Episode 131

Be Well (Episode 131)

Guest: Mason Branstrator

Today we are talking to Mason Branstrator in the first of a two-part series on supporting general wellness while living with a spinal cord injury. Quinn Brett, U2FP’s Development Director and fellow wellness pursuer is joining me for this discussion.

Mason Branstrator is a dynamic and influential personality in the world of spinal cord injury and his mission is to improve life for our community in any way that he can. Mason’s social media presence is one platform that he uses to accomplish this goal. His Reels grace my Instagram Feed from time to time and I am consistently impressed with his content, especially as it pertains to health and wellness.

In light of the wear and tear that full time advocacy can have on our population, it is important to remember to take care of ourselves so that we can keep showing up to the front lines and maintain our general quality of life. In these two episodes we discuss low-cost or free, accessible tools for self care that have been staples for myself, Quinn and Mason.

We frame this discussion using the 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, which are: Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, Stress Management, Substance Management and Relationships or Purpose. In this episode we meet Mason and cover the first three pillars.

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Bumper music: Dig a Hole by Freaque

Guest Bio

Mason Branstrator is a T12 incomplete paraplegic, public speaker, and content creator with over 1 million followers. After sustaining a spinal cord injury at 17, he rebuilt his life through curiosity, creativity, and relentless optimism. Today, Mason shares tools, stories, and adaptive tech to empower people with SCI and anyone navigating physical or mental challenges. His content spans everything from bowel and bladder hacks to wheelchair mountain biking and accessible travel. He also speaks on trauma healing, nervous system rewiring, and finding purpose after injury.

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