#96: Olympian Cliff Meidl & Dr. Malcolm Lesavoy - An Astounding Journey To The Olympic Games, Overcoming Adversity

Nearly two billion viewers from around the world watched American kayaker Cliff Meidl lead his teammates onto the field at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Many had learned the inspiring story of this courageous young man from Manhattan Beach, California. It was the culmination of a dream that involved faith, science and friendship, and made possible by a tremendous support system. It all started 14 years earlier, in 1986. While working on a construction site, Cliff jackhammered into three buried power lines and received a massive electrical shock, sending approximately 30,000 volts of electricity through his body. The severe shock stopped his heart, but he was revived by fast-acting firefighters and first responders — the first of many to save his life. The accident had disintegrated most of Cliff's functional knee bones, muscles in both legs, and severely burned his back, head, and foot. His local doctors had scheduled him for bi-lateral above-knee amputations. The night before his scheduled amputations, Cliff's mother had learned of a Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon named Malcolm Lesavoy, who had been performing radically innovative surgical procedures and immediately reached out to him. Dr. Lesavoy visited Cliff and agreed to transfer him to UCLA where he performed limb preservation surgery and changed Cliff's life forever. Cliff & Malcolm's Joint Account: @twosparksofinspiration Cliff on IG: @cliffmeidl Dr. Lesavoy on IG: @lesavoyplasticsurgery www.2sparksofinspiration.com _______ YOU ARE LOVED. Helen's Instagram:@helendenham_ Helen's Website: www.helendenham.com FREE Workbook: '5 Tools You Need To Start Your Subconscious Healing Journey' FREE 30-minute Power Session 1:1 Mentorship Series

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Helen Denham (De·nim) is a visionary mentor for women who are seeking to transform their lives and embody their most authentic selves. Certified as a Behavior Change Specialist, CBT Practitioner, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Facilitator, and Reiki II Healer, Helen is uniquely equipped to guide her clients on a journey of quantum healing and self-discovery. She's here to inspire and empower her community to design lives that feel authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling through transformative spiritual and action-oriented practices.With her compassionate and supportive guidance, Helen has helped hundreds of women experience profound healing, self-awareness, and a higher quality of life through her immersive mentorship program, meditation classes, and community gatherings. Helen also hosts the ‘Lifted' podcast and has interviewed over 150 thought leaders. Her history includes performing for years at top venues in NYC as a singer-songwriter, serving as the Chair of UN Women's YP Committee in NYC, teaching meditation with Unplug and the DEN in LA, helping numerous businesses grow their brands (startups, non-profits, and private practices) and traveling the globe to study mindfulness. Visit www.helendenham.com and IG @helendenham_ for more.