Two Disabled Dudes
Episodes
094 - 2DD Update on 2019 Goals
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Sean invent a new game with news headlines and then catch up on their 2019 goals. Also, the two dudes circle back on a conversation from a ...
093 - Online Dating for People With a Disability
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bumble is not specifically a disability dating website/app, but it worked for Sam and Emily. Sam lives with Friedreich's ataxia (FA) and he uses a whe...
092 - Why Humor is Essential with Dr. David Fajgenbaum
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
First, Sean shares the grim story about fracturing his hip. If you'd like details about the incident and the prognosis for the future, have a listen. ...
091 - Chasing Our Cure with Dr. David Fajgenbaum
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Fajgenbaum has a rare disease called Castleman's Disease which put him on his death bed 5 times as he was in medical school and earning his ...
090 - LIVE at the 2019 Global Genes RARE Patient Advocacy Summit
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
089 - Creating Community for Young Adults with Our Odyssey
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our Odyssey is a nonprofit organization designed to provide support for young adults living with rare and chronic diseases. Listen to learn more from ...
088
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Transitions are difficult no matter what your challenges are in life. If your challenges include a progressive neurodegenerative disease, your transit...
087 - Conquering White Mountain
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In August, we joined team de:terminence for an off-road adventure! White Mountain is one of California's highest peaks, reaching over 14,240' in ele...
086 - How to Gain Control Over Life - Kipp Wesslen
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kipp Wesslen was diagnosed with an unknown type of Ataxia and he has become an amazing adaptive athlete. He has learned to fight back against his dise...
085 - Beyond the Finish With the Pease Brothers
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle and Brent Pease are amazing athletes, period. They support each other and push each other to amazing heights including an official finish at Ir...
084 - How to Stop Limiting Yourself
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We can stop limiting ourselves by changing our perception of how others view us.
083 - Reasons to Push Your Limits
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Push it!
082 - What are you proud of? - Muffy Ritz
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Muffy Ritz completed "the world's toughest bike race" - Race Across America 3 times as a solo competitor. But that's not what she's most proud of. ...
081 - Be Yourself - LIVE at Amicus Therapeutics
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The teenage years are some of the toughest years most of us live through. Aside from the typical peer pressures and desires to fit in, imagine facing ...
080 - Accountability is the key to getting stuff done (GSD)
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast would have never happened if we weren't keeping each other accountable. There are many other examples in our lives where accountability...
079 - Cindy Kolbe Interview
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
078 - South Dakota
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Attended the Professional Patient Advocates in Life Sciences (PPALS) training a few weeks ago. Immediately following, Sean joined for a screeni...
077 - Thriving Blind with Kristin Smedley
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin smedley was a new mother with a dream life when she found out her baby was blind due to a rare disease. Then she was dealt a second "dose of...
076 - Our Moms
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Elaine Baumstark and Diane Bryant join the dudds to talk about how two pains in the neck turned into two really good looking and extremely intelligent...
075 - The Relationship Between the Patient and the Scientist
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the science behind your disease, condition, or challenge is intimidating and many times the question is "Why should I? What's the poin...
074 - Jeff Bell Part 2 - Adversity to Advocacy
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this two part interview, Jeff talked about the chalenges OCD brought to his life. In part two (this epidode) Jeff talks about how he ...
073 - Jeff Bell Part 1 - Adversity 2 Advocacy
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Bell lives with Clinical OCD and he has used it as an opportunity to formulate an approach to conquering challenges and help others do the same.
072 - Reasons Versus Excuses
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The dudes discuss the difference between a reason and an excuse based on one's own personal principles.
071 - Photos from the first part of 2019
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sean read Kyle's book (Shifting into High Gear) recently and he had a few questions and discussion points. Links to order Kyle's book are ar kyleabrya...
070 - Rob Long
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
069 - Things We Like
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle's first experience as an Uber driver. And the dudes discuss 3 things each that make their lives better.
James Miller | Lifeology
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
James Miller is a licensed psychotherapist and the executive producer and host of the nationally broadcasted and syndicated radio show: James Miller L...
067 - He's an Athlete No Matter the Circumstance - Glenn Hartrick
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn hartrick has been an amazing athlete for a long time, setting records as an able bodied triathlete. He was hit by a car during a training ride...
066 - Death March for Ataxia with Mike De Rosa
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
064 Official - Hasan Banks
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
065 - Can of Worms
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
Grievances with the Dudes
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all get annoyed at lots of things in life. Laughing about these things can put our circumstances in perspective.
062 - Only You Have the Power to Destroy Your Life - Gabriel Cordell
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriel Cordell was paralyzed due to a car accident. He became the first person to push his everyday wheelchair across the entire USA. gabrielcord...
061 - Just Do It!
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting started is the hardest part. Even if you get started down the wrong path you can start over or correct your direction. Either way, you're st...
060 - Mind Games and Disability
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode our conversation is inspired by a listener email! Maria Sobotka reached out to us via Facebook (facebook.com/twodisableddudes) and she...
Two Dudes' Goals for 2019
13 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Set them, don't forget them. Be accountable to yourself.
058 - 2018 Year Review
31 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
2018 Was awesome.
057 - The Nomadic Dreamer
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Dodd
056b - Australia Researcher Q&A
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Smart Doctors.
056a - AUS Intro Story
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
Exploring Life Transitions with Kyle and Sean
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Wheelchairs, walkers, trikes...
054 - Travis Flores
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
053 - Nutrition with Shana and Donna
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition
052 - Surviving Sepsis Unshattered with Carol Decker
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Carol is a badass
051 - PR with Heather Burgett
22 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
PR tips!
050.Kyle - Sean Interviews Kyle
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle is the man.
050.Sean - Kyle Interviews Sean
09 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sean is the man.
049 - Little Levi & Miracle Flights
26 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Miracle Flights & Little Levi
048 - Rare Disease Advocate Luke Rosen, KIF1A.org
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
048 - Rare Disease Advocate Luke Rosen, KIF1A.org
047 - Barry Rice, Cycle Ataxia
29 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland
046 - A conversation With the Dudes
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Complaints and updates.
045 - sick Chick Shira Strongin
01 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
She is incredible.
044 - Francisco Sanchez - A Doctor With SCI Paying it Forward
14 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
043 - Nic Noviki - Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nic Novicki is an actor, comedian and producer who has performed on six continents. He is founder and director of the Easterseals Disability Fil...
042 - On Being Savage with Les Ballard
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Les is a past recipient of the Ataxian Athlete Initiative (AAI) - curefa.org/aai
041 - Spring Cleaning of the Mind
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
**CHECK OUT OUR NEW ONLINE STORE AT: twodisableddudes.com/shop** It's time to clean out our heads. So in this episode we cover multiple topics inclu...
040 - Breaking the Paralyzed Paradigm, with Arash Bayatmakou
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined in this episode by Arash Bayatmakou, author of the new memoir Little Big Steps. Arash talks to us about his sudden transition to the w...
How to Ward Off Decrepitude
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aimee Lyons of CrossFit KOP
038 - Ilana Jacqueline
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Surviving & Thriving with an Invisible Chronic Illness.
037 - RDW Panel For The Ataxian
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Q & A sessions following a screening of The Ataxian at RDW in Washington, DC.
036 Patient engagement live at Reata
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With Kara Eichelkraut
LIVE at Reata Pharmaceuticals
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
Katie Stevens President, Dyskeratosis Congenita Outreach (DCO)
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
DCO
033 - Steps to Bust Your Funk
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
032 Behind The Scenes
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Interview featuring Jake & Matt.
031 - Anniversary Episode! Listener Appreciation
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We began this project a year ago, hoping to give a voice to those who choose their own attitudes in the face of challenges that life serves up. So her...
030 - 000 Rerun
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of our past favorites as we prepare the 1yr anniversary episode!
029 - Wonderful and Different with Paul Avery
19 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“It’s a wonderful life; it’s just a different life.” We interview Paul Avery, CEO of World of Beer; former COO of the parent company of Outbac...
028 2DD Challenge Check-in
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle & Sean's progress on their 30-day challenges.
Episode 027
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode features Kyle & Sean facilitating a panel of three others living with FA, Kate (14), Michael (17) and Jean (54). This live recording took...
026 - Self Discipline
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get back to the basics. No guest, just the 2 Dudes hanging out and talking about a topic very important to us: self-discipline. Li...
025 - Leadership with Drew Dudley
07 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
024 - The Parent Perspective with Tom Hamilton
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Hamilton spent 25 years on Wall Street and when his daughter was diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia (FA), he started using all his knowledge and e...
023 Patrick Lawrence & CAF
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
023 - Challenged Athletes Foundation
07 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
023 - The Psychology of Disability with Dr. Dan Gotlieb
31 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Gottlieb is a practicing psychologist and therapist with more than 40 years of experience. Best known as the host of "Voices in the Family," a wee...
021 - rideATAXIA Europe, Le Peloton de l'Espoir
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
rideATAXIA Europe - Le Peloton de l'Espoir was a 450 mile ride from Strasbourg, France to Lyon, France during July 1-8, 2017. There were 20 riders f...
020 - LIVE at Horizon Pharma
22 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a discussion about rare disease patient engagement recorded LIVE at Horizon Pharma.
019 - Dr. David Fajgenbaum - Conquering Castleman Disease
14 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In college, his friends called him The Beast. But then he got mysteriously sick and was on the brink of death 5 different times, stumping specialists....
018 - Breaking Your Chains w/ Rudy Garcia-Tolson
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
017 -Roger Crawford
16 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sports Illustrated calls Roger Crawford one of the most accomplished physically challenged athletes in the world.
KHTK Interview
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Leading up to the 8th Annual Ride Ataxia NorCal (2017), Kyle Bryant was interviewed on KHTK Sports 1140 to promote the bike ride, The Ataxian and spre...
016 - Nutrition with Dr. Liz Applegate
31 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A brief summary of this episode
Race Across America - Team FARA
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard us talk about our 4-man Team, and 13-member Crew. In this episode, we chat with the other two cyclists from TeamFARA RAAM; John Lockwood...
RAAM Crew Chief Mike Bryant (Kyle's Dad)
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We never know what we are truly capable of until we find ourselves in a tough situation, when success is the only option. Kyle's Dad, Mike Bryant join...
013 - Kyle & Sean's #1 Advice
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kyle & Sean talk about how building community has helped them and how it could help YOU. “No man is an island…,” as John Donne ...
012 - Matt Fritsch - The Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Community
10 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“To hear from and learn from people who are in the same position...there’s nothing that compares to it.” A lot of our focus lately has been of F...
011 - Ron Bartek Part 2 - Collaboration: We're All In This Together
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As promised, here is the second half of our interview with Ron Bartek, president and cofounder of the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, or FARA...
010 - Adaptive Equipment Grants - The Ataxian Athlete Initiative
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The idea for the Ataxian Athlete Initiative (AAI) adaptive cycling equipment grant program came when Kyle received a grant from the Challenged Athlete...
009 - Ron Bartek, Co-Founder and President, FARA
26 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are honored to interview Ron Bartek, president and co-founder of the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, or FARA. Since both of us have FA, th...
008 - Paul Melmeyer of the National Organization for Rare Disorders
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with NORD
007 - Max Bronstein
20 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For our second interview before Rare Disease Day (Feb 28), we chat with Max Bronstein, Chief Advocacy and Science Policy Officer at The Everylife Foun...
006 - Nicole Boice
15 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Boice
005 - Focus on Rare Disease Day with Special Guests: Nicole Boice, Max Bronstein, and Paul Melmeyer
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the rare disease community, strength is in unity and supporting one another. February 28th is globally recognized as Rare Disease Day. Since Friedr...
004 – Travel Gone Wild – How to conquer apprehension during travel with a disability.
30 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of apprehension that comes along with travel, especially when also factoring a disability into the situation. There a few important thi...
003 - Travel and Mobility
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Travel is freedom. On the surface disability seems to limit that freedom. But it’s not limited, just different. But you need the right mindset t...
002 - Self Image
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What is self image and why is it important? Join us as we discuss self image and things we can think about to help promote a healthy one.
001 - Life Is About How We React
18 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Life happens and many things are out of our control. What is in our control is how we react to those situations. Our reactions often define the ou...
000 - Welcome to the Two Disabled Dudes Podcast
07 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the show! In this episode Kyle and Sean talk about creating the podcast and their connection through the diagnosis of Friedreich's ataxia...