Severed Dreams, Strengthened Spirit: The Chad Porter Story | The Shadows Podcast
In this riveting episode of the Shadows Podcast, we are honored to host Chad Porter, a highly acclaimed motivational speaker and coach whose impactful message has resonated with CEOs, executives, professional athletes in MLB and NFL, college athletes, diverse corporate conferences, churches, schools, and small businesses. As if that's not impressive enough, Chad is also the best-selling author of "Severed Dreams."
Chad takes us back to a pivotal moment in his life on June 23, 1991, when, at the tender age of 15, his world was forever altered. Performing with his ski team at Tucker Lake near Benson, North Carolina, a sudden storm loomed. As he and his friends attempted to exit the water, an inadvertent move thrust the boat into reverse at full throttle. In a split-second decision, Chad instinctively dove under the boat, only to be tragically sucked into the propeller. The consequences were severe – he lost his left leg, and his right leg required extensive surgery.
Join us as Chad Porter shares his remarkable mindset in the aftermath of this life-altering accident and takes us on an inspiring journey of recovery. Despite the challenges, Chad infuses humor into his emotional rollercoaster, demonstrating the resilience that defines his incredible life story.
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