The Scoliosis Warrior Podcast

Hello everyone! Happy Scoliosis Awareness Month! In this episode, we talk to Paige Fraser, a professional dancer from The Bronx who tells us of her experience with scoliosis and how it affects and influences her life as a dancer.   "By sharing my story, it's allowed me to be free and accept who I am even more because I'm not hiding it and I'm not allowing it to hold me back in any way."

Happy Scoliosis Awareness Month everyone! Today on the show I have an incredibly moving interview with Holly Minihane, a Scoliosis and Cerebral Palsy Warrior. 

Today I have invited my Scoliosis sister Carlyn Porter back on the show to have an open conversation about living with Scoliosis. Some topics of conversation include 1) Accepting discomfort as a part of everyday living with Scoliosis 2) Awkward yoga positions when you have Scoliosis 3) Scoliosis as a motivator to avoid the doctor's office 4) Anxiety, meltdowns and keeping the online Scoliosis posi...

Today on the show I have Bodybuilder, Crooked Viking and all-round awesome guy- Shano Rasmussen. Shano has had a pretty phenomenal physical transformation over the last few years- what originally started out as a weight loss journey, also become a powerful way to manage his Scoliosis. Shano also shares his mindset towards Scoliosis and how he manages pain when it strikes. 

Today on the show I have Scoliosis and backcare specialist, Rachel Jesien. Rachel is the founder of holistic backcare company 'My Scared Spine'. Some of the topics covered on the show today include 1) How to listen to your bodies individual needs, 2) How to adapt your Scoliosis management protocol around your hormonal cycle, 3) How to manage your Scoliosis throughout the summer season. 

Today on the show I have a friend and spiritual teacher, Triratna Buddhist Order member Atulyamita. She shares her experience of how mindfulness and meditation helped her in the management of chronic pain and illness. At the end of the episode, Atulyamitra leads a wonderful short meditation for the alleviation of pain. 

Today on the show I have an inspiring personal trainer from NYC named Teresa Teuscher. Not only did Teresa receive a full spinal fusion at age 12, but she is also the mother of a daughter with Scoliosis. Some of the topics covered on the show today include 1) Teresa's amazing Scoliosis story 2) Tips for modifying exercise with spinal fusion 3) Pregnancy and Scoliosis 4) Advice to parents on the Sc...

Back on the show by popular demand, I have the fabulous Erin Myers. We have a raw and honest open conversation about our experiences dealing with Scoliosis. Some topics covered on the show include 1) Using Scoliosis as an excuse to move every day 2) How to emotionally & physically own your Scoliosis 3) Dealing with body dysmorphia 4) Managing Scoliosis through counselling 5) What is your Scoliosis...

Today on the show I am chatting with Dr. Peter Newton: chief of the division of Orthopedics & Scoliosis at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego and a clinical professor at UC San Diego School of medicine. Topics discussed on the show today include What is Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT)?, Who is the right candidate for treatment?, How effective is VBT for Scoliosis?, What are the advantages of VBT...

Today on the show I am joined by the amazing Deirdre McDonnell- the first adult in the world to receive the revolutionary MAGEC rod operation. It involves screwing magnetic rods into the spine which can be controlled externally to correct the curvature and straighten the spine. Deirdre shares her incredible story on the show today. 

Today on the show I have Scoliosis Yoga Practitioner Christine Jauregiuberry, owner of Yogaberry Scoliosis. Christine opens ups about her personal struggle with Scoliosis, how yoga helped alleviate her back pain, her top tips for beginning a Scoliosis yoga practice, as well as the most important lesson she has learned on her journey so far: taking responsibility for your Scoliosis.

Today on the show I have coach Graeme Maher: Sports Conditioning specialist and owner of 'Graeme Maher Personal Training'. In this episode, Graeme talks about his own experience recovering from a severe back injury, what his recommendations are for clients in a similar position, how to get strong & why hard work and patience are ultimately the key factors in achieving success. 

Today on the show I have the lovely Carlyn Porter: the creator of popular Scoliosis blog 'The Curvy Truth'. Caryln shares her wisdom about a number of Scoliosis related topics including Functional Nutrition, Nutritional Deficiencies, Bone Health, Body Acceptance,  Releasing Expectations, Self Love, and how to live your best life with Scoliosis. 

Today on the show I have Carrickfergus based mum Karen Fleming here to tell the tale of her inspirational daughter- professional dancer in the making, Megan Fleming.  As a young teenager, Megan was diagnosed with such a severe case of Scoliosis, doctors in Britain were hesitant to operate. She was flown over to Istanbul, Turkey to receive an invasive 14-hour spinal fusion operation.  Since then, M...

Today on the show we are talking all things Scoliosis related with Prof. Damian McCormack: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Temple Street Children's Hospital & The Mater Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. 

Today on the show I have Masha Balovlenkov, the Founder of Stand Tall International- which is an amazing organization that funds and supports children in East Africa with spinal deformities to receive life-saving operations. If you would like to find out more or get involved, head on over to www.standtallinternational.org

Today on the show I have a psychologist and soon to be clinical neuropsychologist Adam Vujic to share his Scoliosis story, as well as his perspective on mental and physical health. Adam has a particular interest in using mindfulness and values-driven action as his therapeutic approach. Today we discuss simple ways you can look after your mental health using these methods. 

Today I am joined on the show by international Scoliosis presenter, author and founder of Spiral Spine Pilates Studio in Nashville, TN- the wonderful Erin Myers. Topics covered include how to analyze and treat your Scoliosis, how to move correctly when you have a spinal fusion, how to deal with the emotional and psychological impact of Scoliosis and many more juicy topics. So many golden nuggets i...

Today on the show I am chatting with Scoliosis Warrior and Fitness Entrepreneur Anna Martin about her Scoliosis Journey. Anna runs group exercise classes including Clubbercise, Hyper Dance, Zumba & Rave tone. Topics covered on the show include Anna's training regimen, her top tips for glute activation, how to manage your mindset around Scoliosis, the importance of sports massage & physio. 

Today on the show Czech based Scoliosis Warrior Veronika shares her story about how she was about to stabilize her double curvature of 42 & 32 degrees through non-surgical treatments such as Spiral Stabilization & Iyengar Yoga. 

SAUK is a patient support organization that provides advice, support and information for people affected by Scoliosis. In this episode, we chat about What is Scoliosis? How can you support someone who has Scoliosis? What treatments are available for Scoliosis? How to cope with the physical and mental struggle of Scoliosis? As well as a wide range of other topics.  To contact the SAUK Helpline: 020...

Today on the show I interview world-class spinal surgeon and researcher- the amazing Dr. Ahmet Alanay. Topics include Dr. Alanays medical background, his special interest in treating complex spinal disorders, advances in surgical technologies for Scoliosis, top tips for patients pre and post op, preventative Scoliosis measures, Dr. Alanays favourite part of his job, and the future of Scoliosis sur...

Today on the show I review the 6 most valuable lessons I learned about Scoliosis in 2018. Topics Include -Everyone has a unique tolerance level for pain -Scoliosis is an invisible condition -Scoliosis is just as much a mental struggle as it is physical -Pain is often the thing that stops people with Scoliosis from working out -People with Scoliosis are afraid to lift weights -People with Scoliosis...

Today on the show I chat with NYC based Scoliosis Warrior Denise Barker. Denise received an Anterior fusion in 1999 in the form of, and since then has had 2 more fusions at age 17 & 29. Denise advocates the importance of cultivating a kind relationship towards your body throughout the Scoliosis journey, and ways you can incorporate that into your life. 

In today's episode I am talking to Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor, Paralegal, Non-Profit Founder & Spinal Fusion Warrior- the multi-talented Natalie Bowman. We discuss the most effective way to practice yoga when you have a curved or fused spine, Natalie's journey as an athlete with Scoliosis, the mental health implications of having Scoliosis, and Natalie's wisdom in dealing with these obstacl...