Live to Walk Again

Episode 165 Art Renowitzky

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

Episode 164 Paul Allen

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

Episode 163 Vaughn Pfeffer

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

Episode 162 Drew Plauche

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

Episode 161 Joey Thompson ”THE VIKING”

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

Episode 160 Mary Pavlantos

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/

Episode 159 Tiffany Cooper

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

 

Episode 158 Donovan Mitchell

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/

Episode 157 Willie Frank III

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we welcomed the one and only Willie Frank III back to the show!! For those of you don't know Willie is the Tribal Chairman for the Nisqually Tribe. We spoke about a number of things including the Rise Above program which exposes Native youth to professional athletes to show them how hard work and pay off and to help them open up and talk about things that are bothering them in life. We also talked about the importance of the Nisqually language, Willie's excitement for the next generation of Tribal Leaders, and an update on the Billy Frank Jr statue. Connect with Willie and the Nisqually tribe at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Willie Frank III and the Nisqually Tribe:
FB: @chairmanwilliamfrankIII

http://www.nisqually-nsn.gov/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT9ecBpsvSo

 

Episode 156 Sherown Campbell

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Sherown Campbell who is a SCI Advocate, Father, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We discussed how he suffered a spinal cord injury in 2014, dealing with an injury like this while having a wife and two small children, the progression of his injury to where he can now walk using adaptive crutches but also for short distances on his own, and inspiring work out videos. Connect with Sherown 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!!

Sherown Campbell:

IG: @sherowncampbell

FB: @sherowncampbell

YouTube: @sherowncampbell