𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫, but giving up is not an option?

In this episode of 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟑, Jay sits down with 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 for an honest conversation about life after amputation, type 1 diabetes, depression, fatherhood, faith, and finding the strength to keep going.

Jeremiah shares how a spider bite developed into a serious infection and eventually led to the amputation of his leg. What followed was an overwhelming period of physical and emotional adjustment, including phantom limb pain, limited mobility, isolation, and some of the darkest moments of his life.

Through it all, Jeremiah’s faith and his responsibility as a father gave him a reason to keep getting back up.

Jay and Jeremiah also discuss men’s mental health, the pressure to always appear strong, and why vulnerability should never be mistaken for weakness. Jeremiah opens up about the importance of finding a healthy outlet, asking for help, and having a safe place to speak honestly without judgment.

This episode is for anyone navigating life after amputation, living with type 1 diabetes, struggling with depression, adjusting to a disability, or rebuilding after a life-changing medical experience.

Jeremiah’s message is simple: Life may hit you hard, but you cannot give up.

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Topics discussed: life after amputation, amputee recovery, type 1 diabetes complications, phantom limb pain, disability awareness, depression in men, men’s mental health, faith through hardship, fatherhood, resilience, overcoming adversity, and finding purpose after trauma.