Episode 2: The Day that Changed Everything

On November 11, 1997, an ordinary Tuesday became the day that changed my life forever.In this episode of Resilience with Tasha Schuh, part of the “My Story” series, I take you back to the exact day of my accident—set during opening week for The Wizard of Oz and a rehearsal at the historic Sheldon Theatre in Red Wing, Minnesota. What began as a typical high school evening quickly turned into a terrifying moment that would lead to a spinal cord injury and the beginning of a completely new life. I share what I remember clearly, what became fuzzy, and what I’ve learned over time from others who were there. This episode focuses only on the day of the accident—what it felt like in the moments before, during, and immediately after—ending as I’m airlifted to the hospital.In this episode, you’ll hear about:The emotional weight I was carrying that dayThe split-second moment that changed everythingThe fear and uncertainty that followedThe ambulance, the helicopter, and the realization that nothing was in my controlNext episode: ICU – Life on the Edge (Part 1: The Prognosis) In the next episode, I’ll take you into the intensive care unit after the helicopter lands, and share what the doctors said—the moment everything became real.Learn more about my resilience coaching and speaking at: https://TashaSchuh.comI would also love to hear from you. If there are topics you’d like me to cover or guests you’d love to hear from, please reach out and share your ideas with me at: [email protected] this episode encouraged you, please subscribe to the podcast and share it with someone who could use hope and resilience today.