The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

'I Woke up in an Ambulance Stuck in Traffic.' : A Listener's Story of Recovery

Jul 17, 2023

In this heartwarming conversation, Rebecca Kaduru shares her inspiring recovery journey after a devastating car accident left her with severe facial injuries. Living in Uganda, she faced immense challenges in receiving care but found hope through the story of JR Martinez, an Army veteran and actor who overcame severe burns. Together, they discuss resilience, the significance of shared narratives, and how humor plays a pivotal role in healing. Their powerful accounts highlight the importance of mental health and connection in the face of trauma.

48:01

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JR Martinez

Rebecca Kaduru

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Stories of Resilience and Healing

13min

Finding Connection in Recovery

5min

Healing and Sharing: Personal Journeys of Recovery

14min

Finding Humor and Resilience in the Face of Trauma

3min

Embracing Scars: Stories of Recovery and Growth

15min

Revisiting Joyful Stories and Sleep Solutions

2min

Rebecca Kaduru was driving home... then woke up in an ambulance. She'd been in involved in an accident and her face was smashed. Living in Uganda, she struggled to receive appropriate care for her injuries - making her healing process dishearteningly slow and painful.

It was then that Rebecca stumbled across an episode of The Happiness Lab about JR Martinez - an army veteran badly burned in Iraq. His story brought her comfort and the confidence to keep on her path to recovery. We hear about Rebecca's ordeal and introduce her to JR.

NEXT TIME: To give you a chance to hear the episode that inspired Rebecca, we'll republish it on The Happiness Lab feed.

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