The Scoliosis Warrior Podcast

Hello everyone, here is a long overdue podcast about my birth story and experience postpartum- kindly interviewed by the amazing Erin Myers.  My wish is that my story brings hope to all the scoliosis and spinal fusion ladies who wish to become a mother, or are currently expecting. You can do hard things! 

Welcome back Scoli Friends :)  Today I am having an informal chat with my good friend and scoli sister Erin Myers on the topic of Scoliosis and Pregnancy.  As I am currently in the 35th week of my first pregnancy, and Erin has been blessed with two healthy and happy teenage boys- we thought it would be interesting to share our experiences of being pregnant with Scoliosis.  In this episode delve in...

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Hello my friends!  Today on the podcast I had the great pleasure of speaking to one of my favourite scoliosis women- Erin Myers from Spiral Spine Pilates.  This is one of my favourite podcast style formats- a casual chat between two ladies in the scoliosis industry. Some of the topics we cover today include: 1. How to regulate your energy when you have Scoliosis.  2. The power of functional medici...

"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." - Viktor Frankl Hey guys and dolls,  Sorry it's been so long since i've recorded an episode!  I wanted to start the podcast back with my own personal experience dealing with anxiety, and the different ideas, tools and techniques I have used over the...

Hello, my friends! Today on the show we have my client, 20-year-old Laura Heneghan bringing us through her journey with Scoliosis and Spinal Fusion. This episode may be of particular benefit to those who are of a similar age and contemplating spinal fusion surgery.  If you would like to get in touch with Laura: https://www.instagram.com/lauraheneghan99/

Back today with another solo cast from Eva! Today I am answering 2 questions that came in on my Instagram page this week  1. What is the best type of exercise for __________ type of Scoliosis?  2. What is your favourite thing about having Scoliosis?  If you guys have a wee second, I would really appreciate if you leave the podcast a review on I-tunes- thankyou so much xx

Welcome to another episode, my friends! A lot of people with Scoliosis struggle with poor body confidence and low self-esteem. Today we are going to talk about my top 5 actionable tips to help you become more comfortable and confident in your own skin :)  1. Stop obsessing over how your body looks (actionable tips in the episode)  2. Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable and flatter your sha...

Today on the show I chat with the owner and operator of online studio Build and Breathe Pilates - the lovely Emily Hale. Emily was first introduced to Pilates to complement her rehab from spinal fusion surgery to correct scoliosis. She gained her Level 3 Matwork Pilates qualification to better understand her own body and give her the confidence to get back to being active and strong. Emily loves w...

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Welcome to another episode of the show my friends! Today we have my good friend and client Mr John Warda on the show. John shares his experience of overcoming the mental obstacles of growing up with physical limitations such as scoliosis and muscular dystrophy.  "The person that you are is not determined by your height, weight or disability- try to stay focused and try to be the best person you ca...

Happy Scoliosis Awareness Month Everyone!  Back on the show today we have the wonderful Niamh McGowan: clinical spinal specialist physiotherapist at the Scoliosis Academy in Beacon Hospital Dublin, Ireland. Some of the topics covered include:  1. Breath and rib cage expansion to de-rotate the thorax 2. Niamh's top advice for Scoli patients during Covid19 3. The importance of hamstring lengthening...

Welcome back to another episode! Today on the show I am interviewing Dr Domingo Molina- a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon based in Springfield, Ohio.  Some of the topics covered on the show include:  1) Dr. Molina's Philosophy 'Less is more'- what can I do for a patient that is the least invasive?  2) Pain neuroscience education- why is your brain telling you you are in pain, and how...

"Feel better, move stronger, thrive longer" Dr. Reid Briglia is a physical therapist who helps adolescents, athletes and adults with scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine-related disorders get back to the physical ventures they love…all while avoiding the use of pain medication and unwanted surgeries. Website: https://www.spinestrongpt.com/ Email: Reid@spinestrongpt.com Facebook Group: Scoliosis Exe...

Today on the show I have EFT Coach, Life Coach and Energy Healer Tania Lopez-Cepero. She was diagnosed with Scoliosis at age 12. Her back pain left her often for days in bed. At age 13 she had 2 Harrington rods fused along her spine. For the following 20 years, she had pain on and off. She tried different things like physical therapy, massages, medication etc, but then she would have back pain ret...

Today I have the fabulous Spinal Spine Founder Erin Myers back on the show for a chat. Topics we cover include   1) How Society Perceives Scoliosis in the East Vs. The West. 2) The Powerful Effect of Positive Reinforcement for your Scoliotic Children. 3) Is Your Scoliosis a Physical or Emotional Issue?  4) Why You Should Create a Scoli Management Schedule & How to Find Your Dream Team

Today on the show I am answering 2 of your top Scoliosis Questions: 1) Dating & Scoliosis: How and when to you tell the person you are dating you have Scoliosis 2) How to find the safest and most effective exercises for your Scoliosis

Today on the show I am chatting with Registered Dietitian & Health Write Harriet Smith. Harriet shares her journey with Scoliosis and spinal fusion, as well as her experience managing other chronic health conditions such as joint hypermobility syndrome.  .  To find out more about Harriet, check out her website www.surreydietitian.co.uk . Other websites mentioned on the show: Healthline:  www.healt...

Today on the show we are discussing a topic very near and dear to my heart: how to have confidence when you have scoliosis. My top 5 tips include: 1) Do things outside of your comfort zone. 2) Focus on the things that you can rather than can't do. 3) Rejoice in the positive traits you have to offer the world. 4) Know that you are not alone on your scoliosis journey. 5) Don't take your scoliosis so...

Hello Everyone! In this episode, we talk to trainer Teresa Teuscher. She was a delight to have on the show. Here's a list of some of the topics covered: * How heat can ease pain * Periods during surgery * Listening to teenagers with scoliosis and supporting them * The importance of putting in the work * Listening to your body * Self-image   Have a good Monday!

Hello Everyone! Mary Powell is a yoga teacher based in Banbury, England who specializes in the Ashtanga Method of yoga. Ashtanga is a structured class focused on purifying the body and mind.  "Bringing mobility around the shoulder blades helps build stability, mobility, and control. If you can build flexibility and strength here it'll relieve tightness the muscles around the upper curve and help y...

Hello Everyone!   Today on the podcast, we have Karena Thek here to talk to us about the importance of movement, elongation of the spine, and pilates.   She's a Scolio-Pilates instructor, author, and founder based in Southern California.   'You really need to listen to what your body can handle. You need to dive inside and have a conversation with yourself.'   For those of you who'd like to contac...