The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast

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Sophie Elwes - Back Up

9 episodes

1 day ago

What helps you rebuild confidence, identity and freedom after a spinal cord injury? In this episode of Back Up and Thriving, Sophie Elwes is joined by Clair Pollard, who’s a Clinical Psychologist and paraplegic who sustained her spinal injury in 1999 while travelling in Africa. Clair shares how discovering Back Up shortly after leaving hospital changed the direction of her life and reshaped her belief in what was still possible. Clair reflects on her first multi activity course in the Lak...

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Episodes (9/9)

The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast

Life after Spinal Cord Injury: Why Family Support Matters, Accepting Help to Travel and Peer Support with Clair Pollard.

1 day ago

44 minutes

The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast

Life after Spinal Cord Injury: Paralympic Gold, Mindset and Air Travel with Benjamin Pritchard

What happens when a life-changing crash leads to a world-class comeback? In this inspiring episode of Back Up and Thriving, host Sophie Elwes speaks with Benjamin Pritchard, a Paralympic, World, and European rowing champion whose story proves that strength comes from adaptability. After a cycling accident in 2016 left him with a spinal cord injury, Benjamin faced one of life’s toughest challenges: learning to rebuild his independence and identity. From the early days at Stoke Mandeville H...

1 day ago

59 minutes

The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast

Back Up & Thriving: Accessible Travel Starts Here

Welcome to the pilot episode of Back Up & Thriving, a podcast exploring accessible travel, real experiences, and practical support for people navigating life after spinal cord injury. In this short introduction, we share what this podcast is all about, who it’s for, and how Back Up supports people to travel with more confidence, independence, and clarity. Whether you’re thinking about your next trip or simply want to hear from people who understand the challenges and possibilities of acce...

1 day ago

3 minutes

The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast

Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Plane with Sophie Morgan

In this episode of the Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast, host Sophie Elwes interviews TV presenter, disability advocate, and artist Sophie Morgan about her journey and experiences travelling with a T5-6 complete spinal cord injury. The discussion covers the challenges and tips for flying with a disability, the importance of self-advocacy, and the impact of travel on a person's independence and confidence. Sophie Morgan shares personal anecdotes, valuable advice for newly ...

1 year ago

46 minutes

The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast

Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Car with The Bucys

In this episode of the Backup and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast, host Sophie Elwes interviews Hannah, who sustained a C5 incomplete spinal cord injury in 2018, and her father, Darren. They share their experiences and insights into navigating life and travel with a spinal cord injury. Hannah discusses her journey from sustaining her injury as a trampoline gymnast to becoming a physiotherapist and a wheelchair rugby player, emphasising the importance of adaptability and independence...

1 year ago

51 minutes

The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast

Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Wheelchair with Pete Donnelly

In this episode of the Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast, host Sophie Elwes interviews Pete Donnelly, who has lived with a T6 spinal cord injury for 18 years. They discuss Pete's journey with Back Up, his rehabilitation, mastering wheelchair skills, and his exceptional travel experiences globally. Pete shares valuable insights into overcoming internalized ableism and the societal barriers faced by people with disabilities. He also offers practical advice for living well with a sp...

1 year ago

38 minutes

The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast

Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Public Transport with Merryn Thomas

In this episode of The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast, host Sophie Elwes interviews Merryn Thomas about her journey with a spinal cord injury sustained in 2009. The discussion touches on various travel experiences, focusing on public transport, living abroad, and the challenges and triumphs of navigating the world as a wheelchair user. Merryn shares valuable tips for newly injured individuals, emphasizing the importance of confidence, planning, and community support. From smal...

1 year ago

37 minutes

The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast

Travelling with a Spinal Cord Injury by Train with George Robinson

In this episode of the The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast, actor George Robinson discusses his journey following a spinal cord injury sustained during a rugby trip in South Africa. He shares his experiences in the hospital and his involvement with Back Up, a pivotal support system during his recovery. George details his acting career, including his role as Isaac in 'Sex Education.' He reflects on the challenges and strategies of traveling with a disability, emphasising the i...

1 year ago

38 minutes

The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast

The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast trailer

The Back Up and Thriving Accessible Travel Podcast is hosted by Sophie Elwes, Head of Services at Back Up. She sustained a T4 spinal cord injury back in 2011. Over this series she'll be interviewing a range of guests who are all affected by spinal cord injury and each episode will look at a different mode of transport. Guests to come include George Robinson who stars in Netflix's Sex Education, Merryn Thomas, Pete Donnelly, Hannah and Darren Bucys as well as TV Presenter Sophie Morgan. Guests...

1 year ago

2 minutes