Wheel With It Podcast

Quadriplegic Lawyer, Father & Author: Kenneth Kunken’s Incredible StoryWhat does it take to build a successful life after a devastating spinal cord injury?In this inspiring episode of Wheel With It, Kenneth Kunken shares how a football injury at Cornell University left him a quadriplegic, nearly paralyzed from the shoulders down. Despite immense challenges, Ken went on to become a prosecutor, attorney, author, husband, an...

What is it like living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease?

In this episode of Wheel With It, Katherine Klimitas shares her journey growing up with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, navigating life as a wheelchair user, building a successful art business, and finding confidence in a world that often underestimates people with disabilities.

Katherine discusses her childhood, education, experiences with disabil...

Doctors Said He Wouldn’t Live Past 18 | Dorsey Ross’s Incredible Story of Faith & Apert Syndrome

Doctors told Dorsey Ross’s parents that he might never survive childhood. Born with the rare genetic condition Apert Syndrome, Dorsey underwent dozens of surgeries and faced challenges most people could never imagine.

In this inspiring episode of Wheel With It, Dorsey shares his journey through more than 68 surgeries...

Jeffrey Bone: “Health Is a Crown Only the Ill Can See” | Wheel with It Podcast

What happens when a psychologist who has spent decades helping people with chronic illness suddenly becomes chronically ill himself?In this powerful episode of Wheel With It, Jeffrey Bone shares his deeply personal journey through chronic illness, chronic pain, grief, identity loss, mold exposure, immune deficiency, and rebuilding his life fro...

Healing From Within: Nervous System, Trauma, MAHA & Chronic Illness | Christine Ruch | Wheel With It PodcastIn this episode, Devin sits down with Christine Ruch, a holistic transformation guide who has spent decades learning how to heal from the inside out — starting with her own 20-year journey with a chronic health condition.Christine breaks down why mainstream medicine often falls short for people with chronic illness,...

Cerebral Palsy Athlete Competes in First Strength Competition | Savannah Hinegardner

Savannah Hinegardner joins Wheel With It to share her inspiring journey living with cerebral palsy and competing in her first strength competition.Savannah explains how personal training became the best therapy she’s ever experienced — both physically and mentally — and how she’s using strength training to advocate for the di...

What happens when a motorcycle accident changes your life in an instant?

In this powerful and inspiring episode, I sit down with motorcycle accident survivor Shannon Michelle, who shares her incredible journey of survival, resilience, and recovery after a devastating crash left her in a coma for months. After waking up, Shannon had to relearn basic life skills like walking, talking, and reading — rebuilding her life step by st...

 2026 Welfare Benefits Guide: How to Qualify & Maximize Your Payments| Wheel with it Podcast

Want to maximize your government benefits in 2026? This complete welfare benefits guide breaks down EVERYTHING you need to know.

In this video, I’m sharing a full federal benefits training from a local disability advocacy organization—the Endependence Center—so you can better understand how to qualify for and maximi...

Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury After a Motorcycle Crash | Nicholas Ruchlewicz and Devon Wieters

In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, Devon Wieters sits down with Nicholas Ruchlewicz to discuss surviving a devastating motorcycle accident and rebuilding life after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Nicholas shares the emotional and mental challenges of brain injury recovery and how connecting with support organizations and o...

Disabled Veteran Invents an Adaptive Knife | Doug Katz on Better Design for Everyone

Doug Katz joins Devon Wieters on the Wheel With It Podcast to discuss his journey as a disabled veteran, inventor, and entrepreneur. Doug shares the story behind the adapted knife he created and explains why adaptive design should be seen as better design for everyone.

This episode explores innovation, disability, universal design, and how thoughtful...

This California Fraud Story Is INSANE (Nick Shirley video reaction)

Nick Shirley just exposed a shocking case of fraud in California… and it’s even worse than you think.

In this episode, I react to Nick Shirley’s investigation into alleged healthcare and hospice fraud, including some unbelievable moments that raise serious questions about how the system is being used — and abused.

One moment in particular stoo...

From China Arrest to Bestselling Author: Chancellor Jackson's Incredible Journey | Wheel with It Podcast

In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, Devon Wieters speaks with Chancellor Jackson, whose life took a shocking turn when he was arrested while teaching abroad in China.

What followed was an experience that few people can imagine: spending time in a Chinese jail for a crime he says he didn’t commit.

Chancellor shares t...

Raising a Child with TBR1: Navigating a Rare Genetic Disorder

When Michelle Choairy’s son was diagnosed with TBR1 — a rare genetic disorder affecting only 200 people worldwide — her life changed forever.

In this powerful episode of Wheel With It, Michelle shares what it’s really like raising a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities, navigating isolation as a parent, fighting for early intervent...

In this episode of Wheel With It, Devon is joined her friend by Stephanie Singer for an honest and inspiring conversation about advocacy, independence, and how the welfare system should truly work.

Stephanie shares her lived experience navigating public benefits, developing self-advocacy skills, and fighting for disability rights. Together, they explore how current policies often discourage independence — and what meaningful r...

In this exclusive interview, David Hoch from the Nick Shirley videos speaks publicly about exposing Minnesota welfare fraud and the systemic failures that allowed it to happen.

Hoch shares how he discovered the misuse of taxpayer funds, what he witnessed inside the system, and why he ultimately became a whistleblower. This conversation examines government accountability, public corruption, and the personal cost of speaking out again...

In this reaction video, I respond to Nick Shirley’s breakdown of welfare fraud in Minnesota and add my own perspective as someone directly impacted by the welfare system.

Nick highlights how fraud and mismanagement harm the people who actually rely on these programs. I react in real time, expand on what he gets right, and explain why welfare fraud isn’t just a political issue — it’s a human one.

This video cov...

Demystifying Healthcare with Sandy Kibling | Take Control of Your Health Decisions

Healthcare is complicated — and most people don’t get straightforward guidance on how it actually works.

In this episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, host Devon Wieters talks with healthcare expert Sandy Kibling about demystifying the system so you can make better decisions for your own health journey. Sandy breaks down common healthcare m...

Remembering Charlie Kirk: A Christmas Tribute

In this impromptu podcast episode, Devon extends a Merry Christmas wish to listeners and pays tribute to Charlie Kirk, reflecting on his contributions and legacy. The episode acknowledges Kirk's political influence, his support for the disability community, and highlights his role in advocating for welfare reform. The host also shares favorite moments and messages related to Kirk, includ...

Cycling Across America: Kindness, Connection & Finding Your Voice | Teri Brown

What happens when you bike across America with one mission: to spread kindness and connect with people along the way?

In this inspiring episode of the Wheel With It Podcast, Devon Wieters sits down with author and advocate Teri Brown to talk about her journey cycling across the country — and the powerful lessons she learned about community, menta...