Excuse My Language, But...

In this episode, Independence Doesn't Mean You're Independent, we dive into the concept of independence and what it truly means to be self-sufficient with a spinal cord injury. Are we ever really independent, or is there always a web of support that we rely on without even realizing it? We explore the layers of self-reliance, and how increasing independence builds your strength to fight paralysis. 10:46 - Independence after paralysis 14:50 - Freedom with Foundation 20:13 - Control without COMMAND 29:33 - Expression 32:40 - Love and Grace

In this episode of Excuse My Language, But…, I dive into my raw, unfiltered thoughts after watching the new Christopher Reeve documentary in theaters. From his iconic portrayal of Superman to his inspiring journey through adversity, this film sheds light on a side of Reeve we rarely saw. Join me as I reflect on the emotional moments, powerful messages, and lasting legacy of a true hero both on and off the screen. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more candid discussions and reviews!

My dad joins me in this special episode of Excuse My Language, But… to discuss some of the heartbreaking statistical realities of SCI and how the chips are stacked against us. We get into detail about lifetime costs, life expectancy, rarity, causes of death, and more.

I detail why I was in my feels on my life day last week. I talk about my new approach towards my recovery and the magnitude of it. I also talk about what it feels like to be paralyzed and how I have to let that part of me go if I’m ever going to walk again.

In this week’s episode me and one of my favorite people in the world, @katielivesfreely, speak up about some of the recent travesties happening in health care and the attack on private duty nursing

Director, Producer, and Writer of Take A Look At This Heart joins me to breakdown how this incredible movie came to be. Along with discussing the emotional toll it took on him putting it all together.

Me and @livingwithClaireity have almost two podcasts because halfway through we say our goodbyes and then we continue to talk for another 30 minutes haha. We joke we laugh we have fun together

Me and Sean Costello talk about the power of self belief

This is the final step of my closure, reclaimed vulnerability and authenticity. In the second part of my extremely personal podcasts I explain some of the underlying messages from last week’s episode. If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, you should go back and listen to where I read to you a fictional yet 100% true story about how I fell in love and was planning a life with a married woman. Not saying I’m proud of it, but I needed to tell my story so that I could let go, move forward, and continue giving my authentic self to others

Kress Me and Ryann (@Chronically_Ry) sit and chat sexuality, gender vs sex, and much more for pride month

Everyone I ask to be on the pod I preface them with, "I like to have real conversations with awesome people.” That’s exactly what this was. Down to earth and heartfelt realism with Zack Ruhl (@pitbullruhl) #ExcuseMyLanguageBut #pitbullruhl #DrewClayborn #wheelchair #wheelchairs #wheelchairlife #wheelchairdontcare #paraplegic #quadriplegic #paralife #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordinjuryrecovery #spinalcordinjuryawareness #sci #paralyzed #paralysis #disability #disabled #disabilitylife #amputee #doubleamputee

Can’t begin to tell you how happy this conversation made me. It gave me so much hope that I’ll be able to find love one day, not in spite of my disability, but truly for who I am. Brooke (@honesttoquad) and Elena (@elena.pauly) are the co-creators of the organization WAGS of SCI, a support group for wives and girlfriends of individuals with spinal cord injuries and they’re absolutely amazing! ♿️ #wheelchair #wheelchairs #wheelchairlife #wheelchairdontcare #interabled #paraplegic #quadriplegic #paralife #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordinjuryrecovery #spinalcordinjuryawareness #sci #paralyzed #paralysis #disability #disabled #disabilitylife #love #marriage #justmarried #wagsofsci

I’m absolutely honored to have my friends Alyssa and Jimmy (@wheel.life.in.the.wheel.world) on one of their first podcasts together! They met while online dating and got married a year ago. Such a beautiful couple and amazing story of love

Me and Milz discuss so many different aspects of SCI. Recovery, Self-motivation, what qualifies as a "true quad",  and so much more! Get ready for a fun, authentic conversation.   -- YOUTUBE: YouTube.com/drewclayborn WEBSITE: www.TheDrewCrew.org INSTAGRAM: @drewclayborn https://www.instagram.com/drewclayborn/ @mmmilzzz https://instagram.com/mmmilzzz?igshid=1jm1bcgh6ru67 TWITTER: @drewclayborn https://twitter.com/drewclayborn ---

Today's podcast I get to introduce you to my friend Garrison. Powerlifter, Paralympian, Powerful motivational speaker, TEDx talker. He's from Brooklyn, NY and his accent is almost as cool as his story. Through many trials in life he’s been able to keep a positive outlook and focus on helping others with disabilities. Go ahead and follow him on his social media and listen to his words on Excuse My Language, But...  --  WEBSITE:  www.TheDrewCrew.org   INSTAGRAM:   @drewclayborn  https://www.instagram.com/drewclayborn/  @garrisonredd https://instagram.com/garrisonredd?igshid=71kr437plmr5    TWITTER:  @drewclayborn  https://twitter.com/drewclayborn  ---

All of us with disabilities find ourselves in weird situations sometimes, but I feel like no one more than Ryann Kress!! Neither of us could pronounce her condition but it causes her entire body to be extremely elastic. Skin, bones, joints, all extremely flexible and stretchy and she shared some funny stories with me.

At what lengths would you seek refuge of loneliness, isolation, and seclusion? Me and my buddy Blake (https://www.thrivingaftersci.com) have a light, fun, real and authentic conversation about our experience and struggles battling these realities being men with spinal cord injuries ​​--- ​​WEBSITE: www.TheDrewCrew.org ​​FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thedrewcrewn... ​​INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drewclayborn/ ​​TWITTER: https://twitter.com/drewclayborn ​​YOUTUBE: YouTube.com/DrewClayborn ​​MUSIC: @G_Swank23 on twitter ​​---

Get ready to hear some things you've never heard before. Instead of blocking, ignoring, or reporting, I decided to have a conversation with someone dropping in my DMs and a LOT came from it. Positives, negatives, and a ton of holy sh*t did he really just say that?? --- WEBSITE: www.TheDrewCrew.org FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thedrewcrewn... INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drewclayborn/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/drewclayborn MUSIC: GSwankProductions.com

Me and Alyssa Higgins (@wheel.life.in.the.wheel.world) shoot the sh*t. Ultimately we talk about how to get through life no matter what your obstacles are. Along with staying humble. and accepting the compliment of being called an 'inspiration'. --- WEBSITE: www.TheDrewCrew.org INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drewclayborn/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/drewclayborn ---

It’s easy to see the beauty in life but it can be difficult to see the beautiful side of death. I tried to give the best take I can on such a difficult topic. I’ve had multiple scary moments and I wanted to give my perspective. Future pods will be much more light hearted I’m sure. -- WEBSITE: www.TheDrewCrew.org INSTAGRAM: @drewclayborn https://www.instagram.com/drewclayborn/ TWITTER: @drewclayborn https://twitter.com/drewclayborn ---