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Welcome to the Empowered Para

Education, support, and mentorship for people with spinal cord injuries.

EMBRACE THE WHEELCHAIR. RECLAIM YOUR LIFE.

At Empowered Para, we are committed to empowering individuals after injury to reach their full potential and live life to the fullest.

Our mission is to provide strategic coaching and actionable insights tailored to each individual's unique challenges and goals.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Brittney Neunzig - Empowered Para - Spinal Cord Injury Coach

Brittney Neunzig - Empowered Para - Spinal Cord Injury Coach

I'm a disability educator, coach, and mentor and your co-pilot on the journey to reclaim your life after paralysis. With nearly three decades as a wheelchair user under my belt I’ve realized that most rehabilitation programs, resources and supports for newly injured people fall short of teaching individuals how to thrive. I created Empowered Para to change that. With a dose of TMI, a dash of humor and a whole lotta love I will help you:

Accept your disability
Discover your strengths
Build confidence in your new body and abilities and
Live a healthy, joyful and fulfilling life in a wheelchair

The first day of the rest of your life starts now. Let’s do great things together.

Brittney Neunzig - Empowered Para - Spinal Cord Injury Coach

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What NOT to do when you have a UTI

What NOT to do when you have a UTI

What NOT to do when you have a UTI

01:05:52

Back Home, Big Ideas, and Guilt Free Naps

Back Home, Big Ideas, and Guilt Free Naps

01:08:10

Something Big Happened...

Something Big Happened...

01:05:30

Solo episode with Brit: life updates, public apologies, Q&A

Solo episode with Brit: life updates, public apologies, Q&A

01:13:53

Inspiration Formulas, Pity Compliments & Real Recognition

Inspiration Formulas, Pity Compliments & Real Recognition

01:01:18

Playing The Hand We're Dealt

Playing The Hand We're Dealt

01:06:24

To whine or not to whine...that is the question

To whine or not to whine...that is the question

01:14:21

Can people with disabilities really compete in the job market?

Can people with disabilities really compete in the job market?

01:12:10

Are you living.....or just existing?

Are you living.....or just existing?

01:08:23

What It’s Like Being Away From Your Wheelchair

What It’s Like Being Away From Your Wheelchair

01:16:13

Inside a Wheelchair Friendly Hobbit Hotel and Medieval Village in Alberta, Canada

Inside a Wheelchair Friendly Hobbit Hotel and Medieval Village in Alberta, Canada

29:19

Mischief, Magic and Misunderstandings

Mischief, Magic and Misunderstandings

01:26:49

The Most Uncomfortable Truth We’ve Admitted on the Podcast

The Most Uncomfortable Truth We’ve Admitted on the Podcast

01:16:18

Dragged, Drenched & Derailed

Dragged, Drenched & Derailed

01:13:01

No husband, just a man I met on the internet

No husband, just a man I met on the internet

28:49

Some Conversations Are Harder Than Others - with Brian Kinney

Some Conversations Are Harder Than Others - with Brian Kinney

01:02:05

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

Our coaching process is designed to provide personalized support and guidance. We combine personal experience with professional knowledge to create a customized coaching experience that addresses your specific needs and goals.

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Reach out to us with any questions or inquiries. We are here to support you on your journey to empowerment and fulfillment.

Thanks for the laughs, the tears, and the push to do bigger and better things!

#womeninbusiness #entrepreneurs #girlstrip #newfriends❤️

Thanks for the laughs, the tears, and the push to do bigger and better things!

#womeninbusiness #entrepreneurs #girlstrip #newfriends❤️

One of the most important aspects of my independence is being able to cath whenever, wherever. Bathrooms are entirely optional for me thanks to these all in one SpeediCath Compact Set catheters from @coloplast.ca .

If you want to try them out yourself, then head to the link in my bio to order free samples!

#spinalcordinjury #wheelchairlife #catheter #neurogenicbladder #coloplast

One of the most important aspects of my independence is being able to cath whenever, wherever. Bathrooms are entirely optional for me thanks to these all in one SpeediCath Compact Set catheters from @coloplast.ca .

If you want to try them out yourself, then head to the link in my bio to order free samples!

#spinalcordinjury #wheelchairlife #catheter #neurogenicbladder #coloplast

Beyond grateful for my family and all the Christmas memories!

#christmas2024
#wheelchairmom
#spinalcordinjury
#memories

Beyond grateful for my family and all the Christmas memories!

#christmas2024
#wheelchairmom
#spinalcordinjury
#memories

#wheelchairmom
#optimism #spinalcordinjury #watchingfromthesidelines

#wheelchairmom
#optimism #spinalcordinjury #watchingfromthesidelines

To enter:
1. Tag a friend

2. Comment with hashtags
#VOCIC
#VOCICD71scooter
#giveaways

3. Subscribe to ‎@VOCiCMedical YouTube channel

To enter:
1. Tag a friend

2. Comment with hashtags
#VOCIC
#VOCICD71scooter
#giveaways

3. Subscribe to ‎@VOCiCMedical YouTube channel

Paralysis anatomy lesson!

#wheelchair #spinalcordinjury #didyouknow #paralysis #tmi #unfiltered

Paralysis anatomy lesson!

#wheelchair #spinalcordinjury #didyouknow #paralysis #tmi #unfiltered

Join @freddothewheelchairguy and myself every Tuedsay at 10 am MST on YouTube for our live, interactive podcast recordings or catch the replays on Spotify! Links are in my bio!

#wheelchairhumor #unfiltered #spinalcordinjury #wheelchair #wheelchairlife

Join @freddothewheelchairguy and myself every Tuedsay at 10 am MST on YouTube for our live, interactive podcast recordings or catch the replays on Spotify! Links are in my bio!

#wheelchairhumor #unfiltered #spinalcordinjury #wheelchair #wheelchairlife

Unfortunately I CAN'T feel when I have to poop, but fortunately I CAN manage my bowel with a program that keeps me from having accidents!

#wheelchair #spinalcordinjury #wheelchairlife #didyouknow #tmi #paralysis #poop

Unfortunately I CAN'T feel when I have to poop, but fortunately I CAN manage my bowel with a program that keeps me from having accidents!

#wheelchair #spinalcordinjury #wheelchairlife #didyouknow #tmi #paralysis #poop

Your very own physiology lesson mixed in with a little TMI.
#tmi #paralysis #didyouknow #nowyouknow #wheelchair #spinalcordinjury

Your very own physiology lesson mixed in with a little TMI.
#tmi #paralysis #didyouknow #nowyouknow #wheelchair #spinalcordinjury

Anyone else hate running errands because it takes 525 600 minutes (🎵🎶) to transfer in and out of your vehicle?

Just me?

#wheelchair #spinalcordinjury #wheelchairhumor #wheelchairlife #yeg

Anyone else hate running errands because it takes 525 600 minutes (🎵🎶) to transfer in and out of your vehicle?

Just me?

#wheelchair #spinalcordinjury #wheelchairhumor #wheelchairlife #yeg

I might have to stick my finger to my butt in order to poop but that doesn't mean I have to be mad about it!

#poop #wheelchairhumor #spinalcordinjury #wheelchairlife

I might have to stick my finger to my butt in order to poop but that doesn't mean I have to be mad about it!

#poop #wheelchairhumor #spinalcordinjury #wheelchairlife

#justPUSHplay
#cbcgem

#justPUSHplay
#cbcgem

@coloplast.ca is giving away travel kits to make summer easier for catheter users! It comes with two free catheters, a leg mirror and some other goodies that make traveling with a disability smoother! Plus, the free bag is HUGE and perfectly fits all the catheters and other supplies that you need while you're on the go during the day.

Kits are available for both male and female catheter users who are new to Coloplast products, so if you’ve never tried Coloplast catheters before, now's a great time!

Click the link in my bio to order your summer travel kit today!

#ColoplastCA
#catheter #travelingwithadisability #medicalsupplies #sci #wheelchair

@coloplast.ca is giving away travel kits to make summer easier for catheter users! It comes with two free catheters, a leg mirror and some other goodies that make traveling with a disability smoother! Plus, the free bag is HUGE and perfectly fits all the catheters and other supplies that you need while you're on the go during the day.

Kits are available for both male and female catheter users who are new to Coloplast products, so if you’ve never tried Coloplast catheters before, now's a great time!

Click the link in my bio to order your summer travel kit today!

#ColoplastCA
#catheter #travelingwithadisability #medicalsupplies #sci #wheelchair

Throught the good times and the bad, you're still the one.

#interabledcouple #13yearstogether

Throught the good times and the bad, you're still the one.

#interabledcouple #13yearstogether

When you go to look for a dishwasher and find an amazing washroom!

When you go to look for a dishwasher and find an amazing washroom!

Don't be one of the 25 000.

#paralysis #sci #pressureinjuryprevention #wheelchairuser

Don't be one of the 25 000.

#paralysis #sci #pressureinjuryprevention #wheelchairuser

24 years later, and I can't even begin to express how grateful I am for all the life I've gotten to live.

12-2-1999
In memory of Blake Madden.

24 years later, and I can't even begin to express how grateful I am for all the life I've gotten to live.

12-2-1999
In memory of Blake Madden.

I don't always make a mess but when I do I'm committed to the task lol! I'm a proud mess maker....who eventually cleans up!

I don't always make a mess but when I do I'm committed to the task lol! I'm a proud mess maker....who eventually cleans up!

Wanna dress up, stay in character, and solve a murder? Yes please!

#empoweredpara #paralysis #dinnerparty #interabledcouple #murdermystery

Wanna dress up, stay in character, and solve a murder? Yes please!

#empoweredpara #paralysis #dinnerparty #interabledcouple #murdermystery

Your wheelchair cushion is more than just a comfy seat. If you want to have less pain, good skin, and a straight back then you need to choose your cushion wisely (and probably with the help of an occupational therapist that is knowledgeable about your disability).

My current cushion is a GeoMatrix Hybrid by @blakemedicaldistribution and it ticks all the right boxes for me. If you want to see if one of their cushions is right for you head to the link in my bio!

#wheelchaircushion #paralysis #wheelchairuser
#sci

Your wheelchair cushion is more than just a comfy seat. If you want to have less pain, good skin, and a straight back then you need to choose your cushion wisely (and probably with the help of an occupational therapist that is knowledgeable about your disability).

My current cushion is a GeoMatrix Hybrid by @blakemedicaldistribution and it ticks all the right boxes for me. If you want to see if one of their cushions is right for you head to the link in my bio!

#wheelchaircushion #paralysis #wheelchairuser
#sci

Guess what guys...people with disabilities have sex! What!?

If you're curious about all the gory details then Permobil's new podcast Love and Disability is just the thing for you.

It's educational, entertaining, and occasionally shocking! Get ready for your daily dose of TMI.

Check it out on Spotify and Apple Podcast!

Guess what guys...people with disabilities have sex! What!?

If you're curious about all the gory details then Permobil's new podcast Love and Disability is just the thing for you.

It's educational, entertaining, and occasionally shocking! Get ready for your daily dose of TMI.

Check it out on Spotify and Apple Podcast!

Go in the damn store. Smile, make conversation with the business owners/employees, and spend some money. Show them that your money matters and that you'll be back to spend some more if you have access.

Go in the damn store. Smile, make conversation with the business owners/employees, and spend some money. Show them that your money matters and that you'll be back to spend some more if you have access.

Do you talk with your hands?

Do you talk with your hands?

It's not a perfect program, but AADL has made a huge step in the right direction by not only increasing the quantity of catheters they fund but also by adding hydrophilic catheters to the program.

If you've wanted to try hydrophilic catheters for a while but were worried about the expense, now's a perfect time to get 4 a day totally free!

If you live in Alberta and aren't sure if you qualify for the increased catheter coverage, head to the link in my bio to be connected with @coloplast.ca for support!

#coloplastCA
#catheter #sciawareness #paralysis #neurogenicbladder #ad

It's not a perfect program, but AADL has made a huge step in the right direction by not only increasing the quantity of catheters they fund but also by adding hydrophilic catheters to the program.

If you've wanted to try hydrophilic catheters for a while but were worried about the expense, now's a perfect time to get 4 a day totally free!

If you live in Alberta and aren't sure if you qualify for the increased catheter coverage, head to the link in my bio to be connected with @coloplast.ca for support!

#coloplastCA
#catheter #sciawareness #paralysis #neurogenicbladder #ad

Flip the script.

I tell myself every day that my disability is an ASSET, and you should too.

I can either believe that my disability is serving me or I can l believe that it's a liability, but only one of those beliefs is going to make my life better.

#changeyourmindset
#perspective #flipthescript #lifewithadisability #asset

Flip the script.

I tell myself every day that my disability is an ASSET, and you should too.

I can either believe that my disability is serving me or I can l believe that it's a liability, but only one of those beliefs is going to make my life better.

#changeyourmindset
#perspective #flipthescript #lifewithadisability #asset

I challenge you talk about why accessibility matters to you and pass the baton to someone that inspires you within the disability community!

#NAAWchallenge #accessibility #disability #letscelebrate

I challenge you talk about why accessibility matters to you and pass the baton to someone that inspires you within the disability community!

#NAAWchallenge #accessibility #disability #letscelebrate

This picture was taken 4 years ago. It was the very first time I ever tried handcycling.

At the time, I had been in a wheelchair for 19 years, and in all those years, I had never attempted cycling.

Why?

Because I was afraid of the transfer from my wheelchair to the cycle and back again.

I had never transferred that far before, and I was afraid that I would not be strong enough to get myself back in my wheelchair from the seat of the handcycle.

I was terrified of embarrassing myself, or worse, proving to myself that I was incapable.

The 2 foot distance between my wheelchair and the handcycle may as well have been Mt. Everest to me.

When I finally got the nerve to try it, I realized that not only was the transfer doable, but that, with enough practice, it was actually easy.

For 19 years I watched my friends and family go cycling without me. I said goodbye to them as they rode away and missed out on all those opportunities to make memories all because of a measly 24 inches.

I realize now that the obstacle was not the distance I needed to transfer, but my limiting belief that I couldn't do it. It was in my head all along.

I could tell you countless more stories about things I missed out on because I was simply too afraid to try.

I can't do anything about the past, but I can choose what kind of future I create. I know that future will still hold a lot of fear, but now, and for every moment I still have left on this earth, I'll feel the fear and I'll do it anyway.

This picture was taken 4 years ago. It was the very first time I ever tried handcycling.

At the time, I had been in a wheelchair for 19 years, and in all those years, I had never attempted cycling.

Why?

Because I was afraid of the transfer from my wheelchair to the cycle and back again.

I had never transferred that far before, and I was afraid that I would not be strong enough to get myself back in my wheelchair from the seat of the handcycle.

I was terrified of embarrassing myself, or worse, proving to myself that I was incapable.

The 2 foot distance between my wheelchair and the handcycle may as well have been Mt. Everest to me.

When I finally got the nerve to try it, I realized that not only was the transfer doable, but that, with enough practice, it was actually easy.

For 19 years I watched my friends and family go cycling without me. I said goodbye to them as they rode away and missed out on all those opportunities to make memories all because of a measly 24 inches.

I realize now that the obstacle was not the distance I needed to transfer, but my limiting belief that I couldn't do it. It was in my head all along.

I could tell you countless more stories about things I missed out on because I was simply too afraid to try.

I can't do anything about the past, but I can choose what kind of future I create. I know that future will still hold a lot of fear, but now, and for every moment I still have left on this earth, I'll feel the fear and I'll do it anyway.

Upcoming FREE webinar all about sex and intimacy for people who use catheters on Mar 23rd at 7pm ET and Apr 4th at 3pm ET.

Co-hosted by sexual health educator and nurse Maureen McGrath.

AND

Featuring special guest Brittney Neunzig, aka ME, (@EmpoweredPara ), Coloplast Ambassador, YouTuber, and T6 paraplegic.

Submit anonymous questions when you register to be answered live during the webinar!

Head to the link in my bio to register!

See you there!

@coloplast.ca

Upcoming FREE webinar all about sex and intimacy for people who use catheters on Mar 23rd at 7pm ET and Apr 4th at 3pm ET.

Co-hosted by sexual health educator and nurse Maureen McGrath.

AND

Featuring special guest Brittney Neunzig, aka ME, (@EmpoweredPara ), Coloplast Ambassador, YouTuber, and T6 paraplegic.

Submit anonymous questions when you register to be answered live during the webinar!

Head to the link in my bio to register!

See you there!

@coloplast.ca

Oh wouldn't it be nice if we could just go back and get a do over for something that turned out really bad.

#ohwell

Oh wouldn't it be nice if we could just go back and get a do over for something that turned out really bad.

#ohwell

Jamie and I went for long overdo haircuts tonight! Thanks @houseoftinyeg for the glow up!

Jamie and I went for long overdo haircuts tonight! Thanks @houseoftinyeg for the glow up!

To all the people that have gone through their first year with a spinal cord injury: you are stronger than you know, more capable than you believe, and have so many more blessings in store.

@shirlde This one's for you!

To all the people that have gone through their first year with a spinal cord injury: you are stronger than you know, more capable than you believe, and have so many more blessings in store.

@shirlde This one's for you!

On this day, 23 years ago, I was a 13 year old girl without a care in the world.

The year was 1999 and I was obsessed with boys, thought Dawson's Creek was the greatest show ever, and I loved sports. I couldn't wait to turn 14 in January and was pumped for all the Y2K New Years Eve parties that my friends were planning.

I had no idea on the morning of December 2 that instead of ringing in the new year with my friends, I would spend Y2K AND my 14th birthday in the hospital and Blake, my friend from school, would not live to see another day.

That night Blake and I went snowmobiling with some friends and didn't make it home. One fateful decision to go snowmobiling ended a life, changed a life, and affected so many others.

The anniversary of my accident is always a special day for me but THIS anniversary is significant because my son Jacob is 14 and in grade nine, the same age that Blake was when he died.

I am struck with the realization that I am now old enough to have a FOURTEEN YEAR OLD!

23 years that Blake didn't get. 23 years that his family didn't have him for. Christmas', birthdays, good days, bad days, ALL days. Some mundane, some special, but all of them without him.

Every year, as my son has neared the age Blake was when he died, I have tried to imagine the hurt that ripped through Blake's mom as she realized that she lost her son. Just imagining it is heartbreaking. I know that I can never really know how it feels and I pray to God I never find out.

Today, I am bottling up all the big feelings I have and packaging them up into a big gift called THE PRESENT and expressing gratitude for every moment. Big or small, good or bad; every moment is special.

Miracles are all around us and it just takes a shift in perspective to see them.

If you need me I'll be out looking for miracles today...

On this day, 23 years ago, I was a 13 year old girl without a care in the world.

The year was 1999 and I was obsessed with boys, thought Dawson's Creek was the greatest show ever, and I loved sports. I couldn't wait to turn 14 in January and was pumped for all the Y2K New Years Eve parties that my friends were planning.

I had no idea on the morning of December 2 that instead of ringing in the new year with my friends, I would spend Y2K AND my 14th birthday in the hospital and Blake, my friend from school, would not live to see another day.

That night Blake and I went snowmobiling with some friends and didn't make it home. One fateful decision to go snowmobiling ended a life, changed a life, and affected so many others.

The anniversary of my accident is always a special day for me but THIS anniversary is significant because my son Jacob is 14 and in grade nine, the same age that Blake was when he died.

I am struck with the realization that I am now old enough to have a FOURTEEN YEAR OLD!

23 years that Blake didn't get. 23 years that his family didn't have him for. Christmas', birthdays, good days, bad days, ALL days. Some mundane, some special, but all of them without him.

Every year, as my son has neared the age Blake was when he died, I have tried to imagine the hurt that ripped through Blake's mom as she realized that she lost her son. Just imagining it is heartbreaking. I know that I can never really know how it feels and I pray to God I never find out.

Today, I am bottling up all the big feelings I have and packaging them up into a big gift called THE PRESENT and expressing gratitude for every moment. Big or small, good or bad; every moment is special.

Miracles are all around us and it just takes a shift in perspective to see them.

If you need me I'll be out looking for miracles today...

Wanna know what's super cool?

Getting to work on a new TV series that's what!

So excited to finally tell everyone this HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!

The show is called Push and the first episode airs on CBC on Friday, February 24 at 8:30 pm.

The cast is an amazing group of humans who I am so blessed to call my friends.

The past 5 months of filming has been so fun and I can wait to share the stories we captured with Canadians!

Push is produced by Alberta-based production company Fenix Film & Television (@fenixfilmtv) and, Vancouver-based, Small Army Entertainment and in partnership with @CBC.

Thank you to the entire crew for making this experience so amazing!

#CBC #yeg #PushCBC

Wanna know what's super cool?

Getting to work on a new TV series that's what!

So excited to finally tell everyone this HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!

The show is called Push and the first episode airs on CBC on Friday, February 24 at 8:30 pm.

The cast is an amazing group of humans who I am so blessed to call my friends.

The past 5 months of filming has been so fun and I can wait to share the stories we captured with Canadians!

Push is produced by Alberta-based production company Fenix Film & Television (@fenixfilmtv) and, Vancouver-based, Small Army Entertainment and in partnership with @CBC.

Thank you to the entire crew for making this experience so amazing!

#CBC #yeg #PushCBC

If you've ever thought "if _____________ happened to me, I wouldn't want to live anymore" then take a minute to stop and think about how that belief affects the people actually living that existence.

My life isn't sad and I certainly don't think about eating a pistol. In fact it's quite the opposite. I am grateful for everyday, every challenge, and every opportunity to empower people with disabilities who are living under the pressure of a society that tells them life with a disability isn't worth living.

Suicide touches all classes of people from all walks of life and isn't reserved for those with challenges, hardships, or disabilities.

Let's do better and stop perpetuating these perceptions.

If you've ever thought "if _____________ happened to me, I wouldn't want to live anymore" then take a minute to stop and think about how that belief affects the people actually living that existence.

My life isn't sad and I certainly don't think about eating a pistol. In fact it's quite the opposite. I am grateful for everyday, every challenge, and every opportunity to empower people with disabilities who are living under the pressure of a society that tells them life with a disability isn't worth living.

Suicide touches all classes of people from all walks of life and isn't reserved for those with challenges, hardships, or disabilities.

Let's do better and stop perpetuating these perceptions.

Thanks for hanging out with me y'all!

Thanks for hanging out with me y'all!

Fitness is all about trying new things, challenging your body, and having fun.

That's why I decided to give adaptive cross fit a try!

Thank you to Wacey from @wolfpack_adaptivefitness for this intro into cross fit! I had a blast and can't wait for more!

For the full video head over to my YouTube channel!

Fitness is all about trying new things, challenging your body, and having fun.

That's why I decided to give adaptive cross fit a try!

Thank you to Wacey from @wolfpack_adaptivefitness for this intro into cross fit! I had a blast and can't wait for more!

For the full video head over to my YouTube channel!

Where does happiness live?

Turns out it lives in the 🎁.

Who new?

Go check out Beatrice Caruso on YouTube. She makes me laugh and cry and ponder life and I just love her.

https://youtube.com/c/BeatriceCaruso

@bb_caruso

Where does happiness live?

Turns out it lives in the 🎁.

Who new?

Go check out Beatrice Caruso on YouTube. She makes me laugh and cry and ponder life and I just love her.

https://youtube.com/c/BeatriceCaruso

@bb_caruso

This summer has been a lot of fun and I can't wait for more adventures next year!

This summer has been a lot of fun and I can't wait for more adventures next year!

Honored to be on the roster of the most amazing talent agency @kelloinclusive that is changing the way the world sees disability!

So excited to finally show you guys some of what I've been a part of over the last few months!

Honored to be on the roster of the most amazing talent agency @kelloinclusive that is changing the way the world sees disability!

So excited to finally show you guys some of what I've been a part of over the last few months!

Spontaneous date nights with this handsome guy are the best!

Spontaneous date nights with this handsome guy are the best!

2 years ago I decided to press record and start making YouTube videos.

I'm not famous, I don't make tons of money, but I get to help people like me and that's pretty cool.

Where will my channel be next year? Excited to find out!

2 years ago I decided to press record and start making YouTube videos.

I'm not famous, I don't make tons of money, but I get to help people like me and that's pretty cool.

Where will my channel be next year? Excited to find out!

Who says you gotta go to school on your birthday?

Not me!

Had a fun day celebrating a double digit birthday with my two favorite people!

Who says you gotta go to school on your birthday?

Not me!

Had a fun day celebrating a double digit birthday with my two favorite people!

Chronic pain?

Drugs are useful sometimes but I certainly don't want to be on pain meds everyday. I'm already on enough drugs.

So for pain I try to use cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to lessen my perception of the pain. By changing my experience of and reaction to the pain it actually makes the pain less.

Dr. Joe Dispenza says that when we focus on our pain thr brain centers responsible for sensing pain actually increase in size, making you more sensitive to pain. I want to do the opposite. I want to shrink those brain centers by actively changing how I perceive pain.

It takes time and effort but it's worth it. Changing what you say about the pain, getting on with life despite the pain, and having gratitude for your miraculous body EVEN THOUGH it is in pain are all important steps in your journey to feel better.

Chronic pain?

Drugs are useful sometimes but I certainly don't want to be on pain meds everyday. I'm already on enough drugs.

So for pain I try to use cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to lessen my perception of the pain. By changing my experience of and reaction to the pain it actually makes the pain less.

Dr. Joe Dispenza says that when we focus on our pain thr brain centers responsible for sensing pain actually increase in size, making you more sensitive to pain. I want to do the opposite. I want to shrink those brain centers by actively changing how I perceive pain.

It takes time and effort but it's worth it. Changing what you say about the pain, getting on with life despite the pain, and having gratitude for your miraculous body EVEN THOUGH it is in pain are all important steps in your journey to feel better.

I don't want to use catheters but I gotta so....

Better use ones that make my life easier!

Thanks @coloplast.ca for keeping me (aka your customer) in mind when making tweaks to your products!

For a free sample of SpeediCath Standard head to Coloplast.ca!

#necessary #medicaldevices #ad #wheelchairthings #pee

I don't want to use catheters but I gotta so....

Better use ones that make my life easier!

Thanks @coloplast.ca for keeping me (aka your customer) in mind when making tweaks to your products!

For a free sample of SpeediCath Standard head to Coloplast.ca!

#necessary #medicaldevices #ad #wheelchairthings #pee

So much fun watching my beautiful cousin @dayle_sheehan_designs get married today.

Dayle continues to show me and everyone around her that attitude is everything in life.

Dayle is always positive, grateful, funny, ambitious, and kind. She doesn't let her disability define her potential and never uses it as an excuse.

She sees everything in her life as a blessing and I am so proud to get to learn from such an amazing human.

Love you so much Dayle!

So much fun watching my beautiful cousin @dayle_sheehan_designs get married today.

Dayle continues to show me and everyone around her that attitude is everything in life.

Dayle is always positive, grateful, funny, ambitious, and kind. She doesn't let her disability define her potential and never uses it as an excuse.

She sees everything in her life as a blessing and I am so proud to get to learn from such an amazing human.

Love you so much Dayle!

All cleaned up and ready to watch my cousin get married!

Stay tuned for pictures of my beautiful cousin who's also in a wheelchair!

All cleaned up and ready to watch my cousin get married!

Stay tuned for pictures of my beautiful cousin who's also in a wheelchair!

Yesterday my daughter said that she wished I could do everything she could do.

I wish that too baby girl.

But since I can't I may as well be grateful that I get to watch the ones I love do the things I wish I could.

I'll take that view any day.

Yesterday my daughter said that she wished I could do everything she could do.

I wish that too baby girl.

But since I can't I may as well be grateful that I get to watch the ones I love do the things I wish I could.

I'll take that view any day.

When you have a spinal cord injury there are stages that you have to go through to get back to a life that feels somewhat normal.

Each stage has milestones and these milestones, though simple, are so meaningful and worth celebrating.

Whatever stage you're in and whatever milestone you're working on, you're doing a great job.

Go ahead. Have a "I can wipe my own ass" party when you're done lol.

When you have a spinal cord injury there are stages that you have to go through to get back to a life that feels somewhat normal.

Each stage has milestones and these milestones, though simple, are so meaningful and worth celebrating.

Whatever stage you're in and whatever milestone you're working on, you're doing a great job.

Go ahead. Have a "I can wipe my own ass" party when you're done lol.

Here's the deal.

If you stop going to things with friends because you don't want to be a burden, then you can't get mad at your friends when they stop inviting you.

And don't by a martyr. You're not doing anyone a favor by staying home. No one is going to thank you for being so considerate.

All You're doing is missing out on valuable memories and robbing your friends of the opportunity to learn what you need and how to accommodate you.

Go.

Do the damn thing.

Here's the deal.

If you stop going to things with friends because you don't want to be a burden, then you can't get mad at your friends when they stop inviting you.

And don't by a martyr. You're not doing anyone a favor by staying home. No one is going to thank you for being so considerate.

All You're doing is missing out on valuable memories and robbing your friends of the opportunity to learn what you need and how to accommodate you.

Go.

Do the damn thing.

Sometimes your days just start with mouse poop.

If I hadn't cleaned up that mouse poop, the inaccessible racetrack would have probably looked terrible. But instead I saw all the great things about it because anything is better than cleaning up mouse poop lol!

I had so much fun and got to meet some amazing people.

Shout out to Jamie for being a trooper and helping with the mouse poop I couldn't reach and to Joe for dragging me around the grounds of the racetrack that was all hills and gravel!

May all your days be filled with just a little bit of mouse poop and a lot of fun.

Sometimes your days just start with mouse poop.

If I hadn't cleaned up that mouse poop, the inaccessible racetrack would have probably looked terrible. But instead I saw all the great things about it because anything is better than cleaning up mouse poop lol!

I had so much fun and got to meet some amazing people.

Shout out to Jamie for being a trooper and helping with the mouse poop I couldn't reach and to Joe for dragging me around the grounds of the racetrack that was all hills and gravel!

May all your days be filled with just a little bit of mouse poop and a lot of fun.

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