealing with SCI, specifically quadriplegics. We also discussed forgiveness, dating after spinal cord injury, and what a day in her life looks like. Connect with Tiffany at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!
Tiffany Cooper:
IG: @jahne11781
FB: https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.cooper.94849410
Monday May 15, 2023
Episode 158 Donovan Mitchell
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with former KTM Motocross rider and spinal cord injury Survivor; Donovan Mitchell. We talked to Donovan about the Motocross accident that left him paralyzed, becoming an Ambassador or Red Bull's Wings for Life charity, how he was able to stay connected to the Motocross community after his accident, and starting an eBay business that blossomed into a multimillion dollar Motorsports parts company. Connect with Donovan at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!
Donovan Mitchell:
IG: @dono861
@BikeNowMotorsports
https://bikenowmotorsports.com/