In this unfiltered episode, Bridger Frederick shares his powerful story. From the car accident that left him paralyzed — and the terrifying hours waiting to learn if his girlfriend had survived — to the reality of being told he’d never walk again, Bridger opens up about the moments that changed everything.He reflects on the dark path of greed and power he was pursuing before the crash, and how catastrophe became the only thing strong enough to force a course correction. Bridger takes us inside the early days of hospitalization and spinal cord injury, where challenges only grew more difficult over time.We discuss the pain of facing continued complications, how reliance on opiate painkillers led to addiction, and the hard truth of replacing one addiction with another when the root issue wasn’t solved. Most importantly, Bridger shares how mindset, resilience, and discipline gave him the tools to not only overcome addiction but to transform his pain into purpose.This is a story of struggle, failure, recovery, and ultimately — hope.🎙 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🔹 The accident that changed Bridger’s life forever🔹 The reality of spinal cord injury and early rehab🔹 Facing the truth: “you’ll never walk again”🔹 Why challenges actually got harder over time🔹 Addiction, escape, and the fight to overcome it🔹 How resilience, mindset, and discipline became lifelines🔹 The power of faith and purpose in recovery🔑 Topics We Cover:🔹 Coaching & mentorship through adversity🔹 Mindset, resilience & personal development🔹 Fitness, nutrition & daily discipline🔹 Recovery, rehab & spinal cord injury🔹 Addiction, escape & finding real healing🔹 Faith, identity & transformation🔹 Life after accidents & disability🔹 Leadership, discipline & growth👥 About FLOtalksFLOtalks — Figuring Life Out Talks is hosted by Elena Brandner & Bridger Frederick, two paraplegic athletes who turned extreme adversity into purpose. Episodes are filmed post-sauna and breathwork, where the mind is clearest and the conversations are realest.We break down discipline, mindset, fitness, faith, and personal growth — sharing lessons from recovery and resilience to help you rebuild, adapt, and live with purpose.📲 Connect with Us🔹 Instagram: @FLOstate_recovery // @bridgerleefrederick🔹 Website: www.FLOstateOfficial.com🔹 Podcast: Apple & Spotify → FLOtalks🔹 YouTube: Subscribe here🎧 Subscribe & Join the MovementIf you’re looking for real conversations on mindset, resilience, and recovery, or inspiration from those who’ve pushed past limits, this podcast is built to help you rise and figure life out.👉 Subscribe now and don’t miss new episodes every week!