#269 Pro Surfer Sterling Spencer's Journey through a Severe Brain Injury, Misdiagnosis, and Finding a Path to Recovery

In this episode, I dive into a profound conversation with professional surfer Sterling Spencer, who shares his harrowing journey through a severe brain injury, misdiagnosis, and his path to recovery. Sterling opens up about the challenges of being misunderstood, the healing power of the ocean, and how his ordeal has reshaped his outlook on life and health. Sponsors: boncharge.com with promo code GABBY to get 15% off FATTY15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/GABBY and using code GABBY at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order.  Vionic Shoes - Vionicshoes.com and use code GABBY at checkout for 15% off your entire order when you log into your account  OneSkin - Get 15% with code REECE at Oneskin.co Main Sections & Timecodes: Sterling's Surfing Background and Initial Injury [00:08:12 - 00:10:33] Sterling recounts his early career in surfing, the circumstances of his injury, and the immediate aftermath. Diagnosis and Misunderstanding [00:10:34 - 00:15:00] Details of the struggle to obtain a correct diagnosis and the impact of being labeled incorrectly. Turning Point in Recovery [00:15:01 - 00:20:00] How meeting a holistic therapist and a Chinese medicine doctor changed the course of his recovery. Lifestyle Changes and Holistic Health [00:20:01 - 00:25:00] Sterling discusses the dietary and lifestyle changes that significantly improved his condition. Role of Community and Humor in Healing [00:25:01 - 00:30:00] The importance of community support and humor in his journey toward recovery. Reflections and Advice [00:30:01 - End] Sterling reflects on his experiences and offers advice for others dealing with similar challenges. Do you want to learn more about Sterling Spencer? You can find him on Instagram @sterlingspencer and check out his podcast Pinch My Salt Show wherever you listen to podcasts. Everything Gabby Reece: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabbyreece/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabbyreeceofficial Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGabrielleReece/ Gabby Reece Website - https://gabriellereece.com/ Gabby Reece Show Transcript: https://gabriellereece.com/podcast/ The Gabby Reece Show Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeEINLNlGvIceFOP7aAZk5A Gabrielle 'Gabby' Reece is an American actress, podcaster, and former model and professional volleyball player best known for hosting a lifestyle, health & fitness podcast titled The Gabby Reece Show. Additionally, she is the co-founder of XPT | Extreme Performance Training and Laird Superfood alongside her husband and big wave surfer Laird Hamilton. The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Thank you for tuning into "The Gabby Reece Show." If you found this information helpful, consider sharing this episode with someone who needs it. And subscribe to make sure you never miss informative conversations like this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices