On May 21st, 2018, Naseem’s life changed forever when she was hit and then run over three times by a car. What could have been the end became the beginning of a remarkable journey of healing, transformation, and purpose.

Now, Naseem celebrates that day each year as Unbreakable Day, a reminder of her decision to turn unimaginable pain into empowerment. Her book, “The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over,” and her work as a speaker help others find meaning, growth, and strength in their own experiences of trauma.

Naseem's Links:

Website:

https://naseemrochette.com/

Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Benefits-Being-Run-Over/dp/B0BW3LK86X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1678558072&sr=8-1

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/naseemrochette?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

00:00:00 What happens psychologically when you face death and survive?

00:01:03 Why do near-death experiences completely change how people view life?

00:02:14 What does it feel like to realize you might die — and make peace with it?

00:03:28 Why do people only appreciate life once they almost lose it?

00:04:40 How can trauma reveal what actually matters most in life?

00:06:07 Why is accepting help so hard for people who are usually independent?

00:07:21 How does vulnerability become a strength after tragedy?

00:08:36 What can the Japanese art of kintsugi teach us about healing from pain?

00:09:52 How do people rebuild confidence and identity after trauma?

00:11:03 Why do small acts of kindness feel so powerful during recovery?

00:12:19 How can sharing your story help others heal too?

00:13:42 Why is perfectionism often a mask for pain or control issues?

00:14:58 How does social media make it harder to show our real struggles?

00:16:15 What does it mean to “relearn yourself” after surviving the impossible?

00:18:07 How can letting others help become an act of strength?

00:19:43 Why does slowing down feel like weakness for high-achievers?

00:21:02 How can reframing pain as purpose transform your healing journey?

00:22:28 What does it mean to turn scars into gold, like kintsugi art?

00:23:44 How does openness and community speed up emotional recovery?

00:25:12 Why do some people disappear during your hardest moments?

00:26:30 How can understanding others’ limitations bring peace instead of anger?

00:28:10 What happens when the person who hurt you never apologizes?

00:30:02 How can therapy and medication support true emotional healing?

00:31:45 How does gratitude shift your mindset after trauma?

00:33:18 How can rewriting your story turn victimhood into empowerment?

00:35:01 What does it mean to forgive without closure?

00:37:10 How can giving grace to people who failed you set you free?

00:39:05 Why is vulnerability actually a form of strength?

00:41:27 How can self-awareness and reframing thoughts rebuild confidence?

00:44:02 What does it mean to live every day as a second chance?

Topics: Car Accident, Survivor, Hit and Run, Near Death

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