Penny Taylor - Surviving Meningococcal, Life as Double Amputee, and more!
Episode Description
EP84 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & Penny Taylor
Chances are you don’t know who Penny Taylor is. But hers is a story worth listening to. She’s an inspiration. And offers a reminder that bad things happen to good people and whatever it is you are going through; you CAN get through it.
In November 2009, Penny Taylor, a single mum of 2 from Palmerston North contracted meningitis and was given 30 minutes to live.
She not only survived. She thrived.
Despite being told by doctors that she would never walk again, she has 2 prosthetic legs and is fitter and more active than most of us. You can follow her on inspirational Instagram account @fitness.amputeenz
Penny doesn’t do a lot of this stuff, so I appreciate her sharing her story and going back to some pretty bleak times and I hope you guys like it too.
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Brief Summary
Penny Taylor shares her harrowing journey from meningococcal disease to recovery and thriving as an amputee.
Key points
- Penny's Journey Begins. Penny Taylor shares her story of a sudden illness that changed her life.
- Critical Condition. Penny describes her alarming symptoms and the rush to the hospital.
- The Coma Experience. Penny recounts her vivid hallucinations while in a coma.
- A Grateful Journey. Reflecting on the treatment received, she expresses gratitude for her care.
- Defying Expectations. Faced with the possibility of never walking again, she resolves to prove them wrong.
- Choosing Resilience. She chooses to embrace her new reality rather than succumb to despair.
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Episode highlights
- Penny's Journey BeginsPenny Taylor shares her story of a sudden illness that changed her life.“It's a hell of a ride.”0:42Aug 27, 2023
- Critical ConditionPenny describes her alarming symptoms and the rush to the hospital.“I was literally frying from the inside.”7:29Aug 27, 2023
- The Coma ExperiencePenny recounts her vivid hallucinations while in a coma.“I was in a state of bewilderment.”20:01Aug 27, 2023
- A Grateful JourneyReflecting on the treatment received, she expresses gratitude for her care.“I'm so grateful I went there now.”22:24Aug 27, 2023
- Defying ExpectationsFaced with the possibility of never walking again, she resolves to prove them wrong.“I said no, there's no way that's going to be my story.”36:27Aug 27, 2023
- Choosing ResilienceShe chooses to embrace her new reality rather than succumb to despair.“I could either feel sorry for myself or go find what my new normal is.”39:04Aug 27, 2023
- The Journey to Osteo IntegrationAfter years of frustration with traditional prosthetics, a new option emerges in Australia.“I was like, oh okay and so I win.”42:39Aug 27, 2023
- Reconnecting with SensationThe surgery unexpectedly allows for a reconnection with the ground beneath her feet.“I can feel the ground, the concrete, the grass.”48:15Aug 27, 2023
