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Jan 30, 2026

Finding Gratitude After Tragedy with Jason Schechterle (Audio)

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In this deeply inspiring episode of Recovery On-Air, host Christin Day sits down with Jason Schechterle, a retired Phoenix police officer whose life was forever changed in an unimaginable way. On March 26, 2001, Jason’s patrol car was struck at high speed and burst into flames, leaving him with severe burns over more than 40% of his body and a long, grueling road to recovery. Despite facing countless surgeries, emotional upheaval, and life-altering change, Jason found a way to live with gratitude, resilience, and purpose. Today, he travels the country as an inspirational speaker, sharing his story of survival, transformation, and the profound joy he’s found in life after tragedy.

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