Topic: Wheelchairs

2 chapters across the catalog

You'll Never Walk Again: Colin Owensby on Resilience, Loss and a Fulfilled Life
Episode 185 1:13:42 - 1:16:50

185: You'll Never Walk Again: Colin Owensby on Resilience, Loss and a Fulfilled Life

Giving Back, Adaptive Sports and Volunteering

Owensby discusses the pillar of "giving back," highlighting his work with an organization that pushes children in wheelchairs during 5K races. He previously volunteered with an adaptive surfing group in California, helping individuals with physical disabilities experience the ocean. He argues that helping those with greater needs provides a profound sense of perspective and purpose.

Living A Life With No Limits - with Mark Ormrod MBE
16:34 - 19:07

Living A Life With No Limits - with Mark Ormrod MBE

Rehabilitation in America and Adapting to the World

Mark Ormrod reflects on his 12-year anniversary of living without a wheelchair, a journey that began during intensive rehabilitation in the United States. He describes the "tough love" approach of American medical teams who insisted he adapt to the world rather than expecting the world to adapt to him. This mindset shift forced him to navigate difficult terrains like stairs and cobblestones independently, fostering long-term resilience.