The video for this episode is available on YouTube.Β
π In this episode, I sit down with Marty Dunn, an Australian Paralympian who turned a life-changing motorcycle accident into an inspiring journey of resilience, wheelchair tennis, and mental strength. We talk about overcoming trauma, finding purpose, the realities of disability in Australia, and the systemic challenges faced by those with spinal cord injuries.
πͺ Chapters:
π00:00 - Intro
π 05:18 - The accident & waking up in hospital
π12:15 - Processing trauma
π17:05 - Mindset
π21:10 - Accessibility & government support in Australia
π24:40 - What does ableism mean to you?
π 31:05 -Β 'Fat Pizza' moments
π 34:30 - Mindset for the olympics
π 34:30 - Getting into wheelchair tennis
π 38:45 - Paralympics 2020 Tokyo
π 51:00 - Advice to someone who has just been in an accident
π 55:20 - 'Conspiracy'
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The full blog post with resources, references, and transcript can be found on my website.
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