January 2023 we are dedicating to mental/emotional health and wellness, and highlighting the importance of “doing the inner work” with a series of informative, highly personal and vulnerable episodes. In this episode we provide an intro to this series, discussing some hot topics in our community, and sharing bits of our own journeys with inner […]
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WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 87 – An Amazing Year of WAGS of SCI
Listen in as Brooke and Elena discuss where the group and Podcast is going in 2023, as well as asking each other some questions to outline where we are in our own personal journeys. They then tie it this into their upcoming mental health podcast episode series in January 2023. Happy Holidays to ALL of […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 86 – Quadriplegic-Friendly Gift Ideas 2022!
Our most anticipated episode every holiday season! We compiled a unique list of holiday gifts and stocking stuffers so YOU can get some ideas of how to spoil your Quadriplegic loved one this year. Whether you are looking for ideas yourself, or, you want to send this episode to friends/family for them to use, this […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 85 – Author, Artist And Caregiver Angela DiCicco
When Angela and her husband Arthur were married later in life, she thought their new life would be smooth sailing into the sunset. Then her husband had a tragic motorcycle accident and everything changed. The next few years presented many trials and tribulations, including a separation for 13 months in which their relationship was tested. […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 84 – Date Nights Gone Wrong!
Celebrating Caregivers Awareness Month with a few stories, a few rants, and some inspiring solutions to Date Nights Gone WRONG as WAGS of SCI. Elena and Dan’s latest experience trying to get to the Elton John concert in their city will show you just how inaccessible most transport and venues still are..even in modern cities! […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 83 – OG ParaWife And Nurse/Researcher Lisa Lumley Talks Marriage, Balance And The Future Of Caregiver Supports
Looking for some real life advice from a WAG who has been there, done that? Lisa Lumley has been married to her T3 injured husband Dan for 41 years. They have three adult children, who all work in the medical field. Prompted by her passion as Dan’s primary caregiver after his motorcycle accident, Lisa is […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 82 – Caregivers Awareness Month 2022
This November is all about celebrating caregivers in the WAGS community all over the world. Join us for an informative episode where we discuss WAGS of SCI Day (November 4th), how to “celebrate” YOU and your life, and more important aspects of this coming month. How can you participate and why is it important to […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 81 – WAGS on The Washington Post Live – A Recap
Elena and Brooke were recently interviewed by The Washington Post LIVE about “the Caregiving Crisis” happening right now around the world and especially in North America. We spent 20 mins taking part in the panel discussion delving into exactly why this is happening from our perspectives. If you didn’t catch the Live, we break down […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep.80 – Polyamory + The WAGS of SCI Community: PART 3
Join us for PART 3 of our discussion around Polyamory and open relationships in the WAGS of SCI community This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 79 – SCI Awareness Month September Bonus Episode
September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month and in this BONUS episode of the Podcast, we break down the current issues we are facing personally, and where our advocacy efforts are going! We also discuss some current events in our own personal lives to show listeners that we are just like you dealing with the […]