by Theresa Larson | Apr 10, 2019 | Blog, Podcast
Alex De La Campa is a retired US Navy veteran who served at the Naval Special Warfare. Alex is born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, he was stationed in Chicago, San Diego, and Coronado naval base and now he’s back in the Bay Area to study sociology at the San Jose State.
During his time in the Navy, Alex De La Campa suffered a severe injury on his inner ear and a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that resulted not only in the loss of physical but mental and cognitive capabilities. Alex has undergone 14 months of slow and painful recovery to relearn some basic functions such as walking on a straight line.
On this episode, Dr. Theresa Larson is joined by Dr. Megan Graff in Iowa and some of the topics covered are:
- Why Alex decided to join the Navy and almost joining the Navy Seals
- How Alex got his injury and affected his plans in life
- What prompted Alex to go back to college and study Sociology
- The lack of support by the military on his rare injury
- Alex’ advice to those also suffering with TBI
Reference to disabled thinking in this episode of Barbell Shrugged
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by Theresa Larson | Apr 3, 2019 | Blog, Podcast
Chappie Hunter is a veteran Police Officer of the San Diego Police Department and he is the owner of the Alpine Ranch Crossfit. Chappie is an adaptive athlete who trains for triathlon and he also trains other adaptive athletes.
Chappie lost his leg through a horrific accident where a student driver suddenly turned his way and crashing into the car. Fellow officers who were near the crash site immediately went to save him and he went home four days after the accident. Chappie went full swing with training after a year.
Listen to Chappie as he shares his feelings about losing his leg and some of these topics:
- Chappie’s experience as a Police Officer
- How Chappie faced the challenges of losing his leg
- What prompted him to stop the pain medications
- How Chappie got his prosthesis
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by Theresa Larson | Mar 27, 2019 | Blog, Podcast
Dave Newman is the creator of Rx Smart Gear jump ropes that enable good posture and proper mechanics of the body as you exercise. These jump ropes are custom sized for your height and athletic needs. Not only for functional athletes, Rx Smart Gear also helps adaptive athletes with their equipment needs.
Prior to Rx Smart Gear, Dave Newman is a long time gymnastics coach and a CrossFit practitioner that enabled him to assess the jump ropes and other equipment that both functional and adaptive athletes use.
On this episode, we talked about some of these topics:
- How Dave developed training equipment for adaptive athletes
- What are the struggles Dave encountered when using conventional jump ropes
- Difference between conventional jump ropes and the RX Smart Gear jump ropes
- Helping people to have a great experience in achieving their goals
- Dave’s experience in working with adaptive athletes and the stories of those he helped
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by Theresa Larson | Mar 20, 2019 | Blog, Podcast
Darius Jones is a former US Navy logistics specialist who was used to an active lifestyle but everything changed after an unfortunate motorcycle accident. The accident left his lower body paralyzed making him unable to walk. Realizing how serious his injury was, he started getting depressed but the support of his family and his faith in God gave him the push to recover.
Darius’ road to recovery involved getting into sports, getting fit, and getting into a new tribe that can provide emotional support.
Darius is from Memphis, Tennessee and he is now an athlete who plays wheelchair basketball and trains in CrossFit. On this episode, we talked about these topics:
- Challenges of having a kid while recovering with his injury
- What Darius felt when he knew he’s paralyzed
- How faith in God has given him the strength to face challenges
- How many surgeries he underwent through recovery
- Dealing with depression and seeing a psychiatrist
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by Theresa Larson | Mar 13, 2019 | Blog, Podcast
Jill Miller is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and creator of the self-care fitness formats Yoga Tune Up and The Roll Model Method. Her company produces products and tools that help people deal with pain management by incorporating fitness, yoga, massage, and athletics.
Prior to the founding of her company, Jill experienced a traumatic childhood because of the rocky relationship of her parents which brought her on the road much of the time at a very young age.
On this episode, Jill talks about her pain journey and how she manages as well as these topics:
- Coping up with the divorce of her parents and moving at a young age
- Jill’s experience in managing her PTSD
- How Jill abused exercise
- Triggers caused by traumas experienced
- Why the Roll Model is also about the range of emotion
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by Theresa Larson | Mar 6, 2019 | Blog, Podcast
Aaron Snyder is the author of the book ‘The New Diabetes Prescription: The Diet, Exercise, and Mindset Revolution’ which helps diabetics manage to eat, alternatives to weight-gain inducing prescriptions, and exercise among others.
Prior to his success, Aaron experienced a traumatic childhood. He experienced physical abuse from his bipolar brother who’s 8 years older than him that gave him a constant threat. He was diagnosed with a rare type of diabetes at a young age called Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Youth (MODY). .
On this episode, Aaron shares how turning to fitness literally saved his life from bullying and emotional eating. We also talked about these topics:
- Challenges of having rare diabetes called Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
- Aaron’s grandfather who fought in World War II
- Growing up with a brother who has bipolar disorder
- Having dyslexia
- Surviving a freakish accident on his bike and the depression that followed
Links:
1. Aarons Snyder’s Book: The New Diabetes Prescription: The Diet, Exercise, and Mindset Revolution
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