Podcast
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No Free Rides Episode #106 – Integrative Therapy Pioneer Chanda Hinton Leichtle
In podcast #106, Tiffiny is joined by the gorgeous Chanda Hinton Leichtle, a C5-6 quad from Denver and the famous namesake of the Chanda Plan Foundation.
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No Free Rides Episode #105 – Josh Winkler’s Epic Fight Against the System
A podcast with a quadriplegic turned NASCAR engineer turned advocate, and he's showing no sign of stopping.
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No Free Rides Episode #104: Katy Blake’s Crazy Rehab Ride
The delightful Katy Blake, who broke her neck 4 years ago, shares how she fought back and got the rehab she needed in spite of Mississippi's archaic Medicaid system.
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No Free Rides episode #103 – Matthew Celebreto, Founder of WheelStrong Sports
Check out our latest podcast with WheelStrong Sports founder Matthew Celebreto, who opens up about his injury and what drove him to found his exercise-minded site.
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No Free Rides episode #102 – Rebecca Tripp, Ascender of Trees
In episode #102 of No Free Rides, we are joined by nature lover Rebecca Tripp, a paraplegic from Maine who participated in one of the coolest summer research programs ever with the REU Canopy Explorers that took her up into the treetops of Kansas (to gather lichen samples no less). The lichen may not be that cool, but the bringing of multiple disabled students and non-disabled students into the trees sure is. Tiffiny and Rebecca also discuss her injury 6 years ago, which was influenced by depression, and how she’s come full circle. Rebecca opens up about her difficult first few years after breaking her back, and how discovering she can still partake in nature, and not…
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Podcast #101 – Quadriplegic Poet Travis Laurence Naught
Our very first poet on the show, Tiffiny is joined by Travis Laurence Naught, author of the book The Virgin Journals, a memoir of his 20’s on the topics of sex and disability; a fascinating look at one man’s journey. Travis discusses his disability and living way past doctor’s expectations, how he got into poetry and the fine art of the poetry slam. Listen here Show run time is 55 minutes. Show Links – His blog: Original Poetry, Stories & Updates by Travis Laurence Naught – Purchase his book: The Virgin Journals
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Podcast 100 – Stephen Cluskey, Irish Quad Determinded to Provide Accessible Transport for All
Born and raised in the Dublin area, Stephen shares his awesome story of survival. Injured when he was 18 in a fall, the now 29 year old is about to receive his business degree, which is incredibly apropos considering he just launched a website to help people with disabilities find accessible taxis in Ireland (with an app along the way too). Stephen also shares his tips for getting around his country as a wheelchair-user, as well as the blood, sweat and tears he dedicated to rehab for 5 years post-injury. He also shares his epic story of meeting Bono and being invited to a recording session (yes really). The Celtic Tiger…
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Podcast #99: Jessie Hammond – Fashionista, Author and Depression Blogger
In podcast #99, we are joined by Jessie Hammond, a 20 year old up and coming author and prolific blogger on the topic of disability and depression from Albany, New York.
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Podcast 98: Jen Addis – motivational speaker & TV host
From guest-hosting "Discover Wisconsin," sharing her love for the accessible outdoors with the Midwest to helping organize the This Is How We Roll fashion show, an event showcasing 50 fashionable women in wheelchairs, meet the beautiful Jen Addis.
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Podcast 97: Neil Picone – wheelchair bodybuilder
Neil Picone, an IFBB Pro wheelchair bodybuilder from New Jersey is on the show (paralyzed 6 years ago in a motorbike crash), and boy is he awesome. With an upper body that's better than most guys and a sweetheart to boot, this new bodybuilder has an amazing story.
