Andrew Skinner joins Wheel Stories for episode 21. Andrew sustained a spinal cord injury in a freak snowboarding accident in 2004. He is a recovering quadriplegic, husband to Kirsten, dad to Betty, and the founder of the Triumph Foundation.

Sharon McKeeman

Mar 11th, 2020 1h 4m

Sharon McKeeman joins Wheel Stories for episode 20. Sharon is a mama of four, military wife, wheelchair user, adaptive athlete, writer, educator, and photographer. In 2018 compartment syndrome caused paralysis in Sharon’s left leg. For Sharon

Rachel Scott

Mar 4th, 2020 1h 6m

Rachel Scott joins Wheel Stories for episode 19. Rachel is a mother of five, a former middle school math teacher, a marathon runner, and a connoisseur of seltzer and tacos. Most recently she's found herself in a new role: a special needs mom. H

Rare Disease Day 2020

Feb 26th, 2020 26m 54s

February 29, 2020 is Rare Disease Day, and we’re taking a deep dive into why it matters in episode 18. There are more than 7,000 rare diseases affecting between 25-30 million Americans, and we’re talking about why awareness matters. Learn more

Brandon Mantz

Feb 19th, 2020 1h 14m

Brandon Mantz joins Wheel Stories for episode 17. Brandon is a T9 paraplegic from a spinal cord injury he sustained in a skiing accident in December 2018. Originally from Wisconsin, Brandon resides in Denver, CO where he has spent the last year

Kelly Lamb

Feb 12th, 2020 1h 9m

Kelly Lamb joins Wheel Stories for episode 16. Kelly is the manager of Team Reeve for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. She first became involved with Team Reeve after her boyfriend, Jon David, sustained a C5 spinal cord injury from divi

Amy Van Dyken

Feb 5th, 2020 59m 9s

Amy Van Dyken joins Wheel Stories for episode 15. Amy is a 6-time Olympic Gold Medalist in swimming and a spinal cord injury survivor. Amy overcame childhood asthma to become an Olympic Gold Medalist. After a 2014 ATV accident left her with a s

Sarah Quinn

Jan 29th, 2020 59m

Episode Notes Sarah Quinn joins Wheel Stories for episode 14. Sarah is a two-time national wheelchair tennis champion, a substance abuse counselor, and seamstress. Sarah is as brave as she is beautiful. She was paralyzed in an automobile accide

Jennifer Nachreiner

Jan 22nd, 2020 1h 11m

Jennifer Nachreiner joins Wheel Stories for episode 13. Jennifer is the mom to Nolan, a witty and fearless six-year-old. Her journey began four years ago when Nolan was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis and became paralyzed from the neck down.

Dan McCoy

Jan 8th, 2020 58m 51s

Dan McCoy joins Wheel Stories for episode 12. Dan who was born with spina bifida is a Paralympic Gold Medalist and A.C.E personal trainer. Dan shares his story of chasing an Olympic dream. He began playing sled hockey at the young age of four.

Jeff Townsend

Dec 18th, 2019 52m 49s

Jeff Townsend joins Wheel Stories for episode 11. Jeff goes by many different title including dad, husband, teacher, athlete, and coach. Jeff is currently a lecturer at Clemson University and coach of the Roger C. Peace Rollin’ Tigers, a junior

Christmas Gift Guide and Pep Talk

Dec 11th, 2019 23m 13s

It's two weeks until Christmas, and we're chatting about my favorite gift ideas. Listen in, and you'll even get a pep talk to start 2020 out strong. Here's a hint: it's okay to be bad at something. Connect with Wheel Stories: @wheelstoriespodca

Brock Johnson

Dec 4th, 2019 1h 7m

Brock Johnson joins Wheel Stories for episode 9. Brock is a quadriplegic as a result of a diving accident. Following his injury, Brock was determined to get back to his first love, surfing. Brock’s love and determination helped to create the Ad

Mike Jezdimir

Nov 27th, 2019 45m 5s

Mike Jezdimir joins Wheel Stories for episode 8. Mike was diagnosed with transverse myelitis in 1967. He has spent the last 50 years in and out of a wheelchair, but Mike never let his disability stop him from the living the life he wanted. Mike

Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham

Nov 20th, 2019 43m 55s

Aaron Wheelz Fotheringham joins Wheel Stories for episode 7. Aaron is an extreme athlete who has changed how the world views wheelchairs. Aaron does outrageous stunts and incredible flips off mega ramps as part of the action sports tour Nitro C

Amberley Snyder

Nov 13th, 2019 37m 46s

Amberley Snyder joins Wheel Stories for episode 6. Amberley was a champion barrel racer when a 2010 car accident left her paralyzed. Amberley refused to let her injury keep her out of the saddle. She returned to rodeo and was selected as the 20

Cody Unser

Nov 6th, 2019 47m 32s

Today’s guest is Cody Unser. Cody became paralyzed by transverse myelitis when she was just 12. Today, she values her wheels more than high heels. Cody is a bold advocate for the disability community and founder of the Cody Unser First Step Fou

Mike Hudson

Oct 30th, 2019 51m 42s

Today’s guest is Mike Hudson. Mike, a former active duty Marine and police officer, is an avid outdoorsman and all-around great guy. After a diving accident left him a quadriplegic, Mike was determined to get back to living, and living meant be

Wyatt Banks

Oct 30th, 2019 38m 53s

My guest for Wheel Stories episode 2 is Wyatt Banks. Wyatt will undoubtably be the cutest guest to appear on the podcast. Wyatt is a wild seven-year-old paraplegic who loves wheelchair basketball ball and making his mom laugh. He is the heart b

Eric LeGrand

Oct 30th, 2019 45m 36s

Today’s guest is Eric LeGrand. Eric is a former Rutgers football star who was paralyzed while making a tackle in a game on October 16, 2010 at MetLife Stadium. Eric battled a grim prognosis with strength and determination to defy expectations o

Introduction

Oct 7th, 2019 6m 55s

Welcome to the Wheel Stories Podcast! I'm so glad you're here. Join me, Abby Banks, for candid conversations with wheelchair users and their families. I'm a mom on a mission to take the fear out of wheelchairs. In this introductory episode, you