What do you do when your life changes in an instant—and the future you imagined disappears?
In this inspiring episode of Happiness Through Creating, we follow the true story of Tom Whittaker—a mountaineer and educator who lost his leg in a car accident, but refused to lose his purpose. Instead, he set his sights on a goal no amputee had ever reached before: the summit of Mount Everest.
Through pain, doubt, and two failed attempts, Tom created something more powerful than success—he created resilience, legacy, and joy.
This episode explores:
How creativity isn’t just artistic—it’s the act of rebuilding meaning
Why adversity can become the soil for transformation
What it means to create a new identity after loss
And how the “summit” we’re climbing toward is often within
If you’ve ever been told “you can’t,” or faced a mountain that seemed too steep to climb—this story will remind you:
The joy you seek isn’t only at the top.
It’s in the courage to keep climbing.
🎧 Listen now and be inspired to create your way forward—no matter the terrain.
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