Posts by Scott Davidson
Amputee is donating his kidney to another amputee – Jeff Soelberg
[iframe style=”border:none” src=”//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13821920/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/745242/custom-color/87A93A” height=”100″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Adaptive helping the adaptive! Would you donate your organ? What’s stopping you from donating a piece of your body to another person? This is an amazing story that deserves more attention. Jeff Soelberg (amputee and founder of Jeff Giving a Hand) talks about preparing…
Read MoreLosing Leg From Body Piercing Suspension Accident Doesn’t Stop Robbie Ripoll from Empowering Others
Robbie Ripoll (Ink Master) recently suffered an injury causing him to become an amputee. We talk Robbie being famous, rich, poor, and getting into tattooing at 12 years old. We also discuss the high school blackmarket, his injury that went viral, surgeries, starting an empowerment movement, and a lot more. Robbie Ripoll is a Florida-based…
Read MoreFrom Embracing Competition and Nude Photo Shoots to Minimalism and Being the Light, We Jump Into Jeremy Ogle’s World
Jeremy Ogle joins us today and we throw a bunch of listener questions his way and we also discuss his nude photo shoot, the impacts of cancelled events, media outlets missing some major parts of his story, impacts of discussing severe depression, improving the adaptive community, if he’ll ever settle down, competing, and a bunch more.…
Read MoreBen Huntzinger Wanted to Go Off-Road so he Invented the Spartan Wheel Chariot Wheelchair
Ben Huntzinger is an inventor, athlete, and straight forward personality. Ben was paralyzed in an automobile accident in 2009 and broke his back (T-4 level). Ben wasn’t satisfied with the options that currently existed in terms of wheelchairs and attitudes and so he decided to jump out of the box and innovate a chair that…
Read MoreWounded Green Beret to Adaptive Thriver – Randy Nantz Part 2
Randy Nantz is a Green Beret (retired) that was wounded in combat. He’s an elite athlete receiving notice with his involvement in adventure sports, OCRs, etc. and is one of the more well known ATF grads. Randy Nantz has managed and supports various veteran and adaptive organizations since injury. Note this, Randy Nantz is…
Read MoreWounded Green Beret to Adaptive Thriver – Randy Nantz Part 1
Randy Nantz is a Green Beret (retired) that was wounded in combat. He’s an elite athlete receiving notice with his involvement in adventure sports, OCRs, etc. and is one of the more well known ATF grads. Randy Nantz has managed and supports various veteran and adaptive organizations since injury. Note this, Randy Nantz is…
Read MoreSurgeries, Long Hospital Stays, and other Setbacks and NOW Paralympic Hopeful – Ryen Reed
Ryen Reed is a full-time athlete competing for a spot on the United States paralympic team. Ryen Reed competes in hand cycling (paralympics) and other sports. Ryen Reed has an impressive adaptive story and shares what it’s like to go through more than 15 significant surgeries, push through extensive hospital stays, and then still move…
Read MoreGratitude for Life with IED Survivor (U.S. Army), Cannabis Activist, Speaker, and Surfer – Jose Martinez and also Surfer and Life Coach Jacob Pacheco
Gratitude for Life with IED Survivor (U.S. Army), Cannabis Activist, Speaker, and Surfer – Jose Martinez and also Surfer and Life Coach Jacob Pacheco Alright, so we got Jose Martinez and Jacob Pacheco joining us from Oceanside, CA, we’re gonna get to know from Jose Martinez and learn how he built his platform. …
Read MoreTough Mudder (TM) with Kyle McLaughlin – Talking TM Mission, Partnerships, Competitions, and Para.
You’ll hear from the former Tough Mudder (TM) CEO Kyle McLaughlin. This is perhaps Kyle’s last interview prior to departing TM. I don’t have details to share as to why Kyle left TM, but I suggest following our friends over at Obstacle Racing Media (links below) for up-to-date information regarding TM, Spartan, and OCRs in…
Read MoreFrom Accident to Champ – John De Haan
From Accident to Hitting Podium at the Spartan Para Championship – John De Haan John De Haan is one of the top Obstacle Course Racing para athletes in the world, arguably fighting for the position of the best, he’s up for top athlete in the Netherlands this year. John De Haan went from traumatic accident…
Read MoreTop OCR and Ninja Coach (para and non-para), Stuntman, and Performer – David Funk
David Funk is a stuntman, performer, and top level Obstacle Course Racing and Ninja Coach. What separates David Funk from other top level OCR and Ninja coaches is that he also coaches para/adaptive athletes. David Funk has a lengthy career as a stuntman and performer and currently performs out of Las Vegas and coaches at…
Read MoreAll Crossfit, No Profit – Branded One
Branded One Crossfit is a rare non-profit gym dedicated to empowering our wounded warriors, giving back to the community, bridging the gap between the abled and disabled, and creating a fitness community dedicated to making the world a better place. Tune in to hear the story of Branded One and the stories of the…
Read MoreDespite the Loss – Jason Schneider
The documentary Despite the Loss arrived after nearly a decade of work that involved interviews, self-evaluation, and a quest of self-acceptance. Despite the Loss is a documentary about Limb Difference and self acceptance. In this episode we talk about, Director Jason Schneider’s adaptive story and his life directing Despite the Loss. Traits found in those…
Read MoreMeet the Guy that Completed Approximately 100 OCRs, One of the Judo Players, Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and is Totally Adaptive — Jamie Gane
Meet Jamie Gane, see what it takes to be like Jamie Gane. Hear the adversity Jamie Gane encountered and how he thrives. Jamie Gane is an extremely driven adaptive athlete, motivational speaker, life coach, academic, and bunch more. Jamie Gane has completed nearly 100 OCRs, including over 70 Tough Mudders and this does include the…
Read MoreJiu Jitsu – Cole Rogers and Rustin Hughes
Cole Rogers of Fightability and Rustin Hughes of B-Bold join us to talk about the combat arts, specifically jiu jitsu, their upcoming seminar(s), how you can get into this game, receive the notable benefits, and build a community that lasts a lifetime. Learn how you can get involved in the jiu jitsu community Get details…
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