This podcast showcases the inspirational stories those living with disabilities who have chosen to live life to its fullest and live LIFEadapted! instead of giving in or giving up despite a disability. LIFEadapted! also provides useful support information to make life with a disability more enjoyable and brings awareness to the many adaptive activities available to those with disabilities.
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Beyond The Label - Ep:19 - Devin Fernandez - Blindness Didn't Stop A Sensei From Passing On His Art
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"Teaching with "Third Eye Insight" & Changing Lives" Charlie and JD sit down with Devin Fernandez, founder and program director of Third Eye Insight, a martials academy for the blind and visually impaired on Long Island. Devin has been a practitioner of the Martial Arts specifically Ninpo Ninjutsu for many years, long before he himself was stricken…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:18 - Kenn Perry - Kicking Polio's Butt With Kenpo Karate
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"The Real Life Definition of An Adaptive Martial Artist" JD and Charlie sit down with Philly native, Kenn Perry to learn more about Polio and it lead him to martial arts. Kenn talks about how Kenpo can be modified to fit any practitioners needs and how an Adaptive Martial Artist can, in some ways be more dangerous than their abled body peers. A vid…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:17 - Tom Leypoldt - Climbing The Corporate Ladder With A Disability
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"Workin' 9 To 5", With A Disability JD and Charlie are joined by follow broadcaster and member of "Camp CP", Tom Leypoldt. In this episode Tom sheds light on joining the workforce and climbing "The Corporate Ladder" with a disability to become Executive Direct of PEG-TV, a local public access TV station in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Tom also t…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:16 - Paul Graber - On Inclusion & The Role Those With Disabilities Play In It
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Inclusion's A Two Way Street In this episode JD and Charlie Murphy sits down with Paul Graber for a follow up to his original episode. Paul is an adaptive martial artist, martial arts instructor, fitness trainer/kettle bell enthusiast and fellow Cerebral Palsy warrior. This time around they all share their thoughts on inclusion, raising children wi…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:15 - Johnny & Misty Bakane - Understanding Down Syndrome & How Martial Arts Can Help
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"Martial Arts, The Perfect Prescription For Down Syndrome?" JD and Charlie sit down with Adaptive Martial Arts Association Executive Director Johnny Bakane and his wife Misty to give a first hand look at raising a daughter with Down Syndrome, being martial arts school owners and joys, fears and challenges they've faced incorporating adaptive progra…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:14 - Jason & Katie Davis - Dating & Marriage With A Disability
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"You've Got Mail" (and it's from Cupid) In this episode JD and his wife Katie sit down with Charlie to chat about how their relationship came to be, the challenges they have overcome to make it last and how living with a disability plays into it. This is a light hearted episode with tons of relationship stories and laughs and an important take home…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:13 - Jennifer Getty - Disability Is No Competition For This Racecar Driver
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"Start Your Engines" In this episode JD and Charlie are joined by Jennifer Getty. Jennifer shares her experiences as an adaptive racecar driver at the world famous Thunder Road Speedway in Barre, Vermont. She also talks about daily life as an amputee and how racing helped her overcome her disability and build confidence. JD also explains how growin…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:12 - Nelson Diaz (TeamBelieve923) - Making Spartan Races Accessible For All
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"I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends" JD and Charlie sit down with Nelson "Runaway" Diaz, founder of TeamBelieve923, a group of volunteers who have made it their mission to assist adaptive athletes achieve their dreams of competing in extreme optical races (OCR's) around the world. In this episode JD talks about what it meant to him, as som…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:11 - Shelia O'Brien (Assistance Dogs International) - Service Dogs 101
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"This Episode Has Gone To The Dogs" In this episode JD and Charlie are joined by Shelia O'Brien, the Chair of Assistance Dogs International. Sheila shares how she got involved in the service dog industry, explains how service dogs are trained and chosen, runs down the application process and more. A video version of this episode and others is also …
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Beyond The Label - Ep:10 - Paul Graber - A Chat About Life With Cerebral Palsy & More
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A Chat About Life With Cerebral Palsy & More... In this episode JD is once again joined by a special guest co-host, Charlie Murphy. They sit down with Paul Graber, an adaptive martial artist, martial arts instructor, fitness trainer/kettle bell enthusiast and fellow Cerebral Palsy warrior. Paul and JD compare stories of life with CP and give the BT…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:09 - Rustin Hughes - A Ture Example Of "Making Lemons Into Lemonade"
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"Making Lemons Into Lemonade" In this episode JD is joined by a special guest co-host, his long time friend and the person that is partially responsible for the creation of the Adaptive Martial Martial Arts Association, Charile Murphy. They sit down with military veteran and founder of B-Bold Adaptive Boxing and MMA about the organization, overcomi…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:08 - The Movement For Inclusion - Part 2
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Anything You Can Do, I Can Do DIFFERENT... (Part 2) In this episode JD and Mike D. continue their conversation about the recent increase disability awareness through mainstream media, TV shows like Blue Bloods and Cobra Kai and how support like this helps the overall movement for inclusion in society. Mike and JD are joined the Pittsford Fire Depar…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:07 - The Movement For Inclusion - Part 1
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Anything You Can Do, I Can Do DIFFERENT... (Part 1) In this episode JD and Mike D. talk about the recent increase disability awareness through mainstream media, TV shows like Blue Bloods and Cobra Kai and how support like this helps the overall movement for inclusion in society. JD gave a first hand account of the importance inclusion has played in…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:06 - Living With Anxiety
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Time To Open Up & Break The Stigma... In this episode JD opens up about his real-life struggles with anxiety. He's once again joined by guest co-host, AMAA Director of Marketing , Jason McNolty. The two of them sit down with Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Expressive Arts Therapist Chrissy Assad to learn more about the cause of anxiety, how to m…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:05 - An Employers Perspective On Disabilities
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Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Off To Work I Go... In this episode JD sits down with his guest co-host, former boss and AMAA Director of Marketing , Jason McNolty to talk about what it's like to employ some with a disability. A video version of this episode and others is also available on Youtube. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO0CYqImXT5Ewha-4qD-X6pKjDha…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:04 - The Story Behind The Adaptive Martial Arts Association
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How Did It All Come Together? In this episode Mike D. & JD talk about the creation and evolution of the Adaptive Martial Arts Association. Hear the backstory of the AMAA... What's this 501c3 non-profit all about, who's behind it, what services do they provide and how'd they get "The World's Largest Martial Arts Supply Company" behind them? The answ…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:03 - Perspective & Perception
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Put Yourself In My Shoes Bro... In this episode Mike D. & JD talk about one's "Place in space" and the impact that having to use different mobility aids can play in the public perception of someone with a disability. Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.org…
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Beyond The Label - Ep:02 - Accessibility Options
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Hey Man, That's My Spot! In this episode we touch on the "Hot Button" topic of accessibility options. We'll learn why they are important and how they are sometimes abused! Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.orgPar Adaptive Martial Arts Association
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Beyond The Label - Ep:01 - The Pilot
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Who Are These Guys & What's This All About? In this episode you'll meet the hosts Mike D. & JD, get to know them and learn what "Beyond The Label" is all about! Note: Music elements in this podcast were open source and downloaded from freemusicarchive.orgPar Adaptive Martial Arts Association
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