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Chats From A ChairTheresa Rongonui - The Day My Daughter Was ParalysedIn this episode, I speak with Theresa Rongonui about the day that her daughter, Anamia, became a quadriplegic. We discuss the events that led to the innocent yet devastating accident, the reaction of family members that witnessed it happen, the significant role that their Māori culture and spiritual beliefs have played in their journey thus far, as well as the way that they are now trying to use their experience to give back to people in need.
2025-12-131h 01Chats From A ChairDan Boardman – Support Worker For A Ventilated QuadriplegicI chat with Dan Boardman, who has been a support worker for a ventilated quadriplegic since he was 21 years old. We chat about the rewards and challenges associated with working so closely with someone in their own home, some of the close calls they have had with the ventilator disconnecting, the emotional support they provide for each other and the importance of having interests outside of the workplace.
2025-11-0150 min
Last I Heard#111 - Back In The SaddleThis week on Last I Heard, the guys break down all the action from Week 8, from clutch performances to shocking finishes. They also dive into the latest NFL news, including injury updates, the Saints’ decision to roll with a new starting QB, and the somber passing of former Jets great Nick Mangold.🏈 As always, they wrap things up with their picks and insights for Week 9—highlighting key matchups, sleeper teams, and bold predictions you won’t want to miss.
2025-10-301h 12
AllView 360: All Things Real EstateEp 3: The Multifamily Playbook: Proven Strategies to Buy, Sell & Maximize ROIIs the "mom and pop" multifamily investor officially extinct? Nicholas Gould's journey from tech sales to multifamily mogul began with an unconventional strategy: 16,000 cold calls in his first year. The CEO of Gould Group Investment Real Estate didn't rely solely on digital marketing to build his Orange County-focused boutique firm. Instead, he combined relentless phone outreach with strategic social media presence to create what he calls "omnipresent" marketing. The conversation reveals the stark realities facing today's multifamily investors. With Orange County households needing nearly $400,000 annually to purchase homes, rental demand remains strong despite economic headwinds. "A l...
2025-10-211h 02Chats From A ChairMatt Greer – My Battle With Multiple Sclerosis (MS)I chat with Matt Greer, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, commonly referred to as MS, 20 years ago. We discuss the early signs that led to his diagnosis, the emotional toll when noticing changes from a degenerative disease, the impact on his family life and how he has adopted his positive attitude and making the most out of life.
2025-10-1145 minChats From A ChairNathan Stapleton – From NRL Player To Ventilated QuadriplegicIn this episode, I speak with former NRL player, now ventilated quadriplegic, Nathan Stapleton. We chat about his life as a professional athlete, how he sustained an injury that resulted in him now relying on a ventilator to breathe, how he has adapted to fatherhood as a quadriplegic and how he has been able to return to work on his farm but in a different capacity.
2025-09-2059 min
A Wheelie Good Sex ChatS2E8 Life Keeps Rolling with Nick DempseyCandice chats with Nick Dempsey, a disability advocate, speaker, and content creator whose life took a turn after a diving accident on his 21st birthday left him with a spinal cord injury. Nick talks about life with a disability, dating, sexuality, and the ups and downs of finding independence again. Life after injury doesn’t mean stopping, it just means doing things differently. These days, Nick’s adding marriage celebrant and model to his list of roles, while lending his voice to spinal research as an ambassador through the Perry Cross Foundation. He’s even designed an adaptive...
2025-09-0342 minChats From A ChairCandice and Myself – My Experiences With Sex & Dating As A Quadriplegic And Candice's Work As A Psychosexual TherapistA unique 2 in 1 episode where psychosexual therapist, Candice Care-Unger interviews me about my experiences with sex, dating and relationships as a quadriplegic and then I chat to her about her work as a clinical psychosexual therapist, working with people with disabilities. Nothing is off limits in this chat.
2025-09-031h 15
Humans In AISeason 3 Episode 9 | From NASA to Google to CEO of Corvex: Seth Demsey on Leadership, AI & the Future of TechIn this conversation, Seth Dempsey, Co-CEO of Corvex, shares his extensive journey through the tech industry, starting from NASA to Microsoft and Google, and eventually becoming an entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of multidisciplinary management, the cultural differences between tech giants, and the significance of empathy in leadership. Seth emphasises the value of clear communication, the challenges faced during layoffs, and the role of performance improvement plans in fostering growth. He reflects on his entrepreneurial spirit and the lessons learned from his diverse experiences in the tech world. Seth Demsey discusses his extensive experience in technology ventures, particularly in...
2025-08-281h 00Chats From A ChairMichelle Massey – Running A Disability Travel CompanyIn this episode I chat with Michelle Massey, owner of a disability travel company called Amplify: Accessible Travel Specialists. We discuss the different range of disabilities that she has worked with to help travel, things you need to plan for when travelling with a disability, some of the more significant problems that they have had to overcome, memorable experiences they have helped create and we chat about some of the more surprising locations around the world that have a high level of accessibility.
2025-08-1645 minChats From A ChairHayley Grantham - My Husband And I Both Had A StrokeIn this episode, I speak with Hayley Grantham who sustained a stroke just 12 months ago, 13 years after her husband also had a stroke. Hayley shares the details of the day leading up to her stroke, the difference between watching and helping someone you love go through recovery compared to going through it yourself, the way it has changed the dynamic of their relationship and how her daughter is able to support her and make light of some situations to aid her in her recovery.
2025-08-0241 min
The Career Flipper PodcastOne year of flipping: Cocoon reflections, career chaos & an original songWelcome to a special solo episode of The Career Flipper Podcast! It’s the podcastaversary!One year ago, I hit publish on the very first episode of this show, having no idea what I was doing and definitely not realizing how much it would change my life. What started in the messy aftermath of a 2022 layoff (and 400+ job rejections) became a permission slip to rebuild, to reimagine success, and to start over without a map.In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes of how this podcast came to be, how flipping furniture helped me flip my...
2025-07-2919 minChats From A ChairProfessor James St John - Leading A World First Human Trial To Find A Cure For Spinal Cord InjuriesIn this episode, I chat with Professor James St John who is head of the Clem Jones Centre for neurobiology and stem cell research. His team have developed a world leading stem cell treatment that is hoped to cure or treat spinal cord injuries and in collaboration with others, will be conducting a world first human trial using these cells. I chat with James about what the trial involves, how these nasal cells were discovered to be effective in spinal-cord injury treatment, the science behind how they will help people with spinal injuries and how he came to be...
2025-07-1258 minChats From A ChairJim and Genny – Owning A Neuro Rehab Centre, Finding A Cure For SCI And Building A Community Beyond Just A GymIn this episode I speak with Jim and Genny, the Directors of a world leading Neuro rehab centre on the Gold Coast called Making Strides. Jim and Genny explain their excitement about being involved in a world first human trial to find a cure for spinal cord injuries, discuss the events that led to them starting the centre despite coming from different sides of the world, share both the tough and rewarding moments in the gym, the unique community that's been built there and what is involved in a typical rehab session.
2025-07-061h 14Chats From A ChairRyan Wiggins – From Wishing I Didn’t Wake Up, To Fatherhood As A QuadriplegicIn this episode I chat with Ryan Wiggins who became a quadriplegic after diving into a friend's pool. We discuss the day leading up to his injury, why he was placed in an induced coma and his family told to say their goodbyes, how he overcame his darkest days in hospital and is now tackling fatherhood as a quadriplegic.
2025-06-2235 minChats From A ChairMatt Curran – Sustaining A Brain Injury, Burns To My Body And Losing A LegIn this episode, I speak with Matt Curran who sustained significant injuries from a motorbike crash in 2020. Matt sustained burns to 20% of his body, acquired a brain injury and had a leg amputated following the incident. We chat about the difficulties he has faced since his crash, the complexities around the different injuries as well as some of the exciting activities he's able to do today in an adaptive way.
2025-05-3141 min
ListenABLENick Dempsey (Entrepreneur & Marriage Celebrant with Spinal Cord Injury) #124Nick Dempsey is an Australian disability advocate, motivational speaker, and content creator whose life changed dramatically after a diving accident on his 21st birthday left him with a spinal cord injury and quadriplegia. While celebrating with friends at his parents’ home, he misjudged a dive into a shallow backyard pool, dislocating his neck upon impact. "Just after talking about how good my mates are, they broke my neck and then went down to the pub..." Nick has since become a powerful voice in the disability community. He shares his journey candidly on platforms like TikTok an...
2025-05-0428 minChats From A ChairAvalon – Sex Worker Servicing People With DisabilitiesIn this episode I speak with Avalon, who is a sex worker specialising in servicing people with high care needs and physical disabilities. She tells us how and why she got into the sex work industry, shares some of her experiences of servicing people with physical disabilities and gives her advice for able bodied people and people with disabilities looking to engage in sexual activity.
2025-04-2657 min
Mecca of Banter6 Games In, Still No Plan!!!!!Send us a textIn this episode of the Mecca Of Banter podcast, the hosts discuss their teams' recent performances, the impact of social media on fan reactions, and the tactical decisions made by coaches. They delve into the lineup choices and player performances, highlighting key players and their contributions. The conversation shifts to the upcoming matches and rivalries, culminating in a discussion about the all-time US Men's National Team, where they debate the best players in various positions. The episode wraps up with closing thoughts on the future of their teams and the sport. In this...
2025-04-0154 minMecca of Banter6 Games In, Still No Plan!!!!!Send us a textIn this episode of the Mecca Of Banter podcast, the hosts discuss their teams' recent performances, the impact of social media on fan reactions, and the tactical decisions made by coaches. They delve into the lineup choices and player performances, highlighting key players and their contributions. The conversation shifts to the upcoming matches and rivalries, culminating in a discussion about the all-time US Men's National Team, where they debate the best players in various positions. The episode wraps up with closing thoughts on the future of their teams and the sport. In this...
2025-04-0154 min
The Jim Rutt ShowEP 293 Brendan Graham Dempsey on Cosmic Teleology and Emergence VectorsJim talks with Brendan Graham Dempsey, picking up on a disagreement they had on Facebook about the teleology of the universe. They discuss Aristotle's influence on the topic, Terrence Deacon's work on naturalizing teleology, the distinction between purpose & goal-directed behavior, cosmic teleology, Teilhard de Chardin's "Omega Point," Whitehead's relational teleology, Ilya Prigogine's dissipative structures, energy efficiency comparisons between organisms & stars, the cosmic imperative of entropy production, energy rate density as a complexity measure, whether entropy is the goal or a byproduct of complexification, origin of life as contingent or necessity, Alexander Bard's emergence vectors, questioning of the heat death hypothesis...
2025-03-251h 15Chats From A ChairMatina Jewell – Experiences From An Active War ZoneIn this episode, I speak with army veteran Matina Jewell, who shares her experiences from an active war zone. We discuss her rapid rise up through the army ranks, her active service where she completed intense training such as the incredibly demanding Navy divers course, fast roped from helicopters on-board smuggler ships in the Arabian gulf and served as a UN peacekeeper in an active war zone as well as much more.
2025-03-0853 minChats From A ChairTony Pinto – Trauma, Sex And My New Identity As A QuadriplegicIn this episode I speak with fellow quadriplegic, Tony Pinto who sustained a spinal cord injury whilst on holidays. He shares the details of his injury which he remembers very vividly, the struggles he has with his new identity, he opens up about his decision to engage with a sex worker to explore his new body and his decision to move to Australia to pursue a cure.
2025-02-2254 min
HR Hacks & HalosEmotional Intelligence: The Key to Effective Leadership with Nick JamesIn this episode, Jivan chats to Nick James, founder and CEO of Expert Empires about the importance of mindset, emotional intelligence, and resilience in business leadership.They discuss Nick’s journey from being influenced by Tony Robbins at just 12 years old to becoming a successful entrepreneur who has built, grown and scaled four businesses from zero to seven figures in annual revenue. Nick shares insights on how to build a positive company culture and the significance of surrounding yourself with the right people.Nick grew Expert Empires from an idea in 2017, to become one of th...
2025-02-1045 minChats From A ChairXavier Coates – NRL SuperstarIn this episode I speak with NRL superstar, Xavier Coates as we discuss how he almost gave up playing rugby league, his unique pathway into the NRL, his decision to move from the Brisbane Broncos down to the Melbourne Storm, backlash he received after deciding to represent Australia rather than Papua New Guinea, as well as other challenges he's experience throughout his career.
2025-02-0159 min
Our Mountain SpeaksNathan Dempsey as told by Nathan WilsonWritten and Hosted by Dylan WilsonPerformed by Nathan WilsonMusic performed by Nicholas RashEdited and Produced by Jules Corriere Our Mountain Speaks Season One is funded by a grant from the Avery-Mitchell-Yancey Regional Library System. Special thanks to the Yancey History Association and Millie's Mountain. Stories for this podcast were created from an oral history collection found in The Heritage of the Toe River Valley by Dr. Lloyd Bailey (1994)Created by Dylan Wilson, Jules Corriere, and Nick Rash Th...
2025-01-2405 minChats From A ChairKai and Brooke Colless - I Tried To Get Out Of Bed But I Was ParalysedIn this episode I speak with Brooke Colless and her son Kai, who is a wheelchair user following a very rare spinal condition. We discuss the nomadic lifestyle the family were living, the concerning progression of Kai's condition, the day he tried to stand up and was paralysed, as well as the way that he is now dominating the adaptive surfing world.
2025-01-1944 minChats From A ChairChanelle Morris - Life With 30% VisionIn this episode, I speak with Chanelle Morris who has a rare eye condition that leaves her with around 30% vision. We explore the ways that impacts her day-to-day, dating with a disability and her change in mindset that has enabled her to live a more fulfilling and adventurous life.
2025-01-0444 min
The Career Flipper PodcastFrom SEO expert to animal communicator, meet Nick MusicaWELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE!Ever wondered what happens when SEO expertise meets animal psychic abilities? Get ready for an eye-opening journey as Nick Musica shares his transition from corporate SEO to animal communication on the debut episode of The Career Flipper podcast!The Career Flipper podcast, hosted by Jenny Dempsey, explores the inspiring stories of individuals who've navigated unique and often unexpected career transformations. New episodes drop every Thursday—don't miss out!In our very first episode, host Jenny Dempsey chats with Nick Musica about his journey from corporate SEO specialist to an...
2024-07-1136 min
The Your Story Matters Podcast🌠 Nick Pollard | "The People Displeaser” Ep. 002Send us a text🫠 Are you tired of pleasing people? Learn how to break free from demanding, controlling and yes, narcissistic people who are nothing but a constant drain. Learn how to take back control and what you can do about it. 👉 Join us for the next Your Story Matters Podcast with Special Guest Nick Pollard - The People Displeaser.Support the show✌️Thanks for Subscribing! ✅ Enjoy these links below ➡️ 30-40 Men Rising Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNbD8Sq7PDX...
2024-07-0552 min
Byo chair podcastBYO Chair Podcast EP 9 Feat Nick DempseyNick Dempsey is a quadriplegic man who injured him at a birthday party. He is a podcast host that has been trying to shed some light on the people that have loved ones that have suffered in serious injuries. One very head strong young man.enjoy this episode with Nick Dempsey.don’t forget to like subscribe and share the BYO Chair Podcast on all social platforms.Instagram: @byo.chair.podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Byo.chair.podcast?si=rIvmhnZ3vkc8Bsvxthank you to our friendly spo...
2024-04-231h 11Chats From A ChairMax Lynch - Retiring From The AFL Because Of ConcussionsIn this episode I speak with former AFL player, Max Lynch who had to retire at just 24 years old due to ongoing concussion issues. Max opens up and shares the immediate affects that the head knocks had on him, his emotions around retiring from the AFL, some of the ways it has impacted his life behind close doors including the way it affected relationships with loved ones and how he feels about it all moving forward with the rest of his life.
2024-04-1037 minChats From A ChairShayna Jack - My Fight To Prove That I'm Not A Drug Cheat*This Episode Contains Discussion Around Mental Health* In this episode, I speak with Australian swimmer, Shayna Jack as she opens up about a ban she received from all competition for ingesting a band substance. We discuss how the positive drug test came about, the battles she faced behind close doors, how close she came to giving up swimming forever and what the future holds for her in an out of the pool.
2023-12-0942 minChats From A ChairJarrad Seng - From Part Time Hobby To World Renowned PhotographerIn this episode I speak with world renowned photographer, Jarrad Seng as he shares how he was able to turn a hobby into a very successful career. Jarrad recounts some of the amazing adventures he's been on with a camera in his hand, an exciting new project that he's working on now, as well as sharing some life lessons he's learnt along the way that we can all apply to our own lives.
2023-11-1843 min
Smashing Game Time#098 – It’s Pizza TimeNick and Josh are back from hiatus, and they brought with them a wild Dempsey from the Overthinking Games Podcast. The guys talk about what they’ve been up to and what games they’ve been playing, Like Spider-Man 2, Slay the Princess, and Torn Away. Finally, they get into some of their Spider-Man games, movies, and other media.Keep up with Dempsey and the Crew at Overthinking Game Podcast at:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@overthinkingg...If you want...
2023-11-061h 52Smashing Game Time#098 – It’s Pizza TimeNick and Josh are back from hiatus, and they brought with them a wild Dempsey from the Overthinking Games Podcast. The guys talk about what they’ve been up to and what games they’ve been playing, Like Spider-Man 2, Slay the Princess, and Torn Away. Finally, they get into some of their Spider-Man games, movies, and other media.Keep up with Dempsey and the Crew at Overthinking Game Podcast at:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@overthinkingg...If you want...
2023-11-061h 52Chats From A ChairDr Richard Harris, OAM – Thai Cave Rescue HeroIn this episode I speak with joint 2019 Australian of the year, Dr Richard Harris, OAM, who you might know as the anaesthetist and cave diver that played a pivotal role in the rescue of the Thai soccer team that became trapped in a flooded cave in 2018. I speak with him about how he came to be involved in the rescue efforts, the risks associated with the sedating the young boys and diving them out through a narrow cave, the feelings he had when realising they had all survived and how he views it all now, five years on.
2023-10-2948 minChats From A ChairTom & Kell Reese (ReeseBro's) - Making A Career From Social MediaIn this episode I speak with brothers Tom and Kell Reese or as they're better known on Instagram and TikTok, the Reese Bros. These two have amassed over 800,000 followers across the two platforms and have over 38.5 million likes on TikTok alone with their very funny and relatable skits. I speak with them about how all this started, how they come up with ideas for their videos, explore some of the negative aspects that come with being in the public eye and what the future holds for them.
2023-10-2244 minChats From A ChairSam Harrison and Henry Bradford - Alcohol Abuse, Paralysis and Motor Neuron DiseaseIn this episode I speak with great mates Sam Harrison and Henry Bradford as they each share their own stories and one that brings them together. Sam discusses his unhealthy relationship with alcohol, how he battled that as a professional athlete and recounts events that led to him deciding to become sober. Henry shares the story that left him on the ground and unable to move his legs for a period of time and the effects he still deals with today. As an extra layer to the story, they both have a good friend that was diagnosed with MND...
2023-10-081h 17
Gut Check Radio88. Why a Holistic Nutritionist Lets Her Kids Eat M&Ms - GC Moment of the Week #2On today’s episode of Gut Check Radio, we have our second ever “Gut Check Moment of the Week”! This week’s is extra special, as we look back on my interview with professional dietitian and full-time super mom Aimee Dempsey, RD, and we revisit what she had to say about the challenge of raising healthy-eating kids who are confident in themselves. Aimee shares some powerful insights about how her time growing up, playing sports, and being influenced by the culture around her had a major impact on the way she parents today. She also shares what it’s like havin...
2023-09-2210 minChats From A ChairMitchell And Rhys Dempsey- Discussing My Accident And Disability With My BrothersIn this episode I speak with my two older brothers about the night of my accident and my disability as a whole. We recount the events leading up to my injury, we explore the way it has impacted them, what they have seen of me from the outside and how they view my disability now. As we have never spoken about this, you get a first hand and very real view of our relationship.
2023-09-1734 minChats From A ChairSean Phillip - From Suicide Attempts To Starting A Men's Mental Health MovementWARNING – This episode contains discussions around suicide and mental health.In this episode I speak with the founder of 'The Shaka Project', Sean Phillip. Sean speaks openly and honestly about his own mental health battles that lead to him making multiple attempts to take his own life, and how he was able to turn his battle into a positive men's mental health movement. He details how The Shaka Project started, what they are doing today to help young men and people in crisis and what the future holds as the organisation continues to grow. Sean's raw and emotional ho...
2023-08-2357 minChats From A ChairCorey Webb - Having Cancer Treatment With My DadIn this episode I speak with Corey Webb as he opens up about the unique experience of cancer within his family. He shares the emotional ups and downs as his Dad went through cancer treatment, the journey that led to his own diagnosis, and how the family were able to support each other through the tough battle.
2023-08-1231 minChats From A ChairPerry Cross - Life As A Ventilated QuadriplegicI speak with Perry Cross AM as he shares details on the incident that resulted in him now being a C2 ventilated quadriplegic, the amazing list of things he has achieved since, his passion behind starting the PerryX Foundation and their work to find a cure for paralysis, as well as details of the time his ventilator stopped working while overseas.
2023-07-3039 min
The Two Authors’ PodcastSteamed Clams with guest Ernest DempseyDoug and Nick steam some clams then dive into an interview with archaeological thriller writer, Ernest Dempsey, whose multi series approach crosses genre borders… oh, and he's been the lead singer in a band in his spare time!
Links from the Show:
https://www.ernestdempsey.net
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ernest-Dempsey/author/B00AM8UHO4
And Wimpy was the UK fast-food chain Nick couldn't recall the name of!
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2023-06-1345 minThe Two Authors’ PodcastSteamed Clams with guest Ernest DempseyDoug and Nick steam some clams then dive into an interview with archaeological thriller writer, Ernest Dempsey, whose multi series approach crosses genre borders… oh, and he's been the lead singer in a band in his spare time!
Links from the Show:
https://www.ernestdempsey.net
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ernest-Dempsey/author/B00AM8UHO4
And Wimpy was the UK fast-food chain Nick couldn't recall the name of!
Discover us here:
Website: http://www.douglas-pratt.com
Website: https://www.harveybooks.com
2023-06-1345 min
D&M's with DEANEpisode 57 -Nick Dempsey // Dealing with a spinals cord injuryOn this episode of the podcast I sit down with my second cousin Nick Dempsey, Nick is one of those people you meet and can’t help but feel his positivity rub off on you in some way.He has the special ability of seeing the good in everything and can really make you question what you see as a negative or a positive, he is a glass half full kind of person that has made it his mission to help others in whatever way he can.He grew up in Albury/Wodonga and lived a...
2023-05-281h 09
Performance PeoplePerformance Hacks | Hannah Mills + Nick DempseyWhat can you learn about performance in about 10 minutes from the best in sport, entertainment, business and politics?Performance Hacks gives you two great performance tips you can apply to everyday life from each of our Performance People podcast guests.In this episode, the most decorated female sailor in Olympic history explains why a routine is everything and her husband Nick champions communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-05-0909 min
HooperCast Movie Hour#383: John Nick: Chapter 1 (“Violent Night”)
0:00 - I spoiled a major film for my daughter. And then we spoil The Citizen Kane, The Usual Suspects,, Soylent Green, The Planet of the Apes, Fight Club, and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
3:41 - REVIEW - “Violent Night” (2022)
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2023-03-1422 minPerformance PeopleHannah Mills + Nick Dempsey: Changing nappies, perceptions + sustainability | Performance PeopleHannah Mills + Nick Dempsey.Sailor + Coach.Mum + Dad.Hannah Mills is the most decorated female sailor in Olympic history, with two gold medals and a silver. A fierce campaigner on environmental issues in her role as IOC Sustainability Ambassador, she is also an advocate for women in sport and leads the female representation for INEOS Britannia in the Americas Cup and for the Emirates GB Sail GP team.Alongside Hannah is her husband, Nick Dempsey who, until recently was coaching Team GB’s Olympic windsurfers. Nick has now taken a different pa...
2023-03-1456 min
Live Free Podcast"How this Food Truck Entrepreneur turned Real Estate Investor with Nick Loukas"Listen to this episode, where we invite our friend Nick Loukas to explain how he went from pharmacist to Food Truck Operator and Real Estate investor. Nick explains how he started his "Slide On By" business out of a tent offering free food to his neighbors. Nick talks about how he bought back his time and plans to grow and scale his business and investments.
2023-01-1853 min
Asset Leadership NetworkAdvancing Outcomes with Asset Leadership – ALN Th@3Jim Dieter, ALN, CEO; Head of US Delegation for TC/251; Jacobs, Senior Expert Asset Management Consultant;
Jack Dempsey, ALN Board of Directors; Definitive Logic, Director
Jack Kelly, ALN Board and Senior Fellow; 36 years at OMB; ISO TC 251 Working Group 3, Deputy Convener
2022-12-021h 21
Legends of SportsballTom DempseyTom Dempsey overcame the odds of missing five fingers and five toes to become one of the NFL's all-time greatest kickers.
2022-10-0625 minChats From A Chair#22 - Cristy Jacka (The Unaffected)In this episode, Cristy Jacka shares her families journey around a missed diagnosis of her late husband, Karl. She recounts the events leading to Karl's correct diagnosis, how she was able to be strong for their daughter, the way they continue Karl's legacy today and stresses the importance of knowing your body.
2022-10-021h 08
Gut Check Radio22. Moderation isn't Sexy, But it Works | Aimee Dempsey, RDNothing seems to be more nuanced than nutrition, and my guest on today's episode puts the nuance back in nutrition. Aimee discusses her experiment working with both professional athletes and professional weekend warriors (me lol). We had a fascinating discussion surrounding nutrition for children, and how Aimee approaches nutrition with her own kids.
I always find such tremendous value from those in the health & fitness community who walk the walk and talk the talk, exactly as Aimee does.
Don’t forget to check the timestamps below to see if any topic, in particular, tickles your fan...
2022-09-161h 34Chats From A Chair#21 - Allison and Sally Wilcox (The Unaffected)In this episode we speak with sisters, Allison and Sally Wilcox as they share their incredible journey. Allison shares details of how she sustained a spinal cord injury in 2009 following a traumatic accident, the ongoing health complications since her injury and Sally opens up on the impact it has had on her seeing her little sister battle. We also discuss the further family tragedies they have faced together and how they remain so positive and with an amazing outlook on life after everything they have been through.
2022-09-041h 10
Asset Leadership NetworkJack Dempsey - ALN Th@3Jack Dempsey, Director, Definitive Logic; Member, National Academy of Sciences Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment; ALN Board of Directors Member, ALN Senior Fellow.
2022-08-2626 min
My C5 Life with Lindsay NottMy C5 Life - Episode 9: Nick Dempsey📣🚨 Nick aspiring model & entrepreneur 🚨 📣Nick was celebrating his 21st birthday when a celebratory swim went horribly wrong. Local community fundraised to support his recovery, finding Making Strides, establishing life on the Gold Coast! Starting a new career. Listen to Nick on The Unaffected Podcast
2022-08-1532 minChats From A Chair#20 – Makayla Jensen (The Unaffected)We chat with Makayla Jensen as she shares the story of her brother Beau following his acquired brain injury. Beau suffered a hypoxic brain injury following an accident in the surf that saw him almost drown. Makayla shares her experience from the day of Beau's accident, what the weeks and months following have look like for the family, a heartwarming story of how his mates have continued to support him and explains where Beau is at in his ongoing rehabilitation.
2022-07-101h 00Chats From A Chair#19 – Marny Kennedy (The Unaffected)We speak with actor, Marny Kennedy about how having an older brother on the autism spectrum has influenced her and her family's life, the challenges they faced and some of the things Marny still struggles with today today. We chat about how her relationship with Braeden differs to that of other siblings and how they have been able to achieve more than many thought possible as a family.
2022-06-1259 minChats From A Chair#18 - Vitori Buatava (The Unaffected)In this episode we chat with support worker and founder of CareMatch Australia, Vitori Buatava. Vitori has been a support worker for over 13 years so we discuss with him how he became a carer, how he perceives his job compared to how others may think of it and we talk about what lead him to start his own care company.
2022-05-1544 minChats From A Chair#17 – Ebonie Stirling–Gatt (The Unaffected) WARNING: This episode contains discussions around suicide and mental health. In this episode we chat with Ebony Stirling–Gatt, a brave and resilient person who shares with us how she overcame the challenge of losing her mum to suicide at a young age. We explore her childhood and the time leading up to the tragedy as well as the years following, how she dealt with the situation and tactics she found helpful that others might find helpful also. Ebonie opens up about her own mental health both at the time as well as now and we discuss what her lif...
2022-04-0858 minChats From A Chair#16 – Will O’Dwyer (move for Lex) (The Unaffected)In this episode we chat with Will O’Dwyer, boyfriend of Alexa Leary who sustained a brain injury after a biking accident. You might know her story from the Instagram page @moveforLex. We chat with Will about how he’s been able to stay so strong and positive by Lex’s side in the time since her injury, how their life together looks at the moment and what the future holds for them.
2022-03-1357 min
The Moving On Method® PodcastWhat Being a Child of Divorce Teaches You About Life, Marriage, and Parenting; with Tara Clark of @ModernMomProbs"How will divorce affect my kids?" is one of the first questions any parent will ask themselves when deciding to end a marriage. While we don't have a crystal ball to predict the future, we do have endless resources to turn to for guidance, advice, and information related to how divorce affects children.
The best resources in my opinion are the grown up children of divorce; the adults who can look back and clearly identify what affected them, how it felt, and how it has shaped them today.
On this episode of Moms Moving On...
2022-02-2147 minChats From A Chair#15 – Candy Bartels–Waller (The Unaffected)In this episode we speak with Candy, wife of Heath who suffered a spinal cord injury over 15 years ago. The first few years for the couple were extremely tough for the couple trying to navigate the new life whilst raising a new baby. We discuss what the darkest days looked like, how Heath injury changed her life and how the couple were able to come out the other side stronger than ever and go on to have more children.
2022-02-201h 02Chats From A Chair#14 – Katie & Brigid Kelly (The Unaffected)In this episode we speak with Brigid Kelly and her incredibly inspiring sister, Katie Kelly. Katie was diagnosed with usher syndrome which affects both eyesight and hearing with it slowly degenerating over time. Despite this Katie won a gold medal at the Paralympics in Rio in the triathlon while tethered to a guide, she has received the Order of Australia Medallion, started a foundation that gives grants to young disabled athletes and continues to inspire every day. We are privileged to share this incredible story and hope you gain a lot from it.
2021-12-191h 06Chats From A Chair#13 – Nick and Jack (The Unaffected)In this episode we do something a little bit different. There is no guest, but instead we have an open and honest chat about our mental health battles, how it has affected us and how we have seen it affect our loved ones. Struggles with mental health is something so prevalent in today's society and so often goes untreated and even unspoken about. We hope that by opening up about our mental health, we can help encourage others to do the same and get the help they need.
2021-12-051h 13Chats From A Chair#12 – Zoe Hoad (The Unaffected)In this episode we chat with successful model and actor Zoe Hoad, who in her past has battled an eating disorder that saw her admitted to an eating disorder clinic on three separate occasions and weigh just 39kg at one stage. She discusses how her weight-loss got so out of hand and what it was that allowed her to recover, as well as the impact she saw it have on her friends and family.
2021-11-211h 00Chats From A Chair#11 – Taylor and Kaylee McKeown (The Unaffected)In this episode we speak with Olympic medallists and sisters Taylor and Kaylee McKeown. Taylor and Kaylee's dad, Sholto passed away in August last year following a two-year battle with brain cancer. We speak with the girls about their reaction to finding out about their dad's diagnosis, how they were able to stay so focused on their training and what their dad would have made of Kaylee's post gold-medal interview slipup.
2021-11-061h 04
MINDSET SPORTS PODCASTBONUS EPISODE: 'FEAR OF FAILURE' HALLOWEEN EDITIONWelcome to this Bonus Episode of the Mindset Sports Podcast 'Fear of Failure' Halloween Edition. In this episode we bring a special mystery guest on the Coach D & Mayf Holiday LIVE show to celebrate Halloween. You can't see us but we are dressed up as the Blues Brothers.Mayf doesn't know who the guest is but soon finds out it isn't Jason but it is our good friend and former tight end for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, Hale Hentges. Hale was a senior captain, 2 time national champion and 3 time SEC champion during his time with...
2021-11-0250 minChats From A Chair#10 – Teigan McKinnon (The Unaffected)In this episode we chat with Teigan McKinnon, wife of former NRL player Alex McKinnon who sustained a spinal cord injury in a dangerous tackle while playing for Newcastle Knights in 2014. Alex is now classed as a C5 quadriplegic with complete paralysis from the chest down and partial paralysis of the arms. Teigan shares with us the incredible journey the 2 have been on including the early days following such a high profile injury, the struggles that come with becoming parents to 3 beautiful children and we explore the ways in which she has been able to stay so strong during...
2021-10-231h 05Chats From A Chair#9 – Russell and Madison Leary (The Unaffected)In this episode we chat with Russell and Madison Leary, father and sister of Alexa Leary who sustained a brain injury following a bike accident in July. We speak with them about the days following Alexa's injury, the rollercoaster journey the family have been on, the incredible support they have received from complete strangers, what the future looks like and all things about the move for Lex page and why they are moving for those who can't.
2021-10-101h 01
PoisonranaSITD 10/6/21: Strictly Business Turn on Nick Aldis, Charlie Dempsey DebutsJohn Siino reviews this week’s editions of AEW Dark, AEW Dark: Elevation, NXT UK, 205 Live, NJPW Strong, NWA Powerrr, Ring of Honor, and Main Event in under 15 minutes on Shot In The Dark.
This week on AEW Dark, we get the debut of Anthony Henry (fka Asher Hale from NXT) as he takes on former EVOLVE rival Eddie Kingston, Santana Garrett makes her AEW wrestling debut as she takes on Diamante after her challenge from last week, Skye Blue tries to get her first win and Orange Cassidy takes on Nick Comoroto in the main event....
2021-10-0617 minChats From A Chair#8 – Ryan Boyd (The Unaffected)Ryan is able to bring a unique perspective of being affected by disability as he is both the loved one of someone, and person with a disability. His father, his best mate, and then himself all sustained spinal cord injuries while riding dirt bikes. We chat with Ryan about how it affected him growing up having a parent with a disability, the toll it took seeing his best mate sustain an injury and if it ever made him think about giving up his motocross aspirations. He also shares the incredible journey the family have gone on together and how...
2021-10-0355 minChats From A Chair#7 – Millie Boyle (The Unaffected)WNRL player, Millie Boyle speaks about how having a sister with Down syndrome has shaped her positive outlook on life. She shares the reasons for her sister year of silence, and why she is so invested in promoting positive mental health for people with disabilities.
2021-09-1959 minChats From A Chair#6 – Will Apps (The Unaffected) Hear the story of Will Apps, whose brother Jason suffered a spinal cord injury when snowboarding overseas in Canada. Now needing full-time care, Will decided to drop out of university and take on the responsibility of helping out his little brother. We speak to Will about his reaction to finding out the devastating news, why he decided to alter his course in life and become his brothers full-time carer, as well as have him share their experience with big wave surfer, Mark Matthews.
2021-09-0641 minChats From A Chair#5 – Josh Hayes (The Unaffected)(Nick) – In this episode we chat with one of my best mates, Josh Hayes. Josh was there on the night of my accident and witnessed me laying next to the pool after dislocating my neck. We discuss the impact it had on him seeing a good friend sustain a life changing injury, as well as explore the changing dynamic of our friendship.
2021-08-1146 minChats From A Chair#4 – Jake Parker (The Unaffected)We chat with Jake Parker, whose mum Jane, passed away last year after a battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Following her diagnosis, Jake put his university studies and life largely on hold to care for his mum with the help of his brother, Daniel. We explore the journey the family went on together, the ups and downs, the impact it has had on him and the way it has shaped his life moving forward.
2021-08-0152 minNo Idle FretsRe-Post of Show #184 from 12/2/2008 mp3Songs on this week's show:01:45 "The Heritage" by Wayne Wilkinson from the CD: "Full Circle."09:50 "Blues On A Hot Fudge Sunday" by Sam Crain from the CD: "Jazz Guitar."14:55 "As Spring Begins" by Tom Dempsey from the CD: "What's Going On?"23:15 "It Is What It Is" by Melvin Sparks from the CD: "It Is What It Is."Thanks for listening.
2021-07-3100 minChats From A Chair#3 – Tobie and Ella Cornelius (The Unaffected)We chat with Tobie and Ella Cornelius whose mum Kate, has Multiple Sclerosis. They share their story of what it's like growing up helping support a parent with a disability and the highs and lows along the way. We also discuss what the future looks like for them as individuals and a family.
2021-07-2057 minChats From A Chair#2 - Lizzie Ward (The Unaffected)We speak with Lizzie Ward, wife of former multiple time Speedway world champion Darcy Ward who sustained a spinal cord injury while riding in Poland. We cover what life was like before and after Darcy's life changing injury and all the challenges they face as a couple following. We also get Lizzie's fresh perspective on parenting a newborn with a partner who is a quadriplegic and all the challenges that brings.
2021-07-0438 min
Life Beyond SportThe 1st Anniversary Clip Show Special365 days. 34 amazing guests. It's been a whirlwind year, with some of the world's most fascinating humans joining Life Beyond Sport to celebrate the three sporting moments that have shaped their lives. From politicians to Paralympians, Army generals to gangland leaders - we've had them all.To celebrate the podcast's birthday, this special episode will bring together some of the best moments, quotes and clips from the last year. Throughout the pod, we revisit the hardships of Tanayah Sam, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Frank Warren and Richard Lapchick; the joyful moments of Tony Blair...
2021-06-2956 min
Chats From A ChairWelcome to The UnaffectedGet to know the hosts of this new podcast as they discuss their experience with disability and how it has impacted them. Also find out what this podcast is all about as well as who the first guest is in the next episode.
2021-06-2217 min
Life Beyond SportUS Army General Martin Dempsey (Part Two)It's Part Two of the special double-header to kick off Season 4 with decorated Army veteran, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Chairman of USA Basketball, General Martin Dempsey, where he reveals the final sporting moments that have defined his life.Music: Something Elated by Broke For FreeLink: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_ElatedLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/
2021-03-2240 minLife Beyond SportUS Army General Martin Dempsey (Part One)In part one of a special double-header to kick off Season 4, Nick Keller is joined by decorated Army veteran, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Chairman of USA Basketball, General Martin Dempsey, to discuss the three sporting moments that have defined his life.Music: Something Elated by Broke For FreeLink: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free_-_Something_EP_-_05_Something_ElatedLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/
2021-03-1536 min
Press 1 For NickJenny Dempsey - Customer Experience Manager at NumberBarn and FruitStand LLC [Customer Experience]Jenny is the Customer Experience Manager at Apeel and FruitStand LLC. She talks about:
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2021-03-0930 min
The After Hours LoungeThe Olympics, making sacrifices and the winning mindset, with Nick DempseyGreat to be joined this week by Nick Dempsey, the most successful olympic windsurfer of all time!We discussed his history of competing in the olympic, from Sydney in 2000 finishing 16th, to ending his career on a high, winning silver in Rio in 2016. Now a coach for the Japanese team, he has experience on both sides of the line.We moved on to the training side, the sacrifices made in order to chase a medal, both mental and physical and the mindset needed to focus on the goal of winning. (no curry and beer nights...
2021-01-271h 00
HooperCast Movie HourHooperCast Movie Hour #282: Disney Investor Day Explosion (12/14/20)HooperCast Movie Hour #282: Disney Investor Day Explosion (12/14/20)
•Spider-Man 3 Will Reportedly Bring Back Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire With Alfred Molina https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-3-alfred-molina-will-return-as-doctor-octopus
•Tobey Maguire Spotted Arriving for Costume Fitting as Spider-Man 3 Films
https://comicbook.com/movies/news/spider-man-3-tobey-maguire-costume-fitting/
•Disney to Reveal Plans to Turbocharge Streaming Offerings
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/business/media/disney-plus-new-movies.html
•Marvel drops bombshell announcement of Fantastic Four movie, War Machine and Nick Fury series, and more
https://ew.com/movies/marvel-fantastic-four-movie-war-machine-nick-fury-series-more/
•Percy Jackson Reboot, Be...
2020-12-181h 31
The Recovery Executive PodcastEP 68: Improved Outcomes Through Feedback-informed Clinical Care with Jared DempseyImproving clinical outcomes is dependent on feedback-informed care models. There is tremendous opportunity in the treatment space to track, analyze, and improve based on data. In this episode, I speak with Jared Dempsey, Chief Scientist at Trac9, where they have collected data on over 200,000 patients and already identified key data points that help their clients improve outcomes. I found this discussion incredibly valuable and know you will too.
2020-12-101h 03
Iso BoothSomething For Kate: Paul Dempsey & Nick DidiaSomething For Kate frontman and songwriter Paul Dempsey and producer Nick Didia talk about producing a lush, hi-fidelity, rock ‘n’ roll album that will stand the test of time — The Modern Medieval.
2020-11-2021 min
Rainbow Skyline: A Show About The Denver NuggetsJokic Contracts Covid & P.J. Dozier Dons Nuggets Uniform Full-Time with Altitude Sports Analyst Chris DempseyNick and Kendra welcome Altitude Sports reporter/analyst, Chris Dempsey, to today's program to react to news of Nuggets center Nikola Jokic contracting coronavirus (1:45). Although it's a stunning development, is the trend of players testing positive for Covid expected? Is there a message that can be perceived through players contracting the virus despite the NBA's best efforts to keep players healthy (8:00)? The trio try to put into perspective the monolithic undertaking the Association is grappling with; transporting hundreds of players and coaches to Orlando while attempting to keep all parties healthy (13:00). Lastly, the triumvirate dish on P.J. Dozier...
2020-06-2525 min
WT 360: The market from all anglesLegal issues arise in contracting during a pandemicThe coronavirus response has elevated several legal issues for government contractors. In this episode, contracts attorney James Fontana highlights where legal issues can arise and how contractors should be proactive in protecting their business and employees.
Fontana, co-founder and managing partner of the firm Dempsey-Fontana, has been a contracts lawyer for three decades and understands the legal exposure and risks contractors face in an ever changing environment.
He talks to Editor Nick Wakeman about how COVID-19 and the response to it are creating new challenges for government contractors, from understanding customer requirements to working from...
2020-04-0622 min
The Start Build Grow ShowEP 96. How To Run Your Roofing Company During a Time of Social DistancingThe coronavirus has left many business owners feeling uncertain about what the future holds. It is essential to vocalize your ability to execute on your services without human contact to your customers and employees.Randy Bothers and Jake Dempsey discuss how to properly run your roofing company during the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-03-191h 01
Hero ClubPaid Back In Spades, Chapter 1: The Predicament Escape (ft. Nolan North)When an old acquaintance winds up bumped off in the big house, Hank and Big Charlie go undercover to investigate -- But what the Paranormal P.I.'s find is just the first tug of a very long and tangled thread! Voices: George Primavera - DM / Dick McCoy Nick Williams - Hank Blackstone Jack Quaid - Big Charlie Nolan North - Shea Dempsey / Ike Wheeler Dylan McCollum - Big Mick Marty Abbe-Schneider - Parker Thorndyke Gabe Greenspan - Guard
2020-03-1059 minThe Start Build Grow ShowEP 90. International Roofing Expo in Dallas, TXWe record a quick episode from The Roofing Academy Booth at the International Roofing Expo in Dallas, TX with Jake Dempsey from JobNimbus.
2020-02-0717 min
The Egremont BarnBarncast Epsiode #4: March 28th, 2019Barncast #4 released! Share it and spread the word!
Shout out to our first sponsor Job Yacubian of The Farmer's Wife, Ancramdale NY.
Join us disussing this week's entertainment including clips and interviews with Billy Wylder, Jim Wright of The Hayrollers and Oldtone Roots Music Festival, and Four Sticks Led Zeppelin Tribute featuring Rob Sanzone, Chris Merenda, Tom Major and Glenn Douglass Jubilee.
Also a great interview, history lesson and song with David Dempsey and our first Open Mic Clip of the Week with Haley!
And always good advice with Dr. Jones...
2019-03-2856 min