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. […]
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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 […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 8 – Care In A Time Of Crisis
Join hosts Elena and Brooke as they discuss their current conditions post Cover-19 quarantine, and how this is effecting caregivers as whole from their perspectives. The girls discuss how they’re isolating, and their views on the pandemic and what this may do for personal growth and community of caregivers.
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 7 – How Friends And Family Can Help
One of the number one questions we get from our followers who have a friend or family member with an SCI, or, has a WAG of SCI in their life, is “how can we actually help?” Most are confused on what they can do to actually contribute, and when there is fresh trauma involved, some […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 6 – Letting Go Of Expired Emotions and Relationships
How many of you out there have experienced a loss of a friendship post Spinal Cord Injury? What about a shift in family dynamics, and less tolerance for what you once accepted? Hands up if you can relate. On this episode of WAGS of SCI: The Podcast, Elena and Brooke discuss their own perspectives of […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 5 – Healing Trauma with Rosalien Stagg
Regardless of who you are or what has happened to you, trauma is something that impacts ALL of us at one point or another in our lives. Healing trauma we have experienced – or even accepting it’s validity in our lives – is something that is hard for a lot of us to do, or […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 4 – Relationship Challenges: Handling Frustration
Let’s face it – the hardest part of being in a caregiving relationship is learning the tools and techniques to properly communicate with one another in times of stress. Once you get to a place where your communication is on point, that closeness and vulnerability that is learned is a great benefit to being in […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 3 – Touring, Travel & Love: Kassandra Jensen and Eric Howk
She’s an international Model and Artist who walks the runways of Paris, Germany and Milan; He’s the superstar Guitarist for Portugal The Man who also happens to have a Spinal Cord Injury. Join Brooke and Elena as they chat with Kassandra Jensen and Eric Howk, a couple who truly want to make the world a […]
WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Episode 2 – Pillow Talk with Maureen McGrath
Join hosts Elena and Brooke as they talk SEX, bladder health and Spinal Cord Injury with Maureen McGrath – Nurse, Sexual Health Educator and host of the Sunday Night Sex Show on CKNW! Nothing is off limits as the girls ask Maureen the most intimate of questions, and learn about how to spice up their […]