Aug 16, 2021 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
It was such an honor to be a guest on Karen Roy’s Life Possible with a Disability Podcast. Karen Roy is a good friend and fellow Disability Advocate in the community. We talked on a range of subjects from love, life, adversity, and fighting for medically...
Aug 13, 2021 | Advocacy, Before the Accident, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Sex + Dating, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I’m super honored to have been a guest on this incredible Podcast with two amazing ladies! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flowing-east-and-west-the-perfectly-imperfect-journey/id1546631522 Here’s the intro of what the podcast is all about –...
Aug 11, 2021 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
As a C6 quadriplegic, I’ve spent the last decade perfecting strategies to improve my odds of success in getting the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies I need from my health insurance provider. A few key pieces of equipment I have...
Jul 18, 2021 | Advocacy, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
As a C6 quadriplegic injured in a shallow water diving accident in 2010 leaving me paralyzed from the chest down and a full-time wheelchair user, I am no stranger to being called an inspiration on a regular basis as so many others with disabilities undoubtedly find...
Jun 25, 2021 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I am often asked where I get my strength & determination to keep going when it’s one thing after another? In short, I have mentally conditioned myself over 11 years to turn my daily pain struggles into purpose with the sole ambition of helping others realize that...
Jun 3, 2021 | Advocacy, Lessons Learned, Medical, Misc, Spinal Cord Injury, Uncategorized
I’ve written numerous articles on the importance of mental health and expressing the fact that “It’s okay, to not be okay.” I believe this wholeheartedly, but often times when I find myself writing articles and reflecting back on a challenging moment or week that I...