Flying High: Andrew Velichko's Journey of Resilience and Empowerment
Join us on this inspiring episode of Pathways to Healing as we speak with Andrew "AJ" Velichko, who has turned a life-changing injury into a journey of empowerment and adventure. Andrew sustained a C4/C5 incomplete spinal cord injury from a car accident but has since navigated his path with remarkable resilience and determination. A pilot who flies planes for Christian missionary organizations, Andrew’s story takes us around the world, highlighting his commitment to helping others and spreading hope.
In our conversation, we explore several vital topics:
- Employment and Career Opportunities: How Andrew carved out a fulfilling career post-injury.
- Relationships, Dating, and Intimacy: Insights into maintaining personal connections and building new ones.
- Celebrating Achievements and Milestones: A look at Andrew’s most memorable moments and accomplishments.
- Traveling with an SCI: Tips and experiences from Andrew’s travels, illustrating how to navigate the globe with a spinal cord injury.
- SCI Care Across the Globe: Observations on the varying levels of care and support available in different countries.
Andrew also shares personal stories of overcoming challenges, his passion for travel, and how he handles adversity on the road. Plus, he’ll reveal his top educational resources on paralysis and neurological disorders, and offer simple, impactful advice for those new to the paralysis community.
Don’t miss this episode where Andrew Velichko helps us see the world through his eyes and shows us the endless possibilities that come with reinventing life post-injury.
The Perfect Step Podcast, “Pathways to Healing” aims to provide valuable information, resources, and inspiration to those affected by paralysis, their caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Our hosts Cody Norman and Logan Frye will interview medical professionals, fitness professionals, and even individuals living with paralysis to gather knowledge, information, and feedback with respect to their lines of work, industries, or stories. These interactions will provide compelling and engaging content for our listeners.
You can tune in here on Spotify or
on our Podcast website
on Apple podcast
on YouTube
You Might Like
