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Jan 5, 2025 45 min

40. Paralysed with Xander Van der Poll

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This episode of Gobsmacked! is a special one—it’s all about overcoming life’s curveballs and celebrating true grit and graft, and it just so happens to air on my 60th birthday! What better way to mark the occasion? Xander Van de Poll at just 18, had life changed forever when he broke his back in a freak accident. But instead of letting it define him, Xander has gone on to defy the odds in ways that will leave you truly gobsmacked From taking his medical exams from a hospital bed to becoming a practising doctor, and even training for the 2028 Paralympics in paracanoe, Xander is a living, breathing testament to the power of attitude We talk about everything: the tough days, the small wins, the big dreams, and what it means to find strength when life feels impossible. Whether you need a dose of inspiration or just want to hear an incredible story of resilience, this one’s not to be missed.

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