Show Links

Chad’s Links
Connect with Chad on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/chadwillia1
Get Your Doing Hard Things My Way Gear. https://doinghardthingsmyway.com/
Contribute to the Doing Hard Things My Way Adaptive Athlete Scholarship Fund. https://bold.org/funds/doing-hard-things-my-way-adaptive-athlete-scholarship-fund

Daryl’s Links
Connect with Daryl on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/daryltperry/
For ALL things Your Level Fitness. https://yourlevelfitness.com/

Episode Description

In this episode of The Cerebral Palsy Perspective, Chad Williams and cohost Daryl Perry talk about what adulthood with cerebral palsy actually looks like, and why it is less about decline and more about adaptation.

Cerebral palsy is not degenerative, but carrying imbalances and compensations for decades can take a toll. Chad shares what preservation looks like for him as he navigates hip dysplasia, a torn labrum, and arthritis, and Daryl talks about the mindset shift that happens when you realize you cannot just force your body through everything forever. They get into the drop off many people experience after childhood resources fade, how self advocacy becomes a daily skill, and how hard it can be to balance trusting doctors with trusting what you know about your own body.

They also talk about the trial and error of building routines, what active recovery can look like when resting too much leads to stiffness, and how weather, pain, and limited mobility can impact headspace. From shoes and orthotics to yard work and pacing yourself in public, Chad and Daryl share the real life adaptations that help them stay independent and keep moving forward.

If you are an adult with CP, a parent thinking about your child’s future, or someone who wants a more honest look at life with CP beyond the highlight reels, this episode is for you. Drop your experiences and questions in the comments, because your story might help shape future episodes.

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