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EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 45 MIN

Episode 3: The Shepherd Center

from The New Normal · host Spencer Parsons

This episode follows my arrival at The Shepherd Center, the place where survival gave way to rehabilitation, and the reality of long-term recovery set in. I talk about the early days there, starting therapy early, learning to navigate a new body, and the people who challenged me to stop feeling sorry for myself and start engaging with what was in front of me.Shepard was focused on work, routine, and community, and I slowly realized that life wasn't over; it was just different.If you have ever been told "this is where healing begins" before you were ready, this episode is for you.Handiaccessories------https://handiaccessories.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqg2vx7ZABg4lL6-FK5GozFlkEPOgWo5XBgqsbnbnRYpuJMODc0

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This episode follows my arrival at The Shepherd Center, the place where survival gave way to rehabilitation, and the reality of long-term recovery set in. I talk about the early days there, starting therapy early, learning to navigate a new body,...

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