You're Not Alone Podcast

Welcome back to the "You're Not Alone Podcast"!  Today Morgan and Val are joined by their friend, Jen Nicoll, a stroke SURVIVOR and all around go getter that doesn't let anything stop her!   Jen shares her story of waking up in the middle of the night, knowing something was definitely wrong. Her husband moved quickly to call for help and Jen woke up two days later in ICU. Jen h...

Welcome back to You're Not Alone Podcast!  This week Morgan and Val sat down to talk with Jimmy, who shares his incredible life story. Jimmy played all the sports, nothing could stop him - until he took a hit to the leg by a ball during a game. He tried to shake off the pain until he couldn't anymore, and a quick trip into the doctor's office turned into a cancer diagnosis.  Jimmy s...

Welcome back to another episode of You're Not Alone Podcast!  This week we hear Josiah's story of recovery after sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) during krav maga training. Josiah drove home after his injury, and feeling fatigued, he took a nap. Unknown to him, he was developing a subdural hematoma, a potentially fatal injury. He shares how his lfe was saved by his then-girlfrie...

Thank you to all of our loyal listeners as we celebrate episode 10!  This week Shay shares her story of living with limb & girdle muscular dystrophy. Shay provides her perspective of what it was like to receive this diagnosis at 28 years old, and how it impacted her independence and her career. She shares that there were low moments after diagnosis but no high like the one she had after becomi...

**Please be advised, this episode covers content regarding sexual, mental, emotional, physical and alcohol abuse. ** This week our guest, Julie, bravely shares her story of lifelong abuse, from childhood to adulthood. She openly describes horrific abuse committed by those who should have only shown her love, becoming dissociated as a parent, developing eating disorders and addictive behaviors, and...

Join Morgan and Valerie as they talk all about pro bono services in the Metro Phoenix (AZ) area with their special guest, Heather Murray, of GateWay Community College. GateWay is home to the SaPHE Lab and HUG Clinic (Healthcare United at GateWay), a pro bono clinic operated by students under direct supervision of a licensed clinician. Services include physical therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, oc...

Sharon Malone joins us again to discuss a variety of topics regarding women's health after injury. The topics we address today are applicable to all persons with mobility issues. We'll start off talking about women's annual appointments and those dreaded OB-GYN stirrups, advocating patient care independently, and breaking through provider's assumptions. Body image can be a diff...

Join us today as we have our first official guest on the show. She will share her story, life challenges, raising 3 kids after SCI, becoming a business owner, and so much more.

Welcome back! On today’s episode, we discuss and chat about traveling with a disability! We go over Val’s recent experience and vacation stories. Also, we go over tips and tricks about traveling in various ways, such as on an airplane, cruise, or long road trip.

In this week's episode, we talk about the topic that no one wants to talk about, bowel and bladder. We discuss tips and trips to help navigate everyday B&B and prevent UTIs, constipation, and diarrhea. Also, we touch on general tips and tricks for understanding life with a disability when it comes to dealing with B&B.

Come along as I tell you how my life changed 15  years ago. I talk about what caused me to have an SCI, adapt to everyday life, and learn to go through school and adulthood with an SCI.  Th

Buckle up as Val shares how she unexpectedly became a full-time caregiver to her husband, Chris, after he sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) in 2020. She shares her story of the trauma, depression, and anger that came after, and how they have overcome it to become a stronger couple that advocates together for others just starting out on their journey. Val also shares how this life-altering accid...

Welcome to the debut episode of  You're Not Alone Podcast, where storytelling meets awareness! In this exciting premiere, we embark journey to talk about life challenges and insight into living with a disability and or being a caregiver.  Come alone with us as we introduce ourselves and set the stage for the adventures to come.