Meet Tesia, a registered psychotherapist, who landed in a hospital bed with a broken back after the hammock she was relaxing in at a spa suddenly broke and sent her crashing to the ground. In this chat, Tesia recounts her harrowing experience from that day and walks us through the immense challenges of her recovery, including her personal and professional growth, setbacks, and shifting relationships. 

With honesty and a sense of humour that helped her through this traumatic experience, we are gifted with a story that is a testament to the power of perseverance and support. 

From being told she may never regain the ability to walk, to running a marathon 6 years later, Tesia shares how a serious injury can crack your entire world wide open.    

Tesia Bryski is the founder and co-director of Shine Mental Health Collective. 

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