David's Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Ishani Gupta. She shares her story about how she once was a shy girl just trying to get into the radio entertainment industry, battling rejection and anxiety until one day she was truly able to shine as a Radio Jockey. She has also written a book mainly geared towards public speaking which she also provides coaching for. We also got...

On this episode, I have Tylia Flores, a 25 year old disability advocate with Cerebral Palsy. We discuss her time growing up, dealing with doctors, her journey through the education system, and some projects she has worked on over the years. Find her here: https://www.facebook.com/Stompingoncpwithtylia www.tyliaflores.com https://twitter.com/stompingoncp1 https://www.instagram.com/stomping_on_cp_wi...

She had this to share: I lost 100 pounds through weight loss surgery 7.5 years ago and kept it off. I have overcome several learning disabilities and now I am now a graduate student earning my MPA degree from VT . I have had two internships on capitol hill. I do modeling on the side my goal to hopefully be one of the first high fashion model who has had weight loss surgery or has lost half their b...

David Figueroa is a disability advocate, teacher, former 3 sport athlete who loves to motivate others through sharing personal experiences growing up with Cerebral Palsy. He will be talking about his journey as an individual with Cerebral Palsy, his struggles and successes growing up (education system), how he got into sports and how sports and fitness changed his life.

In this episode, I sit down with Wendell, a former classmate in high school and good friend of mine to hear his journey on how he overcame a major car accident; which left him limited at what he could do physically. He also tells me the story of when he survived being held at gunpoint delivering pizzas. We also share some laughs reminiscing about our highschool days. Despite all of this, he has co...

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I sit down with Sheik an IT Specialist, whose passion for music and symbolism through tattoos helped him find an channel his inner self during the pandemic. We also discuss our friendship, his influences and issues ongoing with disabilities in our society. #identity #culture #music #selfappriciation

On this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Katie Wheeler, an aspiring motivational speaker and disability advocate who is devoted to spreading her message of overcoming Cerebral Palsy. Although she uses a wheelchair and her mobility is limited she remains highly positive the she will achieve her goals in becoming a successful speaker and a Public Relations and marketing speci...

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast we have returning guest Win Charles, A best selling author, educator, disability advocate (who has CP), and longtime podcast host  of A Winning Cup. She tells me about how her health and a variety of obstacles in her life prompted her to move from Colorado to Arizona and how it has vastly improved her living situation in some ways, we...

On today's episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Ayanna.  Meet Ayanna aka Phenomenally autistic Ayanna is an autism advocate born & raised in Westchester county New York along with having autism she has survived over 300 seizures lives with Chronic illnesses has 2 autoimmune diseases , but she doesn’t let that stop her from spreading her messages of self love, joy, equa...

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast, I have my friend Josh an IT Technician and a great friend of mine from high school. We talk about our friendship, his reaction when we first met, how playing music became an outlet for him to cope with rough times, and the people that have encouraged him the most throughout his life. Great person all around! Stay tuned until the end for an...

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast, I interview Sam and Ryan from Extreme Motus a company that designs wheelchairs for off-road use based in Utah. Sam who has Cerebral Palsy along with his good friend Ryan have captured the hearts of thousands on tiktok through these really unique videos showcas ing Sam in a variety of unique places where he is shown off-roading in his chair...

What an experience getting to interview 8x Paralympic national champion and  ParaPen bronze and silver medalist Team USA track runner Marshall Zackery. He talks about what it was like growing up with CP and visually impaired and how he discovered running after an encounter with his now mentor and coach while he was at a gym working out. This lead to them working together and a promise that Ma...

SHOW LESS In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast,  Doug shares how to motivate yourself to a flatter stomach and health after the COVID lockdown. He also shares his story of the time he had while serving in the military and how it influenced him to become a successful author and coach. #health #fitness #howto

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast, I have Heather here is more about her: Heather Hutchison is the author of Holding On by Letting Go: A Memoir, and an award-winning singer/songwriter with three albums released to date. Blind since birth and having struggled with mental illness from a young age, she is passionate about educating people on disability and mental health throug...

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Alejandra, a medical assistant who has spina bifida. She is also a disability advocate who uses instagram and tiktok to bring awareness of the disability as well as various other topics such as body positivity and skincare. Her goals are to one day become a motivational speaker and podcaster. She tells me that sometimes she finds it...

In this video, I talk about How you can stay fit despite having physical limitations.

In this episode I talk about who helped me become who I am today, and why I am so grateful.

In this video I discuss how I stay in shape despite my CP and break down my workout routine. I also give encouragement to those with CP such as myself, not to give up on their own fitness journeys.

Next topic I will be talking about on my YouTube Channel and Podcast will be a break down of each of my surgeries, and how each helped me get to where I am today physically.💪

In todays episode I share my at home workout routine. This is great for anyone who is able bodied or even have a disability. I go over medicine ball, resistance band, and stretching techniques. Hope this helps all of you starting or adding to your fitness routines.

Here I talk about how I won my 3 state titles as well as how I discovered the sport of cycling. #cycling #olympics #cerebralpalsy

In this video, I discuss how I started working out, some topics i'll cover in this blog, and the reason behind it.

Yesterday, someone on my tiktok commented on one of my posts asking why my condition is a gift, and here is my response. #disabilities #questions #education

In honor of CP awareness month, I have chosen to share my story with everyone. I hope this inspires you to move forward and to never give up despite the obstacles that you may encounter in your life. You will succeed in everything you do. Just believe in yourself!

In this video I explain what CP is in my own words and how it impacts me. #cerebralpalsy #education