The Mayn Idea Podcast #107: Ben Kunzle - Paralyzing Jiu Jitsu Incident, Optimism, Hope, and Strength Training
Oct 31, 2023
Ben Kunzle, motivational speaker and athlete for the South Florida Rattlers Wheelchair Rugby Team, shares his journey of overcoming a paralyzing jiu jitsu incident. Topics include his psychological resilience, the impact of inspirational content on social media, rehabilitation after the injury, managing injuries and the consequences of medication, mental strength, acceptance, fitness goals, and spreading inspiration.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
A Life-Altering Incident and the Psychological Impact
01:42 • 21min
The Impact of Inspirational Content and the Creation of a Nonprofit
22:31 • 3min
Rehabilitation and Progress
25:30 • 7min
Upper Body and Shoulder Exercises
32:04 • 17min
Managing Injuries and the Consequences of Medication
48:55 • 4min
Mental Strength, Jujitsu, and Overcoming Addiction
52:41 • 2min
The Power of Acceptance
54:33 • 16min
Fitness Goals and Progress
01:10:50 • 4min
Motivation, Inspiration, and Spreading the Light
01:14:28 • 2min