Yisroel Brownstein is a survivor of United Flight 232, which crashed in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1989. At just nine years old, he endured unimaginable trauma, and throughout his life, he has faced many trials that tested his strength and resilience. His journey through mental health and healing is deeply personal, shaped by years of struggle, survival, and self-discovery. For the first time ever, he is sharing his full story—one of pain, perseverance, and the search for meaning in the aftermath of tragedy.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions about death and mental health challenges.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:46 The Many Miracles of Yisroel’s Life

06:28 The Day of the Flight

12:22 Bracing for Impact

17:50 Crashing and the First Responders

19:49 Twillory

20:25 PZ Deals

21:18 Surviving the Crash

27:08 Meeting the Man Who Saved Him Family

28:13 The Bus Accident

36:35 Yisroel’s Gratitude to G-d

38:58 Meeting Other Survivors

40:52 Living With Trauma

43:34 Getting The Help He Needed

48:6 Becoming Godly Book

49:42 BitBean

50:41 Does God Hate Me

55:54 Having Friends You Can Lean On

1:00:23 Advice For Those Struggling

1:04:06 Gratitude to Everyone in His Life

1:05:14 The Survivor's Poem

1:13:12 Outro

✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬

This episode is in memory of:

• Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima

• Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe

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