The Perfect Step Podcast: Pathways to Healing

When tragedy struck and Hal’s life changed in an instant, Lorie found herself facing a journey she never could have imagined. In this episode, we hear her perspective on what it means to walk through the darkest moments while holding onto faith, strength, and an unwavering sense of purpose.

In 2011, Cory Hahn's life changed forever after sustaining a spinal cord injury while playing baseball at Arizona State University. But that moment didn’t end his journey — it reshaped it. In this powerful interview, Cory reflects on his baseball career, the day everything changed, and how he found new purpose beyond the field.

In this moving video, Alexis Evans and her father, Gerald, share the hardest and most transformative journey of their lives — navigating the aftermath of Alexis’s spinal cord injury. When Alexis first began physical therapy, the progress was slow, and the process often felt pointless.

In this video, Zack shares the most surprising thing he’s learned about himself since his injury: that what broke his body ultimately built his spirit. He opens up about the power of resilience, the mental strength he never knew he had, and how struggle can shape purpose.

In this powerful and inspiring episode of Pathways To Healing, we sit down with James Meza, a former kinesiology student, baseball player, and now a rising star in the world of adaptive bodybuilding and entrepreneurship. After a life-changing spinal cord injury (SCI) in March 2022, James refused to let his diagnosis define his future. Instead, he’s rewriting the playbook — transforming adversity into purpose, power, and possibility.

In this very special episode of Pathways To Healing, the microphones flip — and hosts Cody Norman and Logan Frye take the guest seats! Joining them is Zachary Grech, a broadcast journalism major from the University of La Verne, who leads anengaging and insightful conversation you won’t want to miss.

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Doug Vincent — a lifelong advocate, broadcaster, and community leader whose story is one of perseverance, purpose, and impact. After contracting polio as an infant, Doug was told he’d never walk or live an independent life. Instead, he proved everyone wrong.

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with Kathleen Landelius, PT, DPT—an experienced physical therapist, educator, and lifelong advocate for those navigating life after neurological injury. With over 20 years in the field and a deeply personal connection to her work through her brother’s traumatic brain injury, Kathleen brings a rare and authentic perspective on what it means to support patients and families through every stage of the rehab journey.

In this episode of Pathways to Healing, we sit down with Lisa Hilborn, Director of Outdoor Adventures and Recreational Therapy at Casa Colina Hospital, to explore the transformative power of adaptive sports. Lisa shares insights from her decades of experience, tackling common misconceptions, breaking down barriers, and highlighting the real-world impact of inclusive recreation.

In this deeply moving episode of Pathways to Healing, we sit down with Marley Basurto and her mother, Melissa, to talk about their powerful journey of strength, love, and perseverance. After a car accident in 2020 left Marley with a C4-C6 spinal cord injury, her world changed overnight.

In this episode of Pathways to Healing, we are honored to welcome Dr. Maya N. Hatch, a leading researcher and Assistant Professor at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Hatch shares her groundbreaking work in neurorehabilitation, focusing on functional recovery and neuroplasticity in individuals with spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions.

In this powerful episode, Pathways to Healing kicks off Season 2 with the remarkable Chelsie Hill—a professional dancer, founder of the Rollettes, social media influencer, wife, and devoted mother. Chelsie shares her journey of living with paralysis while building a thriving career, raising her daughter Jaelyn with her husband Jay, and creating a community that has transformed lives across the world.