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

  • The Phone Call That Saved his Life ft. Tim

    On this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Tim a fitness enthusiast and bodybuilder who has overcome alcohol addiction after 27 years. We talk about the ups and downs in his life  the importance of addressing mental health, how fitness became apart of helping him recover from addiction and how one phone call from someone close to him ultimately saved his life and guided him on the path to becoming sober.   He is 17 months sober to this day way to go Tim!  P.S. I apologize for the audio and video issues we had during this episode it made for a few laughs! #fitness #recovery #overcomingaddiction

    43 min
  • Pride, Family, and Culture ft. John Cruz

    In this episode of the Cerebral  Palsy and Fitness  Podcast I have John Cruz, a music creator, case worker for individuals with individuals with disabilities and a devoted and loving father to five children. We talk about what it was like growing with Cerebral Palsy, his challenges fitting in while growing up, his academic accomplishments/challenges and how he overcame them, his inspirations and a whole lot more stay tuned for some laughs and knowledge from this episode!  #cerebralpalsy #music #culture #family #identity #podcast

    1 hr 3 min
  • Let's Take It UPANOTCH! ft. Veronica
    In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I sit down and chat with Veronica whom herself was born with spastic Cerebral Palsy. She is the founder of UPANOTCH an organization based in San Diego whose main focus is to help adults and children with disabilities gain independence. I enjoyed seeing how passionate she is about her profession and the heart and dedication she has for helping others.  We also shared some laughs and personal experiences we both have had with CP as well as how she has overcome several challenges in her life. I see nothing but positivity from here!  #cerebralpalsy #independence #accessibility
    26 min
  • Let's Talk Stress Management ft. Hayley

    In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Hayley the owner and founder of Reaching Equilibrium. Hayley's mission is to help entrepreneurs and professionals learn stress management skills to prevent burnout and create a healthy work/life balance.  Find more information here:  https://linktr.ee/reachingequilibrium  #health #worklife #stressmanagement #podcast

    17 min
  • ​ @Tino's Time ft. Tino

    In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast, I have Tino a Wrestling Connoisseur  and host of  @Tino's Time  we talk wrestling, sports, and how he has overcome so many obstacles despite his Cerebral Palsy. He also recalls the time where he met the Hardy's and how Matt surprised him by mentioning that he enjoys his channel. Great episode and you should go ahead and listen:) 

    58 min
  • The Pretty Voice of Professional Wrestling ft. Sophia Vee

    In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Sophia, host of  @Vocal Minds with Sophia Vee  , Metaverse Enthusiast, Avid Wrestling Fan, Twitch Streamer, and Global Humanitarian.  We talk about the obstacles she has faced with her body image and how she has had trouble spreading awareness and change in the world but because of the stigma behind body image and female intelligence. She has kept going and she continues to make a difference in the world, we talk about people who have experienced seeing supernatural things, humanitarian crises and much more! I encourage you to watch this episode with an open mind.   https://mobile.twitter.com/vocalmindsophia https://instagram.com/vocalmindsophia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=   Thank you for being such a wonderful human being!  #sophiavee #metaverse #wrestling #humanitarian

    43 min
  • Finding balance in your Life ft. Josh
    In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Josh the founder and owner of Zearo fitness brand, Personal Trainer, and food blogger. I had so much fun talking about fitness, our favorite foods, and what motivates us and keeps us balanced in our lives.  Find him here:   https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3lZ2haZVpWM&feature=youtu.be https://instagram.com/inzearowetrust?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://instagram.com/inminiwetrust?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= #fitness #food #subscribe #podcasts
    49 min
  • Help me get UCF to light up Green for World Cerebral Palsy Day October 6th!
    This means a lot to me because as a disability advocate, motivational speaker, former athlete, and educator it is my responsibility as an individual to shine a light on this disability and help give a voice to those whom need it most.
    Keep on pushing forward!
    Sign in the link below:
    https://www.change.org/p/help-me-get-ucf-to-light-up-green-for-world-cerebral-palsy-day-october-6th?recruiter=1259766598&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=share_petition&recruited_by_id=
    #petition #cerebralpalsy #ucf
    4 min
  • #WhatCPLooksLike ft. Nicole Luongo

    In this very special March 25th episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I sit down with Nicole, an author, disability advocate, and the creator of whatCPlookslike. We share similarities and differences about our Cerebral Palsy, some facts about the condition as well as share some pretty interesting life experiences about our condition and much more all in this special #worldcerebralpalsyday episode! Make sure to #gogreen4cp!   Website: https://nicoleluongo.com/about-nicole-luongo/ Facts about Nicole:  Nicole Luongo is a disability advocate dedicated to raising awareness for cerebral palsy (CP) + selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR), a life-changing surgery for adults (like herself) and children with CP.  In 2021, Nicole started a campaign to get the White House to light up in green on March 25 for National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Her efforts led to a tweet that has 60K+ views. This sparked a movement, and a Change.org campaign which received 40K+ signatures in less than two months.  In 2019, Nicole created the Go Green for CP campaign. She became the first person ever — without compensation or prior experience; this was a solo endeavor) — to secure at least one building, landmark, etc. in almost all 50 states to light up in green on National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day (March 25) and on World CP Day (October 6), with lightings in three different countries.  World CP Day was the first to feature her campaign in Cerebral Palsy is Lighting Up the World. Go Green for CP was also featured  on ABC6 in Rhode Island.  In 2014, Nicole created the the hashtag #whatCPlookslike to change perceptions, raise awareness for cerebral palsy and give a voice to people thriving with disabilities, many of whom often feel invisible.  Nicole has been in myriad media, including NBC 6 South Florida, the Sun-Sentinel, and more. Her HuffPost article SDR: Life-Changing Surgery for Cerebral Palsy is the reason many adults and children from around the world have learned about, had SDR surgery. Her work has also been published by Medium, The Mighty, Thrive Global, Yahoo, and YooCan.  Nicole is the author of Naked Desires, a poetry book for everyone who is searching for love, delighting in love, or hoping to understand love. In her free time, she enjoys baking, cooking in multiple Instant Pots, watching Hallmark movies, and working out.

    1 hr 11 min
  • A Message of Hope ft. Graciela

    In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Graciela, a Life Coach and a Mentor who uses her upbeat personality to spread hope to do in her community and around the world. If you need hope, then this episode is for you!   #hope #lifecoaching Check out her content here:  https://linktr.ee/song.of.myself.ig

    37 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…