Ryan Straschnitzki (Paralysed after Bus Accident) | #105

THE DAY OF APRIL 6TH, 2018 CHANGED THE LIVES OF 29 FAMILIES FOREVER. This episode of ListenABLE we speak with Ryan Straschnitzki who's Hockey team was involved in a head on collision with a semi truck killing fifteen and injuring everyone from coaches, team staff and players like Ryan.  "My first instinct was just to get up. That's all I could repeat in my head was 'just get up'. Bt I'm not moving. I look at my legs and they're not moving and there's nothing on top of them" Today Ryan talks about his dream of playing professional hockey in the NHL being ripped away from him in that moment, the loss of his friends and the past 6 years of recovery and representation.  This story is one you won't forget    Want to show your Support for Ryan? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rstraz_/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thestrazstrong/?hl=en   Watch the Full Episode on YouTube with Captions Here: https://youtu.be/S_giJqzuA34 Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyourpocket.com.au/work/listenable/merch Recorded, edited and produced by Angus' Podcast Company  https://fromyourpocket.com.au/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability.  Hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin speak to people living with disabilities about their lives and ask them the questions you thought were off-limits. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn something. This is a podcast for everyone - disabled or abled, and hopes to break down stigmas, change perceptions, and to challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability.