They told us we’d never walk again. Instead, we built FLOtalks.

In this first episode, hosts Elena Brandner & Bridger Frederick dive into the mission behind FLOtalks — why it was created, what it stands for, and how our stories of spinal cord injury, recovery, and resilience shaped this movement.

Recorded post-sauna and breathwork, each conversation is raw, unfiltered, and honest. We talk about adversity, mindset, fitness, nutrition, and the importance of self-advocacy — sharing lessons learned through recovery, exposing flaws in the health system, and highlighting the power of discipline, adaptation, and faith.

This is more than just a podcast. It’s coaching, mentorship, and a movement to help you rebuild, evolve, and live with purpose.

🎙 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

The mission and purpose behind FLOtalks

How adversity can become the foundation for growth

The role of discipline, mindset, and faith in recovery

Insights into fitness, nutrition, and personal development

Why FLOtalks is about more than conversation — it’s about transformation

🔑 Topics We Cover

Personal development & resilience

Mindset mastery & mental toughness

Spinal cord injury & navigating disability

Life after accidents & transformation stories

👥 About the Hosts

Elena Brandner & Bridger Frederick are paraplegic athletes who turned extreme adversity into purpose. Together, they share their stories of recovery, fitness, and faith — proving that no matter what life takes from you, you can figure life out and rise stronger.

📲 Connect with Us

Instagram: @FLOstate_recovery // @bridgerleefrederick

Website: www.FLOstateOfficial.com

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YouTube: @FLOtalks

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

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