In our community of caregivers, we have so much to learn from the women who have been there, done that – and have come out as a shining example to others. Meet Jessica Farthing, #QuadWife, talented writer, mother of three and co-owner of the hugely successful medical supply company Anchor Medical Supplies. Her journey from […]
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WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 17 – Thoughts Around Transitioning Out Of Covid Isolation
Join hosts Brooke and Elena as they discuss their own thoughts and feelings about the transition out of Covid-19 isolation. How has this isolation potentially impacted caregivers? Elena discusses her own Covid isolation experience and how it has impacted her mentally and emotionally, and what she’s doing going forward. She also outlines how she is […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast- Ep – 16: #DONTPARKLIKEAPUNK with Rebecca Minna
Join hosts Brooke and Elena as they interview Rebecca Minna, #QuadWife and Ambassador for WAGS of SCI, about her newest project in disability advocacy: For The Love Of Parking Time and time again, the biggest pet peeve of most WAGS of SCI is when people without Placards park in the handicap accessible reserved parking stalls. […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 15 – Policies And Fighting For Caregiver Rights
No matter where you are from or what your situation is, chances are you have had to navigate policies from insurance or government agencies at one point or another. You’ve probably been burned a time or two, and become so frustrated navigating your policy handbooks that you’ve given up. Regardless of your specific unique situation […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 14 – SCI Fitness and Health with Megan Williamson
Just how important is fitness post Spinal Cord Injury? Tune in as Elena and Brooke interview Megan Williamson of Ocean Rehab + Fitness, an SCI specific Fitness Trainer with over 10 years experience working with injured clients. We ask her all your questions about working out after Spinal Cord Injury, what you can do to […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 13 – Covid-19: Cocktails + Current Events
WARNING: This episode contains frank discussion of a sexual nature. Listener discretion is advised. Grab your favourite cocktail or glass of wine and join hosts Elena and Brooke as they do a casual virtual happy hour together. The women discuss the current events in their own lives and share insights into life in isolation with […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep.12 – Nutrition After Paralysis with Fatimah Fakhoury
Let’s face it – proper nutrition for your body after Spinal Cord Injury is a complete mystery – yet SO important. Your partners body is different, and there are so many secondary conditions to think about when it comes to proper diet, vitamins and meal planning. We wanted to help lessen the confusion when it […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 11 – Covid-19: Things We Have Learned So Far
It’s now been 6 (ish) weeks in isolation for hosts Brooke and Elena, and their quadriplegic partners. Join the ladies as they chat about what has been going on in their hearts, homes and minds during the Covid-19 pandemic thus far, and what they’ve learned about themselves, their relationships and their friendship with one another. […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep.10 – Covid-19: Self Care In Self Isolation
Often, as WAGS of SCI, our own self care comes last.. if at all. During this uncertain time where most of us are isolating – starting new, good-for-you habits of self care are something we all can do in order to stay healthy mentally and emotionally in the long run. But how? Join hosts Brooke […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep.9 – Covid-19: Cleaning For Prevention
You may not know everything you think you know about cleaning for eliminating viruses! Join hosts Elena and Brooke as they discuss the CDC’s recommendations for cleaning to kill viruses – specifically Covid-19- and why applying these correct techniques really matter. The women also debunk some cleaning myths, share insights on effective DIY sanitizers, and […]