Wakeboarder Brad Smeele on becoming a quadriplegic | Runners Only!
Episode Description
EP04 Runners Only! with Dom Harvey & @bradsmeele3302
Brad Smeele was one of the world's best wakeboarders. 7 years ago while attempting an insane new trick, he crashed into the ramp and became a quadriplegic.
His story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. Brad's resilience, positivity, wisdom and attitude is mindblowing!
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Brief Summary
Brad Smailer shares his journey from wakeboarding to overcoming a spinal cord injury, focusing on gratitude, community, and adaptive sports.
Key points
- Brad's Inspirational Journey. Brad shares his incredible journey from wakeboarding to overcoming a life-changing injury.
- Breakdowns Lead to Breakthroughs. Brad discusses how hitting rock bottom led to personal growth and new perspectives.
- The Power of Community. Brad reflects on how support from friends and family helped him fight through adversity.
- The Journey of Hope. A discussion on the importance of hope in recovery and the reality of cures.
- Mental vs. Physical Pain. An exploration of how mental pain can be as debilitating as physical pain.
- The Farmer's Story. A profound analogy illustrating how events can be perceived as good or bad.
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Episode highlights
- Brad's Inspirational JourneyBrad shares his incredible journey from wakeboarding to overcoming a life-changing injury.“It's nothing short of inspirational.”0:48Oct 13, 2022
- Breakdowns Lead to BreakthroughsBrad discusses how hitting rock bottom led to personal growth and new perspectives.“Breakdowns lead to breakthroughs.”6:44Oct 13, 2022
- The Power of CommunityBrad reflects on how support from friends and family helped him fight through adversity.“I needed that fight, I needed that goal.”19:00Oct 13, 2022
- The Journey of HopeA discussion on the importance of hope in recovery and the reality of cures.“You need hope, don’t you?”19:44Oct 13, 2022
- Mental vs. Physical PainAn exploration of how mental pain can be as debilitating as physical pain.“Mental pain can be just as bad as physical pain.”26:51Oct 13, 2022
- The Farmer's StoryA profound analogy illustrating how events can be perceived as good or bad.“Things happen and we put a meaning to it that hasn’t happened yet.”29:33Oct 13, 2022
- The Writing ProcessCrafting a book is a complex journey, balancing creativity and structure.“I wanted to give my editor the full story.”39:19Oct 13, 2022
- Finding Passion in FreedivingAfter an accident, freediving became a source of joy and meditation.“At the bottom of that pool was where everything just disappeared.”46:12Oct 13, 2022
