Better Together Podcast Series

  • A Life Worth Living Episode 1 Clutch Media Podcast Studio with Chair, Table, Microphones and sound proof walls.

    Episode 1 Overcoming Tragedy

    In our first podcast, we’re going to meet Judy Robinet, the driving force behind A Life Worth Living and to understand why a team of experts came together to found this charity in 1994. Their goal is to share stories with you that teach, inspire, and bind people together

  • Jo Lynn and Judy in the podcast studio at Clutch Media

    Episode 2 Families Pulling Together Through Trauma

    What can I do? The more a family can pull together for each other and their mutual support and the support of the person injured. The better off everyone is by far because it dilutes the intensity of the fear.

  • Veronica and Virginia as children standing in a driveway in the spring.

    Episode 3 Battling Bullying

    Bullying is brutal. In this podcast, we’ll explore how bullying impacts our humanity and dignity. We’ll also share how to build an arsenal of support against it.

  • Mike Whitehead in a red jersey sitting in a modified wheelchair holding a ball in his right hand and looking very determined into the camera lens.

    Episode 4 A Lot Of Help From Friends

    You’re going to meet a man who plays a contact sport at the highest level, including World Championships and Paralympic Games. Mike Whitehead was seriously injured in a car crash. His life changed dramatically. That was 1999. Now, Mike travels the world playing wheelchair rugby and teaching others how to play.

  • ALWL Podcast Room studio table with microphones on stands and acoustic insulation on walls.

    Episode 5 Battling Bullying Part 2

    In the second part of our podcast on Battling Bullying. We’ll hear the continued story of, Virginia, and some of her experiences of being bullied in the workplace.

  • Jacqueline Christmasn in the podcast studio

    Episode 6 Surviving A Brain Injury

    On this podcast, you’re going to find out what it’s like to have an acquired brain injury. Jacqueline Christmas was hit on the head with a piece of steel in 2019. It changed her life. Since then, she has been working to overcome her brain injury. Now she’s raising money to help others.

  • Barbara, Ryan and guide dog Joe

    Episode 7 Guide Dogs – Speed and Personality

    You know what it’s like when you go to sleep at night, and you look forward to getting up the next morning to see what the new day holds for you? When Ryan Hooey was in his late 20s, he went to sleep one night and woke up blind. Ryan, and his guide dog Joe along with Joe’s Trainer are interviewed by Barbara Peacock.

  • Mike Akpata in combat clothes on the hood of a military vehicle

    Episode 8 PTSD – Let’s Talk About It

    Attitudes are changing about PTSD – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In this podcast, you’ll meet people who have experienced traumatic events.
    PTSD sufferers don’t have to be silent anymore.

  • A group of smiling people in athletic wear one person is in a wheelchair.

    Episode 9 Para-Rowing – Therapy Without Walls

    Many call it physical and emotional therapy without the walls. The LaSalle Rowing Club offers a Para-Rowing program for individuals with disabilities. Listen as some of them launch into the sport.

  • Adam Spencer and Steve Perpich having a conversation

    Episode 10 At BAT Special

    This episode is the pilot podcast of a new series we will be starting called At BAT.