Wheel Stories
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThe Wheel Stories Podcast is the place for wheelchair users to tell their stories. Host, Abby Banks, is a mom on a mission to take the fear out of wheelchairs. Join her every Wednesday as she shares candid conversations with wheelchair users and their families. These conversations will share the good, the bad, and everything that happens in between. As you listen, you'll be encouraged to love the life you didn't plan.
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21. Andrew Skinner
March 25, 2020 11:56 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBAndrew Skinner joins Wheel Stories for episode 21. Andrew sustained a spinal cord injury in a freak snowboarding accident in 2004. He is a recovering quadriplegic, husband to Kirsten, dad to Betty, and the founder of the Triumph Foundation. The Triumph Foundation exist to help individuals triumph over spinal cord injuries and disorders. The Triumph Foundation has given out over 2,000 Care Baskets for the newly injured in Southern California and touched the lives of more than 5,000 individ...
20. Sharon Mckeeman
March 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBSharon McKeeman joins Wheel Stories for episode 20. Sharon is a mama of four, military wife, wheelchair user, adaptive athlete, writer, educator, and photographer. In 2018 compartment syndrome caused paralysis in Sharon’s left leg. For Sharon adapting means acknowledging challenges while also celebrating how good life is even when it looks drastically different. In this episode Sharon and I chat about: Finding treasures in difficult circumstances Finding your voice Accessibility ...
19. Rachel Scott
March 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBRachel Scott joins Wheel Stories for episode 19. Rachel is a mother of five, a former middle school math teacher, a marathon runner, and a connoisseur of seltzer and tacos. Most recently she's found herself in a new role: a special needs mom. Her second son was diagnosed with Acute Flaccid Myelitis, a polio-like, paralyzing disease in 2016. Since then, she's become an expert on all things Braden and an advocate for the AFM community. In this episode Rachel and I talk about: Acute Flac...
18. Rare Disease Day 2020
February 26, 2020 13:42 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBFebruary 29, 2020 is Rare Disease Day, and we’re taking a deep dive into why it matters in episode 18. There are more than 7,000 rare diseases affecting between 25-30 million Americans, and we’re talking about why awareness matters. Learn more about Rare Disease Day: https://rarediseaseday.org/ Connect with Wheel Stories: @wheelstoriespodcast on Facebook & Instagram Sponsor: http://www.getsaltybritches.com / WHEELSTORIES20 at checkout for 20% off your order
17. Brandon Mantz
February 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBBrandon Mantz joins Wheel Stories for episode 17. Brandon is a T9 paraplegic from a spinal cord injury he sustained in a skiing accident in December 2018. Originally from Wisconsin, Brandon resides in Denver, CO where he has spent the last year adjusting to a new normal. He lives his life around four main pillars: love, generosity, adventure, and joy. Brandon is newly engaged and loves to find ways to continue the active lifestyle he’s always known. Brandon takes part in adaptive CrossFit, o...
16. Kelly Lamb
February 12, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBKelly Lamb joins Wheel Stories for episode 16. Kelly is the manager of Team Reeve for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. She first became involved with Team Reeve after her boyfriend, Jon David, sustained a C5 spinal cord injury from diving into shallow water in 2013. He was living in Arkansas, and she was in New York City at the time. She was looking for a tangible way to contribute to his recovery and also find a coping mechanism for their new reality when she decided to run and fund...
15. Amy Van Dyken
February 05, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 47.4 MBAmy Van Dyken joins Wheel Stories for episode 15. Amy is a 6-time Olympic Gold Medalist in swimming and a spinal cord injury survivor. Amy overcame childhood asthma to become an Olympic Gold Medalist. After a 2014 ATV accident left her with a severe spinal cord injury, Amy’s competitive spirit and positive outlook fueled her to take on life at full speed despite her paralysis. Amy has become an advocate for the disability community and formed the Amy Van Dyken Foundation to fund the purchase...
14. Sarah Quinn
January 29, 2020 10:00 - 59 minutes - 47.3 MBEpisode Notes Sarah Quinn joins Wheel Stories for episode 14. Sarah is a two-time national wheelchair tennis champion, a substance abuse counselor, and seamstress. Sarah is as brave as she is beautiful. She was paralyzed in an automobile accident at eighteen-years-old. Through her injury, Sarah discovered adaptive sports and found herself as a top collegiate athlete, something she admits never would have happened without her injury. Sarah has maintain a never give up attitude even in the h...
13. Jennifer Nachreiner
January 22, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBJennifer Nachreiner joins Wheel Stories for episode 13. Jennifer is the mom to Nolan, a witty and fearless six-year-old. Her journey began four years ago when Nolan was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis and became paralyzed from the neck down. Each day, they strive toward recovery and regaining strength so that Nolan can be independent. Jennifer has seen her entire life change over the last four years as she and her husband, Eric, moved their family from Pittsburgh, PA to Louisville, KY to ...
12. Dan McCoy
January 08, 2020 10:00 - 58 minutes - 47.1 MBDan McCoy joins Wheel Stories for episode 12. Dan who was born with spina bifida is a Paralympic Gold Medalist and A.C.E personal trainer. Dan shares his story of chasing an Olympic dream. He began playing sled hockey at the young age of four. By 8-years-old, he knew he wanted to be a Paralympian. In 2014, Dan saw his dreams come true when he won the gold medal in Sochi, Russia as part of the United States Men’s Sled Hockey Team. Dan developed a passion for helping people reach their health...
11. Jeff Townsend
December 18, 2019 10:00 - 52 minutes - 42.3 MBJeff Townsend joins Wheel Stories for episode 11. Jeff goes by many different title including dad, husband, teacher, athlete, and coach. Jeff is currently a lecturer at Clemson University and coach of the Roger C. Peace Rollin’ Tigers, a junior wheelchair basketball team. Jeff shares his passion for adaptive sports and his desire to empower the next generation of adaptive athletes on and off the court. Townsend has more than twenty five years of experience in adapted sport and recreation. ...
10. Christmas Gift Guide and Pep Talk
December 11, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MBIt's two weeks until Christmas, and we're chatting about my favorite gift ideas. Listen in, and you'll even get a pep talk to start 2020 out strong. Here's a hint: it's okay to be bad at something. Connect with Wheel Stories: @wheelstoriespodcast on Instagram and Facebook
9. Brock Johnson
December 04, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBBrock Johnson joins Wheel Stories for episode 9. Brock is a quadriplegic as a result of a diving accident. Following his injury, Brock was determined to get back to his first love, surfing. Brock’s love and determination helped to create the Adaptive Surf Project and brought Wheel to Surf to Myrtle Beach, SC. Today, Brock is a competitive adaptive surfer and loves finding ways to get the differently-abled moving and back in the water. Brock’s Wheelchair: TiLite / https://permobilus.com...
8. Mike Jezdimir
November 27, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 36.1 MBMike Jezdimir joins Wheel Stories for episode 8. Mike was diagnosed with transverse myelitis in 1967. He has spent the last 50 years in and out of a wheelchair, but Mike never let his disability stop him from the living the life he wanted. Mike is a graduate of Western Michigan University. He and his wife Louann raised two sons and enjoy playing with their four grandchildren. In 2013, Mike and Louann started the Mike L. Jezdimir Foundation to promote awareness and raise funds for the researc...
7. Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham
November 20, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBAaron Wheelz Fotheringham joins Wheel Stories for episode 7. Aaron is an extreme athlete who has changed how the world views wheelchairs. Aaron does outrageous stunts and incredible flips off mega ramps as part of the action sports tour Nitro Circus. Aaron is also the inspiration behind the Wheelie Chair by Hot Wheels. More than anything else, Aaron wants to make the wheelchair cool for the next generation. Aaron’s Wheelchair: WCMX Chair / https://www.boxwheelchairs.com/ Making Aaron’s L...
6. Amberley Snyder
November 13, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 30.3 MBAmberley Snyder joins Wheel Stories for episode 6. Amberley was a champion barrel racer when a 2010 car accident left her paralyzed. Amberley refused to let her injury keep her out of the saddle. She returned to rodeo and was selected as the 2015 fan exemption choice for The American, the world’s richest one-day rodeo. Her story became the basis of the Netflix movie “Walk. Ride. Rode.” Amberley is also a sought-after speaker who travels across the United States sharing her inspiring story. ...
5. Cody Unser
November 06, 2019 10:00 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBToday’s guest is Cody Unser. Cody became paralyzed by transverse myelitis when she was just 12. Today, she values her wheels more than high heels. Cody is a bold advocate for the disability community and founder of the Cody Unser First Step Foundation. She is a certified PADI Advanced Scuba Diver and was inducted into the Women’s Divers Hall of Fame. Cody’s story will challenge us to break the barriers we set on our own lives. Cody’s Wheelchair: Quickie / Favorite Product: Grabber Connec...
2. Wyatt Banks
October 30, 2019 09:00 - 38 minutes - 31.1 MBMy guest for Wheel Stories episode 2 is Wyatt Banks. Wyatt will undoubtably be the cutest guest to appear on the podcast. Wyatt is a wild seven-year-old paraplegic who loves wheelchair basketball ball and making his mom laugh. He is the heart behind this podcast. Abby's Book: Love Him Anyway Wyatt's Wheelchair: TiLite Pilot Making Life Easier: The Simplified Planner Follow Abby and Wyatt: Facebook /Instagram Connect with Wheel Stories: Facebook / Instagram Sp...
3. Mike Hudson
October 30, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 41.4 MBToday’s guest is Mike Hudson. Mike, a former active duty Marine and police officer, is an avid outdoorsman and all-around great guy. After a diving accident left him a quadriplegic, Mike was determined to get back to living, and living meant being outdoors. Mike is the founder of ROAR Outdoors, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that exist to empower the disabled to utilize their God-given talents and abilities in outdoor settings. Mike’s Wheelchair: Quantum iLevel Connect with Mike and ROAR...
4. Eric LeGrand
October 30, 2019 09:00 - 45 minutes - 36.5 MBToday’s guest is Eric LeGrand. Eric is a former Rutgers football star who was paralyzed while making a tackle in a game on October 16, 2010 at MetLife Stadium. Eric battled a grim prognosis with strength and determination to defy expectations of his recovery. Eric was the recipient the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2012 ESPY Awards. Eric has become a leading advocate for the spinal cord injury community. Eric launched Team LeGrand in 2013 as a fundraising arm for the Christopher & Da...
1. Welcome to Wheel Stories
October 07, 2019 02:16 - 6 minutes - 7.99 MBWelcome to the Wheel Stories Podcast! I'm so glad you're here. Join me, Abby Banks, for candid conversations with wheelchair users and their families. I'm a mom on a mission to take the fear out of wheelchairs. In this introductory episode, you'll hear my heart behind Wheel Stories, and I'll share my hopes for this podcast. I would love for you to be part of the Wheel Stories community. I need you to make this podcast happen. Don't forget to subscribe and share Wheel Stories. Connect h...