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EPISODE · Mar 28, 2026 · 1H 36M

I Jumped 50ft to Escape the Mumbai Attacks | Will Pike

from Sit Down with Sid Podcast

THE UNTHINKABLE ISN’T SUPPOSED TO BE YOUR STORY. UNTIL IT IS.In November 2008, Will Pike’s life changed in a heartbeat. Caught in the Mumbai Terror Attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, he faced a choice between certain death and a life-altering leap. He survived, but the 50ft fall left him with a permanent spinal cord injury. In this interview, Will moves beyond the tragedy to share a masterclass on the "inner architecture" of resilience. Now a leading voice in disability advocacy, he discusses reclaiming his narrative, the role of humor in healing, and his mission to normalize disability.⭐ JOIN THE FRONT ROW - U Support the deep dives and unlock exclusive loyalty badges (from the XLR Plug to the Golden Mic!) and custom emojis to use in the comments and live chats!👉 Become a Member here: https://shorturl.at/ayiqdWhat we explore:The Choice: Deciding to jump from a window to survive.The Shift: Transitioning from a survivor to living with a permanent disability.The Mission: Shattering misconceptions and normalizing the disabled experience.Ownership: How to define your identity by who you are, not what happened to you.The Truth: Will’s advice for anyone facing their own "insurmountable" challenge.Connect with Will Pike:▸ Website: https://shorturl.at/EPo6x▸ Hobbs Consultancy: https://shorturl.at/Qrko8▸ X (Twitter): https://x.at/PixelatedPike▸ Instagram: https://shorturl.at/FKc6X▸ LinkedIn: https://shorturl.at/66TDkFurther Resources on 2008 Mumbai attacks:▸ Wikipedia: https://shorturl.at/BqhYm☕ Support the Podcast• 👕 New Official Merch Store: https://shorturl.at/ehLUO• 🛒 Classic 2021 Mug (eBay): https://shorturl.at/LlXoA🎙️ Listen & Subscribe• 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @sitdownwithsidpodcast• 🎧 All Platforms (Spotify/Apple): https://shorturl.at/WcjJS• 📸 Follow Us on Instagram: https://shorturl.at/O8pDF📩 Collabs/Sponsorships: [email protected] personal accounts, views, and theories expressed by guests are strictly their own and do not represent the position of the host or platform. As a neutral forum for informational dialogue, we do not vouch for guest accuracy or verify subjective claims regarding historical events or legal disputes.Right of ReplyWe provide a right of reply to all parties mentioned in our episodes. If you have expert data or a differing perspective you wish to share, please contact us at [email protected].

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