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February 9, 2025 β€’ 58 mins

The video for this episode is available on YouTube.Β 

πŸš€ 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.

πŸͺ Chapters:
πŸ‘‰00:00 - Intro
πŸ‘‰ 05:18 - The accident & waking up in hospital
πŸ‘‰12:15 - Processing trauma
πŸ‘‰17:05 - Mindset
πŸ‘‰21:10 - Accessibility & government support in Australia
πŸ‘‰24:40 - What does ableism mean to you?
πŸ‘‰ 31:05 -Β  'Fat Pizza' moments
πŸ‘‰ 34:30 - Mindset for the olympics
πŸ‘‰ 34:30 - Getting into wheelchair tennis
πŸ‘‰ 38:45 - Paralympics 2020 Tokyo
πŸ‘‰ 51:00 - Advice to someone who has just been in an accident
πŸ‘‰ 55:20 - 'Conspiracy'

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