Show Notes for The Pulse Ox Podcast | Episode: Nater YoungchildTitle: “A Hawk, a Broken Back, and the Path to Purpose: The Mystical Wake-Up Call of Nater Youngchild”On this extraordinary episode of The Pulse Ox Podcast, Eric and Nick sit down with Nater Youngchild, founder of Hits Cannabis, to explore a story of pain, survival, and profound transformation.Nater’s journey begins with a life-altering accident in 2016: a devastating snowboarding crash near Mount Rainier that left him with five fractured vertebrae. While recuperating—alone in a mountain cabin, struggling physically and emotionally—Nater is jolted awake one night by an inexplicable, earth-shattering noise. What he discovers next defies logic: a massive skylight obliterated, glass scattered everywhere, and a majestic hawk, dead and splayed atop his office desk.This powerful, almost mystical encounter sends Nater spiraling into deep self-reflection. Over a cathartic journal-writing session in a mountain coffee shop, he sifts through his ambitions, relationships, and values, uncovering a wake-up call to refocus his life’s path. He investigates the symbolism of hawks across cultures, discovering a universal theme: the hawk as a divine messenger, urging him to rise above and see his journey from a higher perspective.As Nater recounts, this experience became a watershed moment—fueling bold decisions like ending misaligned relationships, radically redefining his approach to business, and ultimately, taking the leap with his childhood friend to launch Hits Cannabis.But that isn’t the end of the mysterious energy surrounding his experience. A would-be contractor and his girlfriend sense an “energy” in the house, deepening the intrigue and Nater’s quest to find meaning in these events. While Nater never pins down exactly what entity or force intervened, he emerges with a lasting sensitivity to energy and intuition, which he credits for guiding his future relationships, investments, and the mission behind Hits Cannabis.Tune in for an episode packed with awe-inspiring storytelling, practical reflections, and a deep dive into the intersection of trauma, spirituality, and entrepreneurship. If you’ve ever wondered how a single, inexplicable event can change the course of a life, you won’t want to miss this conversation.Key Topics:Surviving a traumatic accident and the power of gratitudeThe mystical appearance of the hawk and ancient symbolismJournaling as a tool for clarity and transformationUsing intuition in business and relationshipsEnergy sensitivity and spiritual aftermathThe founding story behind Hits CannabisMentioned in this episode:Hits Cannabis: hitsproducts.comUnique Ability 2.0 by Strategic CoachWake & Bake Coffee Shop, Glacier, WAWhere to find Nater:Hits Cannabis WebsiteNater Youngchild on LinkedInIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Spotify and share with a friend!The Pulse Ox Podcast: Breathing life into extraordinary stories of insight, growth, and resilience.Find Nater Youngchild at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nateryoungchild/
