Spinal Network's Podcast Series

A candid conversation with Rusty Krumm, his battle to retain his benefits after retirement. You need to hear this. Interested in helping Rusty? Contact Rick at rick@spinal-network.org

A discussion with Dr. Christopher Bo and Dr. Shane Stone

Mike shared his experience working in India and his start in adaptive sports. We talked of our collaboration and the most recent event, the Adaptive Sports, Recreation, and Resource Fair. We shared our thoughts on inclusivity and how to spread the word.

Spent some time with Bob listening to his journey since acquiring his spinal cord injury, Hang gliding, sailing, skiing, journalism and family man.

A wonderful conversation with my friends Kenny and Claire Salvini from Washington. Kenny heads up the Here and Now Project, a great organization that connects and empowers the paralysis community there. Check them out  https://www.hereandnowproject.org/

A truly engaging conversation with Jamila DeCarli, program coordinator for Workability III, a program designed to serve serve individuals with disabilities who are both community college students and DOR consumers desiring employment. Here is the link to the full video on our YouTube channel:  https://youtu.be/K9FTAqFpBMg

I had the pleasure of talking with long time friend and journalist, Bob Vogel. He shared highlights of his journey before his injury and after. Great information shared.

I had the pleasure of talking with long time friend and journalist, Bob Vogel. He shared highlights of his journey before his injury and after. Great information shared.

I was looking forward to my conversation with Michaela Devins and Lindsey Elliott on the topic of Mental Health. Great information and valuable resources. As the title says, it's ok to not be ok. https://unitedspinal.org/strong-wheeled-together/  (Michaela's blog can be found towards the bottom of the page). https://www.instagram.com/unitedspinal/ https://askus-resource-center.unitedspinal.or...

AJ talks about the Adaptive Sports, Recreation and Fitness components at San Diego State University. We also talk about his business, AJ True Strength, fitness and adaptive fitness training. https://ajtruestrength.com/ https://arc.sdsu.edu/adaptedathletics/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JujLy0j-1vY https://www.spinal-network.org/links-to-listen-to-our-podcast/

Josh and I talk about our lives with a spinal cord injury. We discuss how important employment is and the benefits that go well beyond monetary, self-image, self-esteem, quality of life. We talk family and our SCI family. https://spinalpedia.com/ https://www.determined2heal.org/ One on One Employment Mentoring: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6BoguxMs63hNhmRU6aIJPoGkvhUKj9IUEPbXTtVzSKO_...

Erin shared her creative therapy model that breaks down negative stereotypes in the "Real" world for those individuals who work through the brain/body connection every day. I asked Erin to explain ner business model, here is her reply; "Bringing what I have to offer as an occupational therapist, as a human, as a mindful practitioner, and a yoga practitioner, all these things that I brought togethe...

This was such a fun podcast, James, Chelsea and I talked about the documentary, "Reinventing the Wheel". This in my opinion is the best documentary on life with a spinal cord injury and that dreaded rookie year. There were lots of laughs and some heartfelt stories. https://www.facebook.com/reinventingthewheelmovie https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgWDQ_bJvSUqD9XLE1gXPhpsFDJQz_rjB https://www...

My guests today were Kenny Salvini (C3-4) and Ian Mackay (C2-3) from the great state of Washington. We talked about Ian's project, Ians Ride as well as the Here and Now Project of which Kenny is co-founder with Ian. We discussed the impact of assistive technology on their lives and the independence it brings. There are a few funny moments, it wouldn't be a conversation with them if there weren't....

Kelly shares the story of how Access Trax came to be. We talked about the product but our conversation was really about her journey leading up to Access Trax and how her company is changing lives within the paralysis community. Link to all of our podcasts: https://www.spinal-network.org/links-to-listen-to-our-podcast/ Please subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCObjE4...

Annie is the Grassroots Advocacy Manager for United Spinal Association and a power chair user for over 16 years. This was a fun episode, some great information and a few laughs to go with it. Link to all of our podcasts: https://www.spinal-network.org/links-to-listen-to-our-podcast/ Please subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCObjE4UC61TvwvQxiVcUEaA Annies Monthly Adv...

In our fourth episode, we asked Ashley Burrow to educate us on Mitochondrial Disease, what it is, the symptoms and prognosis. Ashley also talked about the Mito 5K fundraiser coming up in May of 2022.   https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15612-mitochondrial-diseases  https://mitopodcast.blogspot.com/  https://www.mitoresearchfund.org/mito-5k/  https://www.youtube.com...

A wonderful conversation with Mark Daggett, founder of Rally 4 Reilly & Friends, a San Diego based nonprofit that provides assistance to those within the spinal cord injury and spinal diagnosis community. https://www.rally4reilly.org/

A wonderful conversation with my friends Kenny and Claire Salvini from Washington. Kenny heads up the Here and Now Project, a great organization that connects and empowers the paralysis community there. Check them out  https://www.hereandnowproject.org/

A truly engaging conversation with Jamila DeCarli, program coordinator for Workability III, a program designed to serve serve individuals with disabilities who are both community college students and DOR consumers desiring employment. Here is the link to the full video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/K9FTAqFpBMg