{"podcast":{"title":"Unconventional Leaders","slug":"unconventional-leaders-6674813","podcast_index_feed_id":6674813,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/unconventional-leaders/","website_url":"https://www.heatherparady.com/podcast","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/4985ab13-1356-458e-8f20-820d01424b75/Unconventional-Leaders.png","author":"Heather Parady","episode_count":177,"summary":"If you feel like the misfit, the one who thinks differently, or the one who never quite fit the mold, this show is here to help you take the parts of your story you once felt unsure about and turn them into your greatest advantage.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:20:50.336383+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unconventional-leaders-6674813"},"episode":{"title":"She Almost Died… Then Came Back With a New Purpose | Jesi Stracham","slug":"she-almost-died-then-came-back-with-a-new-purpose-jesi-stracham","published_at":"2026-04-07T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unconventional-leaders-6674813/she-almost-died-then-came-back-with-a-new-purpose-jesi-stracham","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unconventional-leaders-6674813","url":"https://www.heatherparady.com/podcast","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d7cfd3d0-ca77-4aa5-9396-961d88a5b39b.mp3","summary":"Jesi Stracham is an entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate who, after surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident and paralysis, discovered the power of resilience, faith, and authentic self-expression. From a life-threatening injury and near-death experiences to writing her book Power in the Roll and founding the Wheel With Me Foundation, Jesi’s journey is about transforming trauma into purpose, honoring the body as a temple, and choosing to live with presence and intention. In this conversation, Jesi explores self-trust, embracing imperfection, and breaking cycles of shame so you can fully live…no matter your circumstances. WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE: Faith and near-death experiences as catalysts for spiritual growth The body as a temple: fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness Redefining self-identity and breaking cycles of shame, judgment, and self-doubt Watch my previous episode with Jesi : https://youtu.be/XbHVdmO8oVI CONNECT WITH JESI STRACHAM: Website: https://jesistracham.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesistracham/ CONNECT WITH HEATHER: Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/162 Mentioned in this episode: Empowered Podcasting Grab your ticket here: https://empoweredpodcasting.com/check-out?am_id=heather444 Use code: EPC20 **“This is an affiliate link, which means. I earn a commission when you purchase through it**","meta_description":"Jesi Stracham is an entrepreneur, speaker, and advocate who, after surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident and paralysis, discovered the power of resil…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2826,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unconventional-leaders-6674813/episodes/she-almost-died-then-came-back-with-a-new-purpose-jesi-stracham/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unconventional-leaders-6674813/she-almost-died-then-came-back-with-a-new-purpose-jesi-stracham.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}