Interested in learning more about sex after Spinal Cord Injury but also want a dose of inspiration from someone who has accomplished SO much after their Spinal Cord Injury? Look no further than our no holds barred interview with Dr Mitchell Tepper PhD, a quadriplegic who is also the author of Regain That Feeling: Secrets […]
Archives: Episode
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 60 – Training Your Body Using Breathwork
Join hosts Brooke and Elena for a discussion about the breath – and how you can use it to reduce your stress, heal your anxiety and re-train your body for well-being. Who hasn’t faced some form of stress in their daily lives living this SCI or Caregiving life? We can imagine 99% of you do […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep.59- The Shift Is Real!
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 […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 58 – Update: Paid Spousal Caregiving
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 […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 57 – Are We Only With Our Partners For The Money?
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 […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 56 – A Discussion Of The Washington Post Caregiver Article!
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 […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 55 – A Reading Of The Washington Post’s Article On Unpaid/Underpaid Caregivers
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 […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 54 – Tendon/Nerve Transfer Surgery: A Discussion
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 […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 53 – Navigating Insurance Effectively
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 […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 52 – Update Episode: Accessible Moving, Insurance + Exciting News
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 […]