The Unstoppable Nate Peitz: Taking the "Dis" Out of Disability

21/06/2025 1h 1min Temporada 4 Episodio 36

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"Text now! I'll Respond"Ep 36 The Unstoppable Nate Peitz: Taking the "Dis" Out of DisabilityWhat does it mean to truly overcome limitations? In this powerful conversation, Nate Peitz redefines what's possible when you refuse to be defined by circumstances beyond your control.Born with spina bifida, Nate shares his remarkable journey of growing up as the only wheelchair user among five siblings in a family that never treated him differently. "Take the dis out of disability" isn't just a catchy phrase for Nate—it's his life philosophy. With refreshing candor, he reveals how his parents' refusal to accept "I can't" in his vocabulary shaped his determined approach to challenges.The conversation takes us through Nate's impressive athletic career in wheelchair basketball, soccer, and sled hockey, where his competitive spirit earned him championships and All-American honors. But what truly shines is his commitment to service. Unable to join the military due to his disability, Nate found other meaningful ways to serve, including his current challenge—completing a grueling 50-mile march in his wheelchair to support veterans.Perhaps most inspiring is Nate's perspective on obstacles. When faced with steep hills during the march qualifier, his response wasn't frustration but determination: "I'm going to figure it out." This mindset transcends his personal journey, offering profound lessons for anyone facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.Whether you're confronting your own limitations or seeking to understand how to better connect with people of all abilities, Nate's insights will transform your perspective. His message is clear—see the person, not the wheelchair; acknowledge the challenge, then find a way forward.Listen now and discover how reframing your view of limitations might just reveal capabilities you never knew you had. What would be possible in your life if you decided to "figure it out" instead of saying "I can't"?https://www.facebook.com/nate.peitzhttps://givebutter.com/OperationHomeBase2025/50MMNatePeitzSupport the showThank you for listening to The Connection Podcast with Jay Miralles. Please subscribe and share! WEBSITEhttps://www.letsgo321.comGET IN TOUCHhttps://flow.page/jaymirallesBUY MY BOOK https://books.by/jaymirallesPLEASE SUBSCRIBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@jaymirallestheconnection

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