Living Adaptive

Right now we have so many uncertainties, a climate of isolation, fears of illness, and similar unsettling phenomena. Jill Englund brings us a really import message of making the best of any difficult situations you encounter. Jill Englund runs her platform BEST OF CANCER She's an osteosarcoma survivor, pediatric cancer fighter, public speaker, amputee (rotationplasty), cancer advocate, and cancer thriver. More about Jill Englund Jill's story includes diagnosis of osteosarcoma at a young age, amputation of her leg, and losing her mentor and best friend to osteosarcoma as a child. Jill is involved with various organizations, including St. Baldricks, Cure Search, and Make-a-Wish. Jill once was a Make-a-Wish nominee and now she's an advocate for this organization. Find Jill on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/bestofcancer/ Find Jill on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/bestofcancer/ https://curesearch.org http://wish.org https://www.stbaldricks.org This podcast is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Go to www.livingadaptive.com for more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/

Adaptive helping the adaptive! Would you donate your organ? What's stopping you from donating a piece of your body to another person? This is an amazing story that deserves more attention. Jeff Soelberg (amputee and founder of Jeff Giving a Hand) talks about preparing to donate his kidney to another amputee next week even in the midst of the peak of coronavirus. Jeff tells us what is about to happen, why he's donating, and bunch more. About Jeff Soelberg In July 2016, Jeff was in a work accident that resulted in a partial hand amputation. During this new beginning he searched for help in navigating his new life. While there are resources out there, they were often hard to find. After traveling and competing within the adaptive community—and now that he knows the territory more—Jeff wants to change that. He has seen the strength in this community, but he has also noticed the need for more information and access to better resources. This website serves that need. More about Jeff Giving a Hand Jeff Giving a Hand is a community website that provides resources for adaptive people—whether these resources are training videos, counselors, doctors, or more. Our purpose is to help you become your best self and to get back to doing what you love. If you have any resources you would like included, please send your information or comments to [email protected]. Links to Jeff Soelberg https://www.instagram.com/jeffgivingahand/ https://www.instagram.com/jeffsoelberg/ https://www.jeffgivingahand.org This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.com for more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/

Robbie Ripoll (Ink Master) recently suffered an injury causing him to become an amputee. We talk Robbie being famous, rich, poor, and getting into tattooing at 12 years old. We also discuss the high school blackmarket, his injury that went viral, surgeries, starting an empowerment movement, and a lot more. Robbie Ripoll is a Florida-based tattoo artist with well over twenty years of experience in the industry. Ripoll is best known for competing in season 5 of Ink Master. Robbie Ripoll founded the I'm RAD Movement, he's a motivational speaker, life coach, and continues to tattoo and attend tattoo conventions across the country. He's been rich and poor, severely depressed and super happy, struggled after divorce and thriving in a beautiful relationship, he's lived a life of many paradoxes and thus his insight is broad. About the I'm RAD Movement The I'm Rad Movement started as a tattoo I got on my right thumb. It serves as a reminder to keep a positive outlook, never stop giving it your all, and to push through the hard times even as life kicks you when your down. Find Robbie Ripoll using the links below. https://www.instagram.com/robbieripoll/ https://www.instagram.com/radinkflorida/ https://www.facebook.com/RobbieRipollTattoos http://robbieripoll.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheRadMovement/ This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.com for more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/

Jeremy Ogle joins us today and we throw a bunch of listener questions his way and we also discuss his nude photo shoot, the impacts of cancelled events, media outlets missing some major parts of his story, impacts of discussing severe depression, improving the adaptive community, if he'll ever settle down, competing, and a bunch more. Jeremy Ogle is an Athlete, speaker, and founder of You Adapt. More about Jeremy Ogle For Jeremy Ogle, failure was not an option for him. When his daughter came along and once she was placed in his arm all his fears went away. Jeremy knew he had to be strong for her and himself. Jeremy has earned countless medals in multiple sports, including Adaptive CrossFit, OCRs, Running Comps, and U.S. Paralympic Nationals and has the pleasure of being a motivational speaker. Jeremy states, "At the end of the day medals are just medals - material things. The real rewarding part of my journey is seeing my daughter and other people's faces light up when they see me finish a race that was said to be impossible for someone with a disability. At that moment, I can see a light bulb turning on in their mind, illuminating the endless possibilities of what they can accomplish, too. I am proving to them that anyone can achieve anything by believing in it and working hard for it. I do this for them." Jeremy lives to show others that "when life presents you with a challenge, You Adapt." https://www.instagram.com/armsolo_/ https://www.instagram.com/youadapt/ https://www.facebook.com/youadapt/ https://www.facebook.com/arm.solo This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.com for more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/

Ben Huntzinger is an inventor, athlete, and straight forward personality. Ben was paralyzed in an automobile accident in 2009 and broke his back (T-4 level). Ben wasn't satisfied with the options that currently existed in terms of wheelchairs and attitudes and so he decided to jump out of the box and innovate a chair that worked for him and got him on all different types of terrains. Watch/Listen to hear, Ben's adaptive story, why he decided to invent a new all-terrain chair, how he fears no competition and in fact encourages competition, the need to stick together so as to build a better quality of life for the community, and much more. Ben Huntzinger fears no competition and in fact encourages competition in order to improve the options in terms of wheel chairs. He's looking for the best chairs at the lowest cost to the end user. His heart is huge but he's also a super rugged and straight forward personality. More About Spartan Wheel Chariots and Ben Huntzinger Spartan Wheel Chariots is owned by a paraplegic outdoorsman who started building rugged all-terrain wheelchairs on the tailgate of his truck. Even the best wheelchairs are not designed for outdoor use. Founder Ben Huntzingerwas determined to fix that. Ben researched the least expensive products that still maintain strong integrity for off-road use. That way, everyone could afford an all-terrain wheelchair. He partnered with Spinergy Wheels, the "Cadillac" of wheels to identify a strong and reliable wheel with the best price per wheel. We believe everybody worldwide needs access to living. Spartan Wheel Chariots are the answer. In 2019, Ben participated in the Georgia Chamber of Commerce's InVenture Prize Competition. He found an incredible community of support for his rugged all-terrain wheelchairs. Since then, our mission has been to partner with extraordinary people in providing an extraordinary product. We're changing lives, one wheelchair at a time. Find Ben Huntzinger and Spartan Wheel Chariots Using the Links Below: https://www.spartanwheelchariots.com https://www.instagram.com/spartanchariots/ https://www.facebook.com/SpartanWheelChariots/ This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.com for more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/

Randy Nantz is a Green Beret (retired) that was wounded in combat. He's an elite athlete receiving notice with his involvement in adventure sports, OCRs, etc. and is one of the more well known ATF grads. Randy Nantz has managed and supports various veteran and adaptive organizations since injury. Note this, Randy Nantz is one of the bright lights of the adaptive community. He's one of my favorite interviews. I love being around Nantz and I believe his story will shed some light as to why Nantz is very beloved. Part 1 (CIVILIAN to GREEN BERET to WOUNDED) -Enlistment military and becoming a green beret -Deployment and wounded -What it takes to become a green beret Part 2 (WOUNDED to ADDICTION to ADAPTIVE THRIVER) -Deployment is over, recovery begins, and domestic life -Pain medication, physical addiction (doctors enabling), and getting rid of pain meds -Work with Green Beret Foundation and then moving towards working and affiliating with adaptive organizations. -Competing in various sporting events and why -Returning to the middle east and walking off the battle field on his own terms. -What is life all about, how to adapt and thrive no matter the challenge, and how to get through setbacks More about Randy Nantz Randy Nantz enlisted in the Army because of 9/11 and after deploying overseas with the 3rd Infantry Division in 2003, he was selected as a Green Beret Communications Sergeant in 2006. On Dec. 22nd of 2006, while deployed with 5th Special Forces Group, Randy's vehicle was hit by an EFP (a devastating roadside bomb) and he sustained traumatic injuries that resulted in 22% 3rd degree burns, large muscle tissue loss, and severe nerve damage that ultimately led to his lower left leg being amputated. Find Randy Nantz here, https://www.instagram.com/nantzrandy https://www.facebook.com/randy.nantz.37 This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.com for more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/

Randy Nantz is a Green Beret (retired) that was wounded in combat. He's an elite athlete receiving notice with his involvement in adventure sports, OCRs, etc. and is one of the more well known ATF grads. Randy Nantz has managed and supports various veteran and adaptive organizations since injury. Note this, Randy Nantz is one of the bright lights of the adaptive community. He's one of my favorite interviews. I love being around Nantz and I believe his story will shed some light as to why Nantz is very beloved. Part 1 (CIVILIAN to GREEN BERET to WOUNDED) -Enlistment military and becoming a green beret -Deployment and wounded -What it takes to become a green beret Part 2 (WOUNDED to ADDICTION to ADAPTIVE THRIVER) -Deployment is over, recovery begins, and domestic life -Pain medication, physical addiction (doctors enabling), and getting rid of pain meds -Work with Green Beret Foundation and then moving towards working and affiliating with adaptive organizations. -Competing in various sporting events and why -Returning to the middle east and walking off the battle field on his own terms. -What is life all about, how to adapt and thrive no matter the challenge, and how to get through setbacks More about Randy Nantz Randy Nantz enlisted in the Army because of 9/11 and after deploying overseas with the 3rd Infantry Division in 2003, he was selected as a Green Beret Communications Sergeant in 2006. On Dec. 22nd of 2006, while deployed with 5th Special Forces Group, Randy's vehicle was hit by an EFP (a devastating roadside bomb) and he sustained traumatic injuries that resulted in 22% 3rd degree burns, large muscle tissue loss, and severe nerve damage that ultimately led to his lower left leg being amputated. Find Randy Nantz here, https://www.instagram.com/nantzrandy https://www.facebook.com/randy.nantz.37 This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.com for more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/

Ryen Reed is a full-time athlete competing for a spot on the United States paralympic team. Ryen Reed competes in hand cycling (paralympics) and other sports. Ryen Reed has an impressive adaptive story and shares what it's like to go through more than 15 significant surgeries, push through extensive hospital stays, and then still move forward and go after her dreams. Ryen Reed's insight is deep and applicable to everyone that has or will struggle through significant adversity. She's an example of how to succeed despite the challenges. Find Ryen Reed using the links below, http://ryenreed.com https://www.instagram.com/ryen_equalityorbust/ https://www.facebook.com/ryen.e.reed Find Jacob Pacheco using the links below, https://www.pronetoride.com https://www.instagram.com/pronetoride/ https://www.facebook.com/pronetoride https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOrY_oRJcIOejaO-MSmx_hQ/ This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.com for more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/

Gratitude for Life with IED Survivor (U.S. Army), Cannabis Activist, Speaker, and Surfer - Jose Martinez and also Surfer and Life Coach Jacob Pacheco Alright, so we got Jose Martinez and Jacob Pacheco joining us from Oceanside, CA. Jose Martinez shares his story, his insight, and how he built his platform. Listen in to hear how Jose survived an IED and became a notable cannabis activist, surfer, speaker, amongst many other phenomena. Jose Martinez is a U.S Army veteran, cannabis activist, speaker, and survivor. His story and works are featured in many notable platforms including Time Magazine, Fox, and various media outlets. Jacob Pacheco is a professional surfer, content creator, speaker, and life coach. He's known for his platform "ProneToRide". On March 3, 2012, Army Specialist Jose Martinez was on a foot patrol with members of the 2/3 Infantry Division in Kandahar, Afghanistan. While attempting to aid a Soldier seriously injured in a blast, he stepped on another improvised explosive device (IED). The subsequent explosion resulted in the loss of both legs, his right arm, and partial amputation of his left hand. Image from Time Magazine found here https://time.com/4453039/ptsd-marijuana/ Find Jose Martinez here https://www.instagram.com/1guru1/?hl=en Learn about him here https://video.foxnews.com/v/6039734853001 Find Jacob Pacheco and Prone2ride using the links below, https://www.facebook.com/pronetoride/ https://www.pronetoride.com https://www.instagram.com/pronetoride/ https://youtu.be/pBw1W6s2tko 1 More Wave https://www.instagram.com/1mwave/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/1MWave/ Veteran Sportsman Alliance https://www.instagram.com/vsa_usa/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/VSAUSA/ This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.com for more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/

You'll hear from the latest and now former Tough Mudder (TM) CEO Kyle McLaughlin. This is perhaps Kyle's last interview prior to departing TM. I don't have details to share as to why Kyle left Tough Mudder, but I suggest following our friends over at Obstacle Racing Media (links below) for up-to-date information regarding TM, Spartan, and OCRs in general. In this interview you will find a very sincere TM CEO looking to bring TM in a different direction than past years. Kyle was totally cool to talk with behind the scenes, he's real and approachable. I don't know the direction of TM now because TM is facing potentially involuntary bankruptcy and this could include getting acquired by our friends at Spartan Race. Anyways, you can hear Kyle McLaughlin talk about:

• Athletes that grab the attention of TM and the TM mission going into 2020

• Para athletes in TM and the potentials

• Kyle tips his hat to Spartan for pushing OCRs towards the olympics and carrying the torch for the structured OCR competitions.

• Kyle explains the difference between Spartan and TM

• What Kyle views as the power of the TM OCR community

• TM offers a place for therapy and a realm to help others

Find https://www.instagram.com/obstacleracingmedia/ https://www.facebook.com/ObstacleMedia/ https://obstacleracingmedia.com https://toughmudder.com https://www.instagram.com/tough_mudder/ https://www.facebook.com/toughmudder/ https://twitter.com/ToughMudder Personalities mention in this interview: Jesi Stracham https://www.instagram.com/jesistracham/?hl=en Jamie Gane https://www.instagram.com/jamieganeadaptiveathlete/?hl=en Jeremy Ogle https://www.instagram.com/armsolo_/?hl=en This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.comfor more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/