This week, Brendan Aylward travelled to New Hampshire for a live session with Tim Alexander, a disability advocate, keynote speaker, and athlete who recently received an EMMY award for his work on “Ever Faithful--The Resurrection of UAB Football”. Since becoming paralyzed in 2006, Tim has devoted his career, lifestyle, and mindset to the growth of himself and the disability community through community engagement and advocacy. Listen along as Tim and Brendan discuss Tim's involvement with the YMCA, the importance of a growth mindset, and perspective after injury.

Episode 21 Chapters:

00:46 - The YMCA’s Role in Tim’s Recovery

7:50 - Tim’s Role Models

9:04 - Finding Bright Spots in the Gym

9:29 - Accepting New Opportunities as an Adaptive Athlete: Wheelchair Basketball at the University of Alabama

13:38 - The Lake ...