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Stress. It’s well known that it is the number one thing at the root of most illnesses, yet, we ALL are so used to living in stress mode for most of our days. Especially in our community of caregivers and partners to someone with a Spinal Cord Injury, life can seem chaotic a lot of […]
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Join hosts Brooke and Elena as they discuss Fundraising, using the WAGS of SCI Self Care Walk/Run as a case study in how you can fundraise for pretty much anything you really care about. Why is fundraising important? The women discuss their own tips, tricks and advice for personal cause fundraising and where the funds […]
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Getting a little stir crazy during Quarantine amidst the Covid-19 pandemic is normal for most of us. It’s been almost one year since the pandemic greatly impacted our everyday lives – restricting movement and travel all over the world. We all want life to go back to how it was, but, we can’t help but […]
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Join us for the completion of our interview with Ashley Lyerla, wife of Veteran Jake and mother to Liberty. In part two we focus on Ashley’s journey to motherhood, and how she endured multiple failed IVF treatments until deciding on double donors to conceive Liberty. Learn her thoughts and feelings around the process, and how […]
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Meet Ashley Lyerla from Indiana: new mom to Liberty, wife to Veteran Jake, Ambassador and SCI/Caregiver advocate. Her life is something to be admired, but it was not always domestic bliss. Ashley has struggled with her mental health since her traumatic childhood, and has always been fiercely open about her battles. Join us as we […]
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This past year has been hard on all of us, especially the SCI and caregiver community. With Covid rampant all over the world, there is an underlying fear of the unknown that haunts us all. With the onset of early vaccinations for Covid with new RNA technology, and all the new information, mis-information, and TOO […]
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Most of us as WAGS of SCI have come close to our had a breakdown when it comes to the struggle with accessibility in the homes or businesses we frequent. How many times have you had to sacrifice something access-wise in order to participate in a friend or family social event? How many times have […]
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Join hosts Brooke and Elena as they discuss their views on how 2021 can be a year of opportunities and growth for all. Enjoy the newest segment of this season of The Podcast where the women share inspirational, transformational and enlightening quotes or writings that they come across once weekly with one another. Learn how […]
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Join hosts Brooke and Elena for a happy hour discussion of the holiday season! The women discuss their perfect cocktail/holiday beverages, the famous “Quad Shake Eliminator” Canadian Hot Toddy recipe, food and some interesting dinner ideas. They talk about their thoughts on how different this year’s holiday season is due to Covid-19, and their perspectives […]
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In this holiday themed episode, Brooke and Elena discuss their fun (and useful) ideas for great gifts for Quadriplegics – an idea for every budget! This episode is sponsored by Wishart Brain and Spine Law. Robyn Wishart and her team of experienced SCI lawyers are committed to FREE advocacy and support for the WAGS of […]