The Unexpected Journey

By Tim Brown

Summiting and skiing an 11,000 foot volcano, completing a DIY adaptive sport decathlon in one day, harnessing a passion for art to help spinal cord injury survivors adapt and bond, flying in a wing

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How many episodes does The Unexpected Journey have?

The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.

The Unexpected Journey episodes:

January 23, 2025Murray Siple on Filmmaking and Moving Fast
Murray Siple is an award-winning filmmaker and accessible home designer, a former snowboarder and skateboarder, a world traveler, an artist, and recently added adaptive surfer to his resume. He lives in British Columbia, Canada. Murray and I met in San Diego this past September where he surfed for the first time. Murray has always lived a wild and adventurous life, both before he was paralyzed at the age of 26 and in the 27 years since as a quadriplegic.
As a quick disclaimer, given that he has spent much of his time in, what one might call, the fast lane, some of Murray’s stories are colorful and may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Guest info:
@murraysiple
@walletmothstudios
https://www.patreon.com/c/walletmoth
https://www.youtube.com/@walletmothstudios
https://www.walletmoth.com/
Additional Resources:
highfivesfoundation.org
https://adaptivesurfingprofessionals.com/
Contact us:
Instagram: @unexpectedjourneypod
Email: [email protected]
Hosted and produced by Tim Brown
Editing and sound design by Louis Arevalo
Original theme music by Jesse LaFountaine
Episode cover art by Lewis Falconer
Cover art and logo design by Anne Holt and Lewis Falconer
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1h 2min
January 02, 2025Billy Price on Building a Brand and Being a Dad
Billy Price is an entrepreneur and the CEO and Cofounder, with Darin Donaldson, of Billy Footwear, a Seattle based footwear brand they have built from the ground up over the past seven years. Billy Footwear utilizes the concept of universal design to make shoes that are functional and fashionable for everyone, including the disability community. Billy and I initially connected professionally and chatted about our shared experience living with a spinal cord injury and quadriplegia. He is also an engineer, a husband, and a father.

Guest info:
@billyfootwear
Additional Resources:
billyfootwear.com
Contact us:
Instagram: @unexpectedjourneypod
Email: [email protected]
Hosted and produced by Tim Brown
Editing and sound design by Louis Arevalo
Original theme music by Jesse LaFountaine
Episode cover art by Lewis Falconer
Cover art and logo design by Anne Holt and Lewis Falconer
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57min
December 19, 2024Nitra Turner on Adaptive Archery and Allowing Grace
Nitra Turner and I met at the EmpowerSCI summer intensive program at Stony Brook University this past summer where Nitra was a participant and I work as the Director of Strategic Development. Nitra led an adaptive archery clinic. For the annual adaptive surf day, she showed up to the beach in a mermaid outfit and then charged in challenging waves for her first time ever surfing. At home in Las Vegas, Nitra works in a banking career as she pursues her passion for competitive para archery. She's also a caring and thoughtful person who is dedicated to uplifting others, which she will most certainly continue to do as she becomes a leader in the disability community.

Guest info:
@1tuffdiamond
Additional Resources:
triumph-foundation.org
https://www.worldarchery.sport/sport/disciplines/para-archery
Contact us:
Instagram: @unexpectedjourneypod
Email: [email protected]
Hosted and produced by Tim Brown
Editing and sound design by Louis Arevalo
Original theme music by Jesse LaFountaine
Episode cover art by Lewis Falconer
Cover art and logo design by Anne Holt and Lewis Falconer
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44min
December 06, 2024Rachel Zoeller: A Meditation on Life, Relationships, and Disability
Rachel Zoeller is a person who is very engaged with life. They are an entrepreneur, outdoor enthusiast, endurance athlete, yoga practitioner, former pediatric physical therapist, writer, occasional model, partner, and highly intelligent individual. Following an accident resulting in a spinal cord injury and paralysis a few years ago, they are now moving through space and life in a different way. Our conversation was a meditation on many things more than a telling of any one aspect of Rachel's story. After we spoke, I found myself intentionally slowing down and sitting with more uncomfortable emotions. It was not easy at first, then it was deeply cathartic. I hope you may feel moved to do the same.

Guest info:
@holazoella
@rollmobility
Additional Resources:
rollmobility.com
Contact us:
Instagram: @unexpectedjourneypod
Email: [email protected]
Hosted and produced by Tim Brown
Editing and sound design by Louis Arevalo
Original theme music by Jesse LaFountaine
Episode cover art by Lewis Falconer
Cover art and logo design by Anne Holt and Lewis Falconer
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59min
November 15, 2024Jason Stoffer on Quality Living first, then Cure
Jason Stoffer is an outdoor enthusiast, musician, and a former wildland fire fighter, EMT, search and rescue volunteer, and federal law enforcement officer. He lives with his wife and teenage kids in Montana and now works for Unite 2 Fight Paralysis alongside two time Unexpected Journey guest, Quinn Brett. Jason and Quinn met in the hospital after their accidents resulting in spinal cord injuries. They have also embarked on many impressive adventures together. Jason shares his story and more about the very impactful work he is doing with Unite 2 Fight Paralysis.

Guest info:
@js_rolling
Additional Resources:
@u2fp - Unite 2 Fight Paralysis
Contact us:
Instagram: @unexpectedjourneypod
Email: [email protected]
Hosted and produced by Tim Brown
Editing and sound design by Louis Arevalo
Original theme music by Jesse LaFountaine
Episode cover art by Lewis Falconer
Cover art and logo design by Anne Holt and Lewis Falconer
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52min
October 31, 2024Quinn Brett on Cure Vs. Quality of Life and an Update On Her Adventures
Quinn Brett first came on The Unexpected Journey in Season 1, Episode 7. She was four years out from her climbing accident resulting in paralysis and shared her story in a profoundly beautiful, honest, and raw manner. Three years later, we reconnected to learn about her advocacy work, get an update on her recent adventures, and hear how life is treating her. Louis Arevalo, our editor, coproducer, and previous cast - and I were both struck with the calm and contentedness in Quinn's voice. From this place of greater peace, she continues to push the envelope as an advocate and adventurer, always true to herself.

Guest info:
@quinndalina
Additional Resources:
@dovetail_trail_consulting
@u2fp - Unite 2 Fight Paralysis
Contact us:
Instagram: @unexpectedjourneypod
Email: [email protected]
Hosted and produced by Tim Brown
Editing and sound design by Louis Arevalo
Original theme music by Jesse LaFountaine
Episode cover art by Lewis Falconer
Cover art and logo design by Anne Holt and Lewis Falconer
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30min
October 17, 2024Chris Waker on Floating Face Down and Facing Fears
Chris Waker is a former professional snowboarder and snowboard coach. He was paralyzed in a snowboarding accident in Colorado nearly 4 years ago. Chris's accident and spinal cord injury are very similar to my own, and he is a fellow board sport enthusiast. He now lives in San Diego county where he focuses on adaptive surfing, public speaking, and his physical health and recovery. We met up in his accessible apartment for a conversation that explores fear, vulnerability, and moving forward.

Guest info:
@cwaker
Additional Resources:
highfivesfoundation.org
https://adaptivesurfingprofessionals.com/
Contact us:
Instagram: @unexpectedjourneypodcast
Email: [email protected]
Hosted and produced by Tim Brown
Editing and sound design by Louis Arevalo
Original theme music by Jesse LaFountaine
Episode cover art by Lewis Falconer
Cover art and logo design by Anne Holt and Lewis Falconer
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51min
October 04, 2024Fellipe Kizu Lima on Returning to the Ocean
Fellipe Kizu Lima is a waterman in the truest sense of the word. His life, both professionally and personally, is closely tied to the ocean. At home, in Brazil, he works on the water. Abroad, he travels the world as a professional adaptive surfer and is a 6X ISA World Adaptive Surfing Champion, 3X Professional World Tour Champion, 3X Brazil National Champion, and 5X Hawaii Adaptive Surf Champion. Felipe is also a kind and reflective person who is greatly admired and respected in the adaptive surf community.

Guest info:
@fkizu
Additional Resources:
highfivesfoundation.org
https://adaptivesurfingprofessionals.com/
Contact us:
Instagram: @unexpectedjourneypodcast
Email: [email protected]
Hosted and produced by Tim Brown
Editing and sound design by Louis Arevalo
Original theme music by Jesse LaFountaine
Episode cover art by Lewis Falconer
Cover art and logo design by Anne Holt and Lewis Falconer
...more
24min
September 19, 2024Tara Shetterly on Leading with Influence
Tara Shetterly is certifiably famous in our community. She has over 200,000 followers on Instagram, a YouTube page, and she uses her influencer status to combat ignorance by educating about spinal cord injury and wheelchair use and advocating for more inclusivity – all with her signature, intelligence, sass, and irreverence. She also makes spoke covers for wheelchairs, is in school to be an occupational therapy assistant, plays adaptive sports, travels, and is increasingly involved with spinal cord injury and disability events.

She is young, was injured at a young age, and is just getting started with her life!

Guest info:
@tara_shett
@YouTube: Para Tarra
Additional Resources:
https://sportable.org
highfivesfoundation.org
Contact us:
Instagram: @unexpectedjourneypodcast
Email: [email protected]
Hosted and produced by Tim Brown
Editing and sound design by Louis Arevalo
Original theme music by Jesse LaFountaine
Episode cover art by Lewis Falconer
Cover art and logo design by Anne Holt and Lewis Falconer
...more
48min
September 05, 2024Short: David McCauley on Gratitude and G Wagons
David McCauley is an internationally renowned artist, a sailor and board member of The Impossible Dream organization, a traveler, a partner, an activist, and many other things. He is also one of my first friends also living as a quadriplegic with spinal cord injury. We met sailing from Boston to Newburyport, Massachusetts on The Impossible Dream several years ago. David came on The Unexpected Journey for back-to-back episodes in season one. This past winter I visited him and his partner, Lily, in their bohemian bungalow in St. Petersburg, Florida and we caught up on life.

Guest info:
@davidmccauleyart
davidmccauleyart.com
Additional Resources:
theimpossibledream.org
highfivesfoundation.org
Contact us:
Instagram: @unexpectedjourneypodcast
Email: [email protected]
Hosted and produced by Tim Brown
Editing and sound design by Louis Arevalo
Original theme music by Jesse LaFountaine
Episode cover art by Lewis Falconer
Cover art and logo design by Anne Holt and Lewis Falconer
...more
21min

FAQs about The Unexpected Journey:

How many episodes does The Unexpected Journey have?

The podcast currently has 69 episodes available.

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