The Perfect Step Podcast: Pathways to Healing

You’re not broken — you’re being rebranded.

What happens when the life you planned disappears — and you’re forced to rebuild from the ground up? In this candid conversation, we explore what it truly means to navigate life after a spinal cord injury — not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.💬 Key reflections from this video: Losing parts of your old life doesn’t end you — it invites you to rebuild something more intentional. You are not broken; you’re being rebranded. Growth takes time, patience, and permission to evolve. Moving forward isn’t just personal — it shows others what’s possible after everything changes. This message is for anyone newly navigating SCI, disability, or a major life shift — and for anyone learning how to redefine purpose when the path looks different than expected.

It DOES Get Better: Jerry Robin on Injury, Hope & Not Giving Up on Yourself

In this episode, we sit down with Jerry Robin to talk about resilience, mindset, and what it truly takes to rebuild your life after a major injury. Jerry opens up about the most surprising part of his journey — discovering his ability to stay relatively positive even through some of the darkest moments. With honesty and humility, he shares how surrounding himself with good people and a solid environment has been one of the biggest keys to staying grounded and hopeful. He also offers heartfelt advice for others new to their injury: it really does get better. Even when it feels like your world is spiraling, there are still meaningful things ahead. Jerry encourages listeners to take moments for themselves, reflect on both the good and bad, and appreciate what is still possible. We also explore Jerry’s powerful “why”: not giving up on himself. Whether it’s therapy, exercise, work, or creating content to inspire others, Jerry goes to bed every day knowing he put effort toward becoming a better version of himself — and that fulfillment keeps him moving forward. In this episode, Jerry shares: • How positivity became a survival tool during his recovery • Why your environment matters more than you think • Advice for anyone newly injured and feeling overwhelmed • How effort — big or small — builds fulfillment • His passion for sharing content to inspire others on their journey If Jerry’s story resonates with you, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to help amplify his message.

The Power of Persistence: Chris’s Story of Growth and Advocacy

Chris has discovered something powerful about himself — he’s no longer afraid to put himself out there. Once quiet about his goals, he’s now using his voice to advocate for others and spread awareness about cerebral palsy. His message to parents of children with CP is simple but strong: never stop asking questions, seeking resources, and learning what works best for your child — because every journey is unique. At the heart of it all, Chris’s “why” is clear: to educate others and inspire young minds to see ability, not disability. 💚 #ThePerfectStep #BePerfectFoundation #BuildingBridgesOfAccessibility #CerebralPalsyAwareness #Advocacy #Inclusion #DisabilityAwareness #NeverStopLearning

Living With Purpose: Lorie Hargrave’s Journey Through Faith, Resilience, and her son's SCI Recovery

When tragedy struck and Hal’s (Founder of TPS) life changed in an instant, Lorie Hargrave, Hal's mom, found herself facing a journey she never could have imagined. In this episode, we hear her perspective on what it means to walk through the darkest moments while holding onto faith, strength, and an unwavering sense of purpose. Lorie shares how the most surprising thing she discovered about herself was her own resilience—the ability to keep herself together and remain strong even when the weight of circumstances felt overwhelming. She credits her faith as the anchor that carried her through. For families and individuals newly navigating life with a spinal cord injury, Lory offers heartfelt advice: hold on, embrace each moment, and seek the purpose within the pain. She believes every challenge carries opportunities—not only to grow personally but to use those experiences to help others along their journey. At the heart of Lorie’s message is her ultimate “why”: to live life with purpose, make a difference, and remain present in each moment. Through Hal’s recovery, Lory has found that purpose isn’t just about her own healing, but about the ripple effect—how one person’s story, strength, or encouragement can profoundly impact another. This is more than just a story of survival; it’s a story of faith in action, resilience in practice, and the power of living each day with meaning.

Cory Hahn: From ASU SCI Injury to Diamondbacks Exec | Project 34, Recovery, & Baseball Trailblazer

In 2011, Cory Hahn's life changed forever after sustaining a spinal cord injury while playing baseball at Arizona State University. But that moment didn’t end his journey — it reshaped it.In this powerful interview, Cory reflects on his baseball career, the day everything changed, and how he found new purpose beyond the field. Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2013, Cory went on to earn his business degree, serve as a scout, and now plays a key role as a front office executive.We dive into his recovery, his unwavering love for the game, the challenges and rewards of staying close to baseball, and the incredible work he’s doing through Project 34, the nonprofit he co-founded with MLB pitcher Trevor Williams to support individuals with spinal cord injuries.Cory was recently honored with Baseball America’s 2024 Trailblazer Award, and this conversation shows exactly why.🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from the world of sports.📌 Topics covered:Cory’s ASU baseball careerLife after spinal cord injuryBeing drafted by the DiamondbacksBecoming a scout and executiveStarting Project 34Lessons in perseverance, leadership, and impact#CoryHahn [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/coryhahn] #Project34 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/project34] #BaseballStories [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/baseballstories] #MLB [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mlb] #ASUBaseball [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/asubaseball] #Diamondbacks [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/diamondbacks] #Inspiration [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/inspiration] #Trailblazer [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/trailblazer]