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31: Allan Clayton Reminds Us To Not Go It Alone

2017-08-2901:10:29

Our guest today, Allan Michael Clayton, is our first guest from the UK! Allan discovered in 1999 that life doesn’t always work out as we plan it. As a promising young footballer at the age of 17 he was involved in a serious road traffic accident that changed his life forever. He broke his neck… The post 31: Allan Clayton Reminds Us To Not Go It Alone appeared first on Defy Injury.

30: Challenge Yourself – Challenge Others – Accept Being Challenged!

2017-08-0101:17:04

We are delighted for you to meet today’s guest, Jen Bou LaHoud! As you will soon discover Jen has the resilient, positive, “can do-will do-just watch me” attitude to be in consistent action toward her recovery goals after her spinal cord injury. Her spirit is infectious! She took us back to holiday break – Dec… The post 30: Challenge Yourself – Challenge Others – Accept Being Challenged! appeared first on Defy Injury.

29: Regain That Feeling, Part Two with Dr. Mitchell Tepper

2017-07-2746:08

In this episode we continue our conversation with Dr. Mitchell Tepper. We met him in Episode #28 we titled Be Your Own Self Advocate. If you haven’t listened to the episode you may want to listen there first! In that episode Mitch takes us back to 1982 when as a lifeguard he dove too deep… The post 29: Regain That Feeling, Part Two with Dr. Mitchell Tepper appeared first on Defy Injury.

28: Be Your Own Self-Advocate, Part One with Dr. Mitchell Tepper

2017-05-0129:05

Dr. Mitchell Tepper brings a lifetime of first-hand experience with chronic conditions and disability to his work. In today’s episode, we learn his lessons from his recovery from spinal cord injury. In our next episode, we will learn about his work in the area of sexuality and injury. Stay tuned for that enlightening conversation! The post 28: Be Your Own Self-Advocate, Part One with Dr. Mitchell Tepper appeared first on Defy Injury.

27: GRIT and Perseverance

2017-03-2030:52

Kay Lathrop goes back and revisits a couple different episodes and discuss the importance of grit and self-control after an injury. Don’t lose your determination. Kay provides some helpful tips and tools to keeping your head in the game and preserving in spite of your injury. The post 27: GRIT and Perseverance appeared first on Defy Injury.

26: Choose to Be Compassionate To Yourself – Anita Neff

2017-03-1301:07:49

After an injury it’s hard to remember to love yourself and celebrate the small things. Today’s guest, Anita Neff, has learned it’s important. After a horseback riding accident Anita broke her neck and suffered with thoughts of just pulling the plug. Ten years later, after her C4 5 6 incomplete spinal cord injury, she is… The post 26: Choose to Be Compassionate To Yourself – Anita Neff appeared first on Defy Injury.

25: Will Your Way Back with James Osborne

2017-03-0601:03:51

Hello! Welcome back to another episode of Defy Injury. I am delighted that you are listening in today and I’m very excited to share with you another story today. One young lady told me her father’s story and I was very sure that you would learn from and be inspired by James “Jamie” Osborne’s story.… The post 25: Will Your Way Back with James Osborne appeared first on Defy Injury.

24: From Zero 2 A Hundred with Jason Roy

2017-02-2701:14:25

Have you ever struggled with your purpose? What are you supposed to do after your injury? Why was your body taken from you? Why you? Our guest on the show today is here to tell you his story about defying injury and finding a new purpose in life. Jason Roy was a Houston police officer… The post 24: From Zero 2 A Hundred with Jason Roy appeared first on Defy Injury.

23: Thom Gilbert – Always in Gratitude, DECIDE and Take Action!

2016-12-1901:05:32

Welcome to my conversation with Thom Gilbert, who owns a real estate investment company in San Diego. He lives there with his wife and two sons, but his story doesn’t stop there. Thom has wisdom and lessons to share that can and will help others, whether your path is similar to his, or not. Join us now to hear Thom’s story! The post 23: Thom Gilbert – Always in Gratitude, DECIDE and Take Action! appeared first on Defy Injury.

22: Outside Your Comfort Zone

2016-10-2724:51

In this episode, Kay Lathrop talks about the advice that Blake Heidenreich, founder and president of Spinal Cord Injury Foundation and co-founder and partner at Troy Capital Management LLC talked about in our last episode. If you haven’t listened to that episode, please go back and do that now! Blake cited Henry Ford’s quote: Whether… The post 22: Outside Your Comfort Zone appeared first on Defy Injury.

21: Generating a Positive State for Self Healing

2016-10-1725:06

Welcome to Defy Injury! If you haven’t had a chance to listen to episode #19 with Dr. Linda Berry! It’s such a powerful episode and I can’t stop thinking about this conversation I had with Linda. When she was a young woman, she had an L1 spinal cord injury and has since recovered. She went on… The post 21: Generating a Positive State for Self Healing appeared first on Defy Injury.

20: No Comfort Zone. Be 100% In! with Blake Heidenreich

2016-10-1001:13:51

Our guest is Blake Heidenreich, founder and president of Spinal Cord Injury Foundation and co-founder and partner at Troy Capital Management LLC (Michigan). Blake shares with us today insightful and valuable reflection on how he dealt with the spinal cord injury he suffered 10 years ago during a diving accident. Let’s listen to his story… The post 20: No Comfort Zone. Be 100% In! with Blake Heidenreich appeared first on Defy Injury.

19: Dream Life Ended?? What Next?? – Dr. Linda Berry

2016-10-0301:14:14

Welcome to an episode full of wisdom, motivation, and inspiration! Today’s guest has many gifts to share with you, our listeners, and I’m delighted to introduce you to her! Dr. Linda Berry is an author, speaker, healer, and chiropractor. She received her degree in Theater Dance in 1972, was training in the art of karate,… The post 19: Dream Life Ended?? What Next?? – Dr. Linda Berry appeared first on Defy Injury.

18: 6 Ways to Tap Into Your Inner Knowing

2016-09-1923:45

In this episode, I’m going solo as I promised in the previous episode, to talk more about your body’s power to heal itself. Episode 17 dealt with the emotional and mental aspects of your recovery journey. In this episode, you’ll learn about what I refer to as Soul Whispers. Others call it gut feeling, the… The post 18: 6 Ways to Tap Into Your Inner Knowing appeared first on Defy Injury.

17: Do you think, believe or know what’s possible?

2016-09-0516:21

Welcome to my first solo podcast. It’s the first of September and September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. This is about developing the right and helpful attitude toward spinal cord injury, not just on the part of the injured but also on the part of his family, friends, and community. In this episode we… The post 17: Do you think, believe or know what’s possible? appeared first on Defy Injury.

16: The Mental Strength and Work Ethic of the Champion He Is! with Joe Pomeroy

2016-08-0801:09:20

Welcome! I met today’s guest through a Facebook group and we had such a wonderful conversation, that I knew I had to share it with you. Joe Pomeroy is from South Carolina and he joins us today. In June of 2013, Joe’s life changed instantly. Joe was an award-winning motorcycle racer, and he was doing… The post 16: The Mental Strength and Work Ethic of the Champion He Is! with Joe Pomeroy appeared first on Defy Injury.

15: Living Life to the Fullest After Spinal Cord Injury with Shelly Kerchner

2016-08-0142:24

Welcome back! I am delighted to be here with Mrs. Positivity herself: Shelly Kershner. Shelly shares with us her accident that caused her spinal cord injury in 2006 and her journey to stay positive and discover herself. She has some great tools and advice for anyone who might be in the same situation. Show Notes:… The post 15: Living Life to the Fullest After Spinal Cord Injury with Shelly Kerchner appeared first on Defy Injury.

14: Sam Porritt – Standing For Ability. Proving What’s Possible

2016-07-0434:12

Welcome! Today’s guest is a familiar voice. Sam Porritt joined us in Episode 7 to share his personal story of injury, rehab, and recovery. Please go back and listen if you haven’t! Almost three years ago, Sam founded the Falling Forward Foundation to help others in similar situations. The foundation specifically helps with “therapy cap”… The post 14: Sam Porritt – Standing For Ability. Proving What’s Possible appeared first on Defy Injury.

13: One Goal at a Time with Mason Ellis

2016-06-2401:24:07

Welcome! Today we have a different kind of show for you. We’re telling the story of Mason Ellis. No matter where he is currently, his goal is always to push himself to the next level of independence. Mason was injured in a car accident in January 2015 and was labeled a quadriplegic. So much has happened… The post 13: One Goal at a Time with Mason Ellis appeared first on Defy Injury.

12: Going the extra mile for those taking the journey back – Kay Lathrop

2016-06-0742:47

Welcome! Today’s episode is a little different, because we are turning the tables on Kay, our host. Barbara is a colleague and dear friend who is here to interview Kay. Her company is Presence Management Consulting, and she helps our team at Amplified Agility with our online presence. We will do these summary shows once… The post 12: Going the extra mile for those taking the journey back – Kay Lathrop appeared first on Defy Injury.

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