Jesi Stracham: The Continuous Process of Rebuilding | The Hopeaholics Podcast
Jesi Stracham’s journey is one of resilience, transformation, and unwavering faith. After a life-changing motorcycle accident left her paralyzed, she faced unimaginable challenges, from battling addiction to redefining her sense of purpose. In this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Jesi opens up about her reckless past, the moment she flatlined twice and had a vision of her late grandmother, and how she chose to fight for a meaningful life instead of succumbing to despair. She discusses the harsh realities of living with paralysis, her struggles with self-worth, and how adaptive sports helped her regain confidence and community. Through faith, fitness, and a relentless drive for personal growth, Jesi turned her tragedy into triumph. Now a competitive athlete, wellness advocate, and founder of the Wheel With Me Foundation, she’s on a mission to empower others to take control of their lives, no matter their circumstances. This is a story of perseverance, purpose, and proving that limitations are only what we make them.
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Timestamps:
00:06:08 – Moving Away at 16 for Racing
00:06:54 – Feeling a Spiritual Presence Before Her Accident
00:07:11 – Motorcycle Accident That Left Her Paralyzed
00:08:31 – Near-Death Experience and Seeing Her Grandmother
00:09:26 – Finding Purpose Through Tragedy
00:11:19 – Struggles with Bladder Control and Paralysis Complications
00:15:57 – Redefining Herself After Injury
00:16:21 – Competing in CrossFit and Finding Strength
00:19:22 – Losing Family Members to Suicide and Finding Faith
00:23:21 – Creating the Wheel With Me Foundation
00:32:06 – Journey from Atheism to Finding God
00:46:13 – Advice on Letting God Lead Your Life
00:50:54 – Launching a Fitness App for Wheelchair Users
00:56:15 – Learning to Love Herself After Injury
01:19:17 – Advocacy for Veterans and the Disabled Community
