Wheel With It Podcast

Quadriplegic Lawyer, Father & Author: Kenneth Kunken’s Incredible StoryWhat does it take to build a successful life after a devastating spinal cord injury? In this inspiring episode of Wheel With It, Kenneth Kunken shares how a football injury at Cornell University left him a quadriplegic, nearly paralyzed from the shoulders down. Despite immense challenges, Ken went on to become a prosecutor,...

What is it like living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease? In this episode of Wheel With It, Katherine Klimitas shares her journey growing up with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, navigating life as a wheelchair user, building a successful art business, and finding confidence in a world that often underestimates people with disabilities. Katherine discusses her childhood...

Doctors Said He Wouldn’t Live Past 18 | Dorsey Ross’s Incredible Story of Faith & Apert Syndrome Doctors told Dorsey Ross’s parents that he might never survive childhood. Born with the rare genetic condition Apert Syndrome, Dorsey underwent dozens of surgeries and faced challenges most people could never imagine. In this inspiring episode of Wheel With It, Dorsey shares his journey through mor...

Jeffrey Bone: “Health Is a Crown Only the Ill Can See” | Wheel with It Podcast What happens when a psychologist who has spent decades helping people with chronic illness suddenly becomes chronically ill himself? In this powerful episode of Wheel With It, Jeffrey Bone shares his deeply personal journey through chronic illness, chronic pain, grief, identity loss, mold exposure, immune deficiency, an...

Healing From Within: Nervous System, Trauma, MAHA & Chronic Illness | Christine Ruch | Wheel With It PodcastIn this episode, Devin sits down with Christine Ruch, a holistic transformation guide who has spent decades learning how to heal from the inside out — starting with her own 20-year journey with a chronic health condition. Christine breaks down why mainstream medicine often falls short fo...

Cerebral Palsy Athlete Competes in First Strength Competition | Savannah Hinegardner Savannah Hinegardner joins Wheel With It to share her inspiring journey living with cerebral palsy and competing in her first strength competition. Savannah explains how personal training became the best therapy she’s ever experienced — both physically and mentally — and how she’s using strength training to advoca...

What happens when a motorcycle accident changes your life in an instant? In this powerful and inspiring episode, I sit down with motorcycle accident survivor Shannon Michelle, who shares her incredible journey of survival, resilience, and recovery after a devastating crash left her in a coma for months. After waking up, Shannon had to relearn basic life skills like walking, talking, and reading —...

 2026 Welfare Benefits Guide: How to Qualify & Maximize Your Payments| Wheel with it Podcast Want to maximize your government benefits in 2026? This complete welfare benefits guide breaks down EVERYTHING you need to know. In this video, I’m sharing a full federal benefits training from a local disability advocacy organization—the Endependence Center—so you can better understand how to qualify...

Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury After a Motorcycle Crash | Nicholas Ruchlewicz and Devon Wieters In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, Devon Wieters sits down with Nicholas Ruchlewicz to discuss surviving a devastating motorcycle accident and rebuilding life after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Nicholas shares the emotional and mental challenges of brain injury recovery and how connect...

Disabled Veteran Invents an Adaptive Knife | Doug Katz on Better Design for Everyone Doug Katz joins Devon Wieters on the Wheel With It Podcast to discuss his journey as a disabled veteran, inventor, and entrepreneur. Doug shares the story behind the adapted knife he created and explains why adaptive design should be seen as better design for everyone. This episode explores innovation, disability,...

This California Fraud Story Is INSANE (Nick Shirley video reaction) Nick Shirley just exposed a shocking case of fraud in California… and it’s even worse than you think. In this episode, I react to Nick Shirley’s investigation into alleged healthcare and hospice fraud, including some unbelievable moments that raise serious questions about how the system is being used — and abused. One moment in pa...

From China Arrest to Bestselling Author: Chancellor Jackson's Incredible Journey | Wheel with It Podcast In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, Devon Wieters speaks with Chancellor Jackson, whose life took a shocking turn when he was arrested while teaching abroad in China. What followed was an experience that few people can imagine: spending time in a Chinese jail for a crime he says h...

Raising a Child with TBR1: Navigating a Rare Genetic Disorder When Michelle Choairy’s son was diagnosed with TBR1 — a rare genetic disorder affecting only 200 people worldwide — her life changed forever. In this powerful episode of Wheel With It , Michelle shares what it’s really like raising a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities, navigating isolation as a parent, fighting for e...

In this episode of Wheel With It, Devon is joined her friend by Stephanie Singer for an honest and inspiring conversation about advocacy, independence, and how the welfare system should truly work. Stephanie shares her lived experience navigating public benefits, developing self-advocacy skills, and fighting for disability rights. Together, they explore how current policies often discourage indepe...

In this exclusive interview, David Hoch from the Nick Shirley videos speaks publicly about exposing Minnesota welfare fraud and the systemic failures that allowed it to happen. Hoch shares how he discovered the misuse of taxpayer funds, what he witnessed inside the system, and why he ultimately became a whistleblower. This conversation examines government accountability, public corruption, and the...

In this reaction video, I respond to Nick Shirley’s breakdown of welfare fraud in Minnesota and add my own perspective as someone directly impacted by the welfare system. Nick highlights how fraud and mismanagement harm the people who actually rely on these programs. I react in real time, expand on what he gets right, and explain why welfare fraud isn’t just a political issue — it’s a human one. T...

Demystifying Healthcare with Sandy Kibling | Take Control of Your Health Decisions Healthcare is complicated — and most people don’t get straightforward guidance on how it actually works. In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast , host Devon Wieters talks with healthcare expert Sandy Kibling about demystifying the system so you can make better decisions for your own health journey. Sandy break...

Remembering Charlie Kirk: A Christmas Tribute In this impromptu podcast episode, Devon extends a Merry Christmas wish to listeners and pays tribute to Charlie Kirk, reflecting on his contributions and legacy. The episode acknowledges Kirk's political influence, his support for the disability community, and highlights his role in advocating for welfare reform. The host also shares favorite mome...

Cycling Across America: Kindness, Connection & Finding Your Voice | Teri Brown What happens when you bike across America with one mission: to spread kindness and connect with people along the way? In this inspiring episode of the Wheel With It Podcast , Devon Wieters sits down with author and advocate Teri Brown to talk about her journey cycling across the country — and the powerful lessons sh...

In this episode of Wheel With It Podcast , Devon Wieters sits down with economist and commentator Crom Carmichael to tackle one of today’s biggest challenges: the affordability crisis. From rising housing costs to everyday expenses that are squeezing families across America, Crom breaks down what’s really driving inflation — and what practical solutions could actually help restore economic stabili...

Amani Roberts on the Legacy of R&B Groups and the Evolution of the Music Industry How did legendary R&B groups shape the music industry — and what can we learn from them today? In this episode of Wheel With It, Devon Wieters sits down with Amani Roberts — internationally recognized DJ, award-winning professor, and music historian — to explore the lasting impact of legendary R&B groups...

Inside Hollywood Secrets: Rhonda Britten on Fearless Living, Trauma, and Turning Pain Into Purpose In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast , host Devon Wieters interviews Rhonda Britten , bestselling author of Fearless Living , internationally recognized life coach, and television personality featured on Oprah . Inside Hollywood Secrets: Rhonda Britten on Fearless Living, Trauma, and Turning...

Why do so many foster youth struggle in school ? In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast , host Devon Wieters sits down with education advocate Sharon Dunlevy to talk about the challenges facing young people in the foster care system. Youth in foster care often face constant school transfers, instability, and trauma — all of which can make academic success extremely difficult. Sharon explains...

How to Prevent Mass Shootings | Safety Expert Bart Womack| Wheel with It Podcast Mass shootings are one of the most difficult and urgent issues facing the United States today. But what does real prevention actually look like? In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, Devon Wieters sits down with school safety expert Bart Womack to explore practical, real-world strategies for preventing mass vi...

What People Don’t Understand About Growth | Dr. Alain Salas | Wheel with It Podcast What People Don’t Understand About Growth | Dr. Alain Salas | Wheel with It PodcastGrowth isn’t as simple as people make it sound. In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, Devon Wieters sits down with Alain Salas for a real conversation about mindset, discipline, and what it actually takes to keep improving ov...