WAGS of SCI: The Podcast: Recent Episodes
WAGS of SCI - Wives And Girlfriends of Spinal Cord Injury
Join Elena and Brooke as they dig into topics surrounding life and love after Spinal Cord Injury from their unique perspectives as caregivers. Follow them as they strive to "Empower Women Supporting Their Partners In Chairs" while educating and promoting awareness surrounding disabilities.
Join hosts Brooke and Elena as they speak to SCI lawyer Robyn Wishart about how to get the most out of your insurance or government benefits. Learn things you may not know including how to layer benefits plans, primary and secondary insurance, the importance of third party insurance in homeowner plans, getting life insurance with […]
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Join Brooke and Elena as they discuss comments from the WAGS community as to the reasons why or why not they would like to be paid or not! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 154 – Part 2: If You Could Be Paid To Be Your Partner’s Caregiver, Would You? first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Intro/background episode discussing this hot topic in the WAGS community: If you had the opportunity to be paid for your spousal caregiving role, would you take it? This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 153 – If You Could Be Paid To Be Your Partners Caregiver, Would You? (Intro Episode) first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Join Brooke and Elena for an informative and life saving discussion with Lawyer and founder of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, Robyn Wishart. Robyn talks about her perspective as a lawyer when dealing with pressure wounds and bed sores: what to watch out for, questions to ask, and her legal tips/tricks when navigating these serious […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 152 – The Legal Implications of Pressure Sores w/ Robyn Wishart first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Join hosts Elena and Brooke for an episode full of stories, tips and tricks, all about organization after you get home from Rehab! This episode is also great for any WAG who met their partners after injury who want to get organized in the home, and in your life. This episode is sponsored by Robyn […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 151 – Getting (And Staying) Organized After Rehab first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
We didn’t expect to do a part 2 of this discussion on toxicity in the SCI community, but we got such a great response on our channels and Community Group that we had to! Listen in as we talk about our listeners and members feedback on this taboo subject that NEEDS to be discussed more […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 149 – Toxic Attitudes/Beliefs In The SCI Community PART 2 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
We all know about toxic, untrue beliefs about paralysis from the general public, but what about from WITHIN the spinal cord injury community? Join Brooke and Elena as we dissect and discuss some of the toxic attitudes and beliefs that are rampant in the SCI community especially within the first couple of years of your […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 148 – Exposed: Toxic Attitudes And Beliefs In The SCI Community first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Join hosts Brooke and Elena as they discuss the little known (but extremely dangerous) side effects of ‘Cipro’, the drug very commonly prescribed to SCI patients for urinary tract infections. They expose Cipro’s black box FDA warning, and outline examples of how it could contribute to weight gain, mental health issues, skin/tissue degradation, negative cardiovascular […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 147 – Ciprofloxacin: The Dangers You Probably Didn’t Know About This Antibiotic first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Join Brooke and Elena as they discuss why they decided to pause and rename/relaunch the private group, what is in the works for this community, and why they’re relaunching WAGS of SCI for 2024! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 146 – WAGS Relaunch 2024! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Have you ever felt so stressed and overloaded living this life, that unloading your thoughts online to people who understand this lifestyle helps you cope? This episode is all about ’emotional dumping’, specifically, online – in the form of messages, comments and more. We discuss a trend online in the WAGS group as well as […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 145 – Wildfire Comments And Emotional Dumping: Navigating Stress In New Ways first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Join Elena and Brooke for a continued discussion about the challenges that can occur when parenting with someone who has a Spinal Cord Injury (from the perspective of a caregiver and partner!). This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 144 – The Challenges Of Parenting After SCI PART 2 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
We discuss comments from our community of moms on the WAGS Private Discussion Group about life after having children with someone who has an SCI. We asked them what the challenges were, when parenting children while also dealing with a serious injury like SCI. How can you prepare yourself well before becoming a parent after […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 143 – The Challenges Of Parenting After SCI first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Join hosts Brooke and Elena for part 2 of their discussion about motherhood with a partner who has a Spinal Cord Injury This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 142 – May Is For Moms Part 2 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
We asked our community members who are also mothers – what is the BEST thing about being a mom while co-parenting with someone who has an SCI? The responses are informative and heartwarming. Tune in as we discuss the comments about life after baby and spinal cord injury! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 141 – May Is For Mothers Part 1 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Do you ever feel like you need a vacation after your vacation? Sometimes (maybe even more often than not) – “accessible” trips do not go as planned, and when that happens, being a WAG of SCI can sometimes mean a lot more stress! Listen as we wrap up Accessible Travel Month with a story about […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 140 – Elena’s Not So Accessible Travel Experience first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Join hosts Brooke and Elena, partners to quadriplegics, in part 2 of the Accessible Travel series! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 139 – Accessible Travel Part 2! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
This episode highlights some top questions and concerns regarding wheelchair accessible travelling after SCI. We asked our followers to comment about their stories, tips, questions and concerns about travel including airlines damaging or losing wheelchairs or equipment, dealing with out-of-country medical systems/travel insurance, losing medical supplies, destination transportation and more. We discuss some creative solutions […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 138 – Accessible Travel! Part 1 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
This month, the WAGS of SCI community will be focusing solely on accessible travel! Join us for this intro episode where we talk about our experiences travelling with our quadriplegic partners to various destinations. Sometimes travel is as simple as transferring into a car, as this can be a huge milestone and allow for loads […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 137 – Intro To Accessible Travel! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Recap of the latest WAGS events and news, and intro into April’s accessible travel month! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our website […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 136 – Bonus Update Episode (Spring 2024) first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Part 3 of our special series discussing comments from women in our community about what they wish others understood more about this SCI/caregiver/partner lifestyle. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 135 – PART 3: What Do You Wish Others Understood? first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Part 2 of our series discussing the many things WAGS of SCI wish people knew about their lives! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 134 – Part 2: As A WAG, What Do You Wish More People Knew? first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
We get into Part 1 of a big discussion in our community around what WAGS of SCI wish people knew more about their lives. Awareness is everything, and we share and discuss comments from real WAGS about how they feel on this subject. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 133 – As A WAG, What Do You Wish More People Knew? (NEW For 2024) first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Join hosts Elena and Brooke as they discuss details of the 2024 WAGS of SCI Self Care Walk/Run Virtual 5k on March 24th, the fundraising event of the year for caregivers of SCI! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 132 – The WAGS of SCI Self Care Walk/Run Virtual 5k 2024 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Part 3 of our three part series discussing the tips, tricks and advice for NEW Wags of SCI from our community. We share stories and more to make you feel less alone in this new life! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 131 – Part 3: Advice For New WAGS of SCI first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Join us this episode for part 2 of our discussion about tips/tricks and advice for women who are new to this life. Stay tuned for part 3 next week! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what […]
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NEW tips for 2024 from the WAGS community – a brand new episode discussing the advice and feedback we received from the women who have been there, done that – for NEW WAGS! We wish we would have had this episode earlier on in our partners injuries, but we didn’t, so now, we can share […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 129 – Advice For NEW WAGS from the WAGS of SCI Community first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Learn about how important Magnesium is for nervous system complications like SCI, and how it can help caregivers under stress. We outline the 10 different popular forms of Magnesium, and give insight into how each type can help certain conditions. This is a great episode to listen to if you want a quick breakdown about […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 128 – MAGNESIUM The Miracle Mineral! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
In this episode, hosts Brooke and Elena discuss self care during January and the post holiday season, for caregivers and women who wish to continually grow in their health and lives regardless of their stresses. The women outline what they’re doing now on their own self care journeys as partners to quadriplegics, and share inspiring […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 127 – Self Care For Caregivers Update, January 2024 first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
In this episode Brooke and Elena talk with Beth Erlander, a Colorado based Grief Counsellor who’s partner was injured in 2012 when mountain biking. Beth is passionate about befriending grief, and as someone who has gone through her own intense grieving process, Beth has a thing or two to say about how you too can […]
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A discussion about the importance of keeping yourself in balance this holiday season This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help you, visit our website here or […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 125 – Keeping Balance During The Holiday Season! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Our annual episode on the season’s ultimate list of SCI friendly gift giving – brand new ideas for 2023! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 124 – Christmas Gift Ideas For Quads and Paras first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Hosts Brooke and Elena discuss household and environmental self care including the concept of “Feng Shui”, cleanliness, overwhelm and organization, chemicals in the home and more tips for busy caregivers. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 123 – Household Self Care – Caregiver Awareness Month Special Series first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Hosts Brooke and Elena discuss Spiritual Self Care and wellness in relation to caregivers and their holistic self care needs in order to thrive This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 122 – Spiritual Self Care: Caregivers Awareness Month Special Series first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Join hosts Brooke and Elena for an informative and unique discussion about physical self care, it’s importance for caregivers, and how you can factor it into your personal Self Care routine. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 121 – Physical Self Care: Caregivers Awareness Month Special Series first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Join hosts Brooke and Elena for a discussion about mental and emotional Self Care for week one of our Caregivers Awareness Month special series. This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 120 – Emotional + Mental Self Care: Caregivers Awareness Month first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
This episode we share what happened after we packed our bags, left our quadriplegic partners with outside caregivers, and headed to Atlanta to present at the ACRM (American Congress For Rehabilitative Medicine) 2023. Learn what happened during our presentation, who was there, and what we learned during our experience. This episode is sponsored by Robyn […]
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Are you a partner and caregiver to someone with a spinal cord injury? Have you ever left them to travel solo for a work event or personal reason? If not, are you curious about solo travel? If so, this episode is for you. Hosts Brooke and Elena break down their cross continent international travel plans […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 118 – Solo Travel As A Quadwife: Preparing And More! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Libra season: This energy illuminates relationship imbalances, shows where you are out of harmony in your life and how your people pleasing or need to be liked is costing you your inner peace. Have you felt it so far this Sept/Oct? In this episode we bring in some astrology science and relate it to the […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 117 – Libra Season: Relationship Turmoil, People Pleasing & Boundaries (And How This Impacts The Caregiving/SCI Community) first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
We wrap up Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month with a recap of what we learned and what we were shown this month by all the amazing contributions and stories sent to us. Elena details her and Dan’s accessible date night at the Coldplay concert with stories about able-bodied groups booking wheelchair accessible seats, as well […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 116 – SCI Month Wrap Up + Elena’s Accessible Concert Experience first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
Back by popular demand, our September episode answers 3 of your top questions of this past month that we have received. We get into how to say NO to invites to events that are not fully accessible, tips on separating the caregiver and the lover aspect of YOU in your relationship, and how to manage […]
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The post WAGS of SCI: The Podcast – Ep. 115 – September Q & A Episode! first appeared on WAGS of SCI.
It’s been a while since we made an update episode about our personal fight for paid spousal caregiving. This episode we outline the latest in our own personal cases: Elena with the government of BC, Brooke with Workers Compensation BC. We detail the latest in our appeals and processes to try and achieve paid recognition […]
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This episode we discuss the transition from summer into fall, and the many issues that can come along with temperature regulation for quadriplegics! We get into our top tips on transitioning seamlessly into the fall season with knowledge and the right tools for quadriplegics to stay warm, comfortable, and relaxed! This episode is sponsored by […]
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Join us for a vulnerable episode where we discuss intrusive/invasive thoughts, and what our brains try and tell us after trauma (or stemming from PTSD) after a life altering accident. As “pre-injury” WAGS of SCI (we were with our partners prior to and through their SCI), many stages of healing have to happen until clarity […]
Join Elena and Brooke for a summer Q and A episode taking your questions from email and social media, and answering them all live! This episode will give you ideas, insights and inspiration and you may learn something! This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate […]
Part 2 of our series celebrating Disability Pride Month (July), and bringing attention to the lack of support or promotion of people with disabilities we observed in the media and celebrity culture this past month (as compared to June and regular Pride Month..). We dig into the remaining comments from our private discussion group members […]
July is disability pride month, and we are celebrating by discussing some of the top things we, as WAGS, wish people KNEW about living life with a spinal cord injury (and alll the things that come with it!). This episode is meant to talk about the issues, topics and set backs that people still are […]
Join us for this light hearted episode about the silly, forgetful, hilarious and absent minded things we do as WAGS of SCI when we are distracted. We as WAGS can get tired and overwhelmed easily, and, when that happens, sometimes we go out to get dinner in our slippers instead of shoes or use bleach […]
Sometimes in this SCI life, it’s hard to take time for yourself at all let alone take a night with your girls. In this podcast, we break down the ins and outs of going out, staying in, or taking a “girls night” break to nurture friendships and ultimately benefit your relationship with your significant other. […]
This annual episode is all about how to keep our quad partners cool in HOT temperatures this summer! We always think we know everything, until we are put in our place by SCI and mother nature – there always seems to be more to learn and discuss. We break down WHY sun and temperature management […]
Elena and Brooke open this episode with an exciting announcement about our participation at a special conference event in Atlanta this fall that will help to expose WAGS and their mission to tech leaders in rehab medicine from around the world. This episode is all about the hats we wear as WAGS, inspired by Brooke […]
If you’ve ever travelled with someone in a wheelchair, you know the chaos that comes with that experience. Let’s face it: travel is rarely accessible. Join hosts Elena and Brooke as they discuss travel via plane after disability, Brooke’s journey home from a long term trip to Italy, Elena and Dan’s 13 hour layover hell […]
Last episode we talked all about Gabapentin, and how it’s prescribed to virtually every single SCI patient at one point or another for neurological (nerve) pain. We exposed the lesser known side effects of this drug, and read some testimonials about it from real WAGS in this community. We put our critical thinking caps on, […]
Gabapentin: one of the most common pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for nerve pain in the SCI community. Love it or hate it, we ALL have either had partners who have been on it, or have heard about it at one point on this journey. It is used to quell nerve pain, something that haunts many SCI […]
Join Brooke and Elena as they dedicate this episode to the mothers and mother-figures in their lives, and the lives of other WAGS of SCI as they share their stories. Often in this life, our mothers, mother figures or mother in-law’s and their emotional and physical contributions to our lives are not discussed enough. Whether […]
WOW.. 100 episodes of the Podcast are complete! We have to be honest with you, we never thought we would have enough to chat about to fill 100 episodes.. but here we are! These past few years of recording have been life changing for us, and allowed us to discuss issues and topics that are […]
If you have a partner with a Spinal Cord Injury, chances are, you know about or have probably experienced what bed rest is, SCI style. This episode is a dose of “WAGS of SCI Real Life” where we talk all about bed rest, and how BOTH our partners, at the same time (for the first […]
After overcoming a time of trauma or stress, everyone has that one moment where everything starts to change for them – that moment where they receive an insight, a quote, a letter, wisdom or advice from someone (or something) outside of themselves that helps to start to pull them out of their current state of […]
Struggling with care aids, nursing or home care workers who cancel or just don’t show up for your partner? Do you find yourself saying “F*ck It! I’ll just do it!!” often? You’re NOT alone. In this episode we share some recent personal experiences and stories, and discuss who picks up the pieces when staff cancel.. […]
Listen as Elena and Brooke recap this years WAGS of SCI Self Care Walk Run Virtual 5K as well as read a poem created by WAG Tina, in celebration of WAGS around the world. Get the tissues out!! We also discuss some current advocacy updates surrounding unpaid spousal caregiving and our new CBC exposé by […]
Join Brooke and Elena as they talk about Brooke’s journey from her home in Canada to Tuscany Italy for an extended stay as Brooke and her husband undergo an accessible renovation back home. Jet lagged and recovering from a cold (please excuse her raspy voice!), Brooke explains how everything went wrong during their 16 hour […]
Welcome Kass Keller to the Podcast! As wife and full-time caregiver to her C4 husband Josh, Kass knows a thing or two about finding (and maintaining) a life of balance (or striving for one anyways!). Join us as we discuss her daily life, her role as wife and caregiver, the story of her partners accident, […]
Join us as we discuss the new insurance statistics in North America and globally surrounding a record increase in disability and life insurance claims. As we always say, once the insurance companies start sounding the alarms, and their profits are threatened, you KNOW its a real problem. But how exactly does this affect YOU and […]
In this episode, and the final episode in our series on mental wellness, Brooke interviews Elena about her very personal journey off anti-depressant medication after over 15 years. Elena was adopted from Siberia at age 8, and brought to Canada by a single mother who raised her and gave her a new chance at life. […]
As promised, and as part of our polyamory series, in this episode we interview a real life WAG of SCI who is in a polyamorous relationship with her L2 paraplegic partner Barkley. Andraea Girard shares her experience of living with her boyfriend and daughter, while also being in a relationship with her “anchor partner” Barkley […]
Join Elena and Brooke as they discuss beginning to build your own “tool kit” for mental wellness, and how beginning to look at your own needs and placing intentions and importance on your own mental/emotional health can lead you down an amazing path to wholeness and peace. We ask the question, “how are you really??”. […]
Join us for another episode in our Mental Wellness series – this time, we discuss all about the unhealthy coping strategies we, as WAGS (and as human beings) have experienced in order to deal with our high stress lifestyles. Did these coping mechanisms help us or hinder us? Are you currently working through some unhealthy […]
January 2023 we are dedicating to mental/emotional health and wellness, and highlighting the importance of “doing the inner work” with a series of informative, highly personal and vulnerable episodes. In this episode we provide an intro to this series, discussing some hot topics in our community, and sharing bits of our own journeys with inner […]
Listen in as Brooke and Elena discuss where the group and Podcast is going in 2023, as well as asking each other some questions to outline where we are in our own personal journeys. They then tie it this into their upcoming mental health podcast episode series in January 2023. Happy Holidays to ALL of […]
Our most anticipated episode every holiday season! We compiled a unique list of holiday gifts and stocking stuffers so YOU can get some ideas of how to spoil your Quadriplegic loved one this year. Whether you are looking for ideas yourself, or, you want to send this episode to friends/family for them to use, this […]
When Angela and her husband Arthur were married later in life, she thought their new life would be smooth sailing into the sunset. Then her husband had a tragic motorcycle accident and everything changed. The next few years presented many trials and tribulations, including a separation for 13 months in which their relationship was tested. […]
Celebrating Caregivers Awareness Month with a few stories, a few rants, and some inspiring solutions to Date Nights Gone WRONG as WAGS of SCI. Elena and Dan’s latest experience trying to get to the Elton John concert in their city will show you just how inaccessible most transport and venues still are..even in modern cities! […]
Looking for some real life advice from a WAG who has been there, done that? Lisa Lumley has been married to her T3 injured husband Dan for 41 years. They have three adult children, who all work in the medical field. Prompted by her passion as Dan’s primary caregiver after his motorcycle accident, Lisa is […]
This November is all about celebrating caregivers in the WAGS community all over the world. Join us for an informative episode where we discuss WAGS of SCI Day (November 4th), how to “celebrate” YOU and your life, and more important aspects of this coming month. How can you participate and why is it important to […]
Elena and Brooke were recently interviewed by The Washington Post LIVE about “the Caregiving Crisis” happening right now around the world and especially in North America. We spent 20 mins taking part in the panel discussion delving into exactly why this is happening from our perspectives. If you didn’t catch the Live, we break down […]
Join us for PART 3 of our discussion around Polyamory and open relationships in the WAGS of SCI community This episode is sponsored by Robyn Wishart of Wishart Brain and Spine Law, the official legal advocate of WAGS of SCI. To learn more about what Robyn does for our community and how she can help […]
September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month and in this BONUS episode of the Podcast, we break down the current issues we are facing personally, and where our advocacy efforts are going! We also discuss some current events in our own personal lives to show listeners that we are just like you dealing with the […]
Join hosts Brooke and Elena in part 2 of the discussion on Polyamorous and Open Relationships in the WAGS of SCI community! This episode we discuss the response we received from our followers after Part 1 aired. We read some comments and feedback from email and direct message and discuss the very interesting perspectives from […]
Part 1 of our multi-part discussion on this BIG taboo topic of polyamory. What exactly is Polyamory and what are open relationships? We delve into the definition of them, different types of relationships, and what makes them unique. We discuss our opinions on these relationships and if we would ever consider having another person (or […]
Join hosts Elena and Brooke as they discuss the hidden chemicals in sunscreens as well as household products like cleaners, disinfectants and more. Why and how does this affect people with SCI who have compromised nervous systems? What about their partners and caregivers? Inform yourself with how household chemicals affect not only your endocrine and […]
Gotcha with the title! Now get your mind out of the gutter and pay attention… this podcast episode is all about managing the summer heat from the perspective of partners of Quadriplegics! Join Brooke and Elena as they give out some of their best learned tips and tricks for navigating the summer heat so that […]
Say hello to Evan Mackenzie, a community Occupational Therapist that works with people who have Spinal Cord Injuries after they leave rehab! So what exactly is an Occupational Therapist? Evan discusses what he does, and how people with SCI’s can benefit by using OT’s after they leave rehab and enter their new life. Unfortunately, not […]
Get to know Heidi Estrada, an “OG” WAG of SCI who has been there, done that, and has a LOT of wisdom to share with other women and couples! Heidi is currently one of the amazing Group Moderators for the WAGS of SCI Private Group, and also is the Community Involvement Coordinator for the Boston […]
In this episode we talk to Patricia (Tricia) Wallace, a holistic Clinical Counsellor practicing in British Columbia, Canada in person and virtually. We discuss her 31 year unique background in psychiatric Nursing, and how it helps her in her collaborative, flexible approach to mental wellness and counselling for her clients. Patricia uses evidence based therapies […]
“There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.” ― Desmond Tutu You may feel alone right now.. excess worries, anxious thoughts, tons of uncertainty. You’ve been through this before.. Or perhaps on a daily basis living the […]
Elena and Brooke discuss Valentine’s Day celebrating after a Spinal Cord Injury. The women talk about some “accessible” Valentine’s Day celebration ideas of their own as well as many from the WAGS community. Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day filled with love, joy and hope. This episode is sponsored by Wishart Brain and Spine Law […]
In this episode Elena and Brooke outline details about the WAGS of SCI Self Care Walk Run Virtual 5K on March 20th. They address why the run is taking place, who can participate, where the funds go, and more. Join us on March 20th to help us raise money for the 2022 year of WAGS […]
This episode we interview New York Times Bestselling author and Reese’s Book Club member Eve Rodsky! Eve is a Harvard Law graduate who has written two NYT bestselling books “Fair Play” and “Unicorn Space” dedicated to helping women find balance in their households and within themselves. As a researcher, Eve has dedicated her career to […]
Join Brooke and Elena as they discuss in more detail their plans for self care for 2022 including the WAGS of SCI Self Care Walk/Run Virtual 5K, Wim Hof Breathing and Ice Baths to regulate the Nervous System, and why Self Care is generally the most important thing you’ll ever spend time on. This episode […]
Join Brooke and Elena as they discuss some BIG NEWS that happened to Elena over the holiday break! You won’t want to miss her story and all the juicy details. Hint: Her relationship status changed! The women also discuss New Years Resolutions, and why setting them could be sabotaging you and your goals for yourself. […]
Having a tough time thinking of a gift for the Quad or Para in your life? Join us this week as we break down the best gift ideas for any wheelchair user! The ladies in our community have spoken, and we discuss gift ideas for any budget straight from our Signal group, Facebook and Instagram. […]
Join hosts Elena and Brooke for a discussion around setting boundaries with family during the holidays, while dealing with an SCI (and all that comes with that..). The women discuss their personal experiences setting and maintaining boundaries, and how healthy mindsets and stress relief comes with maintaining those boundaries no matter what. You literally cannot […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]