Best blinkofaneye Podcasts (2025)

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#260 Science Breakthroughs & Legislative Advocacy Now for Spinal Cord Injury Research with Matthew Rodreick 1:27:26

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#260 Science Breakthroughs & Legislative Advocacy Now for Spinal Cord Injury Research with Matthew Rodreick Matthew Rodreick, Executive Director of Unite 2 Fight Paralysis (U2FP), joins us to explore the current landscape of spinal cord injury (SCI) research and advocacy. As the father of Gabriel, who lives with a C5 complete SCI, Matthew brings a …

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#259 "He Walked Again" With Guy Romain 1:00:31

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#259 "He Walked Again" With Guy Romain In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Guy Romain, founder of NeuroFit360, a cutting-edge neuro physical therapy clinic that’s pushing the boundaries of outpatient spinal cord injury recovery. With locations in Florida and Atlanta, NeuroFit360 is dedicated to helping clients reclaim independence and mobility th…

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#258 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 2 1:20:54

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#258 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 2 In Part 2 of our conversation with Maurice Andre, we continue exploring his extraordinary recovery journey after a spinal cord injury—this time with a focus on the power of teamwork, long-term commitment, and the support systems that fuel progress. Maurice shares personal storie…

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#257 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 1 1:04:45

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#257 Pushing the Boundaries in SCI Rehab with Maurice-Andre Iseli PT 1 In this powerful kickoff to our new series on Alternative Outpatient Rehab, we sit down with Maurice Andre, who shares his courageous journey following a paragliding accident that left him paraplegic. Maurice recounts the moment everything changed—his confidence in the air, the …

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#256 Healing Grief through Movement: with Hana Kamea Kemble 1:12:50

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#256 Healing Grief through Movement: with Hana Kamea Kemble Today’s guest, Hana Kamea Kemble, is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist specializing in trauma recovery through body-mind integration. With over 22 years of experience, Hana founded a movement-based healing program, The Movement Arc, to help indiv…

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#255 Transformative Rehabilitation at QLI 1:06:26

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#255 Transformative Rehabilitation at QLI In this episode, we dive into the world of SCI outpatient rehabilitation with QLI, a step down outpatient SCI rehab facility in Omaha, Nebraska, nationally recognized for their leadership in neurological recovery. Nash Mahupete and Sara Waid share their journeys to QLI, discuss the facility’s role in the SC…

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#254 How SCI Life Experience Shapes a Researcher’s Focus with Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, Kessler Foundation 1:30:17

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#254 How SCI Life Experience Shapes a Researcher’s Focus with Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, Kessler Foundation Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson's journey from a small-town upbringing to a leader in spinal cord injury rehabilitation is a testament to resilience, adaptation, innovation, and the transformative power of mentorship. A rugby accident in medical school…

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#253 The Body Awareness - Happiness Connection for SCI Rehabilitation with Dr. Ann Van de Winckel 1:11:26

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#253 The Body Awareness - Happiness Connection for SCI Rehabilitation with Dr. Ann Van de Winckel In this episode, Dr. Ann Van de Winckel of the University of Minnesota School of Medicine shares cutting edge research on the role of mind-body interventions in spinal cord injury outpatient rehabilitation, emphasizing body-mapping, retrieval of body s…

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#252 New Research Underscores How Movement, Simulated Movement, and Sailing Unleash SCI Wellbeing With Dr. Albert Recio, The International Center For Spinal Cord Injury 1:33:42

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#252 New Research Underscores How Moment, Simulated Movement, and Sailing Unleash SCI Wellbeing With Dr. Albert Recio, The International Center For Spinal Cord Injury In this episode, Dr. Albert Recio shares his expertise in spinal cord injury rehabilitation research, exploring cutting-edge therapies like Activity-Based Restorative Therapy (ABRT). …

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#251 Innovations in Assistive Technology for Spinal Cord Injury with John Morris 1:08:50

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#251 Innovations in Assistive Technology for Spinal Cord Injury with John Morris, Shepherd Center John Morris, a senior clinical research scientist at Shepherd Center, shares his journey into assistive technology and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Don't miss how a background in political science and multicultural studies shapes a unique perspec…

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#250 What are Model Standards of Care for Outpatient Rehab? with Hannah Redd, SRALab 1:04:04

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#250 What are Model Standards of Care for Outpatient Rehab? with Hannah Redd, SRALab In this episode, we sit down with Hannah Redd, a physical therapist specializing in neuromuscular disorders at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, one of the Model SCI Facilities in the US. Hannah offers insight into what makes a Model SCI Facility and the sign…

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#249 Personalized Ongoing Out Patient Therapy: The Push to Walk Story 1:02:06

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#249 Personalized Ongoing Out Patient Therapy: The Push to Walk Story In this episode, we talk with Cynthia Templeton, mother of Darren Templeton, who sustained a C5 incomplete spinal cord injury in July 2004 at the age of 18 after diving into shallow water at the Jersey Shore. Upon returning home, after attending outpatient therapy at a renowned S…

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#248 The Impact of Spinal Cord Injury Trauma on a Trauma Therapist Mom with Wendy Gilchrist 48:13

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#248 The Impact of Spinal Cord Injury Trauma on a Trauma Therapist Mom with Wendy Gilchrist In this episode, we sit down with Wendy Gilchrist, a trauma therapist, mother, and advocate, to discuss the life-altering journey she and her family embarked on after her son Pato suffered a severe spinal cord injury, C4-5 incomplete, during his senior year …

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#247 Which Out-Patient Rehab to Choose? Drug Trial, Model Facility, or Immersive Group Living with Pato Gilchrist 1:19:36

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#247 Which Out-Patient Rehab to Choose? Drug Trial, Model Facility, or Immersive Group Living with Pato Gilchrist Today’s episode delves into the extraordinary journey of Patricio "Pato" Gilchrist, who became a C4-5 incomplete quadriplegic following a life-changing diving accident in 2023. Pato shares his experiences, from the immediate aftermath o…

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#246 Taming the Anxious Mind: Insights from Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan 1:02:50

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#246 Taming the Anxious Mind: Insights from Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan On today’s episode, Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan, a renowned mental health expert, takes us on a journey through her unique approach to therapy, blending mindfulness, nature, and existential theory. Growing up amidst the stunning Alps, Dr. Schreiber-Pan developed a profound understandin…

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#245 Dr. Cristina Sadowsky on the Power of Activity-Based exercise for those living with Spinal Cord Injury 1:23:14

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#245 Dr. Cristina Sadowsky on the Power of Activity-Based exercise for those living with Spinal Cord Injury In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Cristina Sadowsky, an international expert in rehabilitative medicine and spinal cord injury care at the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Universit…

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#244 The Evolution of Patient Lifts and Mobility Systems with Brian Trewella 50:16

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#244 The Evolution of Patient Lifts and Mobility Systems with Brian Trewella In this episode, we’re joined by Brian Trewella, an expert in patient mobilization and mobility solutions for individuals with limited mobility, including those with quadriplegia. With years of experience installing and customizing ceiling lifts, Brian ensures that both pa…

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#243 The Powerchair Mobilized Wheelchair Revolution with Pat George 1:07:03

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#243 The Powerchair Mobilized Wheelchair Revolution with Pat George In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Pat George, founder of Mobility Outdoors. After witnessing the challenges faced by powerchair users—such as inadequate service support for high-cost equipment and limited mobility options—Pat took matters into his own hands. He…

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#242 Navigating Life After Spinal Cord Injury Through Nature and Healing With Jared Potter 1:02:30

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#242 Navigating Life After Spinal Cord Injury Through Nature and Healing With Jared Potter In this episode, we hear from Jared Potter, a software engineer navigating life with paraplegia after a 2023 paragliding accident in Salt Lake City. Jared shares his journey from emergency medical care to rehabilitation at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehab Hospital …

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#241 Spinal Cord Injury Home Care Best Practices with Rebecca McWalters 1:27:33

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#241 Spinal Cord Injury Home Care Best Practices with Rebecca McWalters Transitioning home from inpatient rehab is a pivotal and often overwhelming moment for spinal cord injured people and their families. It marks a first chapter of the new normal filled with optimism as well as significant challenges, especially when home modifications are incomp…

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#240 When SCI and Aging and Being Discharged from Inpatient SCI Rehab: Options to Consider with Care Manager Ellen Platt 1:03:48

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#240 When SCI and Aging and Being Discharged from Inpatient SCI Rehab: Options to Consider with Care Manager Ellen Platt In this episode, we welcome Ellen Platt, founder of The Option Group and a seasoned expert in care management with over 30 years of experience. Ellen specializes in providing personalized guidance to families navigating care opti…

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#239 The SCI New Normal: Transitioning From Rehab to Home, School, Work and Life with College Athlete Turned Mom: Kelly Brush 1:10:18

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#239 The SCI New Normal: Transitioning From Rehab to Home, School, Work and Life with College Athlete Turned Mom: Kelly Brush In this episode, we dive into Kelly’s inspiring journey as she takes us step by step into the transition home and the beginning of the "New Normal" for herself and her family after a spinal cord injury (SCI). Kelly’s story i…

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#238 An Extraordinary Story of a Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trial, a Humanitarian Exception, and Extended InPatient Rehab with Gustavo Gilchrist 1:16:41

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#238 An Extraordinary Story of a Spinal Cord Injury Clinical Trial, a Humanitarian Exception, and Extended InPatient Rehab with Gustavo Gilchrist In this episode, we hear from Gustavo Gilchrist as he recounts the powerful journey of his son Patricio's spinal cord injury following a diving accident. We explore the details of a clinical trial and ste…

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#237 The Critical Role of Bed Sore/Pressure Wound Management with Dr. Quyen Catania 1:08:06

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#237 The Critical Role of Bed Sore/Pressure Wound Management with Dr. Quyen Catania In today's episode, Dr. Quyen Catania, a physical therapist and clinical education coordinator at the International Center for Spinal Cord Injury, dives deep into the critical aspects of wound care for individuals living with paralysis, with a particular focus on sk…

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#236 Frequent Flyer Miles: Flying Family & Friends to InPatient Rehab and Managing Home Renovations with Ned Insley 1:22:10

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#236 Frequent Flyer Miles: Flying Family & Friends to InPatient Rehab and Managing Home Renovations with Ned Insley Today we explore a common challenge many SCI families face: choosing an out-of-state inpatient rehab facility for their loved one, often far from friends and familiar surroundings. While these Model SCI Rehabilitation centers offer sp…

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#235 Navigating the Chaos of Insurance Coverage for Rehab with Edie Perkins 1:09:02

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#235 Navigating the Chaos of Insurance Coverage for Rehab with Edie Perkins In today’s episode we talk with Edie Perkins, a former elite marathoner and cyclist, who shares her journey of being paralyzed from the chest down in a bike accident and navigating the inpatient rehab experience related to insurance coverage. She discusses the challenges of…

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#234 The Power of Family Support in Recovery with Mike Nieder 1:14:23

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#234 The Power of Family Support in Recovery with Mike Nieder In this conversation, Mike Nieder shares the profound journey of his son Jared following a spinal cord injury. He recounts the day of the accident, the challenges faced in navigating the medical system, and the emotional toll on the family. Mike emphasizes the importance of advocacy, fam…

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#233 Occupational Therapy and Going the Max with Ryan Bird 1:15:40

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#233 Occupational Therapy and Going the Max with Ryan Bird In this episode, we shift our focus to Ryan Bird, an occupational therapist at Pioneer Ridge in Lawrence, Kansas, and a close friend of Jarod Nieder. Jarod, our featured guest in this chapter of Season 5, became a C5 complete quadriplegic following a diving accident at a Mexican resort at a…

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#232 Love and Persistence In In-Patient Rehab and Into a Nursing Home with Jerod Nieder 2:00:09

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#232 Love and Persistence In In-Patient Rehab and Into a Nursing Home with Jerod Nieder Our next guest is a true hero who transformed a life-altering moment into a decade of resilience and achievement. After facing total devastation, Jerod found love, hope, and excellence, guiding us through his incredible journey from trauma to recovery. His story…

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#231 Understanding Trauma: Why Can’t I think my way out of this? 1:06:08

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#231 Understanding Trauma: Why Can’t I think my way out of this? In this episode, trauma specialist Mary Sue McCarthy delves into the emotional and psychological impact of spinal cord injury on families, debunking myths about trauma. She explains how the amygdala triggers responses like fight, flight, freeze, or fawn and emphasizes the need for som…

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#230 In The Eyes of a Surgeon with Dr. Hasan Zaidi 1:14:51

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#230 In The Eyes of a Surgeon with Dr. Hasan Zaidi In today’s episode, we have the privilege of talking with Dr. Zaidi. Dr. Zaidi is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School and Co-Director of the Adult Deformity/Scoliosis Center at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He specializes in treating complex spine diseases with minimall…

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#229 Help Hope Live with Sonny Mullen 55:47

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#229 Help Hope Live with Sonny Mullen This episode features Sonny Mullen, a passionate advocate who transitioned from a career in television to working with the nonprofit Help Hope Live, inspired by her family's experience navigating her younger brother's rare disease diagnosis. At Help Hope Live, Sonny is dedicated to alleviating the financial bur…

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#228 A Father’s Courageous ICU Advocacy with Mike Uppenkamp 1:19:02

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#228 A Father’s Courageous ICU Advocacy with Mike Uppenkamp This episode features Mike Uppenkamp. Mike is a vital member of BLINK of an Eye’s rapid response HEAL team network in the San Diego/Los Angeles area and an SCI Navigator. His advocacy journey began in 2019 when his son Alex was paralyzed from the chest down in a mountain biking accident—an…

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#227 Redefining ICU Mental Health Support with Melissa Carman 1:16:44

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#227 Redefining ICU Mental Health Support with Melissa Carman Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing not j…

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#226 The ICU: The Power of an ICU Nurse with Allison Butler 1:17:40

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#226 The ICU: The Power of an ICU Nurse with Allison Butler Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing not jus…

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#225 The ICU: Through the Eyes of the SCI Patient with Dianne Vitkus - Part II 1:25:15

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#225 The ICU: Through the Eyes of the SCI Patient: with Dianne Vitkus - Part II Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. Welcome to part 2 of Dianne Vitkus’ story in Chapter Two of the SCI Journey: the ICU. In this episode, we delve into pra…

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#224 The ICU: Through the Eyes of the SCI Patient with Dianne Vitkus - Part I 1:16:32

9M ago1:16:32

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#224 The ICU: Through The Eyes of The SCI Patient with Dianne Vitkus - Part 1 Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. In today’s episode, we hear from Dianne Vitkus, SCI C6 complete quadriplegia, about her early days in the ICU of a Level 1…

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#223 The Integrative Perspective For Emotional Pain with Dr. Delia Chiaramonte 1:21:52

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#223 The Integrative Perspective For Emotional Pain with Dr. Delia Chiaramonte Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. In today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Delia Chiarmonte, a family doctor turned integrative health specialist based in …

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#222 The Rescue: ICU from the Eyes of a Surgeon with Dr. Bizhan Aarabi 1:14:04

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#222 The Rescue: Arrival at a Trauma Center through the eyes of a Neuro Trauma Surgeon with Dr. Bizhan Aarabi Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. From the moment of injury, every moment teeters on the edge of life and death for high spi…

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#221 The Rescue: Unyielding Support with Aime Mckale 1:21:00

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#221 The Rescue: Unyielding Support with Aime Mckale Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing not just survi…

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#220 The Rescue: True Guardians with Larry Merrifield and Mike Gillespie 1:12:53

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#220 The Rescue: True Guardians with Larry Merrifield and Mike Gillespie Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showc…

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#219 The Rescue: Strength and Fortitude at a Young Age With Edward Anderson 1:25:17

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#219 The Rescue: Strength and Fortitude at a Young Age With Edward Anderson Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, sh…

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#218 The Rescue: Redefining Life's Purpose with Bryan Anderson 1:25:28

11M ago1:25:28

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#218 The Rescue: Redefining Life's Purpose with Bryan Anderson Welcome to Season 5 of Blink of an Eye, where we delve into the transformative journey from trauma to resilience for those with spinal cord injuries. This season, you'll be captivated by the raw and real-life experiences, from the initial injury through the arduous recovery, showcasing …

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#216 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The ABC Board 37:01

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#216 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The ABC Board As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned. Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resource…

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#215 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Body Keeps The Score II 1:05:35

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#215 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Body Keeps The Score II As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned. Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential nat…

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#214 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Body Keeps The Score 1:06:48

11M ago1:06:48

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#214 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The Body Keeps The Score As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned. Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential nation…

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#213 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Never Underestimate The Humanity of Boys 1:08:19

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#213 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Never Underestimate The Humanity of Boys As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned. Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an …

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#212 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: You Didn't Have to, But You Did 1:26:20

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#212 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: You Didn't Have to, But You Did As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned. Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential…

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#211 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Gateway to Hope 1:09:57

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#211 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: Gateway to Hope As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned. Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national resour…

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#210 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The New North Star 1:17:38

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#210 Revisiting The Blink of an Eye Story: The New North Star As we gear up for an exciting new story driven season, we are taking a look back at our most popular and moving episodes. Exciting, new things are coming. Stay tuned. Blink of an Eye Podcast is sponsored by the Blink of an Eye Non Profit: a non-profit created as an essential national res…

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