"I didn't plan on this" - podcast
Introducing … “I didn’t plan on this” – a podcast dedicated to the real, honest, often unexpected experiences of people living with spinal cord injury.
Hosted by SIA Ambassador Zoe Fox and SIA Support Network Manager Gary Dawson, each episode opens the door to conversations that are raw, uplifting and full of the kind of truth you only hear when people speak from lived experience.
Whether you’ve recently sustained an injury, you’re rebuilding your life years down the line, or you’re supporting someone you care about, this series is here for you. These stories reflect the setbacks and the breakthroughs, the surprising joys and the moments of strength you didn’t know you had.
A spinal cord injury changes many things. But it doesn’t take away your potential, for many of our guests it marked the beginning of a new chapter they never expected — and one they’re proud to share. Dive into conversations with everyday people navigating extraordinary circumstances. Their stories will remind you that rebuilding is possible, and that a new life can always be a fulfilled life.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube:
Spinal cord injury affects approximately 105,000 people in the UK and in most cases is permanent and life changing, leading to a loss of mobility due to paralysis. Other effects include loss of bowel, bladder and sexual function, severe neuropathic pain and with certain high level spinal cord injuries, it can affect your breathing function.
Disclaimer: Any advice or opinions shared in this podcast are those of our guests and not the views of Spinal Injuries Association. Always seek professional advice from a suitably qualified healthcare professional. To find information on available support near you go to the Spinal Injuries Association- spinal.co.uk.
