Last episode, I had Michelle Cooper on the podcast—and today, we're switching things up. This time, she had the idea to host the show and put me in the hot seat. She asked me questions about how I network and build connections. Whether it’s business, podcasting, or everyday life—relationships matter. It's a fun one. Enjoy! Send us a text Follow me …

In today's episode, we're diving into corporate America. Over the past several months, I’ve gained insight into corporations' operations—especially when hiring talent. Companies are taking meaningful steps by creating resources and systems that foster inclusion for employees with disabilities. My guest today is Michelle Cooper, who brings firsthand…

In this episode of Off the Crutch, we’re talking all things adapted fitness—why it matters, how it builds community, and what accessible fitness really looks like. In 2014, Jake Weiner founded ZOOZ Fitness in Los Angeles with a mission to help individuals with disabilities thrive physically, mentally, and socially. With a background in psychology, …

I had the honor to chat with SXSW President and Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest to explore how one of the world’s most influential festivals continues to lead with connection, resilience, and innovation. We discuss how SXSW has evolved, how accessibility and inclusion are prioritized, and what it takes to create space for diverse voices in t…

In today’s episode, I dive into the excitement of being selected for my second TEDx talk, reflect on my recent return to Austin, and share a powerful conversation with Emma Faye Rudkin—an absolute powerhouse and amazing human being. Emma Faye went profoundly deaf at the age of three and has spent her life turning a disability into an ability. Emma …

It's the last podcast episode of 2024 and I'm ending it on a "high" note. My guests are Erika Bogan and Allison Norlian who was on last month sharing about her short film, Thirteen. This time, it's about Meandering Scars, a documentary that documents Erika’s journey to climb the tallest free standing mountain in the world to spread awareness about …

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! This is right up there with my favorite interviews of the year. I learned so much from Emma Withrow, investigative journalist for The National News Desk on today's episode. We discussed her background covering disability related stories, Autism, Love on the Spectrum, and what it's like worki…

I recently received my 2024 podcast stats. I'm immensely grateful I had over 1k downloads and listened in 21 countries. You guys rock. More great stuff is on the way in 2025. In addition, I highlighted the top 5 episodes of the year in the pod. If you're relatively new, please go back and listen to them. I'll list them at the bottom. Today, I have …

It’s here! In this episode, I break down my favorite parts of Out of My Mind and explore how Melody’s story resonates with my own journey. This powerful film is more than just a movie to me—it’s a celebration of resilience, inclusion, and the beauty of finding your voice. Enjoy! Send us a text Follow me on social media at @travismdavis…

Disney's Out of My Mind will be released on Disney+ tomorrow, and I had the opportunity to interview the director, Amber Sealey, on today's podcast. The film is about a sixth grader, Melody Brooks, who has cerebral palsy, is nonverbal, and uses a wheelchair. As Melody navigates the ups and downs of being in the classroom, she eventually shows that …

I can't get enough of Austin! Last month I went back and visited, but this time, it was for the Austin Film Festival. My guest today is Allison Norlian, who I met at the festival. Allison Norlian is a three-time Emmy-nominated journalist, filmmaker, and co-founder of BirdMine, a production company dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of p…

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, my guest is Myles Wallace, Disability Inclusion Partner for Peak Performers, a disability staffing agnecy in Austin, TX. Are you disabled and looking for employment? Peak Performers can help. They help anyone with a disability regardless of location. From Administraion roles, to C-Suite, t…

I recently came back from an eight day solo travel trip to Austin, Texas. Anyone who uses a wheelchair knows that traveling is hard. It was a learning experience and I decided to share the top five disability experiences I had on my journey. Big shout out to all the people I met and who made the experience so memorable. This episode is about growth…

Something I enjoy regularly is giving talks to physical therapy students about cerebral palsy. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing three physical therapy students in a class I spoke in last year. This episode is unique because all four of us, Aly West, Cameron Samrai, and Dillon Werner, were together in one room. We had an hour-l…

You can now send me fan mail! Right above 👆 is the link to send me a text message. You won't be spammed or put on a list. Let me know how I'm doing! I would love your feedback. It's another international episode of OTC! One of the things that I love about doing my podcast is interviewing people from all over the world. There are amazing people outs…

It’s been a little while because I got sick again, darn! Thankfully, I’m all better. We’re right in the middle of Mental Health Awareness Month and thought it would be appropriate to have on a mental health expert, Melody Wilding. Melody Wilding is the best-selling author of Trust Yourself: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at…

This week is pretty mighty! My guest today is Mike Porath, Founder and CEO of The Mighty. The Mighty is powered by the shared experiences of 3.5 million members, whose stories have been shown by Harvard researchers to improve health outcomes as a first-of-its-kind bibliotherapy. Mike’s experience raising a daughter with a rare disease, Dup15q syndr…

It's March, which means it's Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month! Last April, I had the fortunate opportunity to speak at the United Cerebral Palsy Annual Conference in Las Vegas, NV. I shared my story of reslience and how I live my life with cerebral palsy. Because this month means so much to me, I thought it would be appropriate to have on CEO and Pre…

After a year-long hiatus, I am finally back! I talk about my 2023 entrepreneurial journey, launching a Rush Bowls franchise, and the insights gained from small business ownership Before talking to Rayne Clarkson, the Commodity Business Manager for Applied Materials in Austin, TX. Rayne shared her path of resilience after a life-changing accident, e…

I asked Anthony Weiner about the 1947 creation of Israel. He recounted some history but at the very end admitted that Palestinians were displaced, claiming Israelis took any offer they could get and accepted any peace plan offered but claims the Palestinians said no. I'm still curious what authority allowed the UN to create Israel without the conse…

I'm back with another episode with my friend Alexandra Herold. If you haven't checked out Monday's episode with Jocelyn Cohen, I encourage you to do so. Alexandra Herold (she/her) is the CEO and Founder of Patti + Ricky (PattiAndRicky.com), the Adaptive Fashion Marketplace for adults and kids with and without disabilities, chronic conditions, patie…

This week and next week, you will find three episodes being released. I have a plethora of wonderful interviews that I want you to hear about before the end of 2022. Today's guest is Jocelyn Cohen. Jocelyn is a writer and a storyteller at heart. She knows a compelling story when she sees one, so she’s excited to serve as Vice President of Communica…

Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Today aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. In addition to celebrating the day, my guest is Isaac Harvey from across the pond! Some of Isaac's achievements and roles include: President at W…

Today is a special day in the CP community because it is World CP Day! Created by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance in 2012, the mission is to bring together people living with cerebral palsy, their families, allies, supporters, and organizations across more than 100 countries. All to ensure a future in which children and adults with cerebral palsy have …

Discussion of gun violence in schools the day following the massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas Call starts at 4:30 mark following a wide-ranging, unhinged rant by Piscopo invoking frequent right-wing themes about gun-grabbing, transphobia, rigged elections and leftist censorship, laying blame on Joe Biden, "Marxist" Democrats, Covid and S…

James Golden, the longtime producer for the Rush Limbaugh Show, dubbed "Bo Snerdley", now has his own extreme-right talk radio show on WABC 770 AM, here discussing charter schools with former NYS Governor David Patterson until I call in with a few facts, explaining just how charter schools cherrypick students from public schools in violation of the…

Did you know that individuals on SSI (Social Security Income) can only have up to $2,000 dollars in their checking account or their medical benefits may be taken away? On the first episode of 2022, my guest, Heather Benavidez shares what the ABLE program is and how that can help individuals with disabilities become more financially independent. Hea…

Happy Christmas Eve Eve everyone! Today my podcast just got a little merrier! I had the pleasure of interviewing Karen Roy I first connected with Karen a couple of years ago on LinkedIn and during my first Abilities Expo in Phoenix, I got to meet her in person! What makes Karen unique is how she has handled adversity since the spinal cord injury sh…

In today's episode, I re-visit the wonderful organization of Best Buddies. My guests are Tessah Latson, State Director for Best Buddies in New Mexico, and Martha Mondragon, Program Manager for Community Engagement. For those of you who didn't check out my podcast episode last year with Whitney Michielssen, Best Buddies is a non-profit organization …

Special candidate interview with business owner Jeffrey Greenberg, looking to unseat incumbent Republican Town Supervisor George Hoehmann in the Nov. 2, 2021 elections in Rockland County.

After several months of being away working and enjoying the summer, the podcast is back. Check out this episode to hear what I've been up to. Then, listen to my interview with Billy Price, owner of Billy Footwear. As a teenager and Seattle native, Billy suffered a spinal cord injury and became paralyzed from the chest down, losing the ability to mo…

Thankful to everyone who checked out my birthday episode. I have some exciting news to share with you all about my new job! No interview this week. Take a listen. Send us a text Follow me on social media at @travismdavisBy Travis Davis

Today is my birthday! And I am so excited to share my interview with Stacey Sumereau. I've only known Stacey for less than a year but her story has ties with my journey living with cerebral palsy. Without giving much away in the description, this hits home for me for so many reasons, especially on my birthday. Here's a little background about Stace…

Last week was a great conversation with Janie McCloughan. I decided to continue the conversation of SLP with my friend, Monica Harms. Monica Jordan has been involved in the disability community since she was young, which propelled her in the direction of speech-language pathology. She graduated with her Masters of Communication Disorders at New Mex…

Hope everyone had a Hoppy Easter! We are finally in April and this month is my favorite for a number of reasons. This week is about Speech-Language Pathology. My guest is Janie McCloughan who is a graduate student at Saint Xavier University in Chicago. Janie shared the journey she has gone through picking the major and navigating its ups and downs.…

This is the last week of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and with that, my guest is Chelsea Bear. Chelsea Bear is a South Florida-based disability and inclusivity influencer and advocate. Chelsea utilizes her social media platforms to share her first-hand story of living with cerebral palsy. Her content consists of educational, fun, and lighthearted…

Week 4 of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and on this episode, I have comedian Andy Imlay. Andy Imlay was born several weeks early in Owensboro, Kentucky. Having a disability doesn’t get him down and gives him a unique perspective in life, and that translates into comedy gold. He has performed throughout the US, including appearances at top clubs, s…

Week 3 of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week and today, I have Tylia Flores. Tylia Flores, who lives in Florida, is a 25-year-old born with cerebral palsy. Although her condition has affected her mobility, it has never affected her will and determination to make a difference in the world. Tylia is the podcast host of Stomping On Cerebral Palsy, talk sho…

Week two in Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month is here. This month also belongs to those with developmental disabilities. Because of that, my guest is Kayla Scheer, whom I met during my time in TEDx. In 2012, Kayla Scheer married her high school sweetheart and earned her BA in Secondary Education and Spanish with a concentration in Bilingual Education …

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month which means for the month of March I will be having guests in the CP community, providing resources, and answering any questions you may have. This week I provide 10 facts about cerebral palsy. Please send me an e-mail with any questions at [email protected] Follow me on Facebook and Instagram at @offthe…

Everyone has a right to employment. Nobody should be excluded, especially those with disabilities. Human Resources is vitally important in making sure this happens. Today's guest is Kimberlee Oliver. Kimberlee is a Human Resources Administrator for Disability Rights California and has been in the HR field for 4+ years. As an HR representative for D…

Living with a disability has its ups and downs. Regardless if you are born with one or acquire it, adversity is always part of your life. My guest today is Jesi Stracham and she lives with no excuses. Jesi Stracham is a trauma survivor on a mission to help individuals see the opportunity in their obstacles. She is the founder of Wheel With Me Found…

I think I can confidently say that one of the most difficult parts of having a disability is dating. Today's guest, Kristin Beale has created a brand new show, Date Me that explores this very idea. Kristin is a writer from Virginia. Our conversation highlighted how her journey to acquiring a disability helped shape who she is today. Date Me premier…

This week brings me back to my time in California! My guest is a disability advocate, Keely Kat-Wells. Keely is the owner of C Talent in Hollywood, CA. Keely was recently featured in Forbes for her amazing story and how C Talent represents actors and writers with disabilities. Keely has been named a top 20 Change-maker and has also hosted many pane…

Flying has certainly looked different since the pandemic. Add a wheelchair and things get even more complicated. Today my guest is John Morris. He runs a website called www.wheelchairtravel.org. It is an accessible travel blog with tons of information for people with disabilities looking to fly and find accessible lodging. John is a disability advo…

Short and sweet this week! I had my first experience with Botox last month and I want to tell you all about it. No interview--just me. Enjoy! Follow me on Twitter, IG, and FB @offthecrutchpod Send us a text Follow me on social media at @travismdavisBy Travis Davis

Today's topic is all about mental health during COVID. The majority of the world is struggling right now, especially the disabled community. I'm grateful to have an expert in this field to discuss ways we can cope. My guest is Ann Monson-Slagle. Ann studied Psychology and Spanish at Azusa Pacific University and received her Masters in Counseling Ps…

Happy New Year, everyone! After a two-week holiday break, I wanted to start off 2021 with a bang. What better way than to have a prominent state figure and servant leader in my hometown. Brian Colón is the New Mexico State Auditor and he came on to discuss his background in politics, relationship to the disability community, and what his office is …

Did you know the beginning of December is Crohn's & Colitis Awareness Week? Crohn's Disease is a disability that does not get as much emphasis because it is an invisible disability. This week I have another APU alumnus, Kaylin Morford. At seven years old, Kaylin Morford was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. She has now lived this disease for the past…

After a week-long break, I'm back! Happy December! This past Thursday was International Day for Persons with Disabilities. I discuss an "interesting" conversation I had on social media and then interview Kristen Manifold about self-advocacy. Kristen lives in Columbus, Ohio, and is a graduate of The Ohio State University. Like me, she has cerebral p…