The Wheels and Shaky Podcast

Send us Fan MailWheels and Shaky hit the ground running (so to speak) talking about moving from canes to walkers to wheelchairs.  Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Wheels and Shaky dig into the brain games that therapists like to play.  Neuroplasticity is back in play, and Shaky makes an argument that he may actually be smart (contrary to common sentiment)Support the show

Send us Fan MailHere we explore medicine names, their origins and the silliness of what they sound like. A new idea for a few musicals are born.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode wheels and shaky tackle the wonderful service of food delivery and shopping delivery but also dig into the downside of contributing to the folks of the world being homebound.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Wheels and Shaky dig into fine motor skills and how their effectiveness creates challenges that you don't think about, like unwrapping Hershey kisses to decorate holiday cookies. Occupational therapy helps,  but It's  the little things that can trip you up. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, wheels and shaky dig into the effects of cold weather and how it exacerbates symptoms of MS and Parkinson's.  They also spend a little time on things that are needed to battle the cold and the extra prep time needed in life to navigate things in the winter.  Grab some hot chocolate or a nice cup of hot coffee, bust out your Snuggie and give it a listen. Support the show

Send us Fan MailYour favorite dysfunctional pair are back. Shaky gets you filled in on some global travel and an overseas adventure (and the toll it takes).  Wheels had her own adventure, but did not involve planes, trains, or automobiles (well maybe automobiles)...Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Wheels and Shaky give a quick life update before opening up about opening things up. Lids, jars, caps, covers, Ziplocks. You name it, they've struggled with it. Listen and learn from their struggles. Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Wheels and Shaky unwrap the many layers of the towel and how they impact the daily lives of folks who are differently abled.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA look into how weather affects the effects of MS and running (Or Wheeling) from the rain drops.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Wheels and Shaky take a look at gripping content - like gripping a water bottle.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, wheels and shaky, take a deep dive into shoes. Ease of access, pushing them on and the use and the naming convention of the shoehorn.Support the show

Send us Fan MailEpisode 8 brings the triumphant return of Wheels, and we dig into the controversial debate around socks (are you a sock person or not?) and their different purposes.  Support the show

Send us Fan MailShaky flies solo for the first (and hopefully last time)Support the show

Send us Fan MailWheels and shaky episode six digs into more travel adventures. This time focused on the actual wheelchair and different incarnations of the wheelchair. That is of course the primary transport for wheels herself. We dig into the hills and we drop down into the valleys. And definitely know how to get people to stare at us when we do wheelchair donuts as we pass the time.Support the show

Send us Fan MailContinuation of episode five, with the triumphant return of Wheels and her thoughts, opinions, and general feelings towards public bathrooms and the adventures that they create.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn episode five of The Wheels and Shaky Podcast, we are joined by Mrs. shaky, who was kind enough to fill-in while Wheels is in process of working through some health issues. Tune in for the next episode because I'm sure she will discuss them then.This episode takes us into...well.... the bathroom.  There's no greater wild card in the navigation of public areas then the bathroom. Some places are great. Some places are terrible. Some places you would expect sto be great or absolute crap. Some places you would expect to be terrible end upt,  sometimes prove to be a winner there is no rhyme reason.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Wheels and Shaky dig into the needs of caregivers. They talk about the physical and mental aspects of providing care. Shaky shares an opinion about the mental and emotional approach to providing care. He also shares a fun story about picking up Wheels from the hospital and how he got her home.  Hint: It wasn't easy, but it was a lot of fun. They also take a deeper dive into a few tools and products available to assist the caregiver in providing care.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis episode is what happens when Wheels hits a speed bump.  The upside is we finally got under 40 minutes....Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 2 of the Wheels and Shaky podcast, we dig into learning to ask for help, and knowing when and how to ask, even if it's difficult.  We also  express gratitude for some incredibly thoughtful unsolicited help on one of our adventures to the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis is the first episode of the Wheels & Shaky podcast, which is presented by two people sharing their friendship and their lives with MS and Parkinson's disease. They take an irreverent look at the demands of daily activities, offer helpful product reviews, navigate public spaces, and highlight how their friends and families help them overcome everyday challenges with humor and humility.   Our first episode is a little rough around the edges. Please give us a little grace and some time to improve, but the content is top-notch. Come laugh with us!Support the show