EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 50 MIN
Whit’s Grit Episode 5: She Was Always on Wheels… Then She Got Paralyzed. Jesi Stracham’s Wild Ride
from Whit's Grit · host Whitney Lavender
From a life-changing motorcycle accident at 22 that left her paralyzed, to becoming one of the most inspiring adaptive athletes in the world — Jesi Stracham’s story is pure proof that your biggest setback can become your greatest power. 🔥 In this raw and powerful episode of Whit’s Grit, Jesi shares: • 00:55 – Welcome & Jesi’s recent hospital stay + ongoing wound battle • 02:50 – Childhood as an adrenaline junkie “always on wheels” • 05:46 – The motorcycle accident, rock bottom, and early post-injury struggles • 10:16 – Learning to drive with hand controls & reclaiming independence • 13:57 – Jumping back into racing & adaptive sports immediately • 17:48 – Adaptive sports journey: Tough Mudders, CrossFit Games, wheelchair curling & more • 20:43 – Launching Wheel With Me Adapt Fit + Wheel With Me Foundation • 28:28 – Meeting her partner, becoming a bonus mom & finding love after injury • 39:38 – Future plans: Baby, family life & slowing down the go-go pace • 47:58 – Jesi’s powerful definition of GRIT Whether you’re newly injured, a wheelchair user, adaptive athlete, or just need a massive dose of motivation — this episode will light a fire in you. 💪 🎯 RESOURCES & LINKS: • Jesi’s Memoir “Power in the Roll” → Signed copies: https://jesistracham.com | Amazon & bookstores • Wheel With Me Adapt Fit App → Search “Wheel With Me Adapt Fit” in your App Store ($14.99/mo) • Website & Shop: https://jesistracham.com • Instagram: @jesistracham • Wheel With Me Foundation: @wheelwithmefoundation • Wheel With Me Adapt Fit: @wheelwithmeadaptfit If you’re in the wheelchair community, spinal cord injury world, or adaptive sports — this is a MUST WATCH. 💬 Drop a comment: What part of Jesi’s story hit you the hardest? ✅ Subscribe to Whit’s Grit for more real stories of resilience, disability, adaptive sports & unbreakable spirit. Turn on notifications 🛎️ #SpinalCordInjury #WheelchairLife #AdaptiveAthlete #JesiStracham #ToughMudder #PowerInTheRoll #WheelWithMe #DisabilityMotivation #AdaptiveFitness
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