ep 9 | guest interview. crash of fate: a life interrupted. a paralysis survival story.
- Author
- kayla moffett
- Published
- Thu 27 Mar 2025
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what do you do when life flips upside down... not because of a choice you made, but because of something completely out of your control?
caitlin devault was just 21 when a late-night drive for a phone charger turned into a nightmare. she hit a fallen tree on a dark rural road, and the accident left her paralyzed from the armpits down. but what makes her story stand out isn’t the trauma—it’s the clarity she had in the middle of it. she knew she was paralyzed while she was still trapped in the car.
with surprising humor and brutal honesty, caitlin opens up about what rebuilding really looks like. “the accident wasn’t the worst part,” she says. “people don’t understand the mental health stuff that comes after.” from grieving the feeling of grass under her feet to learning how to rely on others, her story challenges everything we assume about disability and recovery.
the most powerful part? caitlin’s relationship with her new reality. even on hard days, she’s reached a place where she can feel grateful for what happened; recognizing the strength it’s forced her to find and realizing that things could have been worse.
whether you’re facing your own life-changing moment or just need a shift in perspective, caitlin’s story is a masterclass in resilience. her advice? “have your own back, but don’t forget to love and lean on your support system.” this conversation isn’t just about paralysis, it’s about finding strength when life knocks you down in ways you never saw coming.
>>>>> quick heads-up. there's a shift in audio quality about halfway through because of some tech issues, but the conversation was too good not to keep rolling. stick with it, it’s worth it!
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