David's Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast

n this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Rob Ekno, A faith based author, former podcast host of In Your Face which aired over 200 episodes on itunes and iheart radio. Rob's testimony has been shared on the 700 club and even the hour of power! #podcast #author #700club #itunes #iheartradio #showhost   Check out more about him and his great book which he shares sections of on the podcast below:  www.robekno.com  Such a motivating and empowering individual! Thanks for sharing your testimony Rob!

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have author Thomas Moon. He was born with Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair. Despite his obstacle Thomas has managed to overcome his Cerebral Palsy by writing a book, living independently, and even starting his own Motivational Speaking business!  #author #cerebralpalsy #overcomingobstacles #podcast   Keep up the great work Thomas!  Check out his book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Squeaky-Wheelchair-Meaningful-Despite-Disability/dp/B09QP2MYS5/ref=sr_1_12?crid=1CTQL5HRDE0SY&keywords=thomas+moon+squeaky+wheel&qid=1674517844&sprefix=thomas+moon+squeaky+wheel%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-12

n this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast, I have Doug Noll.   He was born nearly deaf, nearly blind, crippled with two club feet and left handed.  At an early age Doug had to decide whether to overcome these disabilities, and he did!  Professionally, Doug is a lawyer-turned-peacemaker, best-selling author of four books, speaker, visionary, and teacher. He is also the co-founder of Prison of Peace (www.prisonofpeace.org), training murderers in maximum security prisons how to be peacemakers and mediators in their prison communities.   Doug's personal side, he is an airplane and helicopter pilot, second degree black belt, tai chi master, a Level III certified ski instructor, a whitewater rafter, fly fisher, sailor, and jazz violinist. He also teaches  people how to use their emotions as part of their hidden genius. One of the ways I do this is by teaching people how to listen others into existence.  Your audience will learn a super power, how to listen others into existence, which will transform their lives and their businesses. Doug also facilitates difficult conversations between people who are avoiding a tough topic. He does this at no cost if the people are willing to live stream our conversation. Doug does this to show how real people with real problems can have a hard conversation and come out feeling good about it. These are powerful relationship skills that build intimacy, trust, and emotional safety.  Learn more about him below:  https://dougnoll.com/  #podcast #peacemaker #mediator #disabilities #conflictresolution   Thank you Doug for bringing peace to our communities and the world!

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Mindy Li she is a banker that struggle with the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome early on in life. She mentions this as the cause:  "When I was 4 months old, my mom and dad left me with a babysitter because they were both working and my brother had school. It was someone the family had trusted so they thought it was okay. That night, I was crying uncontrollably for some reason and she ignored me so I cried and cried and wouldn't stop while she was trying to do something. She  she shook me like really hard. It wasn't hard to, I was just a little baby. She didn't mean to do it, and she didn't think she did it too hard, but I was unconscious. She called 911, and there was bleeding in my brain, a lot of it. I needed operated on if there was any chance I'd survive. The surgery was 5 hours and I survived. Even after the doctor prepared my parents and said I'd be paralyzed/brain dead at best with the surgery. I was officially diagnosed with Shaken baby Syndrome (SBS). But here I am. I'm a normal human being, doing normal human being things. The only thing that limits me is I can't use my right hand. There are nerves in my brain that died and it controlled the nerves in my hand. So I've learned to do everything with my left hand. I'm typing this right now with one hand. I've adapted. I survived and I'm doing well."  We also talked about our love/hate relationship of math and how  she eventually overcame that obstacle. Her main focus in the future is to start a community support group for those with SBS and and her own Non- Profit.  Thank you Mindy for a wonderful conversation! You were a delight! #shakenbabysyndrome #podcast

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast, I have the owners of WeaponBrand Brian and Jamie. The company stands by this motto:  "The ability to protect yourself or a loved one is inarguably the single most important skill you hope you’ll never need”    Learn to protect yourself, your family, and your employees to BECOME THEIR OWN WEAPON!    Whether you're fighting advances from a predator or attack, a bully, or a physical or mental illness, Weapon Brand is here to help. Brian shares a bit about how WeaponBrand began through his experience as a U.S.  Marine Veteran and how his experiences in the service made him realize the importance of personal safety and how proper training is important for survival. Together Brian and Jamie have traveled over the U.S. teaching various workshops to individuals of all kinds of abilities and skill levels. I really enjoyed having such an educational conversation with these two!  Thank you for educating us on safety Jamie and Brian! #safety #podcast #selfdefense

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have fitness trainer Eric Dagati. He shares how he got into the fitness industry and how for the last 20 years he has helped train a variety of individuals from professional athletes, those with disabilities, high school students and has even trained those in the military. Eric also shares a heartwarming story of a friend whom faced a difficult obstacle learning how to walk again and getting him back to that point was one of his many accomplishments! #fitness #training #health #movement #podcast   Eric it was a pleasure having you on!  To find out more and to contact him check out the links below: https://ericdagati.com/podcasts-appearances/ https://ericdagati.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-principles-of-performance/id1635238474

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Eric Chessen  @TheAutismfitness   He is the founder of Autism Fitness and has over 20 years of training and programming for the ASD/Neurodiverse/CP Population. Eric's background is in Exercise Science and Behavioral Analysis and has an Autism Fitness Certification.  Appreciate you Eric for improving the health of those with disabilities. Thank you for a great conversation! #autism #fitness #health #neurodiversity #cerebralpalsy #podcast   Check out his website for more information and to contact him! https://www.autismfitness.com/?r_done=1

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Author, Husband, and wonderful father of three wonderful children James Michels. He shares his story of how he is overcoming obstacles even while having one child diagnosed with autism and the other may be suspected of having it. James at one point questioned himself whether he had autism because of his children's diagnoses and signs that he had seen first hand while raising them. Despite facing all of these challenges and working as a corrections officer, his dream is to become a full time writer and has written several books so far!  #autism #autismawareness #podcast #author   Thank you for being such an amazing human being James!  Check out his books and Socials here:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5LKTJRC https://a.co/d/8XeOd1Y https://a.co/d/1asg6dX  https://m.facebook.com/jamestherealmike/ https://www.twitter.com/jamesrealmike/ https://www.instagram.com/jamesemichels/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesrealmike

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Daniel Raz, a personal fitness trainer. Daniel shares on the show weight loss tips and tricks to optimize your health and fitness while specifically working with male clients over the age of 30.  Thanks for getting the world up and moving Daniel!  #podcasts #fitness #weightloss   Check him out here:  https://www.danielrazfit.com/ https://www.instagram.com/danielrazfit/?hl=en https://twitter.com/danielraz_fit?lang=en

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Wanda, who is a speaker, personal growth coach, and author of the children's book from Head to Heart, a story which encourages children to reach out for help they need to improve their mental health. Wanda also shares her experiences on being diagnosed with Scoliosis, Herrington Rod instrumentation and now spinal disc degeneration. Hear what she does to help keep her body moving without the use of medications!  #mentalhealth #scoliosis #author #personalgrowth #podcast   Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!  Check out her book here:  https://www.amazon.com/Head-Heart-Wanda-Davis/dp/177788490X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11SR7AW3OFCPQ&keywords=from+head+to+heart+by+wanda+davis&qid=1672436288&sprefix=from+head+to+heart+by+wanda+davis%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-1