Live to Walk Again

Episode 146 SCIStudies

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we talked about update to a spinal cord injury study going on at the University of Louisville, a class-action lawsuit against Medicare to provide home care for people with SCI and other serious injuries, and an incredible study going on at Rutgers University using umbilical cord blood to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. Check out the links to the articles and YouTube videos below and please listen, like, rate, review, and share!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!


Louisville Study:
https://www.wisn.com/article/new-hope-for-spinal-cord-injuries/41826293

Medicare Class-Action Lawsuit:
https://www.inquirer.com/business/health/medicare-home-care-lawsuit-centers-medicare-advocacy-20221031.html

Rutgers University Study:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-31SDsNHHsY&t=200s

Episode 145 Article Dump

This week on the Live to Walk Again we dive into a couple of interesting Spinal Cord Injury research articles that caught our eye. The first one is based on a study out of the University of Wisconsin–Madison where researchers are mapping out the human hindbrain and using that to create specialized neuronal cells to mimic the cells at the level of a spinal cord injury. This study also could have long-lasting impacts on a wide range of neurological disabilities like MS, muscular dystrophy, and ALS. The second study is out of Texas A&M University and is a multidisciplinary research study between Texas A&M school of medicine and Texas A&M AgriLife using an HIV peptide that is accepted by most cells in the human body and attaching a protein concoction that will latch on to the peptide and cross into the cell's nucleus where it can be reprogrammed. This study could also have far-reaching effects on repairing correlation damaged joints or even administering cancer drugs to pinpointed areas of the body. We also chatted about our friends adamant Taylor and the Dallas Cowboys of the National Wheelchair Football League and their upcoming tournament this weekend in Salt Lake City!! Check out the link below to watch their games!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for spinal cord injuries!!

University of Wisconsin–Madison Study:
https://www.wispolitics.com/2022/uw-madison-improved-understanding-of-early-spinal-cord-development-paves-the-way-for-new-treatments

Texas A&M Study:
https://today.tamu.edu/2022/10/17/rapid-delivery-injected-protein-flips-a-switch-in-the-brain-disappears/

Dallas Cowboys NWFL link:
https://www.youtube.com/user/RISEAdaptiveSports

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Episode 144 Ali Ingersoll

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to be joined by Ali Ingersoll who is Ms. Wheelchair America 2023, a Blogger, Speaker, Day Trader, and Corporate Disability & Inclusion Advocate. We spoke about the diving accident that left her paralyzed, the harrowing trip from the Bahamas to Miami to seek medical attention after her injury, and her later journey to China for further treatment. We also talked about her Quirky Quad Blog and Shower Talk with Ali YouTube channel,  her advocacy work helping people navigate insurance issues after a spinal cord injury, and how she got involved with Ms. Wheelchair America. Connect with Ali at the links below!! And please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Ali Ingersoll:
https://quirkyquad.com/
IG: @quirkyquad_ali
FB: @aliingersoll
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-ingersoll/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/QuirkyQuad_Ali

Live to Walk Again: 

https://livetowalkagain.org/
livetowalkagain@gmail.com
IG: @livetowalkagain
FB: @livetowalkagain
Twitter: @Livetowalk1

 

Episode 143 Willie Frank III

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast our great friend, brother, and Nisqually Tribal Chairman Willie Frank III makes his triumphant return to the show. We were able to discuss the Nisqually Tribal Council having their first general meeting since Covid 19 shut things down, what the Nisqually River means to Willie and his people, and we got an update on the Billy Frank Jr statue that will be representing Washington State in Statutory Hall in Washington DC. We also had to chat about the Seattle Supersonics and their eventual return. This was a fun episode, check it out and please like, rate, review, and share!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!


Live to Walk Again:
https://livetowalkagain.org/

livetowalkagain@gmail.com

IG: @livetowalkagain
FB: @livetowalkagain
Twitter: @Livetowalk1

Episode 142: Adam Lucio &Taylor Nichols

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to visit with friends of the pod Adam Lucio and Taylor Nichols; who are both adaptive athletes and spinal cord injury survivors. We chatted about how their lives are going since the last time we spoke with them on the podcast, participating in USA wheelchair football for the Dallas Cowboys, and what it means to them to be able to get the competitive juices flowing again. We talked about Rise Adaptive and their sponsorship for the Cowboys organization, Move United who is the sponsor for the whole league, and some of the specific rules for the league. Connect with Adam, Taylor, Rise Adaptive, and Move United at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Adam Lucio and Taylor Nichols
IG: @adam_lucio

IG: @taylormade353

 

Rise Adaptive:

https://riseadaptivesports.org/

IG: @riseadaptivesports

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

Move United:

https://moveunitedsport.org/

IG: @moveunitedsport

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

Episode 141 Gabriel R. (@wheelchairchino)

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to speak with Gabriel R. who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor and Advocate. We covered a number of different topics from the robbery and shooting that left him paralyzed to the importance of mental health and having the right mindset while battling this injury. We talked about the amazing Spinal Cord Injury community, the amazing circle of family and friends he has helping him adjust, and what it was like coming home from rehab with the people who shot him still free. Give this episode a listen and connect with Gabriel on his Instagram link below. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Gabriel Raffinan:
IG: @wheelchairchino

Live to Walk Again:
https://livetowalkagain.org/
IG: @livetowalkagain
FB: @livetowalkagain
Twitter: @livetowalk1

Episode 140 Garrison Redd

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with; Para Powerlifter, Model, After, founder of the Garrison Redd Project, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Garrison Redd. We discussed everything from the random gunshot that left him paralyzed to getting started with Para Powerlifting to being chosen to give a TEDx talk. We also spoke about The Garrison Redd Project's work to help people in the disability community, getting his start doing modeling, and wheelchair accessibility in New York City among many other things. Connect with Garrison at the links below!! And please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!


Garrison Redd
https://www.thegarrisonreddproject.org/
IG: @garrisonredd
FB: @garrisonredd
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/garrisonredd

Episode 139 Ashley Llorens

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast I had the pleasure of speaking with, friend of the podcast, Ashley Llorens about her incredible new clothing company LL Official. We also caught up with her about everything she's been up to since we last spoke on the podcast including taking a road trip from Chicago to Los Angeles to see the Rollettes Experience, how she linked up with some cannabis utensil companies to become a brand ambassador, and vlogging a solo trip to a concert and how important that is for other people dealing with spinal cord injuries to see. Connect with Ashley and  LL Official at the links below and support this disabled owned small business!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!


Ashley Llorens
IG: @ashleyllorens16
TikTok: @ashleyllorens16
Twitter: @ashleyllorens16

LL Official:
https://www.shopllofficial.com/ 

IG: @shopllofficial

Ashley & Nikki:
IG: @ashleynikkistory
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWr-lSI9wVfe4_RAvyUyjQ

Episode 138 Annalisa and John Squires

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to speak with Annalisa and John Squires who are in interabled couple who are the owners and operators of Rolling in Paradise, an adaptive equipment business in Southwest Florida. John told us how he was injured at 15 years old, how he got heavily involved in adaptive sports from hand cycling to quad rugby, and how/when they started Rolling in Paradise. We also discussed the impact of being able to work with a 100% disabled owned business to buy adaptive equipment when most of the other companies that supply these tools are large corporations and the community their building with helping people find peer support after suffering SCI and grants to help pay for some of these adaptive devices. Connect with Annalisa and John at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Rolling in Paradise:
https://www.rollinginparadise.com/
IG: @rolling.in.paradisesales
FB: @rolling.in.paradisesales
YouTube: @Rolling.in.paradise

Episode 137 Ruby Varela

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to speak with the incredible Ruby Valera. Ruby is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, a Blogger, and Mother. We spoke about the spinal cord injury she sustained in a car accident while she was five months pregnant, how her children and family helped get her out of the depression she was dealing with after her SCI, and what motivated her to start blogging/documenting her journey. We also spoke about her beautiful wedding and the decision she made with her husband to have more children after her spinal cord injury. Connect with Ruby at her social media links below!! Please listen, like, share, rate, and review the podcast!!
We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

 

Ruby Varela:

IG: @sweet_r86

TikTok: @sweet_r86

 

Live to Walk Again:
livetowalkagain@gmail.com
IG: @livetowalkagain
FB: @livetowalkagainfoundation
Twitter: @Livetowalk1