WAGS of SCI: The Podcast
147 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -Join Elena and Brooke as they dig into topics surrounding life and love after Spinal Cord Injury from their unique perspectives as caregivers. Follow them as they strive to "Empower Women Supporting Their Partners In Chairs" while educating and promoting awareness surrounding disabilities.
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WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 146 – WAGS Relaunch 2024!
July 05, 2024 19:38 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBJoin Brooke and Elena as they discuss why they decided to pause and rename/relaunch the private group, what is in the works for this community, and why they’re relaunching WAGS of SCI for 2024! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 146 – WAGS Relaunch 2024! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 145 – Wildfire Comments And Emotional Dumping: Navigating Stress In New Ways
June 13, 2024 10:23 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHave you ever felt so stressed and overloaded living this life, that unloading your thoughts online to people who understand this lifestyle helps you cope? This episode is all about ’emotional dumping’, specifically, online – in the form of messages, comments and more. We discuss a trend online in the WAGS group as well as […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 145 – Wildfire Comments And Emotional Dumping: Navigating Stress In New Ways first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 144 – The Challenges Of Parenting After SCI PART 2
June 09, 2024 10:33 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBJoin Elena and Brooke for a continued discussion about the challenges that can occur when parenting with someone who has a Spinal Cord Injury (from the perspective of a caregiver and partner!). This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 144 – The Challenges Of Parenting After SCI PART 2 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 143 – The Challenges Of Parenting After SCI
June 01, 2024 11:29 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWe discuss comments from our community of moms on the WAGS Private Discussion Group about life after having children with someone who has an SCI. We asked them what the challenges were, when parenting children while also dealing with a serious injury like SCI. How can you prepare yourself well before becoming a parent after […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 143 – The Challenges Of Parenting After SCI first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 142 – May Is For Moms Part 2
May 19, 2024 13:42 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBJoin hosts Brooke and Elena for part 2 of their discussion about motherhood with a partner who has a Spinal Cord Injury This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 142 – May Is For Moms Part 2 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 141 – May Is For Mothers Part 1
May 10, 2024 08:40 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBWe asked our community members who are also mothers – what is the BEST thing about being a mom while co-parenting with someone who has an SCI? The responses are informative and heartwarming. Tune in as we discuss the comments about life after baby and spinal cord injury! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 141 – May Is For Mothers Part 1 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 140 – Elena’s Not So Accessible Travel Experience
May 06, 2024 10:12 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBDo you ever feel like you need a vacation after your vacation? Sometimes (maybe even more often than not) – “accessible” trips do not go as planned, and when that happens, being a WAG of SCI can sometimes mean a lot more stress! Listen as we wrap up Accessible Travel Month with a story about […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 140 – Elena’s Not So Accessible Travel Experience first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 139 – Accessible Travel Part 2!
May 03, 2024 15:13 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBJoin hosts Brooke and Elena, partners to quadriplegics, in part 2 of the Accessible Travel series! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 139 – Accessible Travel Part 2! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 138 – Accessible Travel! Part 1
April 21, 2024 12:54 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBThis episode highlights some top questions and concerns regarding wheelchair accessible travelling after SCI. We asked our followers to comment about their stories, tips, questions and concerns about travel including airlines damaging or losing wheelchairs or equipment, dealing with out-of-country medical systems/travel insurance, losing medical supplies, destination transportation and more. We discuss some creative solutions […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 138...
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 137 – Intro To Accessible Travel!
April 13, 2024 14:19 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThis month, the WAGS of SCI community will be focusing solely on accessible travel! Join us for this intro episode where we talk about our experiences travelling with our quadriplegic partners to various destinations. Sometimes travel is as simple as transferring into a car, as this can be a huge milestone and allow for loads […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 137 – Intro To Accessible Travel! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 136 – Bonus Update Episode (Spring 2024)
April 06, 2024 15:20 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBRecap of the latest WAGS events and news, and intro into April’s accessible travel month! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our website […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 136 – Bonus Update Episode (Spring 2024) first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 135 – PART 3: What Do You Wish Others Understood?
March 31, 2024 16:37 - 42 minutes - 39 MBPart 3 of our special series discussing comments from women in our community about what they wish others understood more about this SCI/caregiver/partner lifestyle. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 135 – PART 3: What Do You Wish Others Understood? first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 134 – Part 2: As A WAG, What Do You Wish More People Knew?
March 17, 2024 18:22 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBPart 2 of our series discussing the many things WAGS of SCI wish people knew about their lives! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 134 – Part 2: As A WAG, What Do You Wish More People Knew? first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 133 – As A WAG, What Do You Wish More People Knew? (NEW For 2024)
March 07, 2024 17:48 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWe get into Part 1 of a big discussion in our community around what WAGS of SCI wish people knew more about their lives. Awareness is everything, and we share and discuss comments from real WAGS about how they feel on this subject. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 133 – As A WAG, What Do You Wish More People Knew? (NEW For 2024) first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 132 – The WAGS of SCI Self Care Walk/Run Virtual 5k 2024
February 23, 2024 01:27 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBJoin hosts Elena and Brooke as they discuss details of the 2024 WAGS of SCI Self Care Walk/Run Virtual 5k on March 24th, the fundraising event of the year for caregivers of SCI! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 132 – The WAGS of SCI Self Care Walk/Run Virtual 5k 2024 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 131 – Part 3: Advice For New WAGS of SCI
February 17, 2024 19:48 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBPart 3 of our three part series discussing the tips, tricks and advice for NEW Wags of SCI from our community. We share stories and more to make you feel less alone in this new life! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 131 – Part 3: Advice For New WAGS of SCI first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 130 – Part 2: Advice For New WAGS!
February 09, 2024 22:06 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBJoin us this episode for part 2 of our discussion about tips/tricks and advice for women who are new to this life. Stay tuned for part 3 next week! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 130 – Part 2: Advice For New WAGS! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 129 – Advice For NEW WAGS from the WAGS of SCI Community
January 28, 2024 23:21 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBNEW tips for 2024 from the WAGS community – a brand new episode discussing the advice and feedback we received from the women who have been there, done that – for NEW WAGS! We wish we would have had this episode earlier on in our partners injuries, but we didn’t, so now, we can share […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 129 – Advice For NEW WAGS from the WAGS of SCI Community first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 128 – MAGNESIUM The Miracle Mineral!
January 19, 2024 03:54 - 50 minutes - 46 MBLearn about how important Magnesium is for nervous system complications like SCI, and how it can help caregivers under stress. We outline the 10 different popular forms of Magnesium, and give insight into how each type can help certain conditions. This is a great episode to listen to if you want a quick breakdown about […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 128 – MAGNESIUM The Miracle Mineral! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 127 – Self Care For Caregivers Update, January 2024
January 15, 2024 02:24 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, hosts Brooke and Elena discuss self care during January and the post holiday season, for caregivers and women who wish to continually grow in their health and lives regardless of their stresses. The women outline what they’re doing now on their own self care journeys as partners to quadriplegics, and share inspiring […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 127 – Self Care For Caregivers Update, January 2024 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 126 – Beth Erlander: Author, Grief Counsellor + Quadwife
January 02, 2024 23:04 - 45 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode Brooke and Elena talk with Beth Erlander, a Colorado based Grief Counsellor who’s partner was injured in 2012 when mountain biking. Beth is passionate about befriending grief, and as someone who has gone through her own intense grieving process, Beth has a thing or two to say about how you too can […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 126 – Beth Erlander: Author, Grief Counsellor + Quadwife first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 125 – Keeping Balance During The Holiday Season!
December 18, 2023 23:35 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBA discussion about the importance of keeping yourself in balance this holiday season This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our website here or […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 125 – Keeping Balance During The Holiday Season! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 124 – Christmas Gift Ideas For Quads and Paras
December 11, 2023 23:31 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBOur annual episode on the season’s ultimate list of SCI friendly gift giving – brand new ideas for 2023! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 124 – Christmas Gift Ideas For Quads and Paras first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 123 – Household Self Care – Caregiver Awareness Month Special Series
December 05, 2023 20:29 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBHosts Brooke and Elena discuss household and environmental self care including the concept of “Feng Shui”, cleanliness, overwhelm and organization, chemicals in the home and more tips for busy caregivers. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 123 – Household Self Care – Caregiver Awareness Month Special Series first appeared on WA...
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 122 – Spiritual Self Care: Caregivers Awareness Month Special Series
November 28, 2023 18:20 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBHosts Brooke and Elena discuss Spiritual Self Care and wellness in relation to caregivers and their holistic self care needs in order to thrive This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 122 – Spiritual Self Care: Caregivers Awareness Month Special Series first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 121 – Physical Self Care: Caregivers Awareness Month Special Series
November 20, 2023 20:35 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBJoin hosts Brooke and Elena for an informative and unique discussion about physical self care, it’s importance for caregivers, and how you can factor it into your personal Self Care routine. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 121 – Physical Self Care: Caregivers Awareness Month Special Series first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 120 – Emotional + Mental Self Care: Caregivers Awareness Month
November 14, 2023 18:47 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBJoin hosts Brooke and Elena for a discussion about mental and emotional Self Care for week one of our Caregivers Awareness Month special series. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 120 – Emotional + Mental Self Care: Caregivers Awareness Month first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 119 – Bonus Episode: ACRM Recap!
November 09, 2023 22:30 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThis episode we share what happened after we packed our bags, left our quadriplegic partners with outside caregivers, and headed to Atlanta to present at the ACRM (American Congress For Rehabilitative Medicine) 2023. Learn what happened during our presentation, who was there, and what we learned during our experience. This episode is sponsored by Robyn […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 119 – Bonus Episode: ACRM Recap! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 118 – Solo Travel As A Quadwife: Preparing And More!
October 23, 2023 18:34 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBAre you a partner and caregiver to someone with a spinal cord injury? Have you ever left them to travel solo for a work event or personal reason? If not, are you curious about solo travel? If so, this episode is for you. Hosts Brooke and Elena break down their cross continent international travel plans […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 118 – Solo Travel As A Quadwife: Preparing And More! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 117 – Libra Season: Relationship Turmoil, People Pleasing & Boundaries (And How This Impacts The Caregiving/SCI Community)
October 14, 2023 00:49 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBLibra season: This energy illuminates relationship imbalances, shows where you are out of harmony in your life and how your people pleasing or need to be liked is costing you your inner peace. Have you felt it so far this Sept/Oct? In this episode we bring in some astrology science and relate it to the […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 117 – Libra Season: Relationship Turmoil, People Pleasing & Boundaries (And How This Impacts The Caregiving/SCI Community) first ...
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 116 – SCI Month Wrap Up + Elena’s Accessible Concert Experience
September 29, 2023 01:50 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWe wrap up Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month with a recap of what we learned and what we were shown this month by all the amazing contributions and stories sent to us. Elena details her and Dan’s accessible date night at the Coldplay concert with stories about able-bodied groups booking wheelchair accessible seats, as well […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 116 – SCI Month Wrap Up + Elena’s Accessible Concert Experience first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 115 – September Q & A Episode!
September 19, 2023 22:34 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBBack by popular demand, our September episode answers 3 of your top questions of this past month that we have received. We get into how to say NO to invites to events that are not fully accessible, tips on separating the caregiver and the lover aspect of YOU in your relationship, and how to manage […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 115 – September Q & A Episode! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 114 – Update Episode: Paid Spousal Caregiving
September 17, 2023 18:54 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIt’s been a while since we made an update episode about our personal fight for paid spousal caregiving. This episode we outline the latest in our own personal cases: Elena with the government of BC, Brooke with Workers Compensation BC. We detail the latest in our appeals and processes to try and achieve paid recognition […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 114 – Update Episode: Paid Spousal Caregiving first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 113 – Getting Ready For Fall With A Quadriplegic Partner
September 09, 2023 16:52 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBThis episode we discuss the transition from summer into fall, and the many issues that can come along with temperature regulation for quadriplegics! We get into our top tips on transitioning seamlessly into the fall season with knowledge and the right tools for quadriplegics to stay warm, comfortable, and relaxed! This episode is sponsored by […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 113 – Getting Ready For Fall With A Quadriplegic Partner first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 112 – Intrusive Thoughts: Was His Injury My Fault?
August 25, 2023 20:46 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBJoin us for a vulnerable episode where we discuss intrusive/invasive thoughts, and what our brains try and tell us after trauma (or stemming from PTSD) after a life altering accident. As “pre-injury” WAGS of SCI (we were with our partners prior to and through their SCI), many stages of healing have to happen until clarity […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 112 – Intrusive Thoughts: Was His Injury My Fault? first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 111 – August Q & A – We Answer Your Questions!
August 18, 2023 15:31 - 1 hour - 56 MBJoin Elena and Brooke for a summer Q and A episode taking your questions from email and social media, and answering them all live! This episode will give you ideas, insights and inspiration and you may learn something! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 111 – August Q & A – We Answer Your Questions! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 110 – Things People Still Don’t Know Part 2
August 01, 2023 21:40 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBPart 2 of our series celebrating Disability Pride Month (July), and bringing attention to the lack of support or promotion of people with disabilities we observed in the media and celebrity culture this past month (as compared to June and regular Pride Month..). We dig into the remaining comments from our private discussion group members […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 110 – Things People Still Don’t Know Part 2 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 109 – Disability Pride: What Do People Still Not Know? Part 1
July 28, 2023 00:32 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBJuly is disability pride month, and we are celebrating by discussing some of the top things we, as WAGS, wish people KNEW about living life with a spinal cord injury (and alll the things that come with it!). This episode is meant to talk about the issues, topics and set backs that people still are […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 109 – Disability Pride: What Do People Still Not Know? Part 1 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 108 – Absent Minded WAGS of SCI :)
July 18, 2023 18:32 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBJoin us for this light hearted episode about the silly, forgetful, hilarious and absent minded things we do as WAGS of SCI when we are distracted. We as WAGS can get tired and overwhelmed easily, and, when that happens, sometimes we go out to get dinner in our slippers instead of shoes or use bleach […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 108 – Absent Minded WAGS of SCI :) first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 107 – Girls Nights Out
July 09, 2023 22:27 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBSometimes in this SCI life, it’s hard to take time for yourself at all let alone take a night with your girls. In this podcast, we break down the ins and outs of going out, staying in, or taking a “girls night” break to nurture friendships and ultimately benefit your relationship with your significant other. […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 107 – Girls Nights Out first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 106 – Hot Quad Summer 2023
June 29, 2023 20:32 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThis annual episode is all about how to keep our quad partners cool in HOT temperatures this summer! We always think we know everything, until we are put in our place by SCI and mother nature – there always seems to be more to learn and discuss. We break down WHY sun and temperature management […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 106 – Hot Quad Summer 2023 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 105 – The Many Hats We Wear Around The Home as WAGS of SCI: A Discussion
June 24, 2023 23:19 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB*Elena and Brooke open this episode with an exciting announcement about our participation at a special conference event in Atlanta this fall that will help to expose WAGS and their mission to tech leaders in rehab medicine from around the world.* This episode is all about the hats we wear as WAGS, inspired by Brooke […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 105 – The Many Hats We Wear Around The Home as WAGS of SCI: A Discussion first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 104 – Airport Chaos: Quadwife Travel Stories + Solutions
June 14, 2023 18:49 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIf you’ve ever travelled with someone in a wheelchair, you know the chaos that comes with that experience. Let’s face it: travel is rarely accessible. Join hosts Elena and Brooke as they discuss travel via plane after disability, Brooke’s journey home from a long term trip to Italy, Elena and Dan’s 13 hour layover hell […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 104 – Airport Chaos: Quadwife Travel Stories + Solutions first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 103 – Natural Alternatives For Pain Relief: A Discussion
June 01, 2023 20:37 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBLast episode we talked all about Gabapentin, and how it’s prescribed to virtually every single SCI patient at one point or another for neurological (nerve) pain. We exposed the lesser known side effects of this drug, and read some testimonials about it from real WAGS in this community. We put our critical thinking caps on, […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 103 – Natural Alternatives For Pain Relief: A Discussion first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 102 – Gabapentin: Informing Yourself!
May 20, 2023 14:09 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBGabapentin: one of the most common pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for nerve pain in the SCI community. Love it or hate it, we ALL have either had partners who have been on it, or have heard about it at one point on this journey. It is used to quell nerve pain, something that haunts many SCI […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 102 – Gabapentin: Informing Yourself! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 101 – Dedicated To The Moms
May 11, 2023 13:42 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJoin Brooke and Elena as they dedicate this episode to the mothers and mother-figures in their lives, and the lives of other WAGS of SCI as they share their stories. Often in this life, our mothers, mother figures or mother in-law’s and their emotional and physical contributions to our lives are not discussed enough. Whether […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 101 – Dedicated To The Moms first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 100 – Our 100th Episode! Can You Believe It??
May 06, 2023 10:34 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBWOW.. 100 episodes of the Podcast are complete! We have to be honest with you, we never thought we would have enough to chat about to fill 100 episodes.. but here we are! These past few years of recording have been life changing for us, and allowed us to discuss issues and topics that are […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 100 – Our 100th Episode! Can You Believe It?? first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 99 – WAGS in Real Life: Handling Bed Rest
April 21, 2023 12:43 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIf you have a partner with a Spinal Cord Injury, chances are, you know about or have probably experienced what bed rest is, SCI style. This episode is a dose of “WAGS of SCI Real Life” where we talk all about bed rest, and how BOTH our partners, at the same time (for the first […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 99 – WAGS in Real Life: Handling Bed Rest first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 98 – Words Of Encouragement From Fellow WAGS
April 12, 2023 09:16 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBAfter overcoming a time of trauma or stress, everyone has that one moment where everything starts to change for them – that moment where they receive an insight, a quote, a letter, wisdom or advice from someone (or something) outside of themselves that helps to start to pull them out of their current state of […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 98 – Words Of Encouragement From Fellow WAGS first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 97 – When Home Care Doesn’t Show Up + The Reality Of The Care System Now
March 30, 2023 17:31 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBStruggling with care aids, nursing or home care workers who cancel or just don’t show up for your partner? Do you find yourself saying “F*ck It! I’ll just do it!!” often? You’re NOT alone. In this episode we share some recent personal experiences and stories, and discuss who picks up the pieces when staff cancel.. […] Continue Reading The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 97 – When Home Care Doesn’t Show Up + The Reality Of The Care System Now first appeared on WAGS of SCI.