Casey Brady was Paralysed in a Motorbike Accident - Now, She’s Determined to Walk Again
Episode Description
On the 25th of June 2017 Casey Brady was involved in a motorcross accident in Taupo that changed her life forever.
She has been unable to walk since then. And despite being told she is unlikely to ever walk again, she is refusing to quit. If you think this is a sad podcast, think again!
Casey’s story is a reminder of the resilience that lies within us all. You guys are going to love Casey- her positivity, work ethic and determination are inspirational (that’s a word you’ll probably hear a few times in this conversation!).
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Brief Summary
Casey Brady shares her journey post-motocross accident, focusing on resilience, recovery, and her plans for surrogacy.
Key points
- Casey's Life Before the Accident. Casey shares her experiences and aspirations before her life-changing motocross accident.
- The Moment of the Accident. Casey recounts the traumatic moment she realized something was wrong after her crash.
- Surrogacy Journey. Casey reveals her exciting news about expecting a baby through surrogacy.
- Struggles with Acceptance. The speaker reflects on the difficulty of accepting their new reality after the accident.
- Finding Purpose After Injury. After a life-changing accident, the speaker discovers the importance of having a purpose.
- Support from the Community. The motocross community rallies together to support the speaker during rehabilitation.
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Episode highlights
- Casey's Life Before the AccidentCasey shares her experiences and aspirations before her life-changing motocross accident.“I was working at a daycare... trying to achieve goals and make some money.”1:31May 22, 2024
- The Moment of the AccidentCasey recounts the traumatic moment she realized something was wrong after her crash.“I just knew like I didn’t move... this is bad.”5:59May 22, 2024
- Surrogacy JourneyCasey reveals her exciting news about expecting a baby through surrogacy.“We just found out yesterday we’re having a little girl!”14:25May 22, 2024
- Struggles with AcceptanceThe speaker reflects on the difficulty of accepting their new reality after the accident.“I don’t think I ever will accept it.”20:33May 22, 2024
- Finding Purpose After InjuryAfter a life-changing accident, the speaker discovers the importance of having a purpose.“I need a purpose like I need something for me.”21:12May 22, 2024
- Support from the CommunityThe motocross community rallies together to support the speaker during rehabilitation.“Amazing people just so generous to give someone a hand.”22:14May 22, 2024
- The Weight of ExpectationsThe speaker grapples with the pressure of being seen as inspirational while dealing with personal struggles.“I don’t think I’m that cool.”30:28May 22, 2024
- Navigating Grief and LossA conversation about the impact of losing a friend to suicide and the feelings of guilt that follow.“I think I have so much anger like I could have helped you.”38:47May 22, 2024





