Makayla Noble is a former world champion cheerleader who, in a freak backyard cheer accident, ended up falling and breaking her neck, immediately becoming quadriplegic. She played the hand she was dealt, rehabbed at the Adaptive Training Foundation, has found herself and continues to push her limits. This young lady has a spirit and brightness that is unmatched and a determination that shined through when she crawled 40 yards on turf. Not only is Makayla's story about overcoming an accident but she also dealt with serious mental health issues as a competitive cheerleader. She describes her daily battle of grinding to be the best competitor she could be while also balancing her life as a high school student, friend and daughter. This story is going to touch you because Makayla is very honest about what she struggled with prior to this accident yet she felt like God laid this path before her to become who she is today.
We also have a fun cameo from Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys. He jumps in to surprise her with a signed jersey and support. So tune in because Makayla's episode is going to hit you right in my heart.
(2:10) Makayla Noble's Upbringing, Family and Cheerleading
(15:10) Makayla's First World Championship
(22:50) Surprise Guest Dak Prescott!
(26:10) Makayla's Approach of her Alive Day
(41:00) Relationship with Social Media
(55:30) Relationship with Cheerleading
(1:05:30) The Lead Up To Makayla's Accident
(1:15:55) Makayla's Accident
(1:43:00) Makayla Realizing Her Injury
(1:52:00) Makayla's Perspective Following Her Injury
(2:05:00) The Rehab Process
(2:20:00) Living With Her Injury
(2:34:45) What's Next For Makayla Noble
Life After with David Vobora is an inspirational and motivational podcast that dives deep into guest's personal stories of hardship, perseverance and personal realization. After playing professional football, overcoming addiction, working with Wounded Warriors, and creating the Adaptive Training Foundation, David knows that life-altering events come in many ways, but they always come. On the new series, former “Mr. Irrelevant” in the NFL Draft, Vobora, talks with incredible guests about overcoming adversity in the face of unimaginable circumstances. David identifies crucial—and sometimes tragic—moments in their lives' that helped shape both their success and who they are today.
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