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Find out more about Dana Bowman HERE http://www.danabowman.com/dana-biography.php Also referenced on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network, The Christopher Reeve Foundation: https://www.christopherreeve.org/

Thanks to Mike Vaccaro of the NYPost for joining us to give us Vac’s Whacks on the first part of the 2024 MLB Season and his memorable articles and interviews! We also talk about Mike’s ability to adapt to his leg amputation and getting back on the golf course!

Bio on Dr. Wyatt from Podmatch: Dr. Christopher Scott Wyatt is an autistic self-advocate and father of two neurodiverse daughters. He earned a doctorate researching online education and writing instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders. His experiences living with physical and neurological differences shape his parenting. Wyatt consults with schools, businesses, and non-profit organi...

What my hospitalization due to gallbladder issues in May taught me was every thing I eat is my choice and no one else’s . Here’s how I’ve developed instinctual avoidance of bad foods over the last month and a half on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network

Thanks to Andy Gladding, Cody Hmelar and Jamie for welcoming me on 1 World Radio to discuss this podcast platform as well as pressing transporation needs that people with disabilities grapple with daily. I'm also honored that this episode was an award-winner with the LI Press Club , and yours truly was nominated by Andy to be part of this award which I am honored by! Link to the award-winning epis...

The ALS Associaton and National Academies, in conjunction with 1 Million Dollar funding from Congress, has paved a way for those with ALS to have more of a liveable life over the next decade. It's a monumental moment for those with ALS and I safely say on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network, that Lou Gehrig did not play in vain for the Yankees while battling ALS. Links: ALS Newsletter: https://www.al...

Thanks to Podmatch for connecting the Alex Garrett Podcast Network with Rahz Slaughter who not only shares his story of adaptability but helps pay it forward to at-risk youth and showing that everyone , especially teens, can be unstoppable!  Sites to visit for more info on Rahz:  https://www.rahzslaughter.com/start-here1608209152000 https://unstoppableteenager.com/

Thanks to Danny Voyes (human_transformer_90 on Instagam) and Derrek Cooke, owner of Derrek's Bags , for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Nework. Derrek's Bags is an online store you can visit here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DerreksBags. We talk about Spina Bifida and the love of baseball! I implore to also visit the New York State Spina Bifida Assocation here: https://sbanys.org/ In addition, in h...

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, revisit my conversation with NYS Veteran Hall of Famer Arthur Grabiner . More on This WWII vet here: https://www.nysenate.gov/sites/default/files/profiles/pdf/arthur_grabiner.pdf Disability Scoop/Source America article on jobs for disabled Americans, including Disabled Vets as referenced on Alex Garrett Podcast Network (https://www.sourceamerica.org/get-involved/e...

While I utilize the hashtags #RepBX, #NYR, #NewYorkForever, #LGM, this spring, my focus expands beyond sports and I wanted to share my brain’s versatile thought process with you on One Leg Up With Alex Garrett

On this edition of the Alex Garrett Podcast Network, I continue the conversation of finding a cure for ALS beyond Lou Gehrig Day which is June 2nd of every year. A shout out to Sarah Langs, who covers the game of baseball while overcoming ALS! More on The Iron Horse : https://www.mlb.com/news/featu... /> Resources to support a cure for ALS : https://projectals.org ; https://www.als.org/understa...

Learn more about this evening's guest, Win Charles HERE: Thanks to Podmatch for making this connection on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGN0mfJdlpKG8IdJTBjKTow

Thanks to Chis Ochs, Chief Development Officer of Kerico Care,  for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Network to discuss ways Kerico is revolutioning medical transportation AND the accessible transporation landscape! 

Find out on Adapting With Alex Garrett how David Jensen and Elysia Everett Burns are making sports and life more accessible through their app, Friendly Like Me! Find out more about the App here : https://www.friendlylikeme.com/

What is life like for Lyft driver Joe Murphy when Living Full Tilt? He tells us his story about adapting from falling out of a car at 4 years old, suffering head trauma from that fall and then years later becoming a beloved Lyft Driver! Thanks to Joe Murphy for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Network! Find out more about Joe : https://livingfulltilt.com

Thanks to former NCAA D1 basketball standout and cancer survivor/amputee turned CEO Terry Tucker for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Network! More on Terry and his company, Motivational Check LLC here ( https://www.motivationalcheck.... )

ironman-Certified Coach and author of 'The Resilient Athlete', Andrejs Birjukovs, talks adapting from an athlete and a small business owner's perspecitve. We re-visit with Andrejs on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network to discuss his Athlete Blog newsletter's 50th issue which helps kick off 2024 with a positive mindset! More on The Athlete Blog: https://theathleteblog.com/; How to get The Resilient A...

In Valencia, Spain, Mar Galceran made history as the first elected official to Spanish Parliament with Down’s Syndrome. I explain how this moment should inspire Americans With Disabilities to step in and run for elected office if they want to see true change. Being involved makes a difference and MP Galceran proved that by beating out 19 other candidates in Spain’s People’s Party vote. More on thi...

Thanks to my friend and radio colleague Rob Taub for joining my adapting feature of the Alex Garrett Podcast month. We raise awareness for Diabetes during American diabetes month. Follow Rob on Twitter @ RobMTaub! Organizations Rob is currently involved with: American Diabetes Association.:https://diabetes.org/; https://www.knowdiabetesbyheart.org/ American Heart Association: https://www.heart.org...

Thanks to Professor Andrew Bernstein for joining me on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network to discuss ways educators can bring reason to the young minds when it comes to the Israeli-Hamas war. This conversation covers so much ground. Feel free to visit Prfoessor Bernstein's website: https://www.andrewbernstein.net/ for more information!

Thanks to Adrian Knight for joining my vlog and podcast of Alex Garrett Productions! What a conversation on business, mental health, alcoholism, business and his passion for education and his Children’s Education Group! More about Adrian Knight can be found here : https://stan.store/ElevateYourLife?fb Thanks to PodMatch for making this connection!

Thanks to Derrek Cooke for bringing his thoughts to the Alex Garrett Podcast Network during Spina Bifida Awareness Month. For more on the work of Derrek Cooke, a 33 year old who creates specialized medical bags, please visit his etsy shop HERE: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DerreksBags His description as followed: Derrek's Bags was started by a 33-year-old named Derrek who was born with the birth defe...

Thanks to my guest, Paul Zolman for discussing love languagues we can display during a time of war and within our own daily lives. Links as referenced on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network http://www.roleoflove.com/http... https://www.instagram.com/role... https://www.instagram.com/paul... https://www.facebook.com/roleo... https://www.facebook.com/paul.... https://www.linkedin.com/in/pa...

Thank you to Dr. Gene Moran, founder and President of Capitol Integration, for giving an eye-openng look into how defense contracts with the Government work as well as his eye-witness account of 9/11 being at the Pentagon as it was being attacked 22 years ago. I really appreciated Dr. Moran's time on the Alex Garrett Podcast Network and you can find out more about this national security and defens...

Thanks to Joan Herrmann for joining the Alex Garrett Podcast Network's Adapting feature! Find more out about Joan HERE: https://www.cyacyl.com/; https://www.joanherrmann.com/