In the second episode of Series 2, we chat with Ruth, who suffered a terrible car accident 33 years ago that left her in a coma for six and a half weeks.

The doctors predicted that Ruth would never walk or feed herself again, but she proved them wrong. Her journey to recovery was filled with challenges and setbacks, but she never lost her positive attitude or determination to overcome her obstacles.

Tune in to hear about Ruth's experiences in rehab and how she coped with the significant changes to her life after the accident.

This conversation is sure to leave you feeling inspired and ready to face whatever challenges life throws your way.

Welcome to the Bouncing Back podcast series two, by Independent Rehabilitation Services (IRS), a community based Allied Health practice in Melbourne specialising in neuro rehab and disability services.

In this episode, our host William speaks to a storyteller about their journey of overcoming a terrible car accident in 2018. The storyteller, who prefers to remain anonymous, was only 19 years old at the time and the accident left them unable to walk or speak, resulting in them having to relearn basic functions and dealing with severe mental health challenges.

Despite this, with determination and support from a very supportive therapy team, the storyteller has decided to share their story and show listeners how faith, focus, and belief can give you the strength to overcome even the toughest of circumstances.

In this podcast, William and our storyteller have an informal and friendly conversation about life prior to the accident, their rehab journey, and the role of faith in recovery.

Listeners will be able to hear the storyteller's raw and honest account of their experiences and gain inspiration from their resilience and positivity.

You will be left feeling an overwhelming sense of hope and encouragement. Prepare to be moved!

Come chill with Tyson as he tells us about his recovery from a severe stroke at the age of 25.

He is a true Aussie bloke who proves that everyone’s recovery is individual to them. When he was in hospital, Tyson was told he may have to go to a care home and would be unable to move his arm ever again.

Tyson has been “proving them wrong” ever since by making his recovery work for him. He now lives with his adorable cat Simba and is honing his skills as an artist at TAFE.

His personal growth during his recovery is heartening and his message to listeners is clear - find out what works for you to achieve your goals.