In this episode of the Brain & Life Podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by disability advocate, content creator, and speaker with a focus on accessibility, equity, and innovation in spinal cord injury research Jessie Owen. Jessie is a quadriplegic mother of twins and shares some candid insights on life, parenting, and navigating systemic barriers with humor and authenticity with Dr. Peters. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Shelly Hsieh, attending physician and Assistant Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Hsieh’s discusses outpatient care for people living with spinal cord injury and related disorders and shares some exciting upcoming treatment options.

Additional Resources

Jessie’s Story

What is Spinal Cord Injury?

A Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Opens an Affordable Rehab Center

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on This Topic

“Roll with Cole & Charisma" On Building a Life Together as an Interabled Couple

How Disability Advocate Wesley Hamilton Became Empowered by Adversity

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