Ape Strong Edition #04 with Kadek (The Blind Warrior)

VISIT: www.livingrewired.com   CLICK HERE: https://shor.by/LivingRewired and learn more about how you can half your stress and double your energy by Living Rewired.   Your Host: Jack Boon (Founder of Living Rewired / Health & Performance Coach) Co-Host: Mikael Yahaya (Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)   Guests: Kadek (The Blind Warrior) Get ready to be inspired by an extraordinary journey on the latest episode of Living Rewired! We had the honour of sitting down with a remarkable person who is a completely blind jiu-jitsu athlete who fearlessly shares his story of resilience and triumph. In a twist of fate, this incredible individual became blind from two seperate events. One at 10 years old with an incident involving a knife, and a second time at 20 in a cowardly act of violence carried out by a group of other men. For nine long years, Kadek battled depression and comforted his pain with food addiction, ultimately reaching a point of despair that led to an attempted suicide.  The path to recovery started with a five-week stay at the Alfred Hospital's psych ward in Melbourne, where you could say the penny dropped and his story started to take a turn for the better.  Through sheer determination and an unwavering spirit, this warrior discovered the power of jiu-jitsu. It became more than just a martial art—it became a lifeline. The jiu-jitsu community embraced him with open arms, offering support, understanding, and a sense of belonging they had been craving for years. This was by far my favourite conversation I’ve ever had on the podcast and without doubt delivered the most value in terms of perspective and inspiration. Join us as we delve into the depths of this awe-inspiring tale. Prepare to witness the strength of the human spirit and the extraordinary resilience that can be found within the human mind. This episode will leave you with a renewed sense of hope and a deeper understanding of the power of connection and acceptance. I can’t wait to have Kadek back for future episodes and I know you will feel the same. In many ways, this mans life has only just begun, and I am excited to see the impact he leaves on this world which starts by telling this story. Extra Stuff: Follow Jack on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/living_rewired_/ Follow Mikael on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikaelyahaya/ Follow Kadek on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kp_blindwarrior/ #JiuJitsu #BlindAthlete #Inspiration #MentalHealth