{"podcast":{"title":"The Wheelchair Roundtable  ATP-End User Perspective","slug":"the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120","podcast_index_feed_id":7420120,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/podcast-pod31/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/podcast-pod31","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/podcast-pod31/20250722_020757_c3002ca1be370ffd2c50b4cd28eda9e9.png","author":"Rico Segovia ATP,  The Quad-Father & S.J. Cimijotti, DPT","episode_count":37,"summary":"Welcome to The Wheelchair Roundtable , where real talk meets real stories. Hosted by certified ATP Rico Segovia and Danny Flores “The Quadfather,” this is the podcast where lived experience and clinical expertise collide in the best way possible. Each episode takes you into the world of people who have not only faced life-changing injuries but who now roll forward with purpose, power, and perspective. We shine a spotlight on wheelchair users, families, clinicians, case managers, and manufacturers — all the voices that make up this diverse and dynamic community. From navigating independence and accessibility, to exploring the latest in assistive tech, to sharing raw, unfiltered conversations about the highs and lows of life on wheels — this isn’t just another podcast. It’s a movement, a mindset, and a roundtable where everyone has a seat. Join us as we break barriers, challenge assumptions, and celebrate resilience — all with heart, humor, and a whole lot of humanity. The Wheelchair Roundtable — ATP Meets End-User Perspective.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T12:21:35.706176+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 15:  Semper Fi: The Unbreakable Spirit of Charlie Merritt","slug":"episode-15-semper-fi-the-unbreakable-spirit-of-charlie-merritt","published_at":"2025-11-09T02:38:10+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120/episode-15-semper-fi-the-unbreakable-spirit-of-charlie-merritt","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/podcast-pod31/2317630","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/339077/2317630/podcast-pod31/2025_11_09_02_37_58_c1696e24-a620-4f4c-971f-d93775b1e7f9.mp3","summary":"At just 17 years old, Charlie Merritt made a promise — to serve, to lead, and to never back down. Following in his father’s footsteps, he earned the title of United States Marine at Parris Island, beginning a journey defined by grit, discipline, and heart. After eight years on active duty and four in the reserves, Charlie carried that same intensity into life beyond the Corps — playing semi-pro football, competing in strongman events, and running his own company. But one dive — on what seemed like a perfect day — changed everything. A routine jump into the water ended in a catastrophic neck injury, leaving Charlie paralyzed from the shoulders down. He coded twelve times. Doctors didn’t expect him to make it. But Marines don’t quit. What followed was a comeback story unlike any other — a story of faith, family, and the power of purpose. Charlie turned pain into purpose, founding Stand Up For Me , a nonprofit that provides adaptive equipment for people with disabilities. He also found healing through music, writing 15 original songs — including “Me Without You,” a tribute to caregivers performed by Jelly Roll. Today, Charlie continues to lead by example — advocating for veterans, studying to become an ATP, and reminding the world that standing tall has nothing to do with walking.","meta_description":"At just 17 years old, Charlie Merritt made a promise — to serve, to lead, and to never back down. Following in his father’s footsteps, he earned the title…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4910,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120/episodes/episode-15-semper-fi-the-unbreakable-spirit-of-charlie-merritt/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wheelchair-roundtable-atp-end-user-perspective-7420120/episode-15-semper-fi-the-unbreakable-spirit-of-charlie-merritt.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}