One moment changed everything for Rhiannon Tracey, but it didn’t define her spirit. In this heartfelt conversation, the motivational speaker, TEDx presenter, and wellness advocate opens up about the accident that left her with a spinal cord injury and the extraordinary journey that followed.
Rhiannon shares how she transformed tragedy into purpose, from the early days of relearning life’s simplest tasks to founding a not-for-profit dedicated to helping others do the same. Along the way, she discovered the healing power of community, self-love, and joy in the smallest moments.
With honesty and warmth, she reflects on the boundaries she’s learned to set, the intuition she’s learned to trust, and the unconditional love of her pets that carried her through. Her story is a moving reminder that freedom doesn’t come from circumstance, it comes from choosing to live with hope, gratitude, and authenticity.
The episode highlights are:
00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Transformation
01:55 Daily Life and Joys of Rhiannon
05:11 Hiding Behind a Smile: A Photo Reflection
22:53 The Day That Changed Everything: Rhiannon's Accident
26:43 Resilience Through Adversity
29:52 Finding Hope in Trauma
37:30 The Role of Hope in Recovery
47:33 Creating a Community for Healing
50:12 Non-Negotiables for a Fulfilling Life
You can connect with Rhiannon using the links below:
Website: www.rhiannontracey.com.au
The Next Step Recovery & Wellness Centre: www.thenextstepsci.org.au
Instagram: @rhiannontraceymywheellife | @our_little_urban_homestead | @thenextstepscirecovery
Email: rhiannontraceymywheellife@gmail.com
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