

Episode 18 They'll be Just Fine
In this final episode, we hear two powerful perspectives on life with spinal cord injury: growing up with SCI and parenting through a child’s injury in the teenage years. Carolyn Emeny, mother and entrepreneur, reflects on her family’s journey after her son sustained a spinal cord injury at 17. Sh…

Episode 17 Clinical Trials and Research (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into clinical trials and research that are shaping the future of spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Senior Research Fellow Dr. Claire Boswell-Rice at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), shares insights from her work on respiratory muscle training, sit…

Episode 16: Sexuality, safeguarding and relationships
This impactful episode explores one of the most fundamental aspects of being human—sexuality, relationships and the right to safety and self-expression. Featuring three esteemed and highly experienced guests, the conversation offers vital insights for parents and caregivers of children and young pe…

Episode 15 Rehab in a Kid's Life
In this episode, we explore rehabilitation strategies for children with spinal cord injury, featuring insights from two expert guests: Adrian Byak, an expert spinal specialist physiotherapist, and Angela Pulini, a parent whose teenage son has lived with a spinal injury since he was one. This episod…

EPISODE 14 Rites of Passage
Tune into this poignant episode where we explore the journey of adolescence with a spinal cord injury, with content relevant to both newly acquired conditions and those experienced since early childhood. Our first guest, highly experienced physical therapist Cathi Duggar, brings nearly two decades …

Episode 13 The Next stage- pursuing passions and flying the nest
Episode description The future is yours, and in this episode, we dive into the journeys of three young men—Jarrod Emeny, Chad Graham, and Dean Pan who each share their expert tips on igniting their passions and navigating the paths to fulfillment many years following spinal cord injury. First, we…

Episode 12 Empowerment Through Play: Sport and Recreation
Episode description Get ready to feel motivated! In this inspiring episode, we dive into the world of recreational and sports activities for children with spinal cord injuries, featuring two dynamic and highly experienced guests: consultant physiotherapist and para-sports classifier Joan Hacken, a…

Episode 11 Discovering Strength and Self- Navigating the Psychosocial Aspects of Childhood Spinal Cord Injury
Episode description: This is an episode you may wish to share with friends and family, an opportunity to deepen their understanding and compassion regarding the resilience and adjustments necessary when a spinal cord injury impacts childhood and family life. We feature two emotionally intuitive gu…

Episode 10 Bladder and Bowel Health
Join us for an eye-opening episode as we explore the vital yet less visible topic of bowel and bladder health in children with spinal cord injury. We kick off the conversation with Jodie Thompson, a seasoned clinical nurse consultant with decades of experience in paediatric spinal cord injury care.…

Episode 9 - Love your Skin - preventing and managing wounds
In this episode, we explore the vital topic of pressure injuries, commonly known as skin wounds or pressure ulcers. Joining us are two expert guests: Lis Hunter, a clinical nurse specialist with decades of experience in adult and paediatric spinal cord injury, and Kirsty Kinch, a senior occupationa…