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The Adaptable Octopus
by Blair Riggs
The Adaptable OctopusRiding the Waves of Life with Resilience and GraceLife’s waves don’t wait — and Blair Riggs has learned to ride them with courage, creativity, and heart. Born with Cerebral Palsy and raised in a home where calm waters were rare, she discovered that real strength isn’t about standing still — it’s about moving with the tide.Now a single mother, storyteller, and podcaster, Blair turns every challenge into an opportunity to grow and connect. In The Adaptable Octopus, she dives deep into resilience, reinvention, and the beauty of finding your flow when life keeps changing
Episodes
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Dreams from God or the Leftover Pizza Pirate?
Welcome back to The Adaptable Octopus! Today, Blair talks with guest Cathy Garland about how to tell if a dream or vision is from God. How to know if a dream is from God or something else The story of Joseph and trusting God through hard times Setting boundaries and knowing when God is leading…
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“Breaking Barriers: Wrestling, Media, and Living with CP”
In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of The Adaptable Octopus, Blair sits down with wrestler, storyteller, and Dj Jeremy Huggins for a conversation that’s equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply human. Jeremy and Blair open up about their shared experience navigating the world…
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The Secret of Life with Robert Toler
The Adaptable Octopus Episode: The Secret of Life with Robert Toler What if the secret to life isn’t control — but peace? In this powerful episode, Blair Riggs and Robert Toler get real about finding faith, confidence, and calm when life gets messy. Their honest stories and hard-earned wisdom…
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Love, Gaslight, and Paper Trails"
n this episode of "The Adaptable Octopus," Blair Riggs discusses domestic violence awareness with Magnolia, who shares her harrowing experience of abuse and manipulation from her husband Magnolia details the escalatinger. Despite multiple attempts at reconciliation, Magnolia eventually left…
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People Pleasing, Inner Critic, and Real Change with Rachel Sietzema
In this soul-shifting episode, we welcome therapist and speaker Rachal Sietzema all the way from Australia to unravel the deep (and often sneaky) patterns of people pleasing, unconscious beliefs, and inner dialogue that hold us back from true emotional freedom. From the four hidden types of…
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Healing Through Chaos
🎙️ The Adaptable Octopus - “Healing Through the Chaos” ft. Carmen Haskins In this powerful and deeply personal episode, host Blair reconnects with childhood friend Carmen Haskins—a licensed trauma therapist, author of Secrets Kill: Come Out of the Darkness, and the resilient force behind Pink...
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"Faith, Ashes & the God Who Sees Us"
"Faith, Ashes & the God Who Sees Us" In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of The Adaptable Octopus, host Blair Riggs opens up about her relationship with Jesus and how it has shaped her journey living with cerebral palsy. Joined by special guest Cathy Clover Garland—author, speaker, and...
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Breath, Movement & Mindset with Amanda Russo
Welcome back to The Adaptable Octopus! In this heartfelt episode, Blair Riggs opens up about her journey to understanding cerebral palsy and how something as simple as breathing helped her manage pain and stress. She’s joined by special guest and fellow podcaster Amanda Russo, who shares her...
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"A Thousand Crazy Questions (and a Few Real Answers)"
What do hot wings, weird hypotheticals, and deep truths have in common? This week, Blair welcomes Houston, host of A Thousand Crazy Questions, for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about asking the unexpected—and what happens when people answer honestly. From wild “Would You Rather”…
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: Matters of the Heart & Donkey Moments
This week on The Adaptable Octopus, Blair invites her favorite partner in chaos — her sister Mandy — for a heartfelt, hilarious dive into what really matters: your heart (and apparently your dishwashing attitude). From biblical wisdom to donkey jokes (yes, there's a donkey), we unpack how…
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“Waves, Music, and Moving Forward”
🎙️ The Adaptable Octopus – Episode: “Waves, Music, and Moving Forward” Welcome back to The Adaptable Octopus! 🐙 In this heartfelt episode, Blair is joined by her longtime friend Edd—someone who’s weathered life’s storms right alongside her. Together, they open up about navigating mental health,...
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"Hijacked by Friends" — Special Takeover Episode feat. J.R. & Stacy
🐙 The Adaptable Octopus 🎙️ "Hijacked by Friends" — Special Takeover Episode feat. J.R. & Stacy This episode is not your usual octopus adventure. Blair hands the mic to friends J.R. and Stacy from Sparrow’s Under Reveiw and WV Uncommonplace—and they go full takeover mode. It’s heartfelt. It’s...
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The Adaptable Octopus – Featuring Zachary Weeks
🎙️ The Adaptable Octopus – Featuring Zachary Weeks In this powerful episode, we're joined by the amazing Zachary Weeks — advocate, accessibility consultant, and founder of the Cerebral Palsy Worldwide Facebook group. Zachary shares his journey of embracing his disability, building community, and...
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Mental Health, Stigma & Support: A Conversation with Dr. Clarence McCray
🎙️ Episode Title: Mental Health, Stigma & Support: A Conversation with Dr. Clarence McCray 👋 Welcome to The Adaptable Octopus! In this heartfelt episode, host Blair sits down with Dr. Clarence McCray to have an open and important conversation about mental health, stigma, parenting through…
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Lighthouse in the Storm: A Conversation with Catrina Wright
🎙️ The Adaptable Octopus Episode Title: Lighthouse in the Storm: A Conversation with Catrina Wright Description: Welcome to another episode of The Adaptable Octopus! Today’s episode is deeply personal. I sit down with someone who entered my life as a teacher but became a lighthouse—my safe…
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“From Wreckage to Resilience: Jamie Johnson’s Journey”
Welcome back to The Adaptable Octopus — I’m your host, Blair Riggs. In this powerful episode, Jamie Johnson shares his journey from a devastating car accident that left him a quadriplegic and claimed his wife’s life, to finding strength, purpose, and a new way forward. We talk about: 💥 The crash...
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My Dad, My Story
🎙️ EPISODE: My Dad, My Story 🦑 The Adaptable Octopus with Blair Riggs This Father’s Day, I sit down with my dad, Bryant—for a raw and honest conversation about my cerebral palsy, our relationship, and the moments that shaped us. We don’t see everything the same way—and that’s okay. I wouldn’t...
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Validation, Confidence & the Messy Middle”
🎙 Episode Summary: “Validation, Confidence & the Messy Middle” On this heartfelt episode of The Adaptable Octopus, host Blair Riggs welcomes her lifelong best friend, Ryan Caldwell, for a candid conversation about the messy, beautiful process of personal growth. Together, they explore the need…
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"Stay in Your Lane: Self-Doubt, Survival & BMX Lessons"
🚨 Content Note: This episode contains discussions of suicide. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling, dial 988 for support. What do BMX racing, sixth-grade homework, and platinum-level self-worth have in common? This week, Dr. Clarence McCray II joins us to…
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"1 lb, 11 oz of Pure Sass" Katie Shaff
🦑 Welcome to The Adaptable Octopus! In this episode, we're diving deep with my amazing friend Katie Shaff, a powerhouse with a bright spirit and a sharp sense of humor. Katie has Diplegic Cerebral Palsy, which affects both her arms and legs, and she’s never let that stop her from living life on...
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“From Wreckage to Resilience: Jamie Johnson’s Journey”
Welcome back to The Adaptable Octopus — I’m your host, Blair Riggs. In this powerful episode, Jamie Johnson shares his journey from a devastating car accident that left him a quadriplegic and claimed his wife’s life, to finding strength, purpose, and a new way forward. We talk about: 💥 The crash...
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"Ink and Insight: A Son's Perspective"
🎙️ Episode Title: "Ink and Insight: A Son's Perspective" 🧠 Podcast: The Adaptable Octopus 👤 Guest: Lucas, Host’s Son This heartfelt Mother’s Day episode features a special guest — the host’s son, Lucas. Together, they reflect on what it was like for him growing up with a mom who has cerebral...
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Speaking My Truth;Parenting,Pain&the Power of Forgiveness
Show Notes: Last week was full of intense emotions, difficult decisions, and deep reflection. In this episode, I open up about some very personal parts of my journey—especially around my daughter, Anna, and everything we’re navigating together as a family. ✨ What We Talk About Today: How my...
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Gratitude, Growth & What's Next
💬 Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode, we’re taking a moment to celebrate The Adaptable Octopus winning its first award 🐙🏆—and it’s all thanks to YOU. We reflect on the amazing community we've built, the messages that keep us going, and how embracing cerebral palsy in later life has...
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Still Swimming
Episode Title: Still Swimming Podcast: The Adaptable Octopus Show Notes: When life pulls you to the ocean floor, how do you keep swimming? In this episode, Blair Riggs shares the powerful story of an octopus who lost everything—family, health, wealth—but never gave up. Through grief, questions…
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Shaken not Stirred: The Power of Adaptability
Welcome to another episode of The Adaptable Octopus! I'm your host, Blair Riggs, and today, I’m diving into a powerful story of resilience and adaptability that has inspired me. This isn’t my story, but it’s one I’ve interpreted in a way that highlights the incredible adaptability of a man named...
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Ashes to Adaptation
The Adaptable Octopus - Episode 5: Ashes to Adaptation Welcome to The Adaptable Octopus, where we explore stories of change, resilience, and the power to adapt. In this episode, host Blair Riggs takes us through a life-changing moment—an unexpected house fire that reshaped his family's world.…
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Eps 4"Octopus in Middle School: A Goat Story"
The Adaptable Octopus - Episode 4: "Octopus in Middle School: A Goat Story" "Octopus in Middle School: A Goat Story" The brief connection Blair had with her mom, working at school, and how it highlighted the ups and downs of their relationship. How Blair's middle school years ultimately taught…
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Octopus on a Mission:Tackling Life's Curveballs"
The Adaptable Octopus Podcast - Episode 3: “Octopus on a mission:Tackling Life’s Curveballs” Host: Blair Riggs In this heartfelt and candid episode, Blair Riggs shares her journey living with cerebral palsy and the lessons she's learned along the way. From a childhood of emotional distance to...
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Episode 2: The Birth of Resilience
The Adaptable Octopus Podcast – Episode 2: The Birth of Resilience Episode Recap:In Episode 2, Blair Riggs opens up about her chaotic birth story—spoiler alert: it wasn’t exactly a Hallmark moment. Think a tipsy doctor, a rushed trip to the NICU, and a baby who wasn’t exactly given the VIP...
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The Birth of the Octopus
Welcome to The Adaptable Octopus, hosted by Blair Riggs. In this first episode, Blair shares her story of living with cerebral palsy (CP). She opens up about the challenges she’s faced and how she’s learned to adapt and embrace her unique path in life. Blair talks about why she started this...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Adaptable OctopusRiding the Waves of Life with Resilience and GraceLife’s waves don’t wait — and Blair Riggs has learned to ride them with courage, creativity, and heart. Born with Cerebral Palsy and raised in a home where calm waters were rare, she discovered that real strength isn’t about standing still — it’s about moving with the tide.Now a single mother, storyteller, and podcaster, Blair turns every challenge into an opportunity to grow and connect. In The Adaptable Octopus, she dives deep into resilience, reinvention, and the beauty of finding your flow when life keeps changing
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The Adaptable OctopusRiding the Waves of Life with Resilience and GraceLife’s waves don’t wait — and Blair Riggs has learned to ride them with courage, creativity, and heart. Born with Cerebral Palsy and raised in a home where calm waters were rare, she discovered that real strength isn’t about...
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