Aloha and welcome to The Sick Burn Podcast, where we explore the bright side of life’s darkest moments. Today’s episode flips the script as Cristina Craig takes over the mic to interview her husband—our very own host, Thomas Craig. From surviving a catastrophic plane crash to rebuilding his life piece by piece, Thomas opens up about his journey through trauma, resilience, and rediscovering joy. This conversation goes deeper than ever before, blending vulnerability, humor, and love. Get ready to learn more about the man behind the mic—and the fire that keeps him going.
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Mahalo for joining us, Cristina 🤙🏽 Let’s dive into his extraordinary story-
1. Intro to the Sick Burn Podcast and Thomas’s story [00:00:42:11]
2. Thomas’s life as a pilot before the crash [00:04:11:09]
3. The plane crash and immediate events [00:11:05:08]
4. Escaping the burning plane and getting help [00:16:11:17]
5. Ambulance ride and early positive mindset [00:22:34:12]
6. Waking up in the hospital and realizing injuries [00:26:22:02]
7. Learning about amputations and family reactions [00:33:03:16]
8. Recovery milestones like the swallow test [00:49:12:18]
9. Support from visitors and transfer to San Diego [00:40:10:19]
10. Starting rehab: physical, occupational, mental [00:52:55:21]
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Credits: Hosted & Executive Produced by Thomas Craig VIII. Guest Appearance by John Pendleton. Produced by Voice & Video- Bill Lanzaratto, Audio Engineer by Mickey. Edited by Lizi Bronson. Graphics by Jeff Lee. Special Thanks for their invaluable work, Rosie Flores
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