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Spero Means Hope
by Spero Rehab
Spero Rehab is a multidisciplinary physical, occupational and aquatic therapy clinic in Houston and Austin, Texas. The Spero Means Hope podcast is a modern storytelling platform that connects listeners with patients and community members that have chosen to share their unique stories to educate, encourage and inspire.
Episodes
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S3.E10| Faith and Resilience in the Fight Against Lupus with Jamilra Desira
In this final episode of season 3 of the 'Spero Means Hope' podcast, we catch up with Jamilra Desira, one of our former patient who has had to fight against both Lupus and Guillain-Barre Syndrome when she was diagnosed at the young age of nineteen years old. Jamilra opens up about her journey…
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S3.E09| Physical Therapy for Migraines: A Lived Experience with Jimmy Pang
In this new episode of the 'Spero Means Hope' podcast, host Mercia Martin interviews Jimmy Pang, a physical therapist with a unique journey navigating life with chronic pain and migraine headaches. Jimmy shares his experiences growing up abroad, his struggles with chronic pain, and how these...
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S3.E08| From Provider to Patient: Reflections on Neurorecovery and Midwifery with Adilah Yelton
In this new episode of the Spero Means Hope podcast, host Mercia Martin interviews Adilah Yelton, a passionate midwife who shares her incredible journey from a surprising brain tumor diagnosis to her recovery and return to midwifery. Adilah discusses the importance of community support, the...
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S3.E07| Advocacy, Family Bond & Stroke Recovery
In this episode of the Spero Means Hope podcast, Mercia Martin interviews Urmila Rahman, a neurological occupational therapist who shares her personal journey into the field of occupational therapy, influenced by her father's stroke. Urmila discusses the importance of patient advocacy, the…
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S3.06| Courage and Perseverance Following a Diagnosis of Cancer and Stroke with Nisha Bhatt
In this new episode of the Spero Means Hope Podcast, Nisha shares her inspiring journey of resilience and recovery after facing significant health challenges, including a dual diagnosis of cancer and stroke. She discusses her background, the impact of her diagnoses on her life, and the importance...
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S3.05 | Community Spotlight: Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation feat. Kelly Lamb's Personal Connection to Spinal Cord Injury
In this new episode of the Spero Means Hope podcast, host Mercia Martin interviews Kelly Lamb, the senior development manager at the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Kelly shares her journey from a love of outdoor activities and music to her impactful role in fundraising for spinal cord...
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S3.04| A Caregiver's Journey: Advocacy, Empathy & The Pursuit of Hope with Jacinto Montez
In this heartfelt conversation, Jason shares his journey as a caregiver for his wife, Angel, who faced a life-altering diagnosis. He discusses their love story, the challenges of navigating healthcare, and the emotional rollercoaster of caregiving. Jason emphasizes the importance of support,...
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S3.03 | Passion, Hard Work & The Meaning of Joy with JJ Mowder-Tinney
In this engaging conversation, JJ Mowder shares her journey from a young girl inspired by her mother, a physical therapist, to becoming a full-time professor and educator in the field of neurological physical therapy. She discusses her experiences in various clinical settings, her transition from...
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S3.02| Dating with a Chronic Illness & Understanding Invisible Disabilities with Alexa & Jacqueline Child
In this new episode of the 'Spero Means Hope' podcast, host Mercia Martin interviews Jacqueline and Alexa Child, co-founders of Dateability, a dating app designed specifically for disabled and chronically ill individuals. They discuss their personal experiences that led to the creation of the…
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S3.E01| Cerebral Palsy, Perseverance, and a Mindset of Doing Your Best with Margo Lindstorm
In this new episode of the Spero Means Hope podcast, host Mercia Martin interviews Margo Lindstrom, a patient with cerebral palsy, who shares her journey through physical and occupational therapy. Margo discusses her experiences with therapy, the challenges of living with a disability, and the...
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Bonus Episode | Honoring Luke's Legacy: A Parent's Perspective on Pediatric Brain Injury
In this bonus episode of the Spero Means Hope podcast, we catch up with Tim Siegel, a former tennis coach turned advocate for families affected by brain injuries after his son Luke suffered a life-altering accident. Tim shares his journey of becoming Luke's primary caregiver, the establishment of...
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2.13| Beyond Patient Care: A Trailblazer's Journey with Erin Gallardo
In this new episode of the 'Spero Means Hope' podcast, Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS shares her journey from working as a neurological physical therapist to building Neurocollaborative, an online community of continuing education and mentorship for neuro rehab professionals. She discusses her...
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2.12 | Beyond Cerebral Palsy: Building a Life of Legacy with Jackson Ryan
In this new episode of the 'Spero Means Hope' Podcast, we connect with Jackson Ryan, grandson of former Houston Astros pitcher and Baseball Hall of Fame member Nolan Ryan. Jackson is the current baseball ops coordinator for the Round Rock Express and was born with cerebral palsy. In this episode,...
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2.11 | Life with ALS: Faith, Community, and Paddington Bear with Kevin & Barbara Hill
In this new episode of the Spero Means Hope Podcast, Kevin and Barbara Hill share their journey navigating Kevin's ALS diagnosis and finding both joy and support in their community. They discuss the milestones and the obstacles they have faced along the way. They also highlight the importance of...
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2.10| An Amputee's Journey: Gratitude, Community, and the Importance of Self-Advocacy with Dean Krienitz
Summary In this new episode of the Spero Means Hope Podcast, Dean Krienitz shares his journey of recovery and adaptation after a motorcycle accident resulted in an above-knee amputation. He discusses the obstacles he faced, the milestones he achieved, and the importance of finding the right…
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2.09 | Life with Chronic Pain: Finding Hope in Physical Therapy with Allyson Waite
In this new episode of the Spero Means Hope Podcast, Allyson shares her journey of dealing with chronic pain and finding hope through physical therapy. After a car accident sustained in her early twenties changed her life, she had to undergo multiple cervical and lumbar surgeries, experienced...
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2.08 | Beyond Patient Care: Non-Clinical Pathways and the Power of Saying Yes with Jenny Tuccitto
In this episode, Jenny Tuccitto, a physical therapist and the Director of Communication and Innovation for LSVT Global, shares her journey in the field of physical therapy and her transition to a non-clinical role. She discusses the unique aspects of the LSVT program and the impact it has on...
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2.07 | Life with ALS: An Attitude of Gratitude with Bill Corrigan
Summary Bill Corrigan, a 64-year-old diagnosed with ALS, shares his journey of pursuing marathons and adapting to life with the disease. He discusses his passion for running, his career as an instructional designer, and the impact of ALS on his physical abilities. Bill emphasizes the importance…
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2.06 | Fatherhood and Lessons Learned Along the Way with Christopher Stevens
Christopher is a Houston native, single father of two and billing specialist. In this new episode of the ‘Spero Means Hope podcast’, Chris retraces his professional journey which led him to a career in the administrative side of the medical field through a vast array of experiences. Chris also...
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2.05 | Worthiness, Love and Self-Compassion with Cheyenne McFall
Cheyenne was born with Cerebral Palsy and has been a primary wheelchair for most of her life. Despite some physical limitations, Cheyenne grew up not letting her diagnosis define her. In this new episode of the Spero Means Hope podcast, she reflects on her journey overcoming a challenging…
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Season 2 Anouncement
We are changing our upload frequency from weekly to bi-weekly! Thank you for tuning in to the podcast and for all the support!
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2.04 | Rolling with Rejoice with Jay Favors
Jay is an Austin native and a former highschool football player who sustained a traumatic spinal cord injury while tackling one of his teammates during football practice in September of 2015. Following the incident, he was left paralyzed from his neck down and found his life turned upside down.…
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2.03 | Running, Motherhood & Daily Habits with Liz Ferguson
Liz is a 46 year old mother of two and avid runner who decided in 2014 to take on running as a daily habit. One day after the other, Liz built steady consistency, running 2 miles every single day for the past 10 years. In this new episode of the ‘Spero Means Hope’ podcast, Liz gives insight into...
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2.02 | Fighting Parkinson’s Disease with Grit, Exercise & Community with Stan Wedel
In this episode, Stan Wedel shares his journey navigating life following his diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. Stan reflects on how his determination to engage in regular exercise, connect with community members and get support from his dear wife Ann have allowed him to change his outlook on what...
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2.01 | Spero Rehab: The Mission, Vision, and Hope Within with Katie Bouchillon
In this special opening episode, Katie Bouchillon, owner and founder of Spero Rehab shares the story behind the company, its name, its mission, and its vision. Born from a passion project, and a desire to destigmatize disability while providing rehab solutions to individuals following their acute...
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1.10 | Finding Joy, Hope and Laughter Following a Spinal Cord Injury with Isaiah Tucker
In March of 2022, Isaiah Tucker sustained a cervical level spinal cord injury while working as a welder in Minnesota. Since the incident which completely changed his life, he has been working on regaining movement and function with the goal of returning to independent living. In this final…
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1.09 | Community Spotlight #3: Salute the Fight Foundation with Owen Cox
Owen Cox is a US Marine Corps veteran and the owner of a cheerleading and tumbling gym where he and his wife coach young athletes. In 2019, his son, Christoffer, sustained a cervical level spinal cord injury which changed both his and his family's lives. A year later, motivated by lessons learned...
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1.08 | Acceptance, Identity and Reflections on Life After a Spinal Cord Injury with Rahul Sinha
In this episode, we connect with Rahul Sinha, a former pre-med student whose life was turned upside down after a car accident resulted in a cervical spinal cord injury which left him partially paralyzed from the chest down. 4 years later, Rahul reflects on how through that journey, he has been…
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1.07 | Community Spotlight #2: Bastion Community of Resilience with Rachel Schwenk
Bastion Community of Resilience is a non profit organization located in New Orleans, LA whose mission is to meet the needs of injured US veterans and their families. The organization provides free community housing, vocational rehab, occupational therapy, functional activities, and other services...
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1.06 | Community Spotlight #1: Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project with Alex Chesney
Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project (RSVP) is a non profit organization whose mission is to improve health outcomes for uninsured or underinsured Houstonians with neurological diagnoses such as strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or amputations. The organization provides all of…
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1.05 | Conquering Uncertainty: From Poverty to Successful Leadership with Tameka McNair
In this episode, Tameka McNair shares her story from her humble beginnings being raised in a single parent household in Wisconsin, to making it out of poverty and into the leadership position she now holds with Microsoft. She explains how her Faith, vision, and resilience have helped her overcome...
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1.04 | Mental Health and Physical Intimacy After a Spinal Cord Injury with Maegan Barin
Maegan Barin, OTR/L is a full scope neurological occupational therapist at Spero Rehab. In this episode, she discusses how occupational therapists can help their patients address mental health challenges and navigate relationships and physical intimacy following neurological events such as a…
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1.03 | Maternal Health and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Mashal Awais
In this episode, Mashal shares about her difficult postpartum experience which was marked by Pelvic Girdle Pain Syndrome and sensory deficits. She reflects on her journey to understanding her symptoms, seeking out help from various healthcare providers, refusing to accept pain as normalcy and...
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1.02 | Fatherhood, Faith, and Life with a Spinal Cord Injury with Ricky Bragg
In this episode, Ricky reflects on the past 2 years of his life since a diving accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. He shares how this injury changed both his and his family's lives, gave him a new outlook on the meaning of life, and redefined his identities as a husband and as a...
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1.01 | Life after a stroke with Kat Ogden
In this episode, Kat shares her story of surviving a stroke, relearning how to walk, reaching new milestones, and setting new goals. She expands on how this life changing event has shifted her mindset and reflects on the biggest influences in her life post stroke.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Spero Rehab is a multidisciplinary physical, occupational and aquatic therapy clinic in Houston and Austin, Texas. The Spero Means Hope podcast is a modern storytelling platform that connects listeners with patients and community members that have chosen to share their unique stories to educate, encourage and inspire.
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