The 'P.U.S.H' Project

'Try something new, but in a way that is accessible' - Morgan Cathcart . . Hey all! Welcome to Season 5 of The 'P.U.S.H' Project PodCast. Today on the Podcast, we've got Morgan Cathcart of Edmonton, Alberta. In this Episode, Morgan talks about Parasports, Athletics & Ableism. She gives us insight on some of the life skills, & things that she's learned, through...

'You are a strong, capable person, that can do anything you want' - Scott . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. Today on the Podcast, we've got Scott of Innisfail, Alberta, Canada. In this Episode, Scott & Danny talk about growing up, and living, in a small town. Scott talks about his passion for music, and the Genres/Artists that inspires the sounds that he make...

'Try to surround yourself with people that you love' - Maddy Snow . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We've got Maddy Snow of Edmonton, Alberta. In this conversation, Maddy talks about how much she's moved around, living in a few different provinces & several different cities, and Danny asks about how that experience in so many different places has continu...

Today, we hit pause on the Podcast, to pay love & respect to a friend of ours that we lost over the course of June (Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Awareness Month across Canada). Alexis Pastuch was not only an incredible friend, and a part of our A Song, A City team, but she was one of the most thoughtful, and compassionate, people that we've ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her smile,...

'Eventually you'll find something that just clicks with you' - Emily Anderson . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast & Happy Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Awareness Month across Canada. We've got Emily Anderson of Powell River, by way of Surrey, BC (British Columbia), Canada. In this Episode, Emily talks about Re-Discovering her passion & both Danny &am...

'Do not compare yourself' - Joel S . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast & Happy Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Awareness Month across Canada. We're kicking this month off with Joel S of Calgary, Alberta, Canada In this conversation, Joel talks about his creativity, his Jewelry business & love & passion for animals. He talks about how much he's alre...

'Dare to dream'  - Sally Thomas . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast & Happy Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Awareness Month across Canada. We're kicking this month off with Sally Thomas of Ottawa, ON, by way of Belleville & Toronto. In this conversation, Sally talks about some of her passion for Sport, Art & Disability Justice. She shares some of her pe...

'Believe In Yourself' - Paull Gantley . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with our COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT, Friends Of SBHI (Ireland)! In this conversation, we welcome Brian Geraghty, Paul Gantley & Dan Riordan into the Conversation to chat SBH in Ireland, and we everything from catch up, to dive into personal abilities, and successes,...

'If we don't share our story, how is  anybody else going to understand us?' - Jenny Cates . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with Jenny Cates of Columbia, Tennessee, USA. In this Episode, Jenny talks about her passion in Sharing Her Story, and developing the confidence to put herself out there. She talks about the power of langua...

Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season with a Recap of The 'P.U.S.H' Livestream 2023. The 'P.U.S.H' Livestream takes place every October 25th, World Awareness Day of Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus, and was created to Connect, Celebrate, and Amplify our SB&H Community around the world. The theme of last years Livestream was 'T...

'In order to reduce our Footprint, maybe we can do a lot better in terms of saving energy, and water' - Baris Girit . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with Baris Girit of Izmir, Turkey. In this conversation Baris & Danny spend some time catching up, and reflecting, after meeting 11 years ago at an International Conference for Spin...

'It's a child like any other child' - Everlyne Jepkosgei Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast, ALLIES EDITION. We're kicking the first ever Episode of 'The Parent Perspective' with Everlyne Jepkosgei of Kitale, Kenya. In this conversation, Everlyne talks about being a parent to a young person who lives with SB&H. She shares some of his story, some of t...

'Don't be afraid to reach out to somebody' - Rob Van Manen . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with Rob Vanen of Niagara Falls, by way of Oshawa, ON, Canada. In this Episode, Rob talks about working in a Group Home, and working with people with Disabilities. Rob also talks in depth about his Skill/Ability/Passion for helping peopl...

'Being an Ally means that you have to be humble, and get rid of the fear of learning, and be okay as a learner' - Julia Duff Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast, ALLIES EDITION. We're kicking this Season off with the Executive Director of Spina Bifida New York State, Julia Duff of Albany, New York. Julia shares some of her background, and incredible Journey to getting i...

'You have to find things that make you happy' - Dan 'BigDan' Jeffares . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with Dan 'BigDan' Jeffares of Cambridge, Canada. In this Conversation, Dan shares some of his incredible story, including parts about his family, his kids in particular, and his musical Journey. Dan talks about...

'Communication is the key to success' - Esther Njuguna . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with Esther Njuguna of Kabete, Kenya. Esther talks about being an Extraverted person, building Confidence, and Self Awareness, as well as not being defined by her Disability. She also shares about her dreams of becoming a Motivational Speaker and...

'We are all dependant, one to each other' - Dominik Drdul . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with Dominik Drdul of Drnava, Slovakia, just outside of Bratislava.  In this conversation, Dominik talks about some of his work in Politics & Law, as well as some of the reasons as to WHY he wanted to get into politics. He also shares abou...

'Connect with your Community. Your Community can help you' - Kateryna Shcherbyna . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with Kateryna Shcherbyna of Odesa, Ukraine, now living, and working, in Brussels, Belgium. In this conversation, Kateryna talks about her passion for taking part in events that encourage Justice, and Positive Change. She...

'Don't keep quiet. Reach out. Speak about it' - Simon Gisore Omboga . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with Simon of Nairobi, Kenya. In this conversation, Simon talks about his biggest dream to see his projects be established with structures & discipline, shares some of his story, and WHY his experiences continue to influence...

'Act Locally, Think Globally' - Laura Rosillo Beneyto . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with Laura Rosillo Beneyto of Alicante, Spain (named the Sunniest City in Europe *2023*), before moving to Barcelona to do her Masters, and now living, and working, in Brussels, Belgium. In this conversation, Laura talks about so much of the work...

'Dream big, don't quit' - Cam Gross . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with Cam Gross of North Carolina, by way of the Mid West (the Chicago area). In this conversation, Cam & Danny talk about meeting through our mutual friend, Meetra - We love Meetra!! Cam talks about being a Massage Therapist, and serving the Community. He...

'Keep on trying things'  - Majella McCarthy . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with Majella McCarthy of West Cork, Ireland. In this conversation, Majella talks about working in a Community Hospital as a Music Therapist. She also talks about some of her many other achievements, like simply living, as well as holding many of the differe...

Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast, ALLIES EDITION. We're kicking this Season off with Ruairi Bailey of Dublin, Ireland. In this conversation, Ruairi talks about his relationship with Gary Mangan, the Open Opportunities Services, run by Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus Ireland, as well as some of his training to be a Basketball Table Officer. Ruairi also talks about doing Tae Kwondo,...

'Learn to be more of an advocate for yourself' - Laura Everill . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with Laura Everill of Great Lakes, Illinois, USA, now living in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this conversation, Laura talks about her move from Illinois to Indiana early on, as well as her ability to connect with people who share similar value...

'It was like coming home' (becoming the CEO of SBHI) - Gerry Maguire . . Hey all! Welcome back to Season 4 of the PodCast. We're kicking this Season off with a LIVE throwback from 2023, with special guest, Gerry Maguire, the CEO of SBHI (Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus Ireland). In this Episode, Gerry shares a bit about growing up to become the CEO of Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus Ireland...