Brad Smeele - Quadriplegic discusses his relationship after accident | Runners Only! with Dom Harvey
Episode Description
EP37 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Brad Smeele (Round 2)
Brad Smeele was one of the first guests on the podcast (episode 4, March 2022). He now becomes the first guest I've had on twice.
The first episode with Brad is one that I still get messages about most weeks. I think this conversation will be just as impactful. So many lessons in here and a look inside his best-selling book which has just come out, "Owning it."
Its a great book- I read the entire thing (and it's a big-ass book). Brad wrote the whole thing, all 500,000 words using a mouth stylus and tapping on his iPhone screen woodpecker style. It's a mind-blowing achievement.
Hope you guys enjoy Brads company as much as I do. Follow him on IG: @Bradsmeele
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Brief Summary
Brad Smailer discusses his life post-injury, gratitude, and insights from his book "Owning It."
Key points
- The Power of Gratitude. In a heartfelt moment, Brad reflects on gratitude and the challenges of his injury.
- Writing 'Owning It'. Brad discusses the process of writing his book and the raw honesty within it.
- Brad Smailer's Journey. Brad shares his transformation from a top wakeboarder to a quadriplegic, emphasizing resilience and acceptance.
- The Turning Point. A significant mindset shift occurs, leading to personal growth and acceptance.
- The Reality of Intimacy. Discussing the complexities of intimacy post-injury, highlighting emotional and physical challenges.
- The Journey of Fatherhood. Exploring the fears and hurdles of becoming a father after a life-changing injury.
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Episode highlights
- The Power of GratitudeIn a heartfelt moment, Brad reflects on gratitude and the challenges of his injury.“I don’t know if I could ever say I’m grateful for the injury itself.”0:16Oct 26, 2022
- Writing 'Owning It'Brad discusses the process of writing his book and the raw honesty within it.“We kept it as raw as possible.”9:04Oct 26, 2022
- Brad Smailer's JourneyBrad shares his transformation from a top wakeboarder to a quadriplegic, emphasizing resilience and acceptance.“I didn’t think any woman would want me.”17:17Oct 26, 2022
- The Turning PointA significant mindset shift occurs, leading to personal growth and acceptance.“I had to change my mindset.”19:03Oct 26, 2022
- The Reality of IntimacyDiscussing the complexities of intimacy post-injury, highlighting emotional and physical challenges.“I can start but I can't finish.”29:08Oct 26, 2022
- The Journey of FatherhoodExploring the fears and hurdles of becoming a father after a life-changing injury.“What does it mean to be a father?”33:34Oct 26, 2022
- Open to PossibilitiesThe speaker emphasizes the importance of being open to life's unexpected turns.“Just being open to seeing what life throws at us.”35:46Oct 26, 2022
- Overcoming Daily ChallengesNavigating the complexities of bowel care routines post-injury.“I had to overcome that, it was pretty daunting.”38:28Oct 26, 2022
