Beyond The Label Podcast: Recent Episodes
Adaptive Martial Arts Association
A "Raw, Real Life Look" at living with disabilities. Exploring tough topics and asking all the questions everyone wants to know, but are too afraid to ask!
"Teaching with "Third Eye Insight" & Changing Lives"Charlie and JD sit down with Devin Fernandez, founder and program director of Third Eye Insight, a martials academy for the blind and visually impaired on Long Island. Devin has been a practitioner of the Martial Arts specifically Ninpo Ninjutsu for many years, long before he himself was stricken with Retinitis Pigmentosa in 2000. Retinitis Pigmentosa a degenerative eye disease that results in blindness, but that hasn't stopped him from training and passing along his knowledge to others.
In this episode, Devin shares his personal story and provide our audience with a better understanding of Retinitis Pigmentosa, provides encouragement and training tips for other adaptive martial artist and their instructors.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
"The Real Life Definition of An Adaptive Martial Artist"JD and Charlie sit down with Philly native, Kenn Perry to learn more about Polio and it lead him to martial arts. Kenn talks about how Kenpo can be modified to fit any practitioners needs and how an Adaptive Martial Artist can, in some ways be more dangerous than their abled body peers.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
"Workin' 9 To 5", With A Disability
JD and Charlie are joined by follow broadcaster and member of "Camp CP", Tom Leypoldt. In this episode Tom sheds light on joining the workforce and climbing "The Corporate Ladder" with a disability to become Executive Direct of PEG-TV, a local public access TV station in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Tom also talks about how comedy has been an icebreaker for him, the positives and negatives of social security disability benefits and he also gives JD some advice about CP in terms of longevity and aging.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
Inclusion's A Two Way Street
In this episode JD and Charlie Murphy sits down with Paul Graber for a follow up to his original episode. Paul is an adaptive martial artist, martial arts instructor, fitness trainer/kettle bell enthusiast and fellow Cerebral Palsy warrior.
This time around they all share their thoughts on inclusion, raising children with and without disabilities. They also talk about the Americans With Disabilities Act, it's original purpose, what it is and what it is not and the disabled community's role and responsibility to future generations.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
"Martial Arts, The Perfect Prescription For Down Syndrome?"
JD and Charlie sit down with Adaptive Martial Arts Association Executive Director Johnny Bakane and his wife Misty to give a first hand look at raising a daughter with Down Syndrome, being martial arts school owners and joys, fears and challenges they've faced incorporating adaptive program in their martial arts academy.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
"You've Got Mail" (and it's from Cupid)
In this episode JD and his wife Katie sit down with Charlie to chat about how their relationship came to be, the challenges they have overcome to make it last and how living with a disability plays into it. This is a light hearted episode with tons of relationship stories and laughs and an important take home message for everyone.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
"Start Your Engines"
In this episode JD and Charlie are joined by Jennifer Getty. Jennifer shares her experiences as an adaptive racecar driver at the world famous Thunder Road Speedway in Barre, Vermont. She also talks about daily life as an amputee and how racing helped her overcome her disability and build confidence. JD also explains how growing in racing was a big driving force that convinced him to have life changing surgery as a child.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
"I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends"
JD and Charlie sit down with Nelson "Runaway" Diaz, founder of TeamBelieve923, a group of volunteers who have made it their mission to assist adaptive athletes achieve their dreams of competing in extreme optical races (OCR's) around the world.
In this episode JD talks about what it meant to him, as someone with a disability to have the opportunity to finally compete along side this brother with the help of TeamBelieve as they took on "The Beast Of The East" Killington Mountain in his first every Spartan Race.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
"This Episode Has Gone To The Dogs"
In this episode JD and Charlie are joined by Shelia O'Brien, the Chair of Assistance Dogs International. Sheila shares how she got involved in the service dog industry, explains how service dogs are trained and chosen, runs down the application process and more.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
A Chat About Life With Cerebral Palsy & More...
In this episode JD is once again joined by a special guest co-host, Charlie Murphy. They sit down with Paul Graber, an adaptive martial artist, martial arts instructor, fitness trainer/kettle bell enthusiast and fellow Cerebral Palsy warrior.
Paul and JD compare stories of life with CP and give the BTL audience advice about how to own a disability, instead of letting it own you! Charlie contemplates taking up kettle bells and learns how to properly meditate.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
"Making Lemons Into Lemonade"
In this episode JD is joined by a special guest co-host, his long time friend and the person that is partially responsible for the creation of the Adaptive Martial Martial Arts Association, Charile Murphy. They sit down with military veteran and founder of B-Bold Adaptive Boxing and MMA about the organization, overcoming tragedy, life after becoming an above the knee amputee and keeps him going today.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
Anything You Can Do, I Can Do DIFFERENT... (Part 2)
In this episode JD and Mike D. continue their conversation about the recent increase disability awareness through mainstream media, TV shows like Blue Bloods and Cobra Kai and how support like this helps the overall movement for inclusion in society.
Mike and JD are joined the Pittsford Fire Department Assistant Chief Tom Shannon who talks how he felt a few years back when he inherited JD, an active member with physical disability when he took office a few year back.
He gives us a glimpse into "Adaptive Life Around The Firehouse", talks about the "Brotherhood", accommodations and encourages other departments to support inclusion and keep an open mind.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
Anything You Can Do, I Can Do DIFFERENT... (Part 1)
In this episode JD and Mike D. talk about the recent increase disability awareness through mainstream media, TV shows like Blue Bloods and Cobra Kai and how support like this helps the overall movement for inclusion in society.
JD gave a first hand account of the importance inclusion has played in his life, as he talks about being an active member of his towns volunteer fire department. Joining JD and Mike D. is past department chief Tom Hooker. Chief Hooker will talk about inclusion from his perspective as a department leader, the fears and concerns voiced by town leaders and other department members. He will reveal the consequences of his bold decision to being someone with a physical disability on the department and tell us how it has changed their small town.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
Time To Open Up & Break The Stigma...
In this episode JD opens up about his real-life struggles with anxiety. He's once again joined by guest co-host, AMAA Director of Marketing , Jason McNolty. The two of them sit down with Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Expressive Arts Therapist Chrissy Assad to learn more about the cause of anxiety, how to manage it, where and how to get help and how as a society can begin to break "The Stigma" around getting help.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Off To Work I Go...
In this episode JD sits down with his guest co-host, former boss and AMAA Director of Marketing , Jason McNolty to talk about what it's like to employ some with a disability.
A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDhaJjD4P
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
**How Did It All Come Together?
In this episode Mike D. & JD talk about the creation and evolution of the Adaptive Martial Arts Association. Hear the backstory of the AMAA... What's this 501c3 non-profit all about, who's behind it, what services do they provide and how'd they get "The World's Largest Martial Arts Supply Company" behind them? The answers WILL** surprise you!
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
**Put Yourself In My Shoes Bro...
I**n this episode Mike D. & JD talk about one's "Place in space" and the impact that having to use different mobility aids can play in the public perception of someone with a disability.
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
**Hey Man, That's My Spot!
I**n this episode we touch on the "Hot Button" topic of accessibility options. We'll learn why they are important and how they are sometimes abused!
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org
Who Are These Guys & What's This All About?
In this episode you'll meet the hosts Mike D. & JD, get to know them and learn what "Beyond The Label" is all about!
Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org