Powering Through
Claim This Podcastby Jessie Owen & ONWARD Medical
Podcast Overview
<p>Powering Through challenges what you think you know about living life with a spinal cord injury. Hosted by quadriplegic content creator and mom, Jessie Owen, the show explores what happens when identity, independence, and the future you imagined shift overnight. Through candid conversations about spinal cord injury, relationships, accessibility, grief, and the everyday absurdities of navigating the world in a power chair, each episode blends honesty and humor with a little edge. This isn’t inspiration theater. It’s real, unfiltered talk about adapting, finding community, and creating a life that’s complicated, surprising, and genuinely worth showing up for.</p><p></p><p>This podcast is supported by ONWARD Medical. The views expressed in this podcast do not represent the views of ONWARD Medical. The content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Users and listeners should consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis, treatment, or medical decisions.</p><p></p><p>Got any feedback or questions? Reach out to: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:poweringthrough@onwd.com" target="_blank">poweringthrough@onwd.com</a></p>
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Recent Episodes
August 5, 2026
Powering Through - Episode 4 Mason Branstrator
<p>In episode four of Powering Through, host Jessie Owen, quadriplegic content creator and mom, welcomes Mason Branstrator. </p><p></p><p>Mason is one of the most recognizable voices in the online spinal cord injury community, where he shares the realities of living with SCI. </p><p></p><p>Together, Jessie and Mason talk about chasing recovery and embracing adaptation, why peer mentors often become the greatest teachers, and how sharing the messy parts of life can often help others discover what's possible. </p><p></p><p>Follow Mason’s journey: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://link.me/mason_branstrator" target="_blank">link.me/mason_branstrator </a></p>
July 1, 2026
Powering Through - Episode 3 Cairo Smith
<p>On episode three of Powering Through, host Jessie Owen – a quadriplegic content creator and mom – connects with Cairo Smith.</p><p></p><p>Cairo is an award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, and storyteller whose life took a dramatic turn after a spinal cord injury three years ago. Together, Jessie and Cairo discuss Hollywood, community, building strong relationships, and balancing career with creative independence.</p><p></p><p>At the heart of their conversation is a question many of us might wrestle with: when you experience something life-changing, what parts of yourself survive?</p><p></p><p>Follow Cairo’s journey: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cairosmith.com/" target="_blank">https://cairosmith.com/</a></p>
June 3, 2026
Powering Through - Episode 2 Rebecca Koltun
<p>On episode two of Powering Through, host Jessie Owen, quadriplegic content creator and mom, chats with Rebecca Koltun. </p><p> </p><p>Rebecca is a social media creator, artist, and advocate who shares her life online with an incredible mix of dark humor, honesty, and vulnerability. </p><p> </p><p>In this conversation, Jessie and Rebecca discuss everything from caregivers and the loss of privacy, to traveling with a high-level spinal cord injury. Rebecca also opens up about dealing with internet trolls, being stared at in public, learning to paint with her mouth, and how she’s built a full and meaningful life after paralysis – without pretending any of it is easy. </p><p> </p><p>To follow Rebecca’s journey click <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/Rkoltun?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnZWsKSpzcSvWESIdyl6em_TVZ5LIWUwDvxApC-bPBL6QJ5mNoB_OxCsXUA4A_aem_IH68CLy7m5SsjdjA3gOsEA" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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- What is Powering Through?
<p>Powering Through challenges what you think you know about living life with a spinal cord injury. Hosted by quadriplegic content creator and mom, Jessie Owen, the show explores what happens when identity, independence, and the future you imagined shift overnight. Through candid conversations about spinal cord injury, relationships, accessibility, grief, and the everyday absurdities of navigating the world in a power chair, each episode blends honesty and humor with a little edge. This isn’t inspiration theater. It’s real, unfiltered talk about adapting, finding community, and creating a life that’s complicated, surprising, and genuinely worth showing up for.</p><p></p><p>This podcast is supported by ONWARD Medical. The views expressed in this podcast do not represent the views of ONWARD Medical. The content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Users and listeners should consult a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis, treatment, or medical decisions.</p><p></p><p>Got any feedback or questions? Reach out to: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:poweringthrough@onwd.com" target="_blank">poweringthrough@onwd.com</a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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