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Powering ThroughAuthor: Jessie Owen & ONWARD Medical
Powering Through challenges what you think you know about living life with a spinal cord injury. Hosted by quadriplegic content creator and mom, Jessie Owen, the show explores what happens when identity, independence, and the future you imagined shift overnight. Through candid conversations about spinal cord injury, relationships, accessibility, grief, and the everyday absurdities of navigating the world in a power chair, each episode blends honesty and humor with a little edge. This isnt inspiration theater. Its real, unfiltered talk about adapting, finding community, and creating a life thats complicated, surprising, and genuinely worth showing up for.This podcast is supported by ONWARD Medical. The views expressed in this podcast do not represent the views of ONWARD Medical. The content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Users and listeners should consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis, treatment, or medical decisions.Got any feedback or questions? Reach out to: poweringthrough@onwd.com Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Powering Through - Episode 3 Cairo Smith
Episode 3
Wednesday, 1 July, 2026
On episode three of Powering Through, host Jessie Owen – a quadriplegic content creator and mom – connects with Cairo Smith.Cairo is an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, and storyteller whose life took a dramatic turn after a spinal cord injury three years ago. Together, Jessie and Cairo discuss Hollywood, community, building strong relationships, and balancing career with creative independence.At the heart of their conversation is a question many of us might wrestle with: when you experience something life-changing, what parts of yourself survive?Follow Cairo’s journey: https://cairosmith.com/
