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Join hosts Elena and Brooke for an update episode. The women get into their perspectives on “systems” and control, and how dealing with Spinal Cord Injury prepared them for what is happening in our world right now. Learn about the latest protest Brooke went to and how standing your ground in absolute truth is so […]
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Do you struggle with any form of anxiety on a daily basis? If you worry, ruminate, struggle with being hyper-vigilant, or are wanting answers to why you feel so stressed out – this episode is for YOU. Join us as we talk to “The Anxiety MD” Dr. Russell Kennedy for a revealing and revolutionary discussion […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]