Live to Walk Again

Episode 136 Dr. Michelle Meade

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the honor of visiting with Dr. Michelle Meade from the University of Michigan. Dr. Meade and her team recently conducted a study focusing on resilience after a spinal cord injury and what some of the key factors that contribute to people overcoming this injury and living a happy and fulfilling life. We also spoke about some of the ways to put yourself in the best position to achieve happiness, as well as, what Dr. Meade believes are some important things to do after an SCI to help deal with some of the psychological barriers that present themselves after injury. Read the published article at the link below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!


Flourishing After Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury:
https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Frep0000425

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

IG: @livetowalkagain
FB: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=live%20to%20walk%20again%20foundation
Twitter: @LivetoWalk1

Episode 135 Mike Nichols

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the privilege of speaking with Mike Nichols who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor and ambassador to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. We spoke about how he suffered a spinal cord injury playing high school hockey, how he got started raising money to help support the Reeve Foundation, and about being an honorary draft pick of the Danbury Thrashers hockey team. Mike's never give up attitude was refreshing and I urge anyone to donate to the golf tournament he puts on every year to help raise money for his care and to help support the Reeve Foundation and all the amazing work they do. Connect with Mike at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Mike Nichols:
IG: @m_nichs
FB: https://www.facebook.com/kiDflY16

Intermittent Fasting Nerve Regeneration article:
https://scitechdaily.com/nerve-regeneration-and-repair-intermittent-fasting-may-help-heal-nerve-damage/

Episode 134 Stefan Ghelli

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Stefan Ghelli who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Boston Red Sox employee, and students. We discussed the tragic fall that resulted in his spinal cord injury, the opportunity to work for the Boston Red Sox, and dealing with life after an SCI. We also talked about getting back into school and studying to become a psychologist specifically for other people dealing with SCI/paralysis and the Empower Spinal Cord Injury Camp that he will be attending this summer. Follow along on Stefan's journey at the link below!! And please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!


Stefan Ghelli:
IG: @stefans_milestones

Episode 133 Interesting Medical Breakthroughs

This week on the Live to Walk Again podcast Jerimie and Ricardo discuss two new research projects going on with huge implications for spinal cord injury recovery and an interesting sports related SCI fundraising campaign. The first study is based on an existing AstraZeneca drug that could potentially reduce swelling at the injury site after spinal cord injury but also block harmful enzymes that attack the injury area and even restore neural growth. The second study looks at an interesting new neural probe that is 1/5 the size of a strand of hair that has the capability of both electrical stimulation and recording neural messages and stimulating different parts of the brain and spinal cord in real time. The third story we discussed is about everyone's favorite Formula One driver Max Verstappen donating his personal car to raise money for the spinal cord injury charity, Wings for Life. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

AstraZeneca study:
https://www.labonline.com.au/content/life-scientist/news/existing-drug-may-help-treat-spinal-cord-injury-290149710

Neural Probe Study:
https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/ultra-thin-flexible-neural-probe/

Max Verstappen Article:
https://thesportsrush.com/f1-news-34000-honda-civic-type-r-for-charity-max-verstappen-puts-his-personal-car-up-for-auction-to-help-a-non-profit-foundation/

Episode 132 Dustin Meza

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we are lucky enough to visit with the Paralysis Assassin; Dustin Meza. Dustin is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor and has developed an in person and online program to help people in their recovery from SCI. We spoke about the program he developed called Spiritual Cord In–Journey, how he may have inadvertently asked the universe for his spinal cord injury, and the alternative medicine/martial arts/yoga training that was helpful in his recovery. Connect with Dustin at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!


Dustin Meza:
https://www.dustinmeza.life/

IG: @paralysis_assassin
FB: @paralysisassassin

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ZjIBpmq7H_O4bYwihzzUw/featured

 

Paralysis Assassin Recovery Ninja Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/251698372546001/

Episode131 Jesi Stracham

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with Jesi Stracham who is an Adaptive Athlete, Actress, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Content Creator, and founder of Wheel With Me. We spoke about the motorcycle accident that left her paralyzed in 2015, the switch that flipped inside of her to start living healthier, all of the adaptive sports she's tried, and so much more. Do yourself a favor and listen to this incredible conversation and connect with Jesi, the Wheel With Me Fitness App, and all of her endeavors at the links below. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

Jesi Stracham:
https://jesistracham.com/

IG: @jesistracham

FB:  @jesimichele

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JesiStracham

 

Wheel With Me:
https://www.wheelwithmefoundation.org/

IG: @wheelwithme

FB: @wheelwithme

Twitter:  @wheelwithme

 

Wheel With Me Fitness:

https://www.wheelwithmefitness.com/

IG: @wheelwithmefit

 

 

Episode 130 Willie Frank III and Peggen Frank

This week I had the opportunity to visit with Chairman of the Nisqually Tribe Willie Frank III and his amazing wife Peggen Frank who is the executive director of the nonprofit Salmon Defense among many other amazing things. We talked about Peg's work advocating on behalf of numerous Native Tribes in the Northwest and beyond, the Billy Frank Jr Classic golf tournament coming up this summer, and raising money for the statue that will be standing in the US Capitol in two years time. We also talked about the Nisqually River and what it means to Willie and his entire family, his recent meetings with Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Jay Inslee and other politicians to shine a light on the importance of the environment for the future of the salmon and all of us! We couldn't avoid talking about the Seattle Supersonics and their meaning to everyone in the Northwest. Connect with The Salmon Defense and donate if you can at the links below. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share!! We're still just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! And make sure our world is here to pass on to our children!!

Salmon Defense:
https://salmondefense.org/

https://salmondefense.org/donate/

 

Sonics Medallion:
https://twitter.com/ChrisDaniels5/status/1521974129909403648

Episode 129 John Mackenzie

This week on the live to walk again podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Digital Creator, Motivational Speaker, Church Pastor, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, John Mackenzie. We spoke about the tragic accident while he was in high school that left him paralyzed, finding religion after his injury, and going back to school to become a pastor. We also talked about getting married and keeping the right mindset while dealing with an injury like this. Connect with John at his social media links and YouTube channel below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!


John Mackenzie:
IG: @thewheellifeofficial
FB: The Wheel Life Support Group
YouTube: @TheWheelLife

Wedding vows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23gODuKs8Js

Episode 128 Dane Cross

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we are thrilled to visit with Inclusivity Advocate and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Dane Cross. We discussed the touch rugby game that left him paralyzed, marriage and children, tips for traveling with a disability, and the device that helps him maneuver on the beach. Check out Dane and his wife Stacey and all of their adventures at their social media pages below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!


Cross Family:
IG: @cross_family_adventures
FB: @cross_family_adventures
YouTube: @cross_family_adventures

Episode 127 Gina Bagnariol–Benavides

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing my Aunt and Ricardo's wife Gina Bagnariol–Benavides who was the Supported Employment Coordinator for Boeing in the mid-80s to early 90s as the Americans With Disabilities Act was going into effect. At the time Boeing was one of the first large corporations to implement disability hiring practices and Gina was on the front lines of the movement to help disabled people get back into the workforce. She spoke at many national conferences showing other large companies how Boeing could ADA policy into practice. We also spoke about her work getting legislation passed to make Washington one of the first states with distracted driving laws in the country. We also talked a little bit about her work speaking the high school students about the dangers of distracted driving and the real world consequences that can occur. Finally I had to slip in a few questions about what Gina and Ricardo remember about the car accident that left me paralyzed and the aftermath that. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

ADA: 
https://adata.org/learn-about-ada

 

Today Show:

https://www.today.com/video/washington-state-set-to-impose-heavy-fines-on-drivers-using-electronics-1004260931900

 

Jody Bagnariol Mather Story:

https://komonews.com/news/local/family-outrage-2-killed-in-chehalis-traffic-wreck-but-little-punishment-for-driver