Episode #583 From Trauma to Triumph: How Naseem Rochette Redefined Healing Through Resilience
“You don’t erase the cracks—you honor them. That’s where the strength comes from.”
— Naseem Rochette, Author & Resilience Coach
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What happens when life shatters in an instant—and you choose to rebuild with courage, purpose, and grace?
Episode Summary
In this deeply moving episode of The Audacious Living Podcast, Audley Stephenson sits down with author and resilience coach Naseem Rochette, whose life changed forever after being run over by a car—three times. What followed wasn’t just physical recovery, but a profound emotional and spiritual transformation.
Naseem shares how trauma reshaped her identity, her relationships, and her understanding of strength. Drawing from the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi, she explains how embracing our cracks can become the very source of our power. Together, Audley and Naseem explore healing, gratitude, storytelling, and the courage it takes to choose growth after devastation.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that while we may not choose our hardships, we can choose how we rise from them.
Key Points:
Healing is not about erasing pain—it’s about integrating it. Growth comes from acknowledging the cracks, not hiding them.
Your story has power when you choose to share it. Vulnerability invites connection and helps others feel less alone.
Trauma doesn’t define you, but it can refine you. Pain can become purpose when reframed through intention and compassion.
Joy is still possible after devastation. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting—it means learning how to live fully again.
Guest Bio
Naseem Rochette is an author, speaker, and resilience coach whose life was forever changed after surviving a devastating accident. Through her book The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over, she shares her journey of recovery, identity, and post-traumatic growth. Her work centers on helping others reframe adversity, embrace vulnerability, and rediscover joy after hardship.
She is also the creator of Unbreakable Day, a powerful annual reminder that healing is a process worth honoring.
Additional Resources
Title:** "Why Your Broken Moments Might Be Your Greatest Strength
A reflection on how adversity can become the foundation for transformation.
Special Offers
📘 Book: The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over
🎧 Available in print and audiobook formats
🌐 Learn more: lifeunbreakable.com
📩 Coaching & speaking inquiries available through her website
Personal Insights
This conversation reminded me that healing doesn’t mean returning to who we were—it means honoring who we’ve become. Naseem’s story is a powerful example of choosing meaning over bitterness and courage over comfort. Her journey reinforces that audacity often begins where certainty ends.
Best Point of Contact for Listeners
Listeners can connect with Naseem through her website.
🌐 Learn more: lifeunbreakable.com
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