David's Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast

06/14/2024

Grab your tickets to Florida's ultimate celebration of Pro Wrestling Fandom! River City Wrestling Con slams into the Jacksonville Fairgrounds this summer.

06/14/2024

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast. I have returning guest Brandon Rodgers. We we discuss finance surrounding the disability community as well as cover other topics such as anime and sports.

06/11/2024

Stay tuned over the next few weeks as Former WWE U S. Champion, NJPW strong TV champion, and WWE tag team Champion Matt Riddle Joins me on the David's Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast !

06/11/2024

https://youtu.be/dQ6Lzj1U0W8?si=gdi3QGIdSvFVJUS1 You guys asked for it, and it's here! Check out the latest episode of Six Feet Under to see Undertaker and me reunite after nearly 20 years.

06/08/2024

See you all this Sunday for River City Wrestling Con! what a privilege it is to be a part of this event as a life long wrestling fan and podcaster, this has always been a goal of mine as I will be there at the event not just having fun and networking but interviewing some big names as well!

06/07/2024

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Ben Dykstra, Podcaster and longtime wrestling fanatic. Despite ben born with Cerebral Palsy Ben has never stopped motivating and entertaining others with his Podcast! He hopes to turn his passion into a full time career one day.

P.S. There will be barking as my dog Knightro makes an appearance.

05/31/2024

19 years ago today, I traded in being in a wheelchair for the rest of my life for weights while I learned to embrace fitness as a part of my life to keep my ability to walk. Having Cerebral Palsy has never stopped me from living a healthy and active life and it never will.

05/30/2024

We speak with David about his move for Puerto Rico to the US and the positive impact it had on his education and rehabilitation. What David has experience an...

05/28/2024

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy I have disability advocate and motivational speaker Brittany Mccormick. We talk about what it means to find your purpose, How she managed t find hers, Her life story an what it means for her to make an impact globally all while having Cerebral Palsy!

05/20/2024

What Does Curtis Burke's grandfathers legacy mean to him?

05/20/2024

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast, I'm back with returning guest Curtis Burke the host of The Uncovered Legacy Podcast to talk about his grandfather who was one of the first black police officers in Charleston SC back in 1955! We also touched on how John Rivers was a former baseball player for the Cannon Street All Stars and the connection he had with his grandfather. Which leads us to the present day, where Mr. Rivers is now Curtis Mentor!

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast, I'm back with returning guest Curtis Burke the host of The Uncovered Legacy Podcast to talk about ...

05/13/2024

Calling all guests! Do you or someone you know have an interesting, motivating or captivating story to share? Then book your spot in the link below.

Thank you for being a part of this podcast! This will be a 30-45 minute recording to learn a little more about you and your accomplishments.

05/08/2024

Alec is a content creator, fitness enthusiast, videographer and photographer that has Cerebral Palsy. Stay tuned for a great conversation

Alec is a content creator, fitness enthusiast, videographer and photographer that has Cerebral Palsy. Stay tuned for a great conversation #...

05/06/2024

8 years ago today, I beat the odds against me and became a UCF grad climbing a mountain 17 years in the making! Never let anyone tell you you can't do something especially when you have a disability

05/05/2024

Chelsea is a mental health advocate and podcaster, in this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast we will focus on the stigma surrounding those wih Intellectual and neurological disabilities.

Chelsea is a mental health advocate and podcaster, in this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast we will focus on the stigma surrounding those wi...

05/05/2024

Chelsea is a mental health advocate and podcaster, in this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast we will focus on the stigma surrounding those wih Intellectual and neurological disabilities.

05/02/2024

Prepping for a big month of podcasting, stay tuned everyone!

04/30/2024

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04/14/2024

Thank you for an amazing month of March everyone!

04/13/2024

A throwback here with my wonderful friend Mindy Li, I'll be dragging you out of podcast "retirement" soon. 😁



In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Mindy Li she is a banker that struggle with the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome early on in life. She mentions this as the cause:

"When I was 4 months old, my mom and dad left me with a babysitter because they were both working and my brother had school. It was someone the family had trusted so they thought it was okay. That night, I was crying uncontrollably for some reason and she ignored me so I cried and cried and wouldn't stop while she was trying to do something. She she shook me like really hard. It wasn't hard to, I was just a little baby. She didn't mean to do it, and she didn't think she did it too hard, but I was unconscious. She called 911, and there was bleeding in my brain, a lot of it. I needed operated on if there was any chance I'd survive. The surgery was 5 hours and I survived. Even after the doctor prepared my parents and said I'd be paralyzed/brain dead at best with the surgery. I was officially diagnosed with Shaken baby Syndrome (SBS). But here I am. I'm a normal human being, doing normal human being things. The only thing that limits me is I can't use my right hand. There are nerves in my brain that died and it controlled the nerves in my hand. So I've learned to do everything with my left hand. I'm typing this right now with one hand. I've adapted. I survived and I'm doing well."

We also talked about our love/hate relationship of math and how she eventually overcame that obstacle. Her main focus in the future is to start a community support group for those with SBS and and her own Non- Profit.

Thank you Mindy for a wonderful conversation! You were a delight!

In this episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I have Mindy Li she is a banker that struggle with the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome early on i...

03/28/2024

Listen to the most recent episode of my podcast: National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month March 25th ft Nicole Luongo year 3!!!!

We're back!!!!! Check it out below! In this very special March 25th episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I sit down with Nicole, an author, disability advocate, and the creator of whatCPlookslike. We share how important representation is about Cerebral Palsy in the...

03/26/2024

We're back!!!!!

Check it out below!



In this very special March 25th episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I sit down with Nicole, an author, disability advocate, and the creator of whatCPlookslike. We share how important representation is about Cerebral Palsy in the media and some facts about the condition as well as share some pretty interesting life experiences about our condition and much more all in this special ​ episode! Make sure to ​!

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Website: https://nicoleluongo.com/about-nicole...​

Facts about Nicole:

Nicole Luongo is a disability advocate dedicated to raising awareness for cerebral palsy (CP) + selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR), a life-changing surgery for adults (like herself) and children with CP.

In 2021, Nicole started a campaign to get the White House to light up in green on March 25 for National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Her efforts led to a tweet that has 60K+ views. This sparked a movement, and a Change.org campaign which received 40K+ signatures in less than two months.

In 2019, Nicole created the Go Green for CP campaign. She became the first person ever — without compensation or prior experience; this was a solo endeavor) — to secure at least one building, landmark, etc. in almost all 50 states to light up in green on National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day (March 25) and on World CP Day (October 6), with lightings in three different countries.

World CP Day was the first to feature her campaign in Cerebral Palsy is Lighting Up the World. Go Green for CP was also featured on ABC6 in Rhode Island.

In 2014, Nicole created the the hashtag ​ to change perceptions, raise awareness for cerebral palsy and give a voice to people thriving with disabilities, many of whom often feel invisible.

Nicole has been in myriad media, including NBC 6 South Florida, the Sun-Sentinel, and more. Her HuffPost article SDR: Life-Changing Surgery for Cerebral Palsy is the reason many adults and children from around the world have learned about, had SDR surgery. Her work has also been published by Medium, The Mighty, Thrive Global, Yahoo, and YooCan.

Nicole is the author of Naked Desires, a poetry book for everyone who is searching for love, delighting in love, or hoping to understand love. In her free time, she enjoys baking, cooking in multiple Instant Pots, watching Hallmark movies, and working out.

https://youtu.be/YABazSwlX28?si=4y5ljbDyMm5gWDZm
https://nicoleluongo.com/today-show-interview-stephanie-mansour/

https://youtu.be/Mr9_qiwmyVs

We're back!!!!!Check it out below! In this very special March 25th episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I sit down with Ni...

03/26/2024

Happy National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day!

03/23/2024

Missed last years episode?

New one set to air Monday!

Check it out below!


In this very special March 25th episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I sit down with Nicole, an author, disability advocate, and the creator of whatCPlookslike. We share similarities and differences about our Cerebral Palsy, some facts about the condition as well as share some pretty interesting life experiences about our condition and much more all in this special ​ episode! Make sure to ​!

​ ​ ​

Website: https://nicoleluongo.com/about-nicole...​

Facts about Nicole:

Nicole Luongo is a disability advocate dedicated to raising awareness for cerebral palsy (CP) + selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR), a life-changing surgery for adults (like herself) and children with CP.

In 2021, Nicole started a campaign to get the White House to light up in green on March 25 for National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Her efforts led to a tweet that has 60K+ views. This sparked a movement, and a Change.org campaign which received 40K+ signatures in less than two months.

In 2019, Nicole created the Go Green for CP campaign. She became the first person ever — without compensation or prior experience; this was a solo endeavor) — to secure at least one building, landmark, etc. in almost all 50 states to light up in green on National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day (March 25) and on World CP Day (October 6), with lightings in three different countries.

World CP Day was the first to feature her campaign in Cerebral Palsy is Lighting Up the World. Go Green for CP was also featured on ABC6 in Rhode Island.

In 2014, Nicole created the the hashtag ​ to change perceptions, raise awareness for cerebral palsy and give a voice to people thriving with disabilities, many of whom often feel invisible.

Nicole has been in myriad media, including NBC 6 South Florida, the Sun-Sentinel, and more. Her HuffPost article SDR: Life-Changing Surgery for Cerebral Palsy is the reason many adults and children from around the world have learned about, had SDR surgery. Her work has also been published by Medium, The Mighty, Thrive Global, Yahoo, and YooCan.

Nicole is the author of Naked Desires, a poetry book for everyone who is searching for love, delighting in love, or hoping to understand love. In her free time, she enjoys baking, cooking in multiple Instant Pots, watching Hallmark movies, and working out.

https://youtu.be/YABazSwlX28?si=By9kmyUbqlICIYEL

In this very special March 25th episode of the Cerebral Palsy and Fitness Podcast I sit down with Nicole, an author, disability advocate, and the creator of ...

03/17/2024

Haven't shared this with my everyone, meet my "son" Knightro!