Our Stories
Our Stories
American Therapeutic Recreation Associaiton
This is a podcast of stories. Where we will meet people we can learn from. People who will challenge us. People who will inspire us. People who will teach us the joy of living. People who will teach us how to truly live and experience life to the fullest. Join us on this journey where we will collectively learn to live through Our Stories. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association
Episode 10: Recreational Therapy with Refugees with Emily Kegel and Vincenza Alfano
On this week's episode of Our Stories, Maggie sits down with Emily Kegel ([email protected]) and Vincenza Alfano to talk about their work with refugee youth and the implications of language and culture for Recreational Therapy. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to share, please email [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message
Apr 19, 2022
1 hr 1 min
Episode 9: A Catalyst for Adventure with Eric Gray
On this week's episode of Our Stories, Brent sits down with Eric Gray (@catalyst_sports) to talk about his story of finding adventure through adaptive sports. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message
Apr 12, 2022
43 min
Episode 8: Reimagining our Identity with Taylor Hooker Burns
On this week's episode of Our Stories, Maggie sits down with Taylor Hooker Burns (@therttutor) to talk about finding identity in our profession, reimagining what our lives can be, and Taylor's obsession with cows. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message
Mar 29, 2022
43 min
Episode 7: Monster Trucks and Motivation with Christopher Byrd
On this week's episode of Our Stories, Maggie sits down with Christopher Byrd (@chrisbyrd_) to talk about growing up in Detroit, living authentically, and of course Christopher's most prized childhood possession. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message
Mar 15, 2022
56 min
Episode 6: Making the World a Better Place with Randa Branson
On this week's episode of Our Stories, Brent sits down with Randa Branson to talk about the teachers and coaches who shape us, pursuing wellness every day, and leaving a lasting legacy. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message
Mar 8, 2022
36 min
Episode 5: Who has time for play? with Brent Wolfe
On this week's episode of Our Stories, ATRA sits down with our very own Brent Wolfe to talk about his story of leadership and family. Plus, we get to learn about Brent's fabulously nerdy hobby. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message
Mar 1, 2022
46 min
Bonus Episode: RT Month Recap and Podcast Reflection
Surprise! This bonus episode is a little peek behind the scenes of some of the work we are doing here at ATRA for our members. Listen in as we reflect on RT Month, Black History Month, and the launch of our podcast. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to share, contact [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message
Feb 28, 2022
23 min
Episode 4: Finding Community with Rocio Alfaro-Miller
On this week's episode of Our Stories, ATRA sits down with Rocio Alfaro-Miller to talk about finding and creating community for children with disabilities and their families. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message
Feb 22, 2022
23 min
Episode 3: Pursuing Joy with Jeremy Maddox
On this week's episode of Our Stories, ATRA sits down with Jeremy Maddox to discuss life with spinal cord injury and the pursuit of joy. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story that you would like to be shared, please email [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message
Feb 15, 2022
34 min
Episode 2: Chronic Illness and Slow Leisure with Brandie Magee
On this week's episode of Our Stories, ATRA sits down with Brandie Magee to discuss chronic illness and pursuing wellness through leisure. Our Stories is a production of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association. If you have a story to share, connect with us at [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/atra-ourstories/message
Feb 8, 2022
30 min
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