In this powerful episode, Reese Ketler opens up about life after a spinal cord injury and the unexpected journey that followed. From his early days in the hockey world to finding new purpose and belonging in the wheelchair rugby community, Reese shares what it’s really like to navigate identity, vulnerability, and change on such a massive scale.

We talk about learning to accept help, the importance of honest conversations with doctors, and the mental shift it takes to embrace being seen in a new way. Reese also reflects on the emotional process of letting go of who he thought he’d be — and discovering the strength in who he’s becoming.

This episode is a hopeful look at what it means to play the cards you're dealt, build a life around community and courage, and go viral for being exactly who you are.

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Music: The Light from Within by Howard Harper-Barnes

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