The Staying Driven Podcast- Ep. 6-REI Accessible Adventure

Steph sits down with Jerry Conti and his mom Denise to talk about what's like navigating the world as someone who is neurodivergent. We dive deeper into what makes Jerry tick and how he's grown as part of the staying driven fitness community.s

On this episode Steph sits down with Staying Driven `athlete Alex Sing to talk about what it was like growing up with rare physical conditions ( Mohr Majewski and Oral Facial Digital Syndrome) and what his journey throughout life has looked like. He is a very accomplished, intelligent and empathic human. More people like Alex in this world would make for a much better place!

Steph chats wiith Sarah Hatton, DPT and learns about her approach to preparing families and children she works with on how to navigate the "long game" in life. Children aren't the only population that could benefit from an honest and open relationship with a PT.

Steph sits down with her husband Ty to give listeners a little life update.They talk celebrating eight years together, all the emotions surrounding being cancer free for seven years, Ty's new business venture, and what it was like to have the opportunity to be on national television with her little bestie!`

Steph sits down with Paul and Barb Gustafson to talk about the Abilities Expo in Phoenix. They get into a conversation about disability acceptance and the difference between acquiring a disability and being born with one.

Steph sits down with Kristen and talks all about what life is like traveling the world with osteogenesis imperfecta. From travel do's and don'ts to the way she makes things accessible for herself. We talk about how important individualized advocacy is and how powerful social media can be when used correctly .

Steph sits down with Sean Conroy to talk about how he's adapted to being a wheelchair user after undergoing a surgery to remove a tumor on his spinal chord. Growing up in a really active family helped spark his desire to continue getting into adaptive sports and other adventures.

Steph and Ty sit down and chat about what it was like to go out on the Salt River with REI adventure guides. This outdoor adventure was made accessible and it was an amazing experience! 10/10 highly recommend!

Steph sits down to chat with Kaitlyn Verfuerth, 4x Team USA Paralympic athlete! This conversation is full of fun, laughter and some really important life lessons!

Steph sits down with founder and creator of ABILITEASE, Mark Fuglevand. He shares his journey as a husband, father and entrepreneur and how his purpose has changed after sustaining a spinal cord injury leaving him a quadriplegic.