living beyond the wheels

living beyond the wheels

In this episode, we talk to Miley. We discuss topics such as medical marijuana and the positive effects it has on someone with a spinal cord injury, including how it boosts appetite and allows her to reduce her prescribed medications. We also explore how it helps with chronic nerve pain. Additionally, we talk about her involvement in wheelchair rugby and how it prevents her from feeling stuck in the mindset of being in a wheelchair. Miley shares her journey of discovering wheelchair rugby, her love for the sport, and how it has helped her find a sense of community and friendship.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2304297/support]

living limitless

in this episode, I talk to my cousin Darreal about the bond we share and how he made it possible for me to live limitless and to see the world like everyone else. We talk about our days going to concerts, but one story that stands out in particular is the one we tell all the time. The story of how he took me up the Appalachian Trail on his back at 19. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2304297/support]

colors of disabilities

In this episode, I talk to Antonette, a graphic designer. who uses her gifts and talents to create coloring books and characters to help kids feel more confident, as well as teach others without disabilities that even though someone has a disability, no matter the challenges we face, we're all the same!  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2304297/support]

helping the people of Ukraine

In this episode, we talk with Ben of the organization World Aid Runners, a grassroots organization that provides hygiene and clothing to the people of Herson, Ukraine, who were not able to leave when it was time to evacuate. We touch on what it's like living right down the street from the enemy. and the things he has learned about living in the war zone and giving up everything he had in the US. We also talk about how he met his business partner, Cristina, and how meeting her made his stay in Ukraine and helping the people much more impactful. donation link k tree in bio PAYPAL: k tree in bio PAYPAL: @bendusing worldaidrunnersdotnet 501(c)(3) TICTOK WorldAidRunners                                     IG  https://www.instagram.com/ua_worldaidrunners/ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2304297/support]

siting down with MS. wheelchair Michigan

In this episode, we talk to Ms. Wheelchair Michigan, Rynita Shot-e McGuire, about her journey to becoming Ms. Wheelchair Michigan, as well as how she got into DJing and became the first DJ in the world to DJ using only her mouth. We also touch on how she became homeless on the streets of California for a short time, but with a wheel and determination, she got her own home, and so much more. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2304297/support]