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Walk and Roll Live-Disability Stories

Walk and Roll Live

Walk and Roll Live is a podcast dedicated to giving a voice to the disabled community. Walk and Roll Live envisions a vibrant online platform that serves as a beacon of unity within the disabled community. Through shared narratives and insightful conversations, we aspire to foster deep healing and camaraderie among individuals while also being a trusted source for valuable information from disabled service providers, promoting empowerment, awareness, and inclusivity. Life,

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71:49

"From Client to Leader: Rene Rojo on Advocacy,...

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2026/04/07

In this episode of Walk and Roll Live, we sit down with Riverside advocate Rene Rojo, whose journey is a powerful example of turning lived experience into meaningful change.From his early days growing up in Riverside to studying public speaking and communications, Rene discovered the power of his voice — and he’s been using it ever since. As a long-time representative and Board of Trustees member with Inland Regional Center, Rene brings a unique and essential perspective: he serves not only as a

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71:49

"Abilities Expo Long Beach 2026 Wrap-Up | Adaptive...

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2026/03/31

This week on Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Addie and I are joined by past guests Bobby Rohan and Robert Soto as we wrap up our weekend at the Abilities Expo in Long Beach. We spent two full days exploring the new venue, meeting innovators, reconnecting with friends in the disability community, and discovering some exciting new developments in accessibility and adaptive living.Our goal on day one was simple — cover the entire floor, meet as many people as possible, and learn what’s new in

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62:24

"From Surviving to Thriving: Lera Alexandrova’s...

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2026/03/24

On this episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Doug and Addie sit down with Lera Alexandrova, founder of Overcoming Change, to talk about resilience, motherhood, and finding purpose after life-altering challenges.Lera’s story began with a devastating childhood accident that led to multiple surgeries and years of recovery. For much of her life she pushed forward, building a career, raising two children, and living actively. But after another major surgery in 2019, Lera’s life changed

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60:16

"When the Blur Finally Makes Sense: Ky Westcott on...

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2026/03/17

Content creator Ky Westcott, known for “The Vibe With Ky,” joins Walk and Roll Live to talk about the life-changing moment when he was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD at age 34 — and how that diagnosis finally helped him understand the experiences he had struggled with for years.Ky opens up about growing up feeling different, the emotional mix of relief, grief, and validation that came with finally having answers, and how understanding his brain changed the way he treats himself and navigates the

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62:59

Caregiving, Courage, and the Open Road: Sandy...

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2026/03/10

What does life look like when motherhood, caregiving, advocacy, and adventure all intersect?On this episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, host Doug Vincent and co-host Addie Rich welcome Sandy Gilbreath — blogger, travel influencer, caregiver, and mother to Cory, who lives with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Sandy shares her deeply personal journey of raising a child with a disability while navigating the emotional realities of caregiving, single parenthood, and resilience. From the

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62:52

"From Hot Mess to Holy Success: Jeana Nunez on Faith,...

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2026/03/03

This week on Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Doug Vincent and Addie Rich welcome Jeana Nunez — life and business transformation coach, mom of four, woman of faith, and a warrior living with a rare neuromuscular disease.After years of misdiagnosis, ER visits, and hospital stays, Jeana’s strength and mobility can change without warning. But instead of allowing unpredictability to define her, she chose to transform it into purpose. In this powerful conversation, Jeana shares: What it’s like

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82:23

"From Rehabilitation to Recreation: How Casa Colina...

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2026/02/24

What happens after the hospital stay ends?In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live, Doug and Addie sit down with two dynamic leaders from Casa Colina in Pomona, California, to explore what true recovery really looks like after neurologic or traumatic injury. Dr. Rachel Tabak Tran, Director of the Transitional Living Center, shares how post-acute rehabilitation bridges the gap between medical recovery and independent living. From neurologic physical therapy to national leadership in PT

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61:32

“Defying the Odds: Ty Gipson’s Journey Through...

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2026/02/17

On this episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Doug Vincent sits down with Ty Gipson, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and resilience advocate whose life has been shaped by extraordinary medical and personal challenges.Diagnosed with Type 1 juvenile diabetes at a young age, Ty’s journey includes multiple life-saving organ transplants, years of uncertainty, and moments where giving up might have seemed easier than pushing forward. Instead, Ty adopted what he calls a “No Options”

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55:54

“Built for Impact: Myles Pearson, Wheelchair Rugby,...

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2026/02/10

Myles Pearson is a British Paralympian whose journey in wheelchair rugby is defined by talent, resilience, and fearless honesty. Born with Arthrogryposis and raised in Lytham St Annes, Myles first made his mark in wheelchair tennis—reaching the world top 25 as a junior—before discovering wheelchair rugby at just 15 years old.By 17, he became the youngest athlete ever to represent Great Britain in wheelchair rugby, earning a silver medal at the 2011 European Championships and competing on the world

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40:37

Empowering Rural Women & Children With Disabilities...

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2026/02/03

In this episode of Walk and Roll Live, we travel to rural Uganda to shine a light on the powerful work of Training Of Rural Women in Uganda (TORUWU). For more than two decades, TORUWU has been empowering women, children, and families through education, income-generating programs, healthcare, and disability support.We explore how TORUWU supports children with disabilities through physiotherapy and inclusive education, helps women gain economic independence, and strengthens entire communities through

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63:21

Seen, Heard, and Empowered: Michelle Steiner’s...

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2026/01/27

In this episode of Walk & Roll Live, we’re joined by Michelle Steiner, advocate, writer, photographer, and founder of Michelle’s Mission.Michelle lives with an invisible learning disability and grew up being told there were limits to what she could achieve. Today, she’s a college graduate, published writer, paraeducator, and a passionate voice for disability awareness. Through her writing, advocacy, and photography, Michelle works to encourage, empower, and educate people with and without

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63:35

“Back on Track: Avriel’s Journey Through Spinal Cord...

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2026/01/20

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Walk and Roll Live, Doug and Addie welcome Avriel, a former railroad executive whose life took an unexpected turn following a back surgery that resulted in a T5 spinal cord injury. Avriel takes us back to his roots—growing up in Charleston, moving to Atlanta as a teen, and taking a bold leap to New York City at just 18 years old to work on the trading floor of the New York Mercantile Exchange. After finding his footing, he built an impressive 16-year

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68:29

“Kent’s Never Give Up: Mike Kent on Surviving Medical...

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2026/01/13

In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, host Doug Vincent welcomes Mike Kent, a stroke survivor whose life changed in an instant after a routine surgery in Paris went catastrophically wrong.What was meant to be a simple nose operation in 2019 resulted in a massive hemorrhagic stroke, an induced coma, and doctors giving Mike just 90 minutes to live. Eight weeks later, he woke up unable to move the right side of his body, unable to recognize his own life, and uncertain

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73:40

“Rolling Forward with Purpose: Ms. Wheelchair USA...

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2026/01/10

Diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis at just 10 months old, RaeAnne Lindsay has spent her life navigating disability — and transforming that lived experience into powerful advocacy.In this episode of Walk and Roll Live, host Doug Vincent sits down with Ms. Wheelchair USA 2024 to explore her remarkable journey: from nearly 18 years of childhood rehab, surgeries, and summer camps at Shriners Hospital in Chicago, to earning her Master’s in Social Work, and now serving as a Research Coordinator at

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24:43

“Rolling Forward: Stories That Moved Us in 2025 — and...

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2025/12/30

As we close out 2025, Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories takes a moment to reflect on the conversations that moved us, challenged us, and inspired us throughout the year.In this special year-end wrap-up episode, host Doug Vincent revisits powerful stories from guests who shared their lived experiences with disability — stories of survival, resilience, self-advocacy, and transformation. From navigating life after injury or diagnosis, to breaking down barriers, educating others, and redefining

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65:15

Choosing Life: Anna Keibler on Mental Illness,...

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2025/12/16

On this episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich welcome author and mental health advocate Anna Keibler for a powerful and honest conversation about living with mental illness as a disability.Anna shares her journey with bipolar disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, including a moment of crisis that led her to seek emergency psychiatric care and ultimately change the course of her life. She speaks openly about the realities of parenting while

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59:37

“Camaraderie, Courage, and Community: The Daniel...

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2025/12/09

In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with U.S. Army veteran Daniel Palacios, whose life changed forever after a tragic motorcycle accident left him paralyzed at the T5–T6 level.Daniel takes us through his journey—from serving his country at Fort Bliss, to navigating loss and a life-altering injury, to rebuilding his world through the support of family, the Long Beach VA community, and fellow veterans. Today, Daniel channels his

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55:15

“Life With a Rare Muscle Disease: Donald Allison’s...

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2025/12/02

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, hosts Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with Donald Allison, who shares his lifelong journey from growing up in Fontana, California, to living today in Yucca Valley near Joshua Tree National Monument.Donald opens up about the early signs of a rare and progressive muscle disease called Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM)—a condition that first affected his hands, then his mobility, and ultimately placed him in a

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49:29

"Rebuilding Life at T-6: Chris Pecson’s Journey from...

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2025/11/25

In this powerful episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Doug Vincent and Addie Rich sit down with Chris Pecson from Reno, Nevada, whose life changed in 2015 after a devastating street bike accident left him with a complete T-6 spinal cord injury. Chris opens up about the day of the crash, the realities of early rehabilitation, and the powerful mindset shifts that helped him move forward.Now working as a part-time delivery driver and preparing to start college in 2026 as a computer

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55:54

“Building Champions: The Carl Vereen Story – Junior...

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2025/11/18

On this episode of Walk and Roll Live – Disability Stories, Doug and Addie sit down with legendary adaptive sports coach Carl Vereen, founder of the Rolling Cubs Junior Wheelchair Basketball Team.Carl shares his incredible journey from coaching championship teams in Michigan to creating new opportunities for youth athletes with disabilities here in the Inland Empire. Since founding the Rolling Cubs in 2018, Carl has built a powerhouse program that competes in the West Coast Conference under the

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