How I Use the Aerobika and EMST75 to Keep My Lungs Strong and Healthy
Did you know that as a complete C5/C6 quadriplegic, my lungs do not have their full respiratory function? When I get sick, such as when...
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- Jun 9
- 1 min
Falling Through Stage Trapdoors - It Really Happens!
Did you know that falling through a stage trapdoor actually happens more often than you might think? In the moments right after my...
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- Apr 7
- 1 min
Why My Left Arm Doesn’t Straighten Out
In today’s vlog, I want to talk about why one of my arms doesn’t straighten out. You’ve probably never even noticed this, but I have...
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- Mar 17
- 1 min
Explaining Tenodesis and Its Impact on My Life
Did you know that I use a function of my wrists called “tenodesis” all day long - even without my adaptive device? That's right! I use my...
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- Mar 7
- 1 min
Invitation to National Wheelchair Sports Camp
I am excited to extend this special invitation to National Wheelchair Sports Camp! If you use a wheelchair, or if you know someone who...
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- Mar 3
- 1 min
Preventing & Healing Pressure Wounds
In today’s vlog, I share about one of the greatest challenges of being a wheelchair user - and that’s dealing with pressure wounds and...
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- Feb 23
- 1 min
Open Event! I would love to see you there!
I am excited to speak for the McFarland Community on Wednesday, March 1 at 1:00 p.m.! This is an open community event, so if you live...
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- Feb 18
- 1 min
My Bizarre Nighttime Dreams
Today’s vlog is a fun topic - I want to tell you about some of the crazy dreams I have! I’ll have recurring dreams about not being able...
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- Jan 16
- 1 min
My Health and Weight Journey
For the last year, I’ve been working on getting to a healthy weight. The reasons behind this might surprise you, and there are some...
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- Dec 9, 2022
- 1 min
Giving Gifts Brings Me Joy!
December is a big month in my house - not only is it Christmas, but Doug and I both celebrate our birthdays in December. That means there...
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- Nov 18, 2022
- 1 min
Never Give Up on Your Dreams!
We all experience “crossroads moments” in our lives. One decision leads us down one path, and the opposite decision sends us down a very...
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- Nov 11, 2022
- 2 min
Do I Blame Anyone for My Accident?
Today - November 11, 2022 - is a significant anniversary for me - it’s been exactly 25 years since my accident. Every year on this day, I...
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- Oct 28, 2022
- 1 min
Is Lying Really That Bad?
I struggled a LOT with lying, when I was younger. I got caught up in this terrible habit where I would make up stories, or I would...
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- Oct 21, 2022
- 1 min
Choose Kindness
In honor of National Bullying Awareness Month, let’s talk about being kind. Words can live forever, whether they’re spoken or written or...
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- Oct 14, 2022
- 1 min
I've Been a Bully and Been Bullied: Here's What I Learned
Let’s talk about something that affects all of us during our middle school or high school years… bullying. I’ve actually been on both...
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- Sep 30, 2022
- 1 min
How to Help People You Love Who Are Struggling with Their Mental Health
Welcome back to my vlog series for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Today, we’re talking about how to help people in your life who are...
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- Sep 23, 2022
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Setting Healthy Boundaries When Supporting a Loved One with Mental Health Struggles
Welcome back to my vlog series for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were giving...
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- Sep 16, 2022
- 1 min
Suicide Awareness Prevention Month: Where to Go for Mental Health Help
Welcome back to my vlog series for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Earlier this year, I talked to Dan Reidenberg, the Executive...
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- Aug 20, 2022
- 1 min
My High School Senior Pictures After My Accident
When I had my senior pictures taken, seven months after my accident, I chose a photographer who promised that he could take pictures...
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- Aug 15, 2022
- 1 min
How I Get In and Out of My House
When I designed my house, 15 years ago, I knew I needed doors that I could open and close myself. Check out today’s vlog to see how they...
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