What if a circular saw blade could revolutionize kitchen safety for millions? After learning knife smithing but being unable to use traditional knives during a severe flare-up, Doug created the Nulu: a groundbreaking adaptive kitchen knife that aligns with your musculoskeletal structure, eliminates grip strain, and puts the blade exactly where your hand knows it is. But this episode goes far beyond a product story. This week, Kim sits down with our featured guest, West Point graduate and disabled Army veteran Doug Katz, who turned his own upper extremity disabilities—arthritis, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow—into innovation. In this episode, we cover:🔴 The Universal Design Reality: Everyone is one second from needing adaptive tools—disability isn't an identity, it's a curve we all move through (broken arm? You're disabled for six weeks) 🟢 Hidden Entrepreneurial Gold: Every state by law has adaptive lending libraries nobody knows about + financial resources that remove price barriers from the disabled market🟣 The 114 Million Person Market: Elderly, children, temporarily injured, permanently disabled—when you think in "functional disability" and tasks, massive opportunities emerge🟡 Military Task Framework: Change the conditions and standards of tasks to unlock employability, independence, and innovation ⚪ Why the Nulu Works: Eliminates grip strain, aligns with musculoskeletal structure, blade is exactly where your hand knows it is—vision-impaired Paralympian partnership proves it00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast01:25 Meet Doug Katz: A Journey of Resilience02:41 The Invention of Nulu: A Game-Changer for Mobility Challenges06:20 Understanding the Kinetic Chain and Its Importance12:25 Universal Design: A Solution for All17:51 The Ability Curve: Redefining Disability21:26 Empowering Independence Through Adaptive Tools24:33 Encouraging Entrepreneurship in the Disabled CommunityGet the Nulu Knife: 💻 nuluknives.com | 🛒 Amazon | 📱 TikTok: @the_nulu_guruConnect with Doug Katz: 🎤 DouglasMKatz.com | 💼 LinkedIn | 📸 @douglasmkatzTo support the show, visit our website at chronictruthpodcast.comThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashPodcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
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What if a circular saw blade could revolutionize kitchen safety for millions? After learning knife smithing but being unable to use traditional knives during a severe flare-up, Doug created the Nulu: a groundbreaking adaptive kitchen knife that aligns with your musculoskeletal structure, eliminates grip strain, and puts the blade exactly where your hand knows it is. But this episode goes far beyond a product story. This week, Kim sits down with our featured guest, West Point graduate and disabled Army veteran Doug Katz, who turned his own upper extremity disabilities—arthritis, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow—into innovation. In this episode, we cover:🔴 The Universal Design Reality: Everyone is one second from needing adaptive tools—disability isn't an identity, it's a curve we all move through (broken arm? You're disabled for six weeks) 🟢 Hidden Entrepreneurial Gold: Every state by law has adaptive lending libraries nobody knows about + financial resources that remove price barriers from the disabled market🟣 The 114 Million Person Market: Elderly, children, temporarily injured, permanently disabled—when you think in "functional disability" and tasks, massive opportunities emerge🟡 Military Task Framework: Change the conditions and standards of tasks to unlock employability, independence, and innovation ⚪ Why the Nulu Works: Eliminates grip strain, aligns with musculoskeletal structure, blade is exactly where your hand knows it is—vision-impaired Paralympian partnership proves it00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast01:25 Meet Doug Katz: A Journey of Resilience02:41 The Invention of Nulu: A Game-Changer for Mobility Challenges06:20 Understanding the Kinetic Chain and Its Importance12:25 Universal Design: A Solution for All17:51 The Ability Curve: Redefining Disability21:26 Empowering Independence Through Adaptive Tools24:33 Encouraging Entrepreneurship in the Disabled CommunityGet the Nulu Knife: 💻 nuluknives.com | 🛒 Amazon | 📱 TikTok: @the_nulu_guruConnect with Doug Katz: 🎤 DouglasMKatz.com | 💼 LinkedIn | 📸 @douglasmkatzTo support the show, visit our website at chronictruthpodcast.comThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashPodcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
Living with TBI: Five Foundational Pillars for Brain Injury Recovery and Work | Kelly Tuttle
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Living with TBI: Five Foundational Pillars for Brain Injury Recovery and Work | Kelly Tuttle
What happens when a healthcare professional doesn't recognize her own brain injury? This week, Kim welcomes Kelly Tuttle, a neurology nurse practitioner who became a traumatic brain injury survivor after a car accident—and whose brain injury was so hidden that even she didn't recognize the danger signs. After being cleared to return to work in two weeks, Kelly pushed through headaches, dizziness, memory lapses, and horrific whiplash until she fell asleep driving home and nearly hit a tree. In this eye-opening episode, Kelly reveals:🔴 Dangerous denial: Cleared to work in 2 weeks, fell asleep at the wheel, planned roadside naps as "solution" 🟢 Seven-year secret: Hid invisible disability from employer while napping at lunch, sleeping 2 hours after work daily🟣 Neuro fatigue reality: Brain takes "side streets" instead of highways—wake with 25% battery, no recharging Chapters00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast02:32 Kelly Tuttle's Journey and Insights07:24 Understanding TBI and the Importance of Care10:49 The Five Foundational Pillars of TBI Recovery15:49 Navigating Financial Wellness After TBI18:53 Mental Health Challenges and Personal Growth25:08 Understanding Neuro Fatigue27:30 Resources and ConclusionConnect with Kelly Tuttle:💻 Brain Loving Advocate 📚 "After the Crash: How to Keep Your Job, Stay in School, and Live Life After a Brain Injury" on AmazonTo support the show, visit our LinktreeThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash Podcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
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What if a circular saw blade could revolutionize kitchen safety for millions? After learning knife smithing but being unable to use traditional knives during a severe flare-up, Doug created the Nulu: a groundbreaking adaptive kitchen knife that aligns with your musculoskeletal structure, eliminates grip strain, and puts the blade exactly where your hand knows it is. But this episode goes far beyond a product story. This week, Kim sits down with our featured guest, West Point graduate and disabled Army veteran Doug Katz, who turned his own upper extremity disabilities—arthritis, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow—into innovation. In this episode, we cover:🔴 The Universal Design Reality: Everyone is one second from needing adaptive tools—disability isn't an identity, it's a curve we all move through (broken arm? You're disabled for six weeks) 🟢 Hidden Entrepreneurial Gold: Every state by law has adaptive lending libraries nobody knows about + financial resources that remove price barriers from the disabled market🟣 The 114 Million Person Market: Elderly, children, temporarily injured, permanently disabled—when you think in "functional disability" and tasks, massive opportunities emerge🟡 Military Task Framework: Change the conditions and standards of tasks to unlock employability, independence, and innovation ⚪ Why the Nulu Works: Eliminates grip strain, aligns with musculoskeletal structure, blade is exactly where your hand knows it is—vision-impaired Paralympian partnership proves it00:00 Introduction to the Chronic Truth Podcast01:25 Meet Doug Katz: A Journey of Resilience02:41 The Invention of Nulu: A Game-Changer for Mobility Challenges06:20 Understanding the Kinetic Chain and Its Importance12:25 Universal Design: A Solution for All17:51 The Ability Curve: Redefining Disability21:26 Empowering Independence Through Adaptive Tools24:33 Encouraging Entrepreneurship in the Disabled CommunityGet the Nulu Knife: 💻 nuluknives.com | 🛒 Amazon | 📱 TikTok: @the_nulu_guruConnect with Doug Katz: 🎤 DouglasMKatz.com | 💼 LinkedIn | 📸 @douglasmkatzTo support the show, visit our website at chronictruthpodcast.comThis episode is brought to you by:The Chronic Truth Podcast, LLCHost/Executive Producer: Kimberly NashPodcast Creative Director & Co-Producer: Jay Wilson, for The Podcast Mechanic
