Live to Walk Again

Episode 171 Brenda Laugier

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Brenda Laugier who is a spinal cord injury Survivor, interior designer, mother, and photographer. We spoke to Brenda about how she suffered a spinal cord injury, what it was like dealing with her SCI while being four months pregnant and delivering her first daughter a month after getting out of rehab, and being part of a video series put out by the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Connect with Brenda at the social media link below!! Please listen, like, share, rate, and review the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!


Brenda Laugier:
IG: @brennnnn_
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOW85HV_qUD6N0TnVSADhkPB5WYfNafCX

Episode 170 Amanda Perla

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Perla who is a Disability Advocate, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and the Founder of NextStep Orlando. We chatted about the car accident that left her paralyzed, the frustration with standard rehab practices that lack activity-based exercise, and the surrogacy journey she is on with her husband. Connect with Amanda and NextStep Orlando 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!!


Amanda Perla:
IG: @mando313
      @nextstep_orlando

TikTok: @nextsteporlando

Episode 169 Gary Dawson

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the chance to speak with Gary Dawson who is a Blogger, Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, and an Adaptive Athlete among many other things. We chatted with Gary about the motorcycle accident that left him paralyzed, getting integrated into adaptive sports, and his work with the SIA (Spinal Injuries Association) and his position as the network manager for the North of the UK for the organization. We also talked about some of the issues that face people dealing with an SCI after they go on including isolation, drug abuse, and depression. Connect with Gary at the links below!! Please listen, like, share, rate, and review the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Gary Dawson:
IG: @gotta.roll.with.it

      @spinal_injuries

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd_8DCwlqO44t1xtQak3pw

Episode 168 Rob Costa

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Rob Costa ( @robcosta977 ) who is a Father, Husband, Entrepreneur, Adaptive Athlete, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We spoke with Rob about a wide range of topics including the dirtbike accident that left him paralyzed, being a father after a spinal cord injury, and his amazing family helping him through the early days post injury. We also talked about Ron traveling to Minnesota and Panama to get Stem Cell treatments, his experiences with traveling with some tips for manual wheelchair users, and how freeing it is to get out on his road bike. Connect with Rob at his Instagram and the link to his Wheelchair Dad Blog post below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!


Rob Costa:

IG: @robcosta977

https://spinalpedia.com/guest-post-wheelchair-dad-by-robert-costa-2/?_=1691716322

 

Episode 167 Charlotte From Chicago (Charlotte Thompson)

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

Episode 166 Dianne Vitkus

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

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