116. A Story of Finding Happiness and Acceptance with Lenny Redrose

<p>A rising soccer star turned paraplegic, our guest on today’s episode is the epitome of perseverance and growth mindset. </p><p>Lenny sustained a spinal cord injury after a botched surgery attempt to remove a tumor leaving him with no feeling in his lower body and no control over his bodily functions. </p><p>This would be a death sentence to most, but Lenny used this as an opportunity to grow as a person mentally, spiritually, and in career. He was able to look beyond the physical and saw the big picture lesson that he felt he desperately needed to be taught.</p><p>Lenny’s life was anything but run of the mill. Dealing with drug, sex, and party addictions, he knew he was leading a life to nowhere but couldn’t make the change necessary, until the universe did it for him. </p><p>Join us in today’s episode to hear a vulnerable, raw, and uncut story of how someone’s life was flipped upside down and the power in finding the silver lining.</p><p><br/></p><p>Topics discussed in this episode:</p><ul><li>Where Lenny’s story began</li><li>How Lenny cultivated his go getter mindset</li><li>Receiving parental criticism and recognition</li><li>Dealing with peer pressure in team environments</li><li>Lessons Lenny learned going through drug addiction</li><li>Lenny’s experience joining the army</li><li>What Lenny’s rock bottom looked like</li><li>How Lenny sustained a spinal cord injury</li><li>If there was a cure would Lenny take it?</li><li>How Lenny met his wife and the authentic relationship they share</li><li>How pivotal wheelchair sports have been for Lenny</li></ul><p>Connect with Lenny:<br/><br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/lennyakiredrose/?hl=en'>Instagram</a></p><p><a href='https://www.facebook.com/lenny.kirmizigul'>Facebook</a></p><p>To listen to more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-betar-project/id1491320197'>here</a>!</p><p>Connect with Nicholas:<br/><br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thebetarproject/?__coig_restricted=1'>Instagram</a></p><p><a href='h