In this powerful episode, Elena Brandner shares her full story for the first time — from life before the accident to the moment everything changed. We show the actual accident video and walk through the reality of spinal cord injury, hospital life, inpatient rehab, daily struggles, and the fight to walk again.

Recorded post-sauna and breathwork, this conversation is raw, unfiltered, and emotional. Elena opens up about the discipline, mindset, and faith that carried her through paralysis, pain, and doubt — and how she turned adversity into purpose through fitness, recovery, and coaching.

Her journey isn’t just about survival — it’s about transformation.

🎙 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

The day that changed everything: Elena’s accident

What life in the hospital and inpatient rehab was really like

The daily struggles of living with spinal cord injury

The fight to walk again — and the role of discipline & mindsetLessons in resilience, self-advocacy, and faith

How fitness, nutrition, and personal development fueled recovery

Why this story proves nothing is impossible with the right mindset

🔑 Topics We Cover

Coaching & mentorship for growth

Personal development & resilience

Mindset mastery & mental toughness

Fitness, workouts & bodybuildingNutrition, discipline & daily structure

Spinal cord injury, disability & recovery

Life after accidents & transformation stories

Online training & the role of trainersFaith, leadership, and purpose

👥 About FLOtalks

FLOtalks — Figuring Life Out Talks is hosted by Elena Brandner & Bridger Frederick, two paraplegic athletes who turned extreme adversity into purpose. Every episode is filmed post-sauna and breathwork, where the mind is clearest and the conversations are the most raw, reflective, and real.

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 UsInstagram: @FLOstate_recovery // @bridgerleefrederick

Website: www.FLOstateOfficial.com

Podcast: Apple & Spotify → FLOtalks

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If you’re looking for actionable strategies to build strength or inspiration from those who’ve pushed past limits, this podcast is built to help you rise and figure life out

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