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A podcast focusing on spinal cord injuries and paralysis and ways to treat and cure those problems.

  1. APR 21

    Episode 245 William Frank III

    This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we were lucky enough to catch up with former Nisqually Tribal Chairman and day one supporter of LTWA William Frank III. We discussed what Willie has been up to since transitioning out of political office, including becoming the Director of Education at the Wa He Lut Indian School on the Nisqually Land, overseeing the statue of Billy Frank Jr that will be replacing the statue of Marcus Whitman in Statuary Hall at the US Capitol, and the U.S. Navy dedicating a rescue ship and naming it after his father. We also discuss the full circle moment going from his grandfather starting the Wa He Lut Indian School after he was sent away to a boarding school and now Willie taking over as Director of Education. There was no way we could have a conversation without discussing the Seattle sports scene and the excitement surrounding the Seattle Supersonics return in the near future. Connect with Willy at his social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! William Frank III: FB: https://www.facebook.com/WillieFrankIIIForNisquallyChairman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@williefrank4211 Wa He Lut Indian School: https://www.whlis.org/

    1h 5m

  2. APR 11

    Episode 244 Anton Clifford

    This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with friend of the show, Disability Advocate, and Actor; Anton Clifford. We talked with Anton about an incredible short film he starred in called "Will You Carry Me?" that is part of the 2026 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. We also discussed the upcoming feature film he appears in "Takeover" starring Quavo from The Migos and screen legend Billy Zane along with some other upcoming projects he has been working on. Connect with Anton at his social media links below and watch "Will You Carry Me?" at the link below and help support their campaign in the Disability Film Challenge!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Anton Clifford/Will You Carry Me?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLa8TPOUGdQ&t=4s IG: @therealestjamerican https://www.facebook.com/anton.clifford https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12495694/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnL3XvjKMnY1NGeCMjykdQg_Jymcn7qomldCRbehtjplQRalfHMagotwAV_wA_aem_ddlnsMzyvzbFJViaRN9f7w&ref_=ext_shr_lnk

    38 min

  3. MAR 14

    Episode 243 Gina Schuh

    This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of visiting with Gina Schuh who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor, Disability Advocate, and Juris Doctor among many other things. We talked about how she suffered a spinal cord injury by diving into a pool and only 18 years old, the multiple surgeries she had to go to after to stabilize her spine, and finding an amazing outpatient rehab facility in Arizona. We also discussed the issues with finding caregivers, how "the system" tries to keep disabled people poor, and some of the amazing things she's doing to advocate for the disability community. Connect with Gina at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Gina Schuh: IG: @oopsibrokemyneck FB: @ginaschuh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GinatheQuad Interview with Daniel West: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbXpRLketVU ADA Legal Link: https://adalegallink.com/

    1h 16m

  4. FEB 26

    Episode 242 Erin Herb (Wheely Mom Creations)

    This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of welcoming back Erin Herb to the podcast. Erin is a Mother, Entrepreneur, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. She joined us to give an update on where things have been since her first appearance on the show now and we talk about some serious issues impacting anyone dealing with an SCI including finding care especially in rural areas, the difficulties of not having a solid support system, and fighting to keep parenting your children after this injury. We also spoke about Wheely Mom Creations and some exciting updates to the business, Erin having her first birthday outside of the hospital or facility since her injury, and some of the health pitfalls you can deal with in this situation. Connect with Erin and Wheely Mom Creations at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Erin Herb: IG: @itswheely.erin FB: @erinherb   Wheely Mom Creations: wheelymomcreations.com IG: @wheelymomcreations FB: @wheelymomcreations Erin's First Podcast Appearance: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2t6uaq35YvXOoa3KFBGOIY?si=23bf5691a0cf4c2f

    1h 7m

  5. FEB 13

    Episode 241 Emily Abraham

    This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Abraham who is an Occupational Therapist, Spinal Cord Injury Advocate, and the partner of Kyle McKittrick. Emily joined us on the show after the tragic passing of Kyle in December after checking himself into the hospital with an unknown issue causing extreme autonomic dysreflexia (AD) that eventually caused an inoperable brain bleed. Emily gave some great information and things for any person dealing with an SCI to watch out for if you're hospitalized, especially surrounding AD as many nurses and doctors are not familiar with this serious condition that can arise at a moments notice for any injury T6 or higher. Kyle was a major voice and inspiration in the spinal cord injury community after suffering a C6/7 SCI in 2018, he played wheelchair rugby with the Las Vegas Highrollers, and truly lived life to the fullest. Connect with Emily at her IG page listed below and please check out the link to the Christopher and Dana Reeve's foundation printable wallet card with information you can provide a doctor or nurse about autonomic dysreflexia. Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!!   Emily Abraham: IG: @em.abe   AD Wallet Cards: https://www.christopherreeve.org/todays-care/living-with-paralysis/free-resources-and-downloads/wallet-cards/

    1h 25m

  6. FEB 7

    Episode 240 Eddie and Chris Canales (Gridiron Heroes)

    This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Eddie and Chris Canales who are the father/son team that founded Gridiron Heroes to help support kids and their families who suffer spinal cord injuries playing high school football. We talked about Chris's injury as a senior in high school, the game they attended a year later were another student-athlete suffered a spinal cord injury and served as the catalyst for Gridiron Heroes, and the lack of support they receive from the NFL. We also discussed the CNN Heroes award they received, donating wheelchair accessible vehicles to some of these players and their families, and the unfortunate reality that the numbers of spinal cord injuries in high school football are not coming down. Connect with Chris and Eddie and the Gridiron Heroes at the links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Gridiron Heroes: www.gridironheroes.org FB: @gridironheroes Twitter: @gridironheroes Donation Link: https://gridiron.dppro.net/give

    1h 17m

  7. JAN 16

    Episode 239 Rick Futia & Jag Jefferson

    This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the honor of speaking with Rick Futia who is a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor and Disability Advocate and his nephew and author of the book Rickicello: The Rockstar Life of a Paraplegic Paisan; Jag Jefferson. We spoke about the Mountain Dew commercial that essentially led to Rick becoming paralyzed, getting nearly 9 months in rehabilitation after the injury, and the difficulty adapting to life in a wheelchair early on. We also spoke about Rick becoming one of the bay area's most eligible bachelors in the early 80s, the story of his family immigrating from Italy in the 1950s, and the importance of friends and family after suffering a spinal cord injury. Connect with the guys at the website and social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Rick Futia/Jag Jefferson: https://rickbio.com/ IG: @rickicello Rickicello Amazon Link: https://a.co/d/fF4YYXs

    1 hr

  8. 12/24/2025

    Episode 238 Bridger Frederick

    This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Adventurer, Podcast Host, and Spinal Cord Injury Survivor; Bridger, Frederick. We chatted about the automobile accident that left him paralyzed, the multiple premonitions he had prior to his injury, and rebuilding his life after an SCI. We also talked about some of the incredible experiences he had before getting hurt, battling drug addiction with a spinal cord injury, and starting the FLOtalks podcast with friend of the show Elena Brandner, among many other topics we get to. Connect with Bridger at the links below and donate to his go fund me, this guy is trying to sail around the world!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Bridger Frederick: IG: @bridgerleefrederick FB: @bridgerleefrederick Tik-Tok: @bridgerleefrederick YouTube: @bridgerfrederick GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/280cba25d

    1h 25m
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A podcast focusing on spinal cord injuries and paralysis and ways to treat and cure those problems.

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  • Creator
    survivingparalysis
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Live to Walk Again