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S2E21 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - W is for Wins in the Second Year
Two years ago, my life changed overnight when I sustained a T3 ASIA B spinal cord injury, and this episode marks my second “Life Day.” In this episode, I’m reflecting on what the second year of life…
S2E20 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “R” is for Redefining Independence
What does independence really mean after a spinal cord injury?In this episode, I sit down with occupational therapist Leah Hazzard to unpack how independence shifts after injury. We talk about the…
S2E19 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “G” is for Grief
Grief is often talked about in the context of loss—but what about the grief that comes with trauma, life-altering injury, or becoming someone new after everything changes? In this episode, I’m joined…
S2E18 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “F” is for Fitness
In this episode, I’m joined by Jeremy “Opie” Lade—Paralympian, Hall of Fame athlete, and longtime leader in adaptive sports—to talk about the importance of fitness after a spinal cord injury. We talk…
S2E17 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “O” is for One Calendar Year
As 2025 comes to a close, I’m reflecting on the lessons this year has taught me—as my first full calendar year living with a spinal cord injury. In this episode, I share insights that came from trial…
S2E16 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “K” is for Kids
In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and teammate Steven Slack—though everyone calls him Slack—as we talk about his journey into parenthood after a spinal cord injury. Slack shares what becoming…
S2E15 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “P” is for Peristeen Plus.
In this episode, I share my experience trialing the Peristeen Plus transanal irrigation system—what it is, why I’m trying it, what the setup and training process look like and how things are going so…
S2E14 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “U” is for Universal Design
What if our homes, workplaces, and public spaces were designed from the start to work for everyone—no retrofits needed, no barriers to inclusion? In this episode, I sit down with Rosemarie Rossetti,…
S2E13 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “Y” is for Youth
In this episode, I sit down with Amie Day to talk about what it’s like to grow up with a spinal cord injury. Amie shares her perspective as someone who’s lived with her injury since childhood, and…
S2E12 A Break From the Alphabet - Bonus Life Update
This episode, I’m taking a break from the Rogue S.C.I. Alphabet theme to share a more personal update. I’m halfway into year two of my spinal cord injury, and I want to reflect on what these first…
S2E11 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “D” is for Dating
In this episode, I’m joined by Keith and Liz to talk dating with a disability. Keith is a paraplegic living with a spinal cord injury, while Liz is able-bodied, and together they share their journey…
S2E10 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “S” is for Service Dogs
In this episode, I talk with Aspen from Accessibility with Aspen Sage all about her incredible service dog, Jojo. Aspen shares how she decided a service dog was right for her, the detailed process of…
S2E9 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “N” is for Nonprofit
In this episode, I’m joined by Tom Haig—a world traveler, writer, and disability advocate—whose journey after a spinal cord injury has taken him across continents and into the heart of global rehab…
S2E8 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “X” is for eXoskeleton
In this episode, I’m joined by Adam Quire, PT, DPT, from Lifeward to talk all about the ReWalk exoskeleton—a wearable robotic system designed to help individuals with spinal cord injuries stand up…
S2E7 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “E” is for Expo
In this solo episode, I’m sharing my experience attending the Abilities Expo in Chicago for the second year in a row! From exploring the latest in accessible tech and adaptive gear to connecting with…
S2E5 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “Q” is for Quadriplegia
In this episode, I’m joined by two friends, Sam and Mackenzie, to talk about their experiences living with quadriplegia. Unlike my own spinal cord injury, which affects my lower body (paraplegia),…
S2E5 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “L” is for Legislation on SCI Research
In this episode, I’m joined by Jason Stoffer, a research advocate with Unite 2 Fight Paralysis (U2FP), for a dive into Wisconsin’s legislation supporting spinal cord injury (SCI) research - Assembly…
The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “M” is for Men with Spinal Cord Injuries
In this episode, I’m joined by Paralympian Jeromie “Romie” Meyer for an honest and empowering conversation about living with a spinal cord injury as a man. Romie shares his personal journey—from the…
The Rogue SCI Alphabet - “C” is for Catheters/Cathing
In this episode, we’re getting real about catheters and cathing. I’m joined by two of my friends from the spinal cord injury community, Connie and Sharon, and we share honest conversations about our…
S2E2 The Rogue SCI Alphabet - "A" is for Adaptive Clothing
In this episode, we're diving into the world of adaptive clothing - because what we wear matters, especially when our bodies and abilities change. I kick things off discussing some personal wins that…
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S.C.I. Chronicles has published 51 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
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