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Looking around you, can you honestly say you know anyone who hasn’t been struggling mentally or emotionally since the pandemic began? Whether we want admit it or not – the changes in the world over the past two years have been staggering.. and everyone has changed inside somewhat. Whether you are (or have been) avoiding […]
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This episode is all about updating all of you on one of our personal cases for requesting paid spousal caregiving. A FINAL appeal decision came in, and you’re not going to believe the results!!! This episode is sponsored by Wishart Brain and Spine Law https://brainandspinelaw.com. Robyn Wishart and her team of SCI Lawyers specialize in […]
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Join us on this special episode of the WAGS of SCI Podcast where we discuss the common stereotypical myth toward our community: we must be with our partners for the money! (Otherwise why else would we be with them?) This episode is sponsored by Wishart Brain and Spine Law https://brainandspinelaw.com. Robyn Wishart and her team […]
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In this episode we discuss The Washington Post article by Amber Ferguson about unpaid/underpaid/unrecognized WAGS of SCI Caregivers. We break down the current situation for caregivers in this community and reveal the stats about this hugely popular article (hint: the video had over 1.6 million views in one day!) This episode is sponsored by Wishart […]
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At the start of the pandemic in April of 2020, we contacted our friend and reporter for The Washington Post, Amber Ferguson about what we were noticing in the caregiving community of WAGS of SCI since the pandemic began. Amber had written the 2018 piece for the Post on the WAGS of SCI group, so […]
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What exactly is Nerve/Tendon transfer surgery for SCI patients? Most people are not familiar with this elective surgery after Spinal Cord Injury because it is highly complex and only offered by select surgeons. So when Elena’s boyfriend Dan (C6 Quadriplegic) decided to undergo this custom surgery, you know your girls had to get together and […]
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Newsflash – Insurance companies will not tell you what you need – you have to figure that out for yourself! Join us as we sit down to discuss INSURANCE (government or private) and our tried and tested techniques for navigating any insurer with savviness and knowledge. Learn how to get the most out of your […]
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Join us as we update you on Elena’s big move to her new fully accessible apartment, Brooke’s current status dealing with insurance and renovations, as well as our exciting investigative reporting piece on marriage equality and unpaid spousal caregiving coming soon! This episode is sponsored by Wishart Brain and Spine Law https://brainandspinelaw.com. Robyn Wishart and […]
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Join us as we talk to Kada Miller, a singer/songwriter from Australia who happens to also be a #QuadWife. Learn about her vibrant music career, the love story of how she met Barney her husband, how she devotes time to her own self care, and their journey through the ups and downs of the SCI […]
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We can’t believe its already been 50 episodes of this podcast! Join us as we discuss the past year of podcasting during a global pandemic, what it has taught us, and how we can learn from regular people living inspired lives in our community. We discuss what has been going on in our own lives […]