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The SwagAbility Show

The SwagAbility Show

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The SwagAbility Show is a faith-rooted podcast sharing real, unfiltered conversations about resilience, disability, chronic illness, caregiving, and purpose after life-altering adversity. Hosted by Stephen Wagstaff, a C5 quadriplegic from a diving accident at age 19, the show speaks directly to individuals, caregivers, veterans, and families navigating disability, trauma, PTSD, mental health challenges, and burnout. Each episode explores adaptive resources, assistive technology, mobility, rehabilitation, health insights, and real-life stories that help listeners move forward with clarity and hope. Grounded in a Christ-centered, biblical worldview, The SwagAbility Show offers encouragement from lived experience—not theory. Our mission is simple: to help you thrive wherever life finds you.2026 SwagAbility Studios Christianity Hygiene & Healthy Living Spirituality
Episodes
  • When Everything Falls Apart: From Single Mom to Braille Teacher — Gail Showalter
    Feb 18 2026
    Sometimes life doesn’t just change your plans — it changes everything. In this episode of The SwagAbility Show, I sit down with Gail Showalter, a former high school teacher who found herself raising three children alone after losing the marriage, the security, and the future she thought she had built. What followed was a calling she never expected. In her 40s, Gail went back to school to become a certified Braille instructor, working one-on-one with children who were blind or visually impaired. Through this work, she discovered something powerful — resilience isn’t taught through sight, but through belief. We talk about: • Teaching children born without vision • Learning Braille later in life • Parenting as a single mom • Starting over in your 40s • Encouragement over judgment • And why baby steps still move you forward Today, Gail leads a nonprofit helping single mothers return to school and rebuild their futures — financially, emotionally, and spiritually. If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late to start again, this conversation will remind you that purpose often begins when everything else falls apart. Chapters: 00:00 – When Life Changes Direction 01:00 – Losing Stability as a Single Mom 03:25 – An Unexpected Calling to Teach the Blind 05:45 – Going Back to College in Your 40s 08:05 – Learning Braille from Scratch 10:30 – Teaching Children Without Sight 12:55 – Early Development for Blind Infants 15:20 – Understanding Braille & Tactile Learning 17:45 – First Experiences in the Resource Room 19:50 – Adapting Classroom Materials 22:15 – Lessons Learned from Students 24:40 – Staying Connected Years Later 26:50 – From Teacher to Advocate for Single Moms 28:20 – Launching a Nonprofit 30:45 – Faith as Motivation 32:45 – Compassion Over Judgment 35:05 – Helping Women Return to School 37:30 – Baby Steps Toward Change 39:50 – How to Connect with Gail To learn more about Swagability visit us at www.swagability.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Unlocking Hope: A Non-Surgical Approach to Chronic Pain with Dr. William Moyle
    Feb 10 2026
    Unlocking Hope: A Non-Surgical Approach to Chronic Pain with Dr. William Moyle

    Life can change in a moment — through illness, disability, trauma, or burnout — and when it does, too many people are left feeling unseen and unheard. In this episode, Dr. William Moyle shares his groundbreaking three-step system that offers a hopeful, non-invasive alternative to chronic pain treatment. Whether you're living with pain, caring for someone, or simply seeking new ways to heal, this conversation shines a light on the body's remarkable ability to recover when correctly supported.

    In this episode

    • The true cause of chronic pain is a problem, not just its symptoms
    • The proven three-step system to discover and address root causes
    • Why age is not a barrier to healing and regeneration
    • How body's cells regenerate and what that means for sustained recovery
    • Real stories from pro athletes and everyday heroes whose lives changed
    • The importance of listening to the patient over relying solely on scans
    • Practical steps for assessing and treating pain without surgery
    • How natural movement and biomechanics play critical roles in healing
    • Hope for those with long-standing or complex pain conditions
    • Resources for finding practitioners aligned with systemic, logic-based care

    Timestamps

    00:00 - The hidden truth behind chronic pain and a new approach
    02:20 - The importance of discovering the real cause of pain, not just masking symptoms
    03:49 - How the body’s cells regenerate and the impact on healing
    06:42 - Surprising patient results and what sets Dr. Moyle’s system apart
    08:38 - The assessments and tools that reveal the root cause
    10:06 - How long it takes to see meaningful recovery and what influences it
    12:57 - Real stories from athletes and clients whose lives transformed
    16:17 - The personal journey that led Dr. Moyle into this innovative practice
    22:05 - The intersection of chiropractic philosophy and body self-healing
    26:27 - The future of pain management amid societal and technological shifts
    29:04 - Hope for those with disabilities and how natural healing still works
    33:59 - The importance of avoiding masking and embracing the body's natural recovery
    36:03 - Practical tips on nutrition and lifestyle for reducing inflammation
    38:43 - How to find a practitioner who understands biomechanics and systemic care
    41:11 - Final encouragement: Your body has the potential to heal

    Resources & Links

    • Linktree - Dr. William Moyle – Find more about his practice and resources

    How to connect:

    • For consultations or questions, visit Dr. Moyle’s Linktree
    • Follow Dr. William Moyle on Facebook for latest research insights

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    49 mins
  • Why Diets Fail: Trauma-Informed Nutrition, Metabolism & Healing with Lisa Franz
    Jan 3 2026

    Most diets fail — and it’s not your fault. In this powerful episode of The Swagability Show, trauma-informed nutritionist Lisa Franz explains how diet culture, trauma, and metabolism intersect, and what true healing with food can look like.

    Why do diets fail so often — and why does the blame almost always fall on our bodies instead of the system?

    In this episode of The Swagability Show, Stephen Wagstaff sits down with trauma-informed nutritionist Lisa Franz to unpack the deep harm caused by diet culture, metabolic myths, and one-size-fits-all wellness advice. Together, they explore how trauma, chronic stress, and survival biology impact our relationship with food — and why healing starts with safety, not restriction.

    This conversation is especially important for people living with chronic illness, disability, trauma histories, caregivers, and anyone who has felt “broken” by dieting. Lisa shares compassionate insights on metabolism, intuitive nourishment, and how to rebuild trust with your body without shame or fear.

    ✨ This episode is not about weight loss.
    ✨ It’s about dignity, nervous system regulation, and sustainable care.
    ✨ You deserve support — not punishment — in your healing journey.

    If this conversation resonates, consider supporting The Swagability Show so we can continue bringing trauma-informed voices to the world.

    🔑 Key Takeaways
    • Most diets fail because they ignore trauma, biology, and nervous system safety
    • Metabolism is adaptive — not broken — especially under chronic stress
    • Diet culture often retraumatizes people with chronic illness and disability
    • Healing with food starts with compassion, not control
    • Trauma-informed nutrition prioritizes safety, autonomy, and trust
    • You are not failing your body — your body is protecting you

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Why Most Diets Fail

    02:15 – Diet Culture & Moralizing Food

    05:40 – Trauma, Stress & Metabolism

    10:30 – Why Your Body Isn’t Broken

    15:45 – Chronic Illness & Nutrition Shame

    21:10 – What Trauma-Informed Nutrition Means

    27:30 – Rebuilding Trust with Your Body

    33:50 – Letting Go of Restriction & Control

    39:20 – Sustainable Healing & Compassion

    45:10 – Final Thoughts & Support the Show

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    1 hr and 1 min
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