063 She Fell 2 Feet… and Everything Changed | Rebecca Critchfield

About this episode

Rebecca shares her experiences and insights after a spinal cord injury, focusing on identity and connection.

In this episode, Rebecca shares what life looks like after a spinal cord injury, how she rebuilt her identity, and what most people misunderstand about strength, independence, and connection. This isn’t about inspiration. It’s about what’s still there when everything familiar is gone.

People in this episode

Host: Steve Harris

Guest: Rebecca Critchfield

Topics covered

• spinal cord injury
• identity
• strength
• independence
• connection

Keywords

• spinal cord injury
• identity
• strength
• independence
• connection
• life changes
• personal growth

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