Overcoming Adversity from Dog Attack to National Champion with Emily King an IWD 2026 Special

Emily King is a multiple-time national stand up paddle boarding champion and coach whose life was drastically changed by a dog attack that nearly killed her while she was driving a horse-drawn carriage for a wedding.In this episode of Life by Misadventure, Emily shares an outline of what happened, then talks about what recovery looked like in real life, including fear, PTSD, and finding steadiness again through time on the water.Emily leaves you with a quiet reminder that moving on is not about pretending it never happened, it is about learning what helps, leaning on the right people, and choosing small actions that build confidence back.About the ShowLife by Misadventure is hosted by David Brown and features honest, engaging conversations with interesting people about life, loss, resilience, ideas, and the experiences that shape us.Connect with David on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/4dmbrown/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@lifebymisadventurepod/Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/life-by-misadventure/id1782077287Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6Z1MszCU19QglChFb11Pw2?si=98ab1a34db074b3d