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In 2017, Casey Brady was involved in a motorcross accident in Taupo that changed her life forever.

May 23, 202401:00
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to track I've raced there a million
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times before and I don't know what I did
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I just went over the jump obviously was
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going too slow didn't clear it and I
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just yeah went straight over the bars
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and so I landed on my head and then
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that's kind of I guess how yeah broke my
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back I can't even explain the feeling I
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just knew I didn't move you know you see
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on the movies like don't move I knew
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like straight away yes I touched my
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stomach or I must have went to get up
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and I just touched like my tummy and I
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was like okay something's wrong they
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told me you never Bend again and yeah
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You' never walk again or gain in
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sensation there's no evidence to show
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you walk game that you've completely
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damaged your spin cord I know my phys
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hated me every day I'm like I want to
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move I want to do something like move my
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legs get me out of be and they'd be like
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no no this is how it works you know they
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have their like tick box and I don't
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want to live like this like I [ __ ]
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hate being in my wheelchair like if I go
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anywhere I hide my wheelchair if I just
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accepted it I'd need like a purpose
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somewhere else like you'd have to have
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something deep I think else I don't know
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how You' do it like happily

Podspun Insights

In this gripping episode, listeners are taken on a raw journey through the life-altering experience of a serious accident. The guest recounts the harrowing moment of crashing during a race, the immediate realization of injury, and the devastating diagnosis that followed. With a blend of vulnerability and resilience, they share the struggle of adapting to life in a wheelchair, battling against the odds and the medical advice that seemed to dictate their future. The emotional weight of their story is palpable, as they reflect on the importance of finding purpose and the daily challenges of acceptance. This episode is not just about the physical journey but also about the mental fortitude required to redefine one’s life after trauma, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration in the face of adversity.

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  • 93
    Most heartbreaking
  • 92
    Most inspiring
  • 90
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Episode Highlights

  • Life-Altering Accident
    A racer recounts a devastating accident that left them paralyzed.
    “I just went over the jump... I just yeah went straight over the bars.”
    @ 00m 03s
    May 23, 2024
  • Facing the Diagnosis
    The moment they learned the extent of their injury.
    “You’ll never walk again or gain sensation.”
    @ 00m 27s
    May 23, 2024
  • Struggle for Acceptance
    The emotional battle of living with a disability.
    “I hate being in my wheelchair.”
    @ 00m 46s
    May 23, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Injury Realization00:15
  • Diagnosis Shock00:27
  • Acceptance Struggle00:46