From the powdery peaks of Colorado's Rockies to the Swiss Alps, Joe Reed has been tearing up the mountains from the age of seven. He has devoted his life to the art of snowboarding, working with brands (currently riding for Burton), touring and competing across the country, giving up a "normal" childhood in exchange to be able to dedicate himself fully to doing what he loves. That's some insane passion. And that passion carried him through cracking his neck on a 60 foot jump in the midst of competition season. Through faith, resilience, and determination, learn how Joe patiently recovered from a 3% chance of ever walking again.

Hello Humans! :-) Welcome to Episode 14 of This Human Thing!

I am SO honored to have Joe on the show! Apart from being a sponsored snowboarder, he's got a huge heart with his eyes set on greatness. I'm stoked to have met such an inspiring yet humble force and a lifelong amigo. Today we talk about all the boards: surfboards. snowboards. skateboards. and boredom (#neckbracelife). Mostly, in this episode, Joe guides us through his incredibly wild and uplifting journey -  but we also talk a lil bit about our dreams, traveling (Joe's currently nomading), the best airline, and how our beliefs have the power to carry us through ABSOLUTELY anything that life throws our way.

Maybe your "flight for life" isn't on a private hospital jet between emergency rooms with a bolt in your skull, but in any hardship, big or small, that we face, we can persevere with kindness and confidence - it's a chance to deepen and solidify our faith in that all is according to a divine plan.

Life is one big flight. One big trip. From here to there or maybe we're just going in circles for the thrill of it - no final destination. No matter what we're doing, no matter where we're going, let's make it a good one, eh? Do what makes you feel alive.

Take some advice from Joe's empowering story. Now get out there and DREAM EXTREME!!! (and get your shred on) luv u guys.

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Episode 14 of This Human Thing was recorded on October 8, 2020 in San Diego, CA.