David's Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast

David's Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast

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David's Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast episodes

  • From a Shy Girl to a Superhero on the Radio Waves ft. Ishani Gupta
    In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Ishani Gupta. She shares her story about how she once was a shy girl just trying to get into the radio entertainment industry, battling rejection and anxiety until one day she was truly able to shine as a Radio Jockey. She has also written a book mainly geared towards public speaking which she also provides coaching for. We also got to share several laughs and have a wonderful time. Ishani also has a podcast, Share it With Ishani, which you should check out! She is amazing!
    #radio #podcasts #superhero
    25 min
  • Stomping On CP! with Tylia Flores.
    On this episode, I have Tylia Flores, a 25 year old disability advocate with Cerebral Palsy. We discuss her time growing up, dealing with doctors, her journey through the education system, and some projects she has worked on over the years.
    Find her here:
    https://www.facebook.com/Stompingoncpwithtylia
    www.tyliaflores.com
    https://twitter.com/stompingoncp1
    https://www.instagram.com/stomping_on_cp_with_tylia/
    29 min
  • Weightloss and Disability Advocacy with Taylor Ragano
    She had this to share: I lost 100 pounds through weight loss surgery 7.5 years ago and kept it off. I have overcome several learning disabilities and now I am now a graduate student earning my MPA degree from VT . I have had two internships on capitol hill. I do modeling on the side my goal to hopefully be one of the first high fashion model who has had weight loss surgery or has lost half their body weight. I want to be a role model to help inspire other to live a more healthy life. I am also a big advocate for the disability community. My career aspiration is to lobby, do research and eventually earn my law degree to help the disability community thrive. My personal weight loss success story has recently been published by Fox News, the DailyMail, and several international news website such as a Vietnamese, Polish, UK and Nigerian news outlet. Follow my instagram: @taytay_transformation and follow I am in the process of earning my American Association of Bariatric Counselors Certification. I will offer weight loss surgery coaching services that can help you before, during and after the weight loss surgery procedure and I will be offering life coaching as well. I have a blog too which is a work in progress taytaytransformation.com https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/woman-lost-100-pounds-gastric-bypass-model-scholar
    22 min
  • David Figueroa- Adaptive Fitness
    David Figueroa is a disability advocate, teacher, former 3 sport athlete who loves to motivate others through sharing personal experiences growing up with Cerebral Palsy. He will be talking about his journey as an individual with Cerebral Palsy, his struggles and successes growing up (education system), how he got into sports and how sports and fitness changed his life.
    25 min
  • Defying Death and Overcoming Obstacles Ft. Wendell

    In this episode, I sit down with Wendell, a former classmate in high school and good friend of mine to hear his journey on how he overcame a major car accident; which left him limited at what he could do physically. He also tells me the story of when he survived being held at gunpoint delivering pizzas. We also share some laughs reminiscing about our highschool days. Despite all of this, he has continued to move forward and spread positivity and cheer no matter what he faces.  Check out his twitch!: twitch.tv/Linear_Dash  #defyingtheodds #positivity #overcomingobstacles

    31 min
  • Finding Your Authentic Self ft. Sheik
    In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I sit down with Sheik an IT Specialist, whose passion for music and symbolism through tattoos helped him find an channel his inner self during the pandemic. We also discuss our friendship, his influences and issues ongoing with disabilities in our society. #identity #culture #music #selfappriciation
    24 min
  • Speaker On Wheels ft. Katie

    On this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Katie Wheeler, an aspiring motivational speaker and disability advocate who is devoted to spreading her message of overcoming Cerebral Palsy. Although she uses a wheelchair and her mobility is limited she remains highly positive the she will achieve her goals in becoming a successful speaker and a Public Relations and marketing specialist. Check her story here!  #speaker #podcasts #publicrelations

    20 min
  • A Winning Move ft. Win Charles

    In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast we have returning guest Win Charles, A best selling author, educator, disability advocate (who has CP), and longtime podcast host  of A Winning Cup. She tells me about how her health and a variety of obstacles in her life prompted her to move from Colorado to Arizona and how it has vastly improved her living situation in some ways, we also discuss differences in the healthcare system, and her passion for journalism. If you haven't heard her speak, I recommend you watch or listen to the podcast!  #advocate #author #onthemove

    42 min
  • Phenomenally Autistic ft. Ayanna

    On today's episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Ayanna.  Meet Ayanna aka Phenomenally autistic Ayanna is an autism advocate born & raised in Westchester county New York along with having autism she has survived over 300 seizures lives with Chronic illnesses has 2 autoimmune diseases , but she doesn’t let that stop her from spreading her messages of self love, joy, equality, diversity, inclusion & autism awareness & acceptance through the Arts.  Here is more information about her:   💙 Autism Advocate 💙 Children’s Book Illustrator 🥰 - 16 books to date! The latest ‘My Melanin’ available on Amazon 🤎  Creator of 4 coloring books for girls of color   Designer ( kids customs ) - Harlem week, wbls Circle of Sisters, WPIX 11 morning news, Talijah Waahid World Natural Hair Show,    Lover of all Performing Arts  Theater kid 🎭   Honored at the United Nations   She was given a proclamation making April 26th Ayanna's day in Westchester county New York.    Former choreographer - work seen on BET, ABC family, Maury Povich Show, The Apollo Theater - trained over 100 students   Dreamer 💫  Her contact information: https://linktr.ee/Phenomenallyautistic  She was such a joy to interview and I hope many of you get some motivation in pursuing your hopes and dreams no matter how hard things may get in life. #autismadvocate #dance #illustrator

    18 min

About David's Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast

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Welcome to the David's Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast. I'm here to break down the barriers to fitness for people with cerebral palsy. We'll cover topics like accessible workouts, adaptive…