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#266 Exploring Neuroplasticity in Spinal Cord Injury with Dr. Ann Choe

 #266 Exploring Neuroplasticity in Spinal Cord Injury with Dr. Ann Choe

What if brain scans could help unlock the mysteries of spinal cord injury recovery? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Ann Choe, a neuroscientist and assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University, whose work in neuroimaging is helping reshape the way we understand healing after spinal trauma. With a background in computer and biomedical engineering, Dr. Choe brings a systems-level perspective to one of medicine’s most complex challenges.

We trace her journey from engineering into neuroscience and explore her passion for neuroplasticity—the brain’s remarkable ability to adapt. Dr. Choe shares how imaging technology is uncovering the hidden pathways of recovery and why personalized, data-driven rehabilitation may hold the key for many living with chronic spinal cord injuries.

This conversation reveals the power of collaboration in research, the promise of new biomarkers, and the importance of hope—rooted not just in science, but in the brain’s own capacity for change.

Learn more about Dr. Ann Choe’s research at Johns Hopkins University: https://profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org/provider/ann-choe/2777571

 

 

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BLINK of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by BLINK of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. BLINK of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. BLINK of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.BLINKofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BlinkofanEye.org, www.BaltimoreMediation.com, www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#265 Reimagining Wheelchairs as Art with Laura Brody

#265 Reimagining Wheelchairs as Art with Laura Brody

What if wheelchairs, walkers, and prosthetics could be seen not only as tools for access but also as works of art? In this episode, we sit down with Laura Brody—artist, costume designer, and founder of Opulent Mobility—to explore the power of reimagining mobility devices as artistic expressions. From her Los Angeles studio, Laura shares how her personal and professional journey led her to challenge societal assumptions around disability, aging, and design.

Together, we dive into how art can create connection, promote inclusion, and transform public perception. Laura explains how her exhibits have brought together disabled and able-bodied artists alike, creating a community rooted in dignity, identity, and empowerment. We also explore the therapeutic value of artistic creation and the vital need for accessibility for all (wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, suitcases on wheels, anything on wheels!)—not just in public spaces, but in the art world itself.

Join us as we explore how art can become advocacy, and how accessible design can be both functional and beautiful.

Learn more about Laura and Opulent Mobility at: www.opulentmobility.com.

 

 

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BLINK of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by BLINK of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. BLINK of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. BLINK of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.BLINKofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BlinkofanEye.org, www.BaltimoreMediation.com, www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#264 Walking with Anthony: A Journey of Hope and Strength and Fight for Insurance Coverage

#264 Walking with Anthony: A Journey of Hope and Strength

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Micki Purcell shares the journey that led to the founding of Walking With Anthony, a nonprofit inspired by her son Anthony’s catastrophic spinal cord injury. From the moment of the accident, Micki was thrust into a world of trauma, complex medical decisions, and overwhelming financial pressures. Instead of accepting paralysis as a life sentence, she chose to fight—creating a foundation dedicated to helping other families navigate the long road to rehabilitation and hope.

Micki opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of the early days, the critical importance of rehab, and the heartbreaking insurance limitations that so many SCI families face. She also explores what it takes to run a nonprofit, maintain resilience, and mobilize a community to uplift those living with spinal cord injuries.

Micki is on a mission to fight for insurance coverage for ongoing necessary, spinal cord injury, rehab rehabilitation. Listen in and hear how. 

Her story is one of love, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to recovery—not just for her son, but for the thousands of others walking a similar path.

Learn more about Walking with Anthony: https://walkingwithanthony.org/

 

Stay Connected: Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone interested in advocacy for SCI funding! 

 

BLINK of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by BLINK of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. BLINK of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. BLINK of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.BLINKofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BlinkofanEye.org, www.BaltimoreMediation.com, www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#263 Air Travel Tips for Spinal Cord Injury with Kim Hoog

#263 Air Travel Tips for Spinal Cord Injury with Kim Hoog

Kim Hoog brings a unique dual perspective as both a former flight attendant and mom and caregiver of Tyler, who lives with C5 incomplete SCI. She offers practical advice and heartfelt insight into air travel for individuals with spinal cord injuries. She outlines key challenges travelers who use power wheelchairs often encounter, highlights the critical role of preparation and clear communication with airline staff, and underscores the importance of advocacy and patience. Kim’s empowering message encourages families to navigate the complexities of air travel because it opens the world of further possibilities while creating meaningful and lasting experiences together.

 

 

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BLINK of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by BLINK of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. BLINK of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. BLINK of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.BLINKofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BlinkofanEye.org, www.BaltimoreMediation.com, www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#262 Reinventing Yourself Post-Injury with Andrew Skinner of The Triumph Foundation

#262 Reinventing Yourself Post-Injury with Andrew Skinner of The Triumph Foundation

Andrew Skinner shares his powerful journey of resilience and purpose following a spinal cord injury in 2004. In this heartfelt conversation, he opens up about the critical role his wife Kirsten played in his recovery, the emotional toll of navigating anger and grief, and the ways he rebuilt his life with intention and hope.

Andrew reflects on the founding of the Triumph Foundation, born from his desire to help others living with SCI reclaim their independence and thrive. He discusses the Foundation’s impact through community engagement, adaptive recreation, mentorship, and peer support.

We explore the importance of caregivers, the dynamics of family post-injury, and how setting personal goals—and finding joy—can fuel long-term recovery. Andrew’s story is a testament to faith, perseverance, and the power of turning adversity into a mission that uplifts others.

 

Resources:

Triumph Foundation – https://triumph-foundation.org 

Stay Connected: Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone interested in advocacy for SCI funding! 

 

BLINK of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by BLINK of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. BLINK of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. BLINK of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.BLINKofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BlinkofanEye.org, www.BaltimoreMediation.com, www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#261 The Healing Power of Movement in Grief with Hana Kamea Kemble

#261 The Healing Power of Movement in Grief with Hana Kamea Kemble

In this profound conversation, Hana Kamea Kemble joins Louise Phipps Senft to explore the layered experience of grief, trauma recovery, and the healing power of movement. Together, they examine how early attachment styles and childhood experiences shape our emotional responses to loss, and how grief—when unacknowledged—can manifest physically and psychologically over time.

Hana offers deep insights into the phases of grief, the role of shock and trauma in shaping healing journeys, and the importance of compassionate caregiving. Hana shares how movement therapy and embodied practices can unlock stuck emotions and foster emotional release, especially for those navigating physical limitations or chronic trauma.

This conversation is both a gentle guide and a powerful reminder that healing is possible, and that grief, when fully met, can transform us.

Resources:

Hana Kamea Kemble – https://hanakamaekemble.com

Somatic Grief & Movement Work – https://hanakamaekemble.com/somatic-grief

Stay Connected: Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone interested in advocacy for SCI funding! 

 

BLINK of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by BLINK of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. BLINK of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. BLINK of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.BLINKofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BlinkofanEye.org, www.BaltimoreMediation.com, www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#260 Science Breakthroughs & Legislative Advocacy Now for Spinal Cord Injury Research with Matthew Rodreick

#260 Science Breakthroughs & Legislative Advocacy Now for Spinal Cord Injury Research with Matthew Rodreick

Matthew Rodreick, Executive Director of Unite 2 Fight Paralysis (U2FP), joins us to explore the current landscape of spinal cord injury (SCI) research and advocacy. As the father of Gabriel, who lives with a C5 complete SCI, Matthew brings a deeply personal perspective to the fight for curative treatments.

We discuss the urgency of this moment in SCI science, and the troubling implications of recent federal funding cuts. Matthew shares why community-driven advocacy is essential. While there are almost 18,000 SCIs annually in the US, our number is too small for rare disease protection and not large enough to capture attention for large federal funding.  This episode is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action. Learn how you can support the movement, stay informed, and help drive change.

 

Resources:

Unite 2 Fight Paralysis – https://u2fp.org

How to locate your Congressional Representatives and Senators – https://congress.gov

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BLINK of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by BLINK of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. BLINK of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. BLINK of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.BLINKofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BlinkofanEye.org, www.BaltimoreMediation.com, www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

#259 "He Walked Again" With Guy Romain

#259 "He Walked Again" With Guy Romain

 In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Guy Romain, founder of NeuroFit360, a cutting-edge neuro physical therapy clinic that’s pushing the boundaries of outpatient spinal cord injury recovery. With locations in Florida and Atlanta, NeuroFit360 is dedicated to helping clients reclaim independence and mobility through innovative, high-intensity rehab after their inpatient and more traditional outpatient rehab.

Dr. Romain is a physical therapist specializing in neuro recovery. He holds a B.S. in Health Science from Montclair State University, a Master of Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy with a focus on SCI from the Neuro Recovery Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. He’s also certified in Robotic Gait Training through Hocoma and Ekso Bionics.

In previous episodes, we shared the story of Maurice- Andre, one of NeuroFit360’s standout clients. Maurice, who lives with incomplete paraplegia (L1-L2) and was told he would never walk again trained with NeuroFit360 and went on to compete in multiple triathlons. A remarkable journey of strength and resilience.

We look forward to sharing Dr. Romain’s perspective on recovery, innovation, and the future of neuro rehab.

More on NeuroFit360:

neurofit360.com

Instagram: @neurofit360

 

 📩 Stay Connected: Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone interested in assistive technology and accessibility!

 

BLINK of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by BLINK of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. BLINK of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. BLINK of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.BLINKofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BlinkofanEye.org, www.BaltimoreMediation.com, www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#258 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 2

#258 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 2

In Part 2 of our conversation with Maurice Andre, we continue exploring his extraordinary recovery journey after a spinal cord injury—this time with a focus on the power of teamwork, long-term commitment, and the support systems that fuel progress.

Maurice shares personal stories from his rehabilitation, reflecting on the mental discipline required to push past setbacks and redefine his limits. He opens up about the crucial role his family played, the value of intensive therapy, and the cultural differences he encountered in approaches to physical rehab. We also dive into adaptive mobility, outdoor training, and competitive racing as key motivators in his journey. Maurice describes the emotional moment of taking his first steps again and how that breakthrough deepened his drive to inspire others in the SCI community.

Learn more about Maurice : https://www.instagram.com/scimotivation/

 

 📩 Stay Connected: Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone interested in assistive technology and accessibility!

 

Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. Blink of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BlinkofanEye.org, www.BaltimoreMediation.com, www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#257 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 1

#257 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 1

In this powerful kickoff to our new series on Alternative Outpatient Rehab, we sit down with Maurice Andre, who shares his courageous journey following a paragliding accident that left him paraplegic. Maurice recounts the moment everything changed—his confidence in the air, the unexpected crash, and the lifesaving emergency response that followed. He walks us through the trauma center experience, the aftermath of surgery, and the mental and emotional toll of a spinal cord injury diagnosis. This episode is a deep reflection on the early stages of recovery—raw, real, and incredibly honest. Maurice speaks about the harsh realities of SCI, the power of mental fitness, and the role of advocacy in navigating a system that often lacks answers. We also explore alternative rehabilitation approaches, including technology like the Locomat machine, and how these tools can challenge medical prognoses.

 

Learn more about Maurice : https://www.instagram.com/scimotivation/

 

 📩 Stay Connected: Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with anyone interested in assistive technology and accessibility!

 

Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. Blink of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BlinkofanEye.org, www.BaltimoreMediation.com, www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#256 Healing Grief through Movement: with Hana Kamea Kemble

#256 Healing Grief through Movement: with Hana Kamea Kemble

Today’s guest, Hana Kamea Kemble, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist specializing in trauma recovery through body-mind integration. With over 22 years of experience, Hana founded a movement-based healing program, The Movement Arc, to help individuals—including those with spinal cord injuries—process grief, release stored emotions, and reconnect with their bodies through dance.

In this conversation, we’ll hear how feelings are designed to move through the body and not stick around in the body and how dance, song, and any form of vibration or rhythm, no matter how micro, creates a movement pathway giving grief and sadness permission to leave the body. Hana shares why trauma and grief get stuck in the body, how that manifests, and how movement, breath, and awareness can help release them. She explains the impact of guilt, how it manifests physically, and why healing is about more than just physical recovery. Her insights offer a fresh perspective on navigating life after paralysis, including how families can acknowledge their emotions and process their own grief while supporting a loved one’s journey. By integrating Somatic Psychology, mindfulness, and expressive arts, Hana provides a pathway to resilience beyond traditional SCI rehabilitation. 

 

Learn more about Hana: http://www.themovementarc.com/

 

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Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. Blink of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BlinkofanEye.org, www.BaltimoreMediation.com, www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#255 Transformative Rehabilitation at QLI

#255 Transformative Rehabilitation at QLI

In this episode, we dive into the world of SCI outpatient rehabilitation with QLI, a step down outpatient SCI rehab facility in Omaha, Nebraska, nationally recognized for their leadership in neurological recovery. Nash Mahupete and Sara Waid share their journeys to QLI, discuss the facility’s role in the SCI universe as a step-down rehab center, and explain how they begin with understanding the resident’s dreams and what each wanted to do before their injury to create a personalized program for them. We also explore their work with Pato Gilchrist after his transition from a model SCI facility, what sets QLI apart in the SCI rehab landscape, their driving program for high spine injuries, C3’s and C4’s behind the wheel, the biggest challenges patients and families face for long term recovery, and their wisdom for long term thriving.  BLINK of an Eye non profit is a proud partner with QLI in providing relational support on the SCI recovery continuum. 

Learn more about QLI: qliomaha.com

 

 

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Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

A non-profit which originated the first SCI Navigator Program in the country for newly injured SCI Families by SCI Families as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days, weeks and months of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise or lived experience. They bring essential support, connections, life expertise and resources. Blink of an Eye non profit deploys a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families and a personal SCI Navigator for 24/7 support in the first 90 days and throughout the Miracle Year. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Wrap Around Team and SCI Expert Medical Panel.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury. To find out more, get involved, or make a donation, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BlinkofanEye.org, www.BaltimoreMediation.com, www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#254 How SCI Life Experience Shapes a Researcher’s Focus with Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, Kessler Foundation

#254  How SCI Life Experience Shapes a Researcher’s Focus with Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, Kessler Foundation 

Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson's journey from a small-town upbringing to a leader in spinal cord injury rehabilitation is a testament to resilience, adaptation, innovation, and the transformative power of mentorship. A rugby accident in medical school changed the course of his life living with quadriplegia and leading him to change course and specialize in rehabilitation research. Now serving as the Director of the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research at Kessler Foundation—one of the 18 Model SCI Facilities in the US nationally recognized for their rehabilitation research—Dr. Dyson-Hudson is dedicated to advancing mobility, preventing secondary medical complications, and enhancing the overall quality of life for individuals with SCI.

 

Dr. Dyson-Hudson’s insights shine a light on the urgency of early intervention support for SCI families, and the critical need for sustainable funding in rehabilitation. He shares how customized wheelchairs, vocational rehabilitation, and caregiver support can be life-changing in fostering independence. Through groundbreaking research, collaboration, and advocacy, his work continues to shape the future of SCI care while emphasizing an essential truth: the balance between helping others and practicing self-care is key to lasting impact.

 

For more information on Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson and his work, visit:

Kessler Foundation

 

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Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

 A non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise. Blink of an Eye non profit provides a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Family Navigation & Support Team for SCI families lead by SCI families and SCI medical experts who provide 24/7 support in the first 90 days of crisis and for all transitions during the Miracle Year.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury--what you need to know/say/do/request specialized for SCI families, friends and medical staff. To find out more and to make a donation, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#253 The Body Awareness - Happiness Connection for SCI Rehabilitation with Dr. Ann Van de Winckel

#253 The Body Awareness -  Happiness Connection for SCI Rehabilitation with Dr. Ann Van de Winckel

In this episode, Dr. Ann Van de Winckel of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine shares cutting edge research on the role of mind-body interventions in spinal cord injury outpatient rehabilitation, emphasizing body-mapping, retrieval of body sensory memory coupled with the memory of the associated positive emotion that is enhancing physical rehabilitation functionality. She discusses cognitive multi-sensory rehabilitation, the brain-body connection, and research-backed benefits of these approaches for daily function, pain reduction, bowel and bladder function, medication reduction and improved quality of life. We also discuss the accessibility of these approaches which can be practiced at home on youtube for all populations.  And we explore the outcomes of the Happiness Project, an NIH funded research initiative studying Qigong’s impact on neuropathic pain in diverse populations including high spine SCI and those living with paralysis from stroke. 

Resources & Links:
Ann Van de Winckel, PT, MSPT, PhD

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Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

 A non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise. Blink of an Eye non profit provides a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Family Navigation & Support Team for SCI families lead by SCI families and SCI medical experts who provide 24/7 support in the first 90 days of crisis and for all transitions during the Miracle Year.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury--what you need to know/say/do/request specialized for SCI families, friends and medical staff. To find out more and to make a donation, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BeingRelational.com

and www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about cutting edge conflict transformation skills courses to learn relational conflict theory and advocacy, mediation interventions and support for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult situations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com and register for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram of personality for mediators to know themselves to stay neutral while offering opportunity for other’s empowerment.

 

 

 

#252 New Research Underscores How Movement, Simulated Movement, and Sailing Unleash SCI Wellbeing With Dr. Albert Recio, The International Center For Spinal Cord Injury

#252 New Research Underscores How Moment, Simulated Movement, and Sailing Unleash SCI Wellbeing With Dr. Albert Recio, The International Center For Spinal Cord Injury 

In this episode, Dr. Albert Recio shares his expertise in spinal cord injury rehabilitation research, exploring cutting-edge therapies like Activity-Based Restorative Therapy (ABRT). He introduces us to the latest SCI rehab equipment such as the ZeroG 3D body weight support system and the Dilexo Locomotor device, and we learn about ventilated SCI patients now in the pool as well as the first simulated and actual aquatic sailing program in the US. He discusses the importance of a holistic approach that goes beyond physical recovery, integrating psychological support, bowel and bladder health, and advancements in functional electrical stimulation throughout a lifetime. Additionally, he delves into his research on transverse myelitis and best practices for pressure wound management, offering valuable insights for both clinicians and individuals navigating life with SCI, and leaves us imprinted with the many possibilities for well being from daily movement of the SCI body. 

Resources & Links:
Kennedy Krieger

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Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

 A non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise. Blink of an Eye non profit provides a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Family Navigation & Support Team for SCI families lead by SCI families and SCI medical experts who provide 24/7 support in the first 90 days of crisis and for transitions in the Miracle Year.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury--what you need to know/say/do specialized for SCI families, friends and medical staff. To find out more and to make a donation, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

 

 

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BeingRelational.com

www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about learning relational advocacy and mediation skills for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult conversations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram for mediators to know themselves.

#251 Innovations in Assistive Technology for Spinal Cord Injury with John Morris

#251 Innovations in Assistive Technology for Spinal Cord Injury with John Morris, Shepherd Center

John Morris, a senior clinical research scientist at Shepherd Center, shares his journey into assistive technology and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Don't miss how a background in political science and multicultural studies shapes a unique perspective on accessibility and user-centered design. He discusses how assistive technology is for everyone, all of our situational disability and the importance of user-driven and creative innovation. We’ll discuss specific examples of how lived experiences shape product development.  We also explore the exciting evolving role of AI in accessibility solutions and the exhaustion of keeping up with rapid technological changes and challenges of funding. His insights highlight the need for collaboration between researchers, developers, and individuals with disabilities to create technology that truly enhances quality of life and health and fosters independence and community engagement. An episode not to miss!

Resources & Links:
Shepherd Center

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Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

 A non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise. Blink of an Eye non profit provides a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Family Navigation & Support Team for SCI families lead by SCI families and SCI medical experts who provide 24/7 support in the first 90 days of crisis and for transitions in the Miracle Year.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury--what you need to know/say/do specialized for SCI families, friends and medical staff. To find out more and to make a donation, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

 

 

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BeingRelational.com

www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about learning relational advocacy and mediation skills for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult conversations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram for mediators to know themselves.

 

 

 

#250 What are Model Standards of Care for Outpatient Rehab? with Hannah Redd, SRALab

#250 What are Model Standards of Care for Outpatient Rehab? with Hannah Redd, SRALab

 

In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Redd, a physical therapist specializing in neuromuscular disorders at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, one of the Model SCI Facilities in the US. Hannah offers insight into what makes a Model SCI Facility and the significance of the Model Facility research. She discusses the power of a trans-disciplinary approach, the role of neuro-plasticity in recovery, and the critical health benefits of standing and being upright for anyone with lower extremity paralysis. You'll hear about the evolving standards of SCI care, especially for individuals living with complete spinal cord injuries. 

We also explore the latest in innovative rehabilitation technologies, as well as what a personalized patient rehab program looks like. You don't want to miss her practical advice for all medical practitioners, physical and occupational therapists working in outpatient therapy for ways to enhance personal practice and SCI recovery. 

 

Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

 A non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise. Blink of an Eye non profit provides a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Family Navigation & Support Team for SCI families lead by SCI families and SCI medical experts who provide 24/7 support in the first 90 days of crisis and for transitions in the Miracle Year.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury--what you need to know/say/do specialized for SCI families, friends and medical staff. To find out more and to make a donation, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

 

 

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BeingRelational.com

www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about learning relational advocacy and mediation skills for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult conversations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram for mediators to know themselves.

 

 

 

#249 Personalized Ongoing Out Patient Therapy: The Push to Walk Story

#249 Personalized Ongoing Out Patient Therapy: The Push to Walk Story

In this episode, we talk with Cynthia Templeton, mother of Darren Templeton, who sustained a C5 incomplete spinal cord injury in July 2004 at the age of 18 after diving into shallow water at the Jersey Shore. Upon returning home, after attending outpatient therapy at a renowned SCI rehab facility in California far away from their home, together they sought to create a close to home out patient SCI therapy option in New Jersey for ongoing daily and weekly rehab.  Cynthia and Darren co-founded Push to Walk in 2007, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals with paralysis and neuromuscular conditions by providing state-of-the-art SCI exercise equipment, and activities based therapy premised on neuroscience findings of the power of the mind to focus intentionally on the exercise to enhance the outcome. Join us to hear about the Push to Walk community of clients, families, trainers, and researchers. For more info or to make a donation, please visit: https://www.pushtowalknj.org/

To be more involved with outpatient rehab advocacy and Neuro Activity Based therapy, visit ANABP.org.

 

Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

 A non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise. Blink of an Eye non profit provides a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Family Navigation & Support Team for SCI families lead by SCI families and SCI medical experts who provide 24/7 support in the first 90 days of crisis and for transitions in the Miracle Year.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury--what you need to know/say/do specialized for SCI families, friends and medical staff. To find out more and to make a donation, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

 

 

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BeingRelational.com

www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about learning relational advocacy and mediation skills for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult conversations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram for mediators to know themselves.

 

 

#248 The Impact of Spinal Cord Injury Trauma on a Trauma Therapist Mom with Wendy Gilchrist

#248 The Impact of Spinal Cord Injury Trauma on a Trauma Therapist Mom with Wendy Gilchrist

In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Gilchrist, a trauma therapist, mother, and advocate, to discuss the life-altering journey she and her family embarked on after her son Pato suffered a severe spinal cord injury, C4-5 incomplete, during his senior year of high school. Wendy shares what might surprise you about her experience of trauma as a trauma therapist. She gives examples of the importance of building a strong support system, and how faith and SCI community, especially developed during out patient therapy, play a vital role in the SCI healing process.

We also explore how family dynamics shifted in response to Pato’s injury, the emotional challenges of navigating trauma—including anger and blame—and the significance of celebrating small victories in rehabilitation. Wendy offers valuable insights into the role of therapy for caregivers, the importance of personal growth for both the injured and their loved ones, and how finding joy amidst struggle is possible.

Join us for a powerful conversation about resilience, healing, and the ongoing journey of recovery.

 

Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

 A non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise. Blink of an Eye non profit provides a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Family Navigation & Support Team for SCI families lead by SCI families and SCI medical experts who provide 24/7 support in the first 90 days of crisis and for transitions in the Miracle Year.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury--what you need to know/say/do specialized for SCI families, friends and medical staff. To find out more, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

 

 

 

To find out more about Louise visit: www.BeingRelational.com

www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about learning relational advocacy and mediation skills for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult conversations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram for mediators to know themselves.

 

 

 

#247 Which Out-Patient Rehab to Choose? Drug Trial, Model Facility, or Immersive Group Living with Pato Gilchrist

#247 Which Out-Patient Rehab to Choose?  Drug Trial, Model Facility, or Immersive Group Living with Pato Gilchrist

Today’s episode delves into the extraordinary journey of Patricio "Pato" Gilchrist, who became a C4-5 incomplete quadriplegic following a life-changing diving accident in 2023. Pato shares his experiences, from the immediate aftermath of the accident to his extensive recovery process, highlighting the vital role of community, family, and the combination of innovative trial drugs and out-patient rehab therapies in his recovery.

He reflects on his time at QLI, where he engaged in groundbreaking treatments and discovered the transformative power of adaptive sports, which became a cornerstone of his recovery. Pato also discusses critical aspects of rebuilding his life, including navigating insurance challenges, the emotional and physical hurdles of therapy, and the adaptations that have enabled him to regain independence, such as driving modifications.

Throughout his story, Pato emphasizes the importance of humor, resilience, and strong support systems in overcoming adversity as he couldn't recover alone. His journey serves as a powerful testament to the importance of being willing to receive support, and finding an SCI community through rehab while never losing hope.

Blink of an Eye® Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye® Non-Profit:

 A non-profit created as an essential national resource for Spinal Cord Injured families in the first days and weeks of SCI crisis when life turns upside down and few medical teams in the US have SCI expertise. Blink of an Eye non profit provides a rapid response HEAL Team for ICU bedside support to create an Extraordinary Experience despite the devastation for SCI families. Blink of an Eye non profit also provides a Multidisciplinary Family Navigation & Support Team for SCI families lead by SCI families and SCI medical experts who provide 24/7 support in the first 90 days of crisis and for transitions in the Miracle Year.  Stay tuned for their launch of a National Digital Resource Library, the SCI PLAYBOOK, chocked full of essential SCI information and trauma informed responses for the first hours, days and months after injury--what you need to know/say/do specialized for SCI families, friends and medical staff. To find out more, visit www.blinkofaneye.org.

 

 

 

 

To find out more about Louise and this podcast visit: www.blinkofaneyepodcast.com,  www.BeingRelational.com

www.BaltimoreMediation.com

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by New Mobility:

For more than three decades, New Mobility has published groundbreaking content for active wheelchair users. We share practical advice from wheelchair users across the country, review life-changing technology and demand equity in healthcare, travel and all facets of life. Please visit https://newmobility.com/ to learn more

 

Blink of an Eye is sponsored by Baltimore Mediation:

To find out more about learning relational advocacy and mediation skills for leaders and anyone navigating or facilitating difficult conversations, conflict, or trauma, visit the website www.BaltimoreMediation.com for nationally certified 40 hour courses, including the Enneagram for mediators to know themselves.