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EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 46 MIN

Kijuan Amey: Losing Sight, Finding Direction: A Veteran’s Journey To Redefine Progress

from MindForce: Mental Fitness, Leadership & Life Stories · host Nathaniel Scheer

I would love to hear from you! We trace Keywon Amy’s journey from Air Force boom operator to resilience coach after a life-changing motorcycle accident, moving from raw adversity to faith-driven purpose. Mindset, music therapy, and realistic expectations anchor a practical roadmap for recovery and growth.• early life in Durham and pivot from engineering to the Air Force• choosing in-flight refueling and the culture of the boom operator community• the 2017 accident, injuries, and family impact• emotional fallout, including being ghosted during recovery• sports, competition, and the habit of not giving up• faith conversations, questioning God, and finding purpose• mental health therapy and switching clinicians for progress• music therapy as regulation, focus, and confidence• releasing unrealistic expectations about eyesight and moving forward• balancing drive with grace and avoiding self-sabotage• rejecting labels and defining identity daily• where to connect with Keywon and find his workIf this episode hits home for you, share it with someone you care about, leave a review, and tell us your biggest takeawaySupport the showhttps://mindforcepodcast.buzzsprout.com

I would love to hear from you! We trace Keywon Amy’s journey from Air Force boom operator to resilience coach after a life-changing motorcycle accident, moving from raw adversity to faith-driven purpose. Mindset, music therapy, and realistic expectations anchor a practical roadmap for recovery and growth. • early life in Durham and pivot from engineering to the Air Force • choosing in-flight refueling and the culture of the boom operator community • the 2017 accident, injuries, and family i...

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