The Wholistic Productivity Podcast

#66 Living Life Without Limits with guest Chanelle Wimbish

Chris LeBrun Episode 66

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Welcome to the Wholistic Productivity Podcast! In this episode, Chris sits down with Chanelle Wimbish, clinical research professional and disability advocate who has transformed her lived experience into a mission of accessibility and purpose.

For 17 years, Chanelle has been living with a spinal cord injury and using a wheelchair—but she hasn't let that stop her from mountain biking, kayaking, traveling, or pursuing a rich, full life. During their conversation, Chanelle shares:

  • How her lifelong mindset of determination shaped her after her injury
  • Why adaptation is the biggest skill she's learned living on wheels
  • The importance of community and support systems
  • Her advocacy for better accessibility in public spaces (she serves on the board of Patapsco Valley State Park)
  • Her new children's book Bradley's Big Question, which she coauthored with her husband—a story about how curiosity and kindness turn confusion into connection

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction 
02:57 Living Life Without Limits
06:13 Adapting to Life on Wheels
10:28 The Power of Community
12:18 Balancing Family, Advocacy, and Career
15:52 The Importance of Accessibility
18:39 Understanding the Challenges of Parking
21:25 Confronting Accessibility Issues
24:37 Inspiration Behind the Book
27:47 The Journey to Publication
30:16 The Emotional Achieving Your Dream
32:44 Future Aspirations
34:02 Advice for Rebuilding and Support
35:25 Chasing Big Dreams
38:26 The Questions

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