Living Adaptive
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsLiving Adaptive is the podcasting home of the adaptive community. Keep current with adaptive happenings and listen to guests that include individuals that adapt to notable adversity and thrive, supporting organizations, and personalities that are making impacts within the adaptive world. You can adapt no matter the challenge.
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Robbie Ripoll Reclaims His Life And Goes Back to Body Piercing Suspension - Inked Mag
March 18, 2021 21:18 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBRobbie Ripoll (Inked Mag and Ink Master) is back and this is an amazing story of reclaiming your life after a traumatic accident! Robbie recently did something amazingly brave by going back to body piercing suspension. The same body piercing suspension activity that led to a very traumatic accident where Robbie loses his leg. Robbie is one of the most dynamic personalities in the world. This is a journey into the mind and life of a bold and caring human. Get in here and listen. Don’t f...
Talented Comedian Joe Underwood has Gone Viral
January 08, 2021 17:40 - 47 minutes - 38.5 MBComedian Joe Underwood has gone viral! You're about to hear how, why, and more. Joe Underwood is no doubt a rising star. He's got big plans to create more content and continue making us laugh. Joe Underwood is the next generation of rising stars. More about Joe Underwood. He is a comedian, decorated athlete as a paralympian and collegiate basketball player, and he's well know for crushing TikTok and the stage. Find Joe Underwood here, https://www.instagram.com/junderwood33/ h...
Succeeding In Tough Times
December 24, 2020 00:10 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MBWhat works for those that find huge success during significantly difficult times? We discuss this and more as we close out 2020 with the last episode of the year. We realize success is relative and the idea of what is successful is very different for each individual. Cohost for this episode is Jacob Pacheco. He was born with Cerebral Palsy and he successfully thrives despite any challenges. Jacob brings his platform "ProneToRide" through social media and YouTube to your doorstep and in...
Comedian and Writer "Mack" Steve Mackelprang
December 05, 2020 00:39 - 57 minutes - 45.9 MBYou're about to be entertained by comedian, writer, and adventurer Steve Mackelprang aka Mack. Mack is really funny, smart, and creative. This is an episode is for everyone except younger ears. It's especially for those struggling and need a lift up and want to hear a really good story. More about Mack Stephen Mackelprang is a man that has experienced the dark side of life and favours to see the light. He’s a renaissance man, skilled at much, yet master of nothing, except making the ...
Inclusion in the Outdoors - Kami York-Feirn of Osprey Packs
November 16, 2020 16:47 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBDon't miss this episode! We talk inclusion in the outdoors, a healthier approach towards growing your own social media platforms, Osprey Packs work towards supporting the disability community, and more with Kami York-Feirn. Kami York-Feirn is a Social Media Manager in the outdoors industry at Osprey Packs. She's viewed as an expert in social media. She's also an athlete, writer, and inclusion rights advocate. She's worked hard to support the disability community by leveraging her ski...
Life as Caregiver - The Foutz Family
October 29, 2020 22:04 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBOn August 5, 2012, Robin and Nate learned that their son Elisha was hit by a car riding his bike. Their lives would forever be changed. Today, hear the perspectives of these caregivers and learn about how they’re changing the world, for the better, with the use of social media. Many people have watched the journey of the Foutz family. Robin and Nate provide an insider look into life as parent and caregiver. Robin and Nate make impacts in the disability community and also on big stages. Rob...
20 minutes with a Lifestyle Vlogger and Disability Advocate - Cristie Grey
October 16, 2020 19:25 - 23 minutes - 19.3 MBHear from an individual that is finding rapid success vlogging/creating content based on disability awareness and lifestyle. Cristie Grey is an amputee, wife, mother, and disability advocate. In Cristie Grey’s words, I am a hand amputeeOG who is a survivor of a traumatic boating incident in 2001 with many setbacks, but I have moved forward and I am able to live my best life. Find Cristie Grey using these links below. Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxxOYp5TkFqcVkbS...
Almost Impossible - Climber Kimber Cross
October 02, 2020 17:26 - 37 minutes - 30.5 MBKimber Cross is an elite climber born with a missing hand. For every climb, Kimber Cross is conquering what is deemed ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. Kimber Cross will take you on a journey to the Northwest mountains and provides you with glimpses into how she adapts and makes the almost impossible…very much possible. The terrain Kimber climbs is dangerous, cold, icy, and unforgiving and paradoxically there’s peace and beauty in her treacherous adventures. Kimber thrives in these challenges. She ...
30 Minutes with Zappos
September 17, 2020 23:55 - 31 minutes - 25.5 MBI got 30 minutes with the Zappos Adaptive A Team! We heard your questions and Zappos answers them NOW. Hit the link below, subscribe and share. So you want to be a Zappos model? Why did Zappos invest into the adaptive community? Do you have any idea the work involved for Zappos to start this adaptive division? How does a small team from Zappos work with major shoe brands to sell a single shoe instead of a pair? Dana Zumbo from Zappos jumps on to share how Zappos Adaptive promotes inclusi...
Taking the Fight to Capitol Hill - Nicole Ver Kuilen
August 19, 2020 16:07 - 34 minutes - 28.1 MBWill YOU change the world even when the odds are against you? Will you lead the fight against big insurance companies and a powerful lobby on Capitol Hill? Welcome to the next generation of those fighting for the underserved. Nicole Ver Kuilen, the founder of Forrest Stump, is doing exactly that, she's changing the world. She's fighting for the rights of individuals with disabilities to exercise and she’s taking this fight to Capitol Hill and Nicole want’s YOU to join the team. Nicole's pos...
We Still Climb (Range of Motion Project)
July 21, 2020 10:23 - 35 minutes - 28.9 MBThis Range of Motion Project (ROMP) team is changing the world. They’re scrappy and they’re bringing health care equality, specifically mobility to patients in the Americas (based in Ecuador and Colorado). At the same time, this team summits extreme altitudes with adaptive athletes. This is an example of how to better the world. We’re joined by ROMP founder, adventure athlete, amputee, and CPO David Krupa and also adventure athlete and the ROMP Director of Development Lauren Panasewicz (...
Comedian Ryan Niemiller of America's Got Talent
July 09, 2020 22:08 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBComedian Ryan Niemiller jumps on and brings his energy and comedy to show #clubnubb. Ryan Niemiller is a comic, he's the best in the game, The Cripple Threat of Comedy, constantly booked, and he’s really well know for crushing it on America's Got Talent (3rd place of Season 14). More about Ryan Niemiller Despite being born with a disability in both arms, Ryan Niemiller, the self-proclaimed "Cripple Threat of Comedy" shares his views of the world from the perspective of the handicap...
Amputee Athlete and Survivor TV Contestant Dr. Kelly Bruno
June 30, 2020 23:41 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBAmputee on reality TV (survivor)? How does one handle this spotlight? What does it take to succeed in the spotlight, set records running extreme races on a prosthetic leg, and at the same time become a medical doctor? Find out now as Kelly Bruno checks in. Kelly Bruno is the peak of the adaptive world. She doesn’t need attention, she shares because she wants to help others. More about Kelly Bruno Kelly Bruno is a world-record holding amputee runner and athlete. She was a contes...
Unity in the Disability Community
June 18, 2020 22:25 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBhttps://youtu.be/4JLKuQBUsA0 Today’s show is adaptive athlete Steven Walker’s story and the topic for this week is inclusivity and unity within the disability community. Steven and I are friends and I messaged Steven after he made a profound post about unity and asked if he wanted to come on and talk about it... Steven Walker is an athlete with Erbs Palsy. He was born with Erb’s Palsy “Brachial Plexus Injury, C5-C8 nerve damage” I had to adapt my entire life. Walker has t...
Katherine Beattie is a TV Writer (NCIS: NOLA) with a Disability
June 09, 2020 18:11 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBhttps://youtu.be/3FAGrjt0Xe0 Katherine Beattie is a TV Writer (NCIS: NOLA) with a Disability Today’s show is about a person with a disability that made a place for herself in Entertainment despite road blocks. Yes, Katherine Beattie has a disability, Cerebral Palsy, and she explains that if she can make it in Hollywood/entertainment then so can you. Heads up, this isn’t a PG rated interview. Explicit language and topics with lots of empowerment and for sure laughter. Katheri...
Leverage Your Disability
May 22, 2020 00:52 - 22 minutes - 13 MBWatch this and learn how we leverage our disabilities to work for us. We hit three specific areas: (1) Reframe, (2) Leverage, and (3) Rewards of Leveraging. Don’t miss this especially if you view your disability as a negative phenomenon that sometimes holds you back. Cohost for this episode is Jacob Pacheco Jacob Pacheco was born with Cerebral Palsy and he successfully thrives despite any challenges. Jacob brings his platform "ProneToRide" through social media and YouTube to your...
Opportunity in Any Obstacle We Face - Joe Delagrave
May 15, 2020 16:53 - 36 minutes - 20.9 MBHow do we unite the adaptive community? Are you breaking down due to obstacles or finding opportunities in these obstacles? Do you let circumstances such as injuries, Covid forced isolation, etc. define who we are? When things go bad, how do we pick ourselves up and leverage the bad to build good? Joe Delagrave talks about this and more. About Joe Delagrave Joe Delagrave incurred a spinal cord injury during college and he switched from collegiate football player to wheelchair rugby a...
Build a Business People Care About
May 08, 2020 18:03 - 24 minutes - 14.2 MBFor-profit business on Living Adaptive? Yep! This is a rare episode for the Living Adaptive because we bring on a for-profit business owner focused on creating products for the adaptive world. Living Adaptive doesn’t receive any financial gain from Access Trax. We picked Kelly Twichel an Occupational Therapist and cofounder and CEO of Access Trax because of a lot positive feedback regarding her ability to create/sell products to the adaptive world at a reasonable price while maintaining ...
Kind of a Quadriplegic - Karah Behrend
May 01, 2020 17:19 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBKarah Behrend is a professional Rally Driver, content creator, inventor of adaptive equipment, keynote speaker, WC Rugby and Warrior Games athlete, and retired USAF Senior Airman. As a professional Rally Driver Karah Behrend recently placed 2nd in the Rebellerally which is the first women's off-road auto navigation rally raid in the United States. After our recording, Karah Behrend announced that she reinvented the Portable/Removable Hand Control Driving Device for use by Adaptive Drivers...
"Not all Blind People are Prophets” - Blind Comedian and Pro Athlete Joshua Loya
April 23, 2020 00:55 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBHanging with blind comic, surfing champion, professional adventurer, and martial artist Joshua Loya. Hear what it’s like to be a blind champion surfer, comedian, bjj practitioner, and adventurer. Joshua Loya brings interesting perspectives regarding ways to enjoy and hit them goals. He’s a super funny person and but he definitely gets real in this interview regarding the hard shit he’s encountered. Joshua Loya also talks about the worse questions and comments he receives. More about Josh...
Live Your Best Life, Despite the Adversity, Lessons from an Osteosarcoma Survivor
April 15, 2020 21:36 - 34 minutes - 28 MBRight now we have so many uncertainties, a climate of isolation, fears of illness, and similar unsettling phenomena. Jill Englund brings us a really import message of making the best of any difficult situations you encounter. Jill Englund runs her platform BEST OF CANCER She's an osteosarcoma survivor, pediatric cancer fighter, public speaker, amputee (rotationplasty), cancer advocate, and cancer thriver. More about Jill Englund Jill’s story includes diagnosis of osteosarcoma at ...
Amputee is donating his kidney to another amputee - Jeff Soelberg
April 02, 2020 18:07 - 19 minutes - 13.9 MBAdaptive helping the adaptive! Would you donate your organ? What’s stopping you from donating a piece of your body to another person? This is an amazing story that deserves more attention. Jeff Soelberg (amputee and founder of Jeff Giving a Hand) talks about preparing to donate his kidney to another amputee next week even in the midst of the peak of coronavirus. Jeff tells us what is about to happen, why he’s donating, and bunch more. About Jeff Soelberg In July 2016, Jeff was i...
Losing Leg From Body Piercing Suspension Accident Doesn’t Stop Robbie Ripoll from Empowering Others
March 29, 2020 05:17 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBRobbie Ripoll (Ink Master) recently suffered an injury causing him to become an amputee. We talk Robbie being famous, rich, poor, and getting into tattooing at 12 years old. We also discuss the high school blackmarket, his injury that went viral, surgeries, starting an empowerment movement, and a lot more. Robbie Ripoll is a Florida-based tattoo artist with well over twenty years of experience in the industry. Ripoll is best known for competing in season 5 of Ink Master. Robbie Ripol...
From Embracing Competition and Nude Photo Shoots to Minimalism and Being the Light, We Jump Into Jeremy Ogle’s World
March 17, 2020 06:35 - 50 minutes - 40.4 MBJeremy Ogle joins us today and we throw a bunch of listener questions his way and we also discuss his nude photo shoot, the impacts of cancelled events, media outlets missing some major parts of his story, impacts of discussing severe depression, improving the adaptive community, if he’ll ever settle down, competing, and a bunch more. Jeremy Ogle is an Athlete, speaker, and founder of You Adapt. More about Jeremy Ogle For Jeremy Ogle, failure was not an option for him. When h...
Ben Huntzinger Wanted to Go Off-Road so he Invented the Spartan Wheel Chariot Wheelchair
March 11, 2020 01:53 - 33 minutes - 26.6 MBBen Huntzinger is an inventor, athlete, and straight forward personality. Ben was paralyzed in an automobile accident in 2009 and broke his back (T-4 level). Ben wasn’t satisfied with the options that currently existed in terms of wheelchairs and attitudes and so he decided to jump out of the box and innovate a chair that worked for him and got him on all different types of terrains. Watch/Listen to hear, Ben’s adaptive story, why he decided to invent a new all-terrain chair, how he ...
Wounded Green Beret to Adaptive Thriver - Randy Nantz Part 2
March 03, 2020 04:08 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBRandy Nantz is a Green Beret (retired) that was wounded in combat. He’s an elite athlete receiving notice with his involvement in adventure sports, OCRs, etc. and is one of the more well known ATF grads. Randy Nantz has managed and supports various veteran and adaptive organizations since injury. Note this, Randy Nantz is one of the bright lights of the adaptive community. He’s one of my favorite interviews. I love being around Nantz and I believe his story will shed some light as to wh...
Wounded Green Beret to Adaptive Thriver - Randy Nantz Part 1
March 03, 2020 03:05 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MBRandy Nantz is a Green Beret (retired) that was wounded in combat. He’s an elite athlete receiving notice with his involvement in adventure sports, OCRs, etc. and is one of the more well known ATF grads. Randy Nantz has managed and supports various veteran and adaptive organizations since injury. Note this, Randy Nantz is one of the bright lights of the adaptive community. He’s one of my favorite interviews. I love being around Nantz and I believe his story will shed some light as to wh...
Surgeries, Long Hospital Stays, and other Setbacks and NOW Paralympic Hopeful - Ryen Reed
February 19, 2020 21:35 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBRyen Reed is a full-time athlete competing for a spot on the United States paralympic team. Ryen Reed competes in hand cycling (paralympics) and other sports. Ryen Reed has an impressive adaptive story and shares what it’s like to go through more than 15 significant surgeries, push through extensive hospital stays, and then still move forward and go after her dreams. Ryen Reed’s insight is deep and applicable to everyone that has or will struggle through significant adversity. She’s an e...
Gratitude for Life with IED Survivor (U.S. Army), Cannabis Activist, Speaker, and Surfer - Jose Martinez and also Surfer and Life Coach Jacob Pacheco
January 23, 2020 05:44 - 23 minutes - 19.4 MBGratitude for Life with IED Survivor (U.S. Army), Cannabis Activist, Speaker, and Surfer - Jose Martinez and also Surfer and Life Coach Jacob Pacheco Alright, so we got Jose Martinez and Jacob Pacheco joining us from Oceanside, CA. Jose Martinez shares his story, his insight, and how he built his platform. Listen in to hear how Jose survived an IED and became a notable cannabis activist, surfer, speaker, amongst many other phenomena. Jose Martinez is a U.S Army veteran,...
Tough Mudder (TM) with Kyle McLaughlin - Talking TM Mission, Partnerships, Competitions, and Para.
January 11, 2020 04:38 - 27 minutes - 22.4 MBYou’ll hear from the latest and now former Tough Mudder (TM) CEO Kyle McLaughlin. This is perhaps Kyle’s last interview prior to departing TM. I don’t have details to share as to why Kyle left Tough Mudder, but I suggest following our friends over at Obstacle Racing Media (links below) for up-to-date information regarding TM, Spartan, and OCRs in general. In this interview you will find a very sincere TM CEO looking to bring TM in a different direction than past years. Kyle was to...
From Accident to Champ - John De Haan
January 07, 2020 03:56 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBFrom Accident to Hitting Podium at the Spartan Para Championship - John De Haan John De Haan is one of the top Obstacle Course Racing para athletes in the world, arguably fighting for the position of the best, he’s up for top athlete in the Netherlands this year. John De Haan went from traumatic accident to champion, tune in to hear his story and insights regarding how a person can go from traumatic accident to podium and all the good phenomena in between. John De Haan sets the ...
Top OCR and Ninja Coach (para and non-para), Stuntman, and Performer - David Funk
December 21, 2019 22:53 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MBDavid Funk is a stuntman, performer, and top level Obstacle Course Racing and Ninja Coach. What separates David Funk from other top level OCR and Ninja coaches is that he also coaches para/adaptive athletes. David Funk has a lengthy career as a stuntman and performer and currently performs out of Las Vegas and coaches at Camp Rhino (Las Vegas). You will hear, -David Funk’s story and experience as a performer and coach. -His experience training para athletes (such as the host Sc...
All Crossfit, No Profit - Branded One
December 14, 2019 05:33 - 21 minutes - 17.1 MBBranded One Crossfit is a rare non-profit gym dedicated to empowering our wounded warriors, giving back to the community, bridging the gap between the abled and disabled, and creating a fitness community dedicated to making the world a better place. Tune in to hear the story of Branded One and the stories of the founders, some of the athletes, coaches, and the Battle at Branded One. Interviews include Nick McCombs the founder of Branded One, Coach/Vet/Volunteer Michael Shaleen, Athlet...
Despite the Loss - Jason Schneider
December 06, 2019 20:47 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBThe documentary Despite the Loss arrived after nearly a decade of work that involved interviews, self-evaluation, and a quest of self-acceptance. Despite the Loss is a documentary about Limb Difference and self acceptance. In this episode we talk about, Director Jason Schneider's adaptive story and his life directing Despite the Loss. Traits found in those that accept loss and physical differences Rolling the dice and investing your time and money and risking so much to make a pa...
Meet the Guy that Completed Approximately 100 OCRs, One of the Judo Players, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and is Totally Adaptive — Jamie Gane
November 08, 2019 22:22 - 16 minutes - 13.7 MBMeet Jamie Gane, see what it takes to be like Jamie Gane. Hear the adversity Jamie Gane encountered and how he thrives. Jamie Gane is an extremely driven adaptive athlete, motivational speaker, life coach, academic, and bunch more. Jamie Gane has completed nearly 100 OCRs, including over 70 Tough Mudders and this does include the World’sToughest Mudder. He’s also one of the top Judo players in the world against adaptive and non-adaptive athletes. Jamie Gane happens to do all this w...
Jiu Jitsu - Cole Rogers and Rustin Hughes
October 25, 2019 22:12 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBCole Rogers of Fightability and Rustin Hughes of B-Bold join us to talk about the combat arts, specifically jiu jitsu, their upcoming seminar(s), how you can get into this game, receive the notable benefits, and build a community that lasts a lifetime. Learn how you can get involved in the jiu jitsu community Get details regarding the first seminar Rustin and Cole put together and how you can attend and/or follow their content moving forward Hear who is the next batch of premiere p...
Jeff Soelberg 10:16:19 3 59 PM
October 16, 2019 23:10 - 12 minutes - 9.84 MBGiving a Hand - Jeff Soelberg Today you will hear the story of the nonprofit Jeff Giving a Hand, the adaptive story of the founder Jeff Soelberg’s, and what Jeff Soelberg is building out of the adversity. So tune in About Jeff Soelberg In July 2016, Jeff was in a work accident that resulted in a partial hand amputation. During this new beginning he searched for help in navigating his new life. While there are resources out there, they were often hard to find. After traveling a...
He Lost His Hand, Now He Gives A Hand - Jeff Soelberg
October 16, 2019 23:10 - 12 minutes - 9.84 MBGiving a Hand - Jeff Soelberg Today you will hear the story of the nonprofit Jeff Giving a Hand, the adaptive story of the founder Jeff Soelberg’s, and what Jeff Soelberg is building out of the adversity. So tune in About Jeff Soelberg In July 2016, Jeff was in a work accident that resulted in a partial hand amputation. During this new beginning he searched for help in navigating his new life. While there are resources out there, they were often hard to find. After traveling a...
Breaking into the Xgames
September 06, 2019 22:11 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBTune in and here the story of how adaptive skateboarding made it to the Xgames and what this potentially means for the sport of skateboarding moving forward. Dan Edmonson is joining us to talk adaptive skateboarding and the Xgames and how organizations like Adaptive Action Sports helped get adaptive athletes into the Xgames. Dan Edmonson was on Living Adaptive about a year ago and shared his story of surviving an accident that resulted in him becoming a double amputee. Since the acci...
Fighting and Motivation with Cole Rogers
August 22, 2019 20:14 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBFighting and Motivation with Cole Rogers Cole Rogers is a motivational speaker and martial artist from San Luis Obispo, California. Today, Cole brings his message of perseverance and he shares his work of bringing the combat arts to every person despite any challenge one is dealing with so tune in. In this episode we talk about: Fightability and getting involved in the fight industry despite any physical or mental barriers. Cole’s adaptive story Cole’s purpose and how you benefit...
The Enduring Warrior Chris Wolff
August 08, 2019 00:30 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBThe Enduring Warrior Chris Wolff Chris Wolff is a United States Airforce veteran. Wolff is well know for his involvement in with organizations such as Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW), the Adaptive Training Foundation (ATF), his athletic accomplishments, and the support he provides to wounded veterans and the adaptive tribe. In October 2008, while state-side, Chris received a flu vaccination and this vaccination caused a reaction that resulted in a C-4 quadriplegic diagnosis for Chris. ...
Just Dance No Matter the Challenges with Xoe Xapoian and Beyond DA Adversity with Chris Pulley
July 19, 2019 04:15 - 49 minutes - 39.8 MBJust Dance No Matter the Challenges with Xoe Xapoian and Beyond DA Adversity with Chris Pulley In todays show we talk with actress and model Xoe Xapoian and listen to her story and learn about her documentary called Just Dance: The Xoe Xapoian Story.” This is a short documentary film focusing on her life and her accident. For the second half of the show we’re joined by Chris Pulley of Beyond DA Bus, Dive Pirates, and Hunting with Charlie Campbell, so tune in. In this episode we di...
Be More Adaptive, The Active Amputee, and Prone to Ride
July 04, 2019 18:59 - 50 minutes - 41 MBBe More Adaptive, The Active Amputee, and Prone to Ride Today we got a stacked episode with Caitlin Conner of Be More Adaptive, Bjoern Esser of The Active Amputee, and Jacob Pacheco from Prone to Ride, so tune in. We discuss Be More Adaptive (BMA) and it’s mission, what BMA does for you, where it’s going, and supporting organizations. Organizations discussed include Challenged Athletes Foundation, Grit Freedom Chair, Spartan, and a bunch of others. The importance of building...
Keep Pressing Forward - Tyler Rich
June 15, 2019 01:19 - 45 minutes - 36.9 MBMove Forward - Tyler Rich Today we hang out with athlete Tyler Rich who describes himself as a veteran advocate, adaptive athlete, Operation Enduring Warrior OCA, and professional stunt gimp on a closed course! He’s a character for sure. We discuss, -Tyler Rich’s adaptive story, -competing in Obstacle Course Races (OCR), -the importance of orgs like Oscar Mike and Operation Enduring Warrior (OEW) and how you can get involved, -and maintaining the drive to keep pressing f...
Life is Worth Living - Jaclyn and Callie Kennedy
May 30, 2019 22:45 - 52 minutes - 42.1 MBLife is Worth Living - Jaclyn and Callie Kennedy Life is Worth Living is a non-profit dedicated towards spreading awareness and decreasing the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide and they join Living Adaptive today. This episode is for anyone that’s struggled through life and even at points felt little hope. It’s also for those that want to know how to build something amazing and impactful after traversing out of significant adversity. Please note, there’s resourc...
Creating Athletic Opportunities for All - Angel City Sports (Clayton Frech)
May 23, 2019 19:35 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBCreating Athletic Opportunities for All - Angel City Sports (Clayton Frech) We got one hour packed with adaptive content. Throw in the earbuds, turn up the volume, and listen in to Clayton Frech the founder and president of Angel City Sports. Angel City Sports is one of the leaders in the worldwide Paralympic movement. Angel City Sports is based in Southern California, creating sports opportunities for anyone with a physical disability. We discuss, The upcoming Angel City Games prese...
Turning Challenges into Opportunities - Jacob Pacheco
May 08, 2019 19:54 - 1 hour - 52.8 MBJacob Pacheco joins us today from the beach (literally, you can hear the waves)! Jacob Pacheco developed ProneToRide which is a personal brand that encompasses the belief, anything is possible. Jacob’s own story of adversity, relentless work ethic, and success drove the creation of ProneToRide. ProneToRide is not just a philosophy but also full of creative content including a vlog that follows Jacob, especially on his journey as a surfer. Jacob was born with Cerebral Palsy and never g...
The Heart of a Lion - David Francisco
April 30, 2019 16:26 - 44 minutes - 36.1 MBThe Heart of a Lion - David Francisco David Francisco is an accomplished singer, songwriter, producer, recording engineer and spinal cord injury survivor. While attending the prestigious Blackbird Academy furthering his music career, on April 27, 2016, and his life was forever changed when he was struck by a car. This accident resulted in significant injuries most notably a spinal cord injury. David’s response was to rebuild and then grow. Since that time, David finished his schooling ...
Whatever Doesn’t Kill You, Makes You Adaptive - Jeremy Ogle
April 19, 2019 17:47 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBWhatever Doesn’t Kill You, Makes You Adaptive - Jeremy Ogle Jeremy Ogle of You Adapt is featured in this episode and we talk all kinds of stuff about adapting and the adaptive world. Jeremy lives by the motto that Whatever Doesn’t Kill You, Makes You Adaptive. In the episode we discuss, Jeremy’s story, including his injury, the recovery process, and how he rebuilt his life in a big way. You Adapt, Jeremy’s organization. Jeremy’s activities in the adaptive sports world. Para Spa...
The World Owes You Nothing So Be Bold And Fight - Rustin Hughes
April 04, 2019 06:48 - 50 minutes - 40.7 MBThe World Owes You Nothing So Be Bold And Fight - Rustin Hughes Rustin Hughes is an experienced mixed martial artist (MMA) and has fought as a professional. Rustin started B-Bold, a veteran-owned nonprofit in 2016 to help individuals with disabilities through adaptive sports. Rustin is an amputee (above the knee) due to complications with blood clotting. Rustin recently fought and won his most recent professional mma fight. Rustin joins us and we discuss, Rustin’s story of adapting. ...