What It Takes to Overcome the Unimaginable Feat. Austin Hatch

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Sep 9, 2025

In this inspiring conversation, Austin Hatch shares his harrowing journey as a survivor of two devastating plane crashes, which claimed his family. He discusses the power of resilience, emphasizing the importance of processing grief and choosing gratitude over bitterness. Austin reflects on how faith shaped his recovery and allowed him to pursue his dream of playing basketball at the University of Michigan. His story illustrates that even in the face of unimaginable loss, one can find purpose and transform adversity into strength.

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INSIGHT

Response Over Circumstance

You cannot always control what happens but you control how you respond.
Austin frames life and business challenges around the choice of response rather than circumstances.

ANECDOTE

Childhood Tragedy And Rebuilding

Austin Hatch describes the first plane crash that killed his mother, sister, and brother when he was eight.
He and his father rebuilt their life while carrying daily grief and memory of their family.

ADVICE

Grieve, Then Move Intentionally

Allow yourself to grieve but don't let it consume you; express emotions in manageable doses.
Release built-up feelings early so they don't explode later and damage relationships.

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How Do You Keep Going When Life Hits You Twice?

Today’s guest, Austin Hatch, is a living, breathing miracle—and one of the most inspiring men I’ve ever had the privilege to sit across from. Austin survived not one, but two plane crashes. The first claimed the lives of his mother and siblings. The second, just eight years later, took his father and stepmother and left Austin in a coma, fighting for his life. Yet somehow, against all odds, he not only survived—he found a way to thrive.

In this conversation, Austin and I go deep into what it takes to get back up when life knocks you down harder than you ever thought possible. He shares how he rebuilt his body, his faith, and his identity after losing almost everything—and why gratitude, not bitterness, became his anchor. Austin’s story is not about avoiding pain; it’s about choosing purpose through it, believing that God can still write a story of victory even when tragedy has stolen so much.

We talk about what it means to carry grief without letting it define you, to forgive life for what it’s taken, and to find meaning in the middle of unimaginable suffering. Austin’s journey to eventually fulfill his dream of playing basketball for the University of Michigan is a testament to what happens when resilience meets faith.

This episode is about more than survival—it’s about transformation. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can rise again after devastation, Austin’s story is living proof that you can.

Key Takeaways:

How Austin survived two plane crashes and found the will to rebuild his life
Why gratitude—not bitterness—became his greatest weapon against despair
The role faith plays in turning unimaginable tragedy into testimony
What it means to carry grief without being defined by it
How to keep moving toward your dreams even when everything says it’s over

Lean in to this one. Austin’s story will not only move you—it will change the way you see your own challenges.

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