From Coma to Courage: Greg Weston’s Story of Survival and Strength

Send us Fan MailOne night on a golf trip ended in a coma — and Greg Weston waking up was never guaranteed.Greg is one of my closest friends, and even now, hearing him tell this story firsthand still stops me in my tracks.In 2011, a traumatic brain injury changed everything. What followed wasn’t just survival — it was a long, uncertain road of rebuilding a life from the ground up. From paralysis down his left side and a year in a wheelchair, to the relentless reality of rehabilitation and the cognitive effects of frontal lobe damage, Greg shares the parts most people never see.We talk about what it really takes to keep going when life doesn’t go to plan — the setbacks, the frustration, and the quiet determination to stand back up, even after the falls.What makes Greg’s story truly powerful is where he stands today. He now volunteers at the very rehabilitation hospital where he was once a patient, supporting others as they begin their own journey forward. A full-circle moment that speaks to purpose, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit.We also explore the role of family — including how his son George became his reason to keep fighting — alongside the impact of spirituality, and how tools like functional electrical stimulation are helping him regain movement and independence.And through it all, there’s still room for humour, love, and lightness — including moments shared with his partner, Heidi.If you care about mental health, recovery, resilience, or simply understanding what it takes to rebuild when everything changes — this is a conversation worth listening to.If it resonates, share it with someone who needs it.Support the showThank you for listening