"The driver who hit me got two years in prison. But I got a life sentence." Those were the words of today's guest, Andrew Bernstein, in an essay for Outside magazine in 2021. After suffering a car accident, breaking 35 bones, dropping into a coma, and becoming paraplegic, Andrew sees his experience as a new beginning. Learning to live in a new body is not easy. It means facing new challenges, people's looks, a different level of interaction with others, among many things he did not have to deal with before. Today, this incredible man will tell us his story and what people with disabilities go through daily. He'll even share what it's like to go back into the dating world and become vulnerable about his story from the very first conversation. Remember, disabled people are just like everyone else. ABOUT ANDREW BERNSTEIN Elite track cyclist, athlete, motivational speaker, writer, and marketer living in Boulder, Colorado. CONNECT WITH ANDREW Instagram: @bernietweets Oustide Magazine Article - The Driver Who Hit Me Got Two Years in Prison. But I Got a Life Sentence. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR [4:40] Andrew's story. [10:37] The first moment of consciousness after the accident. [16:47] Learning to forgive. [21:27] Discovering what life is like in a different body. [29:00] A relationship that came to an end. [33:58] From cycling to trying new sports. [38:20] Is there judgment against disabled people? [42:01] Is there a change of attitude in the social circle? [46:14] Feeling part of a different group of people. [48:10] Getting back to the dating game. [51:31] Unanticipated challenges. If you look at the civilized world and think, "no thank you," then you should subscribe to our podcast, so you don't miss a single episode! Also, join the uncivilized community, and connect with me on my website, Facebook, or Instagram so you can join in on our live recordings, ask questions to guests, and more. Click here to sign up for the UNcivilized Men's Initiation on April 20th - 23rd, 2022. Find Traver on Instagram @traverboehm Get a copy of my book, Man UNcivilized Start your journey on your way to be the man that the world failed to teach you how to be.

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