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I Didn't Plan On This

I Didn't Plan On This

By: Spinal Injuries Association
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Life can change in an instant — but that moment isn’t the end of the story.
In this powerful new podcast series, we share the remarkable journeys of people whose lives were transformed by spinal cord injury*.

Their world may have changed overnight, but their hopes, ambitions and sense of purpose didn’t disappear in many cases, they grew stronger.

A spinal cord injury changes everything, yes.
But it can also mark the beginning of an entirely new chapter.

Through honest conversations and inspiring personal stories, this series shows what’s possible when determination meets the right support. You’ll hear from individuals who refused to let circumstance define them proving that life after injury is still full of opportunity, connection and meaning.

This is a celebration of resilience, reinvention and the undeniable truth that this new life is still for living — no matter what challenges lie ahead.


*Spinal cord injury affects approximately 105,000 people in the UK and in most cases is permanent and life changing, leading to a loss of mobility due to paralysis. Other effects include loss of bowel, bladder and sexual function, severe neuropathic pain and with certain high level spinal cord injuries, it can affect your breathing function.


Disclaimer: Any advice or opinions shared in this podcast are those of our guests and not the views of Spinal Injuries Association. Always seek professional advice from a suitably qualified healthcare professional. To find information on available support near you go to the Spinal Injuries Association- spinal.co.uk.

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Episodes
  • Zoe Fox and Dani Czernuszka-Watts

    Zoe Fox and Dani Czernuszka-Watts
    Mar 4 2026

    Two mums. Two spinal cord injuries. One honest conversation.
    For International Women’s Day, Zoe Fox and Dani Czernuszka‑Watts open up about motherhood, identity, resilience, and the moments no one talks about — but every woman needs to hear.

    In this powerful International Women’s Day special, host Zoe Fox sits down with her friend Dani Czernuszka‑Watts for a conversation about life, identity, and motherhood after spinal cord injury.

    Dani sustained a T10 spinal cord injury following an illegal rugby tackle—an event that changed her life overnight. But what followed is a story of resilience, grit, and a refusal to be defined by circumstance. As a mum of three, she’s constantly breaking down barriers and challenging assumptions about disability.

    With Zoe by her side, the two dive into the realities that are often left unsaid, how injury shapes their roles as mothers, where they find hope on the hardest days, and what it means to show up for themselves while showing up for their families.

    Raw, real, and full of heart. If you’ve ever needed a reminder of the power of women supporting women—you won’t want to miss this conversation.
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    37 mins
  • Hannah Cockroft and Nathan Maguire

    Hannah Cockroft and Nathan Maguire
    Feb 10 2026

    Hannah Cockroft & Nathan Maguire: The Power Couple of Paralympic Sport

    Eight‑time Paralympic gold medallist Hannah Cockroft and elite athlete Nathan Maguire are a sporting powerhouse, but behind the medals lies a story of teamwork, sacrifice and shared ambition.

    From competing together to getting engaged after Tokyo, then marrying shortly after Paris 2024, their journey is anything but ordinary. In this unfiltered conversation, they open up about success, frustration, rivalry, and the pressure of performing as individuals while functioning as a team.

    High energy, honest and inspiring others to use their voice — this is the story behind the medals.
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    50 mins
  • Jade and John Reynolds

    Jade and John Reynolds
    Feb 10 2026

    John & Jade Reynolds — Love, Laughter and Going Viral

    When John and Jade Reynolds went viral for their first‑date story — John carrying Jade up a flight of stairs when the cinema lift failed — many fell in love with them.

    Jade was paralysed at age 12 due to transverse myelitis, but her partnership with John shows what life looks like when love and humour lead the way. With two children and a thriving social following, they’ve built a community by sharing the reality and hilarity of their life together.

    A laugh‑out‑loud episode about resilience, romance and refusing to see accessibility barriers as anything other than a daily challenge to outwit.
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    48 mins
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