116. A Story of Finding Happiness and Acceptance with Lenny Redrose

A rising soccer star turned paraplegic, our guest on today’s episode is the epitome of perseverance and growth mindset. Lenny sustained a spinal cord injury after a botched surgery attempt to remove a tumor leaving him with no feeling in his lower body and no control over his bodily functions. This would be a death sentence to most, but Lenny used this as an opportunity to grow as a person mentally, spiritually, and in career. He was able to look beyond the physical and saw the big picture lesson that he felt he desperately needed to be taught.Lenny’s life was anything but run of the mill. Dealing with drug, sex, and party addictions, he knew he was leading a life to nowhere but couldn’t make the change necessary, until the universe did it for him. Join us in today’s episode to hear a vulnerable, raw, and uncut story of how someone’s life was flipped upside down and the power in finding the silver lining.Topics discussed in this episode:Where Lenny’s story beganHow Lenny cultivated his go getter mindsetReceiving parental criticism and recognitionDealing with peer pressure in team environmentsLessons Lenny learned going through drug addictionLenny’s experience joining the armyWhat Lenny’s rock bottom looked likeHow Lenny sustained a spinal cord injuryIf there was a cure would Lenny take it?How Lenny met his wife and the authentic relationship they shareHow pivotal wheelchair sports have been for LennyConnect with Lenny:InstagramFacebookTo listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts here!Connect with Nicholas:InstagramTikTokYouTubeSupport the showConnect with Nick:Instagram TikTok YouTube