Live to Walk Again

This week we had the honor of speaking with Richard Dahl the founder of Walking Rich Clothing and cofounder of The Wheelchair Gang nonprofit foundation. We talked about the unsolved shooting that left him paralyzed, starting The Wheelchair Gang with his friend Francois Fried, and how he stays motivated no matter what the circumstances. Check out Rich's website and social media links below and please listen, like, share, rate and, review the podcast! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!Richard Dahl:IG: @walkingrich

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDgq_tB6yYQ

Wheelchair Gangwheelchairgang.comIG: @thewheelchairgangFB: @TheWheelchairGang

Twitter: @WheelchairGang_

This week we were honored to be joined by Dr. of Physical Therapy and National Director of BARWIS Injury Recovery Program Nick Lucius. We spoke about the incredible work that BARWIS does with top level athletes and people dealing with neurological conditions like spinal cord injuries and stroke, the neurological reengineering program that founder Mike Barwis created, and the BARWIS Anywhere program to work out from home with the guidance of the professionals at BARWIS. Check out their website and please donate to the amazing charities they have created (links below). Please listen, like, rate, review, and share!! We're just trying to cure paralysis!!BARWIS:barwis.comIG: @barwismethodsFB: @BarwisMethodsTwitter: @BarwisMethodsFirst Step Foundation:https://www.barwis.info/first-step-foundation/Athletic Angels Foundation:https://www.barwis.info/athletic-angels-foundation/Nick Lucius:IG: @nick.lucius

This week we were lucky enough to welcome back friend of the show Art Renowitzky on his Life Day to talk about the upcoming Virtual Gala for the Life Goes On Foundation on December 23, contracting Covid 19 and how it's affecting the NWBA season, and the amazing music video for his song Jackson Castro. Everyone should go and sign up for the gala at www.lgof.org and donate if you can, it's free to attend and is an amazing cause to support. Please listen, share, rate, and review the podcast. We're just trying to find a cure for spinal cord injuries!!Art Renowitzky and Life Goes on Foundation:www.lgof.orgwww.lgof.org/donateIG: @lifegoesonprojectIG: @arttheinspirationFB: @LGOfoundationFB: @ArthurRenowitzkyTwitter: @AR510Jackson Castro Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks47JYhF6pA

After a week break for the Thanksgiving we're back and better than ever with Motivational/Keynote Speaker Tyler Wesley. We spoke about the spinal cord injury Tyler suffered as a high school student, his work motivating other people living with SCI, and Kanye West being so inspired that he sent Tyler a pair of custom-made Yeezy's. Tyler is genuinely one of the nicest people we've met through this podcast journey so far, check him out on social media below. Please share, listen, rate, and review… we're only trying to find a cure for paralysis!!

 

 

Tyler Wesley:

IG: @t_wes44

FB: @tylerwesley

Twitter: @T_wes44

Our long list of amazing guest continues this week with Corey Borner, a motivational speaker and digital influencer. We spoke with Cory about suffering a spinal cord injury playing high school football, overcoming obstacles life throws at you, and how his faith has led him to be a motivational speaker. Also, Jerimie and Brandon discuss the Covid vaccine and staying safe during a pandemic. Please listen, rate, review, and share the podcast. We're just trying to cure paralysis!!

 

Corey BornerIG: @coreyborner24FB: @coreybornerTwitter: @LILCOREY_TRILL

Our long list of amazing guests continues this week with friend of the podcast Sita Symonette owner of Black Pearl Acupuncture in Portland, Or. We spoke about the history of acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and how acupuncture could help with paralysis and neurological issues. Check out Sita and Black Pearl Acupuncture below and please listen, rate, and review the podcast.

 

Black Pearl Acupuncture 

blackpearlacupuncture.com

IG: @blackpearlacupuncture

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Black-Pearl-Acupuncture-274973126058

Twitter: @BlackPearlAcu

This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Samantha Twining who is the founder of Paraful Mission Inc., an adaptive Boxer/coach, and a accessible housing advocate. We talked about how she got started with adaptive boxing, trying to get the sport approved for the Paralympics, and her work to secure accessible housing for people dealing with disabilities. Check out Samantha's contact info below and please listen, rate, review, and share the podcast!!parafulmission.orgIG: @samanth919FB: @parafulmission

The Live to Walk Again Podcast went international again this week with Dr. Laura Ballerini from Italian research institute SISSA. We spoke about the study her team is working on centered on using carbon nanotubes to reconnect signals after a spinal cord injury. Also Jerimie and Brandon talk about getting catfished on social media. Please listen, share, rate, and review... we're just trying to find a cure for paralysis.

 

Laura Ballerini article:

https://www.azonano.com/news.aspx?newsID=37545

 

SISSA

sissa.it

FB: @SISSAschool

Twitter: @SISSAschool

This week we were happy to be joined in studio by Lacey City Councilmember and candidate for Thurston County Commissioner District 2, Michael Steadman and friend of the podcast Willie Frank III. We spoke about Michael's work on the Lacey City Council, his love for the local community, and some of the key issues facing Thurston County and how to address them. The Live to Walk Again podcast is happy to endorse Michael Steadman for Thurston County Commissioner District 2. Please listen, subscribe,  rate, review, and most importantly VOTE!!!Michael Steadmanwww.steadmanforthurstoncounty.comFB: @peopleformichaelsteadmanIG: @steadmanforthurstoncountyTwitter: @Steadman2020

After a one week break we are back to the grind, this week we had the pleasure of speaking with LV Mcghee who is an amazingly motivational person. We spoke about the unfortunate accident that left him paralyzed, his amazing family support, and inspiring people through working out.LV Mcghee:IG: @lvmcgheeFB: @lvmcghee