Latest Quadriplegic Podcast Episodes

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Disability Talk S2 E2 Guest Dee DiFatta

Disability Talk - June 16, 2022 19:23 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Disability Talk welcomes Dee DiFatta as she speaks frankly about MS, Multiple Sclerosis.  She is an Empowerment Coach, Trainer, Speaker, Author, and Founder of A Dose of PositivDee. Dee discusses her new book, Your Daily Dose of PositiviDee.  Disability Talk is a podcast for people with disabil...

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Disability Talk S2 E1

Disability Talk - June 12, 2022 16:38 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Disability Talk has the pleasure of welcoming Nate Lurie as our guest.  Nate has Spina Bifida and tells his story about a birth defect that left him disabled.  Nick has been an on-air personality for a radio station.  Also, Nick has his own podcast called We're The Inspiration. Nick gives listen...

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Regaining Independence

Rolling Through Life - February 19, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Jim and Dan discuss the technology in Jim's life and how that technology gives him back some of the independence he lost as a quadriplegic. SHOW NOTES: How Jim uses his wheelchair Technology for Independent Living Lutron Casetta Light Switches Jim's Weather Station Automated Blinds b...

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Christmas in the Hospital

Rolling Through Life - February 03, 2021 03:55 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Jim and Dan catch up and discuss how Jim ended up in the hospital over Christmas, his ongoing experience as a Google accessibility tester, and the coming COVID vaccine. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOWNOTES: Dragon Naturally Speaking Software BC's Vaccine Rollout Jim as a C...

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The Christmas Special

Rolling Through Life - December 25, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this special Christmas episode, Dan and Jim do a quick followup on Jim's experience with the Google Pixel and then dive into their main topic of a movie review of Les Intouchables SHOWNOTES: Jim playing the harmonica How Jim controls his iPad and iPhone Les Intouchables The Upside ...

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The Fu-Manchu Look

Rolling Through Life - November 20, 2020 01:52 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode Jim and Dan discuss some brief caregiver follow-up, and then chat about accessibility on the Google Pixel, as well as Jim's Movember challenge. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOWNOTES: Dragon Naturally Speaking Speech Recognition Software How Jim uses his iPhone ...

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It's Hard to Teach Someone to Care

Rolling Through Life - October 28, 2020 18:04 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Jim and Dan catch up and talk about their weekend getaway to Sun Peaks and the accessibility challenges faced there before moving into their main topic of the differences between being a caregiver and caring. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android You can also view these shownotes on our web...

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I've Called The Ambulance

Rolling Through Life - September 23, 2020 21:37 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Jim and Dan catch up and discuss accessibility of public transportation and buildings and the implications of the increasing numbers of those with disabilities. Then they discuss Jim’s recent struggles with illness and trips to the hospital. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOWNOTES: ...

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A Long Hiatus

Rolling Through Life - August 20, 2020 16:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
After a long break Jim and Dan return and discuss why they stopped recording, how they are getting through the covid pandemic, and the beginnings of a new business.  Listen on iTunes Listen on Android SHOW NOTES: Jim giving a presentation at UFV Palm Springs Jim Goes Paragliding ...

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Over 1 Year Sober!

Life Of A Quadriplegic - April 08, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Being addicted to any sort of substance is a very real issue. Here's an inside look at my struggles with addiction over the years. If you or anyone you know is struggling, please reach out!

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The Zack Chronicles

Life Of A Quadriplegic - April 01, 2019 00:49 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week I had the privilege of interviewing my friend - and fellow wheelchair user - Zack Collie. Zack is a fellow motivator who is currently taking YouTube by storm. Be sure to listen and see how similar, yet different, spinal cord injuries can be!

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Mommas Boy

Life Of A Quadriplegic - March 25, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with my mother, Loretta Charters, to discuss what it's like to see your child go through a life changing experience. Hear first hand what it's like to be a full time caregiver, house wife, and mother to a multi child family in episode 5 of the Life Of...

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100 Out Of 100 Relationships

Life Of A Quadriplegic - March 18, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Dr. Phil sure did stir up a lot of controversy this week over his comments regarding quadriplegic relationships. Listen now to see my take on it!

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Your Body Did What?

Life Of A Quadriplegic - March 11, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Episode three of the Life Of A Quadriplegic podcast covers how my body physically changed and adapted to my new situation. We're getting deeper into this thing, and I'm really loving opening up to you all. I hope you enjoy!

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What's Normal, Anyway?

Life Of A Quadriplegic - March 04, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Episode two of the life of a quadriplegic podcasts covers how I adapted to my new situation. Every episode from here on out will dive deeper into a multitude of different subjects. I hope you enjoy!

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Hey! What's Up? Hello...

Life Of A Quadriplegic - February 25, 2019 20:18 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Episode one of the life of a quadriplegic podcasts is a very brief introduction into how I got hurt, what my limitations are, and how I want the rest of the season to progress. I was really sick when I was recording this, so please forgive me for not having the best quality available. Every epis...

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Life Of A Quadriplegic - February 17, 2019 20:49 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Welcome to the Life Of A Quadriplegic podcast! Your weekly dose of inspiration and motivation. Jump on board and listen as Austin Charters explains the many different facets of his disability, quadriplegia.

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The Incredible Bulk

Rolling Through Life - December 03, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Dan and Jim record from somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean and discuss the Panama Canal, cruising as a quadriplegic, and sip and puff sailing   Listen on iTunes Listen on Android Listen on YouTube SHOWNOTES: Jim's article on cruise ship accessibility Aircraft Carrier Adventures in ...

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What’s the Worst That Can Happen?

Rolling Through Life - October 28, 2018 11:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this special episode Dan is joined by Jim's wife Isabelle to discuss caregiving and travelling on a cruise ship. Listen on iTunes Listen on Android Listen on YouTube SHOW NOTES: Offloading Jim from the cruise ship in Guatemala Jim's blog post on accessibility on the MS Nieuw Am...

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I Have a Lot of Opinions, and They Are All Correct

Rolling Through Life - July 30, 2018 00:18 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Dan and Jim catch up after a break between episodes, and discuss the pros and cons of transit, taxis, and ride sharing companies.  SHOW NOTES: Jim using an Uber in Toronto News article on long waits for Taxis Ride Hailing in B.C. Innisfil's Ride Hailing Solution SOCIAL MEDIA: F...

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The Wife and Caregiver That Got Him There

Rolling Through Life - June 15, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this extra special, extra long episode, Dan is joined by Jim's wife Isabelle who tells the story of the accident from her perspective, discusses what life as a wife and caregiver is like before a discussion of mental health. Listen on iTunes Listen on YouTube SHOWNOTES: Life is a Be...

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I'm Sure Glad This Is Temporary

Rolling Through Life - May 07, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Dan and Jim struggle through an in person recording while talking about going sturgeon fishing and getting through the bad days Listen to this episode on YouTube SHOW NOTES: Jim out Fishing with Rick Hansen and Chris Hadfield Rick Hansen Busting Barriers Campaign Video of Jim being w...

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A Lot of My Life Is Waiting for the Rain to End

Rolling Through Life - April 08, 2018 14:14 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Jim and Dan catch up after a long break and talk about the importance of social interaction   Listen to this episode on YouTube Working with Chilliwack Firefighters  Article on the Special Olympics in Chilliwack Renovations in the kitchen Exercise Dynamic Manta in Sicily, Italy T...

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Four Hundred Units of Botox

Rolling Through Life - February 11, 2018 18:38 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Jim discusses his beauty care treatments, and celebrates his one year anniversary of living at home. Listen to this episode on YouTube Leave a review on iTunes   SHOW NOTES: Jim's 1 year anniversary of living at home Meet Nils, Jim's Au Pair from Germany Jim's ramp into his hom...

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Saying Thank You for Saving My Life

Rolling Through Life - January 14, 2018 16:12 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode Jim and Dan record from a tropical vacation destination, and discuss what it's like to visit the scene of an accident and thank the people who saved your life.   Listen to this episode on YouTube Listen on iTunes SHOW NOTES: It's Like Moving a Small Army of One - Rolli...

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It’s Like Moving a Small Army of One

Rolling Through Life - January 01, 2018 19:03 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this episode paddleboarding follow up is discussed, and then Jim and Dan discuss travelling as a quadriplegic SHOW NOTES: Pictures of Jim paddleboarding Jim swimming in the pool Photos from the eclipse roadtrip Solar Eclipse Roadtrip Video Jim's Hoyer Lift Jim's Van Aviati...

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A Paddleboarding Quadriplegic

Rolling Through Life - December 09, 2017 19:14 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
In this first ever episode Jim wants to go paddle boarding, and Dan has questions. The Beach Story - Jim's accident Pure Life Paddleboards Shaw Shank Redemption Quote Jim's Youtube Channel Jim's Facebook My Quadriplegic Life Please subscribe to our podcast, leave a review, and sha...

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Disability Talk 003

Disability Talk - April 02, 2015 19:15 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Disability Talk episode three discusses my journey and coping with my mothers death. She died of Alzheimer's Disease.  I discuss going through the stages of grief.

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Disability Talk 002

Disability Talk - October 09, 2014 01:16 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Welcome to the second episode of Disability Talk.  Disability Talk is a podcast for people with a disability by a person with a disability. Disability Talk 002 covers a top ten list of questions asked when coming first disabled or having an impairment. A topic covered is sex so please be over 18...

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Disability Talk

Disability Talk - October 08, 2014 23:32 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Disability Talk is my personal journey as a person with a disability.  I hope to inspire, empower, and educate other people with a disability and healthcare professionals. Closed Caption Available. 

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