Janine Shepherd: A broken body isn't a broken person

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Cross-country skier Janine Shepherd hoped for an Olympic medal -- until she was hit by a truck during a training bike ride. She shares a powerful story about the human potential for recovery. Her message: you are not your body, and giving up old dreams can allow new ones to soar.
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@Fusselwurmify 11 лет назад

"I had a really bad day" That made me cry.

@nguyentanphong1522 3 года назад

you are too xiaolin

@furenaef 11 лет назад

This makes me rethink life every time i see some one that cant walk or was dealt a bad hand at birth, but overcame and became successful in whatever they wanted to be. This gives me inspiration, I am 100000 times more grateful that i can walk outside and feel the sun, and gives me motivation that I am capable of more! Strong people like her is what this world needs, i stopped complaining a long time ago, and i will continue never complaining about anything, as long as im alive im successful.

@69aquamarine69 10 лет назад

The most amazing TED talk ever! Thank You Janine, I'm watching this again after a year, still inspiring!

@jo83au 10 лет назад

Janine is one of the most amazing people i know of. She was amazing to have survived through the accident, but even more amazing that she has been able and willing to share her story. I have a nerve disorder in my legs from a surgrey gone wrong that turned my life upside down. Janines story and strength is a major part of way i am still around today and will never give up on what i want. Thank you to an amazing women for sharing her story that brought light to the darkest part of my life.

@Hei1Bao4 11 лет назад

Having lived a very active lifestyle, survived things most people consider impossible, and now am mostly confined to a bed, I can relate to this. If this is the end, so be it, but I have no intent of giving up.

@sachinmital9504 4 года назад

Awesome spirit!

@ccsworldaustralia4332 3 года назад

great

@soumyashishdas8779 2 года назад

♥️

@moviescenes-4629 2 года назад

How are you doing now mate...

@Sophiemaster12 7 лет назад

My philosophy class brought me here. I'm so glad it did. Beautiful message

@adrienmendoza1007 7 лет назад

I'm here because of my Philosophy class too and I'm in love with this its so empowering

@bbb_888 6 лет назад

My financial business brought me here! Seriously!

@suadhussein1395 2 года назад

my holistic health class brought me here

@heatherhewett8091 4 года назад

This is one of the most incredible talks I've ever heard. I've shared this video with many people and they felt the same.

@frunchzz 11 лет назад

That was really one of the most inspirational talks I've ever seen

@MindAnimations Год назад

What an amazing person, I’ll admit I cried while listening! Thank you so much you are so inspirational!!!

@Bisqwit 11 лет назад

Her presentation style is very clear and effective. I like the progression with chairs.

@nicholasbrentley4212 3 года назад

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@chaimarlo9964 3 года назад

@Nicholas Brentley i use FlixZone. Just google for it :)

@gustavotomas5214 3 года назад

@Chaim Arlo yea, have been watching on FlixZone for months myself =)

@nicholasbrentley4212 3 года назад

@Chaim Arlo Thank you, I signed up and it seems to work :) I appreciate it !!

@chaimarlo9964 3 года назад

@Nicholas Brentley Glad I could help :D

@etkruzan4444 5 лет назад

She made me cry. I have so much hope for MY SPIRIT now too. Thank you for this inspirational message. 🙏🏽✌🏽👽

@nathantung5951 7 лет назад

This is an incredible story. I can't imagine going through what you have Janine, and still thinking optimistically. I'm 2 years into a back injury that's prevented me from possibly becoming a state or national champion in taekwondo, and I feel incredibly grateful that I may someday have a second chance while others may not. You're truly an inspiration!

@KushalSawant 7 лет назад

Hang in there buddy! I feel you.

@indluk 9 лет назад

Wow, this is one of the most amazing story telling i have ever seen.

@adrianduffen600 5 лет назад

What an inspirational story. I feel it was well balanced, with the sadness and laughter given time to settle before the next part of the story was told, making it easier to remember. I am going to use your story to help me to push myself to dream bigger and to keep going when things are hard. God bless you Janine "the machine" Shepherd.

@weyshing 7 лет назад

Really inspiring story that touched the hearth of every human soul. We're not human body living in a spiritual life, but a spiritual life living in a human body.

@AdorableBunyips 7 лет назад

Thank you for the inspiration!! I am dealing with healing my broken back and a traumatic brain injury and know I won't make a full recovery so need to learn to accept what I can do

@brookepowell7705 7 лет назад

Hi Janine, I'm so grateful I could hear your message today! Thank you for sharing it! I've been through some traumatic events myself the last year with sickness and injury and alot of what you shared hit home and is very encouraging! Bless you.

@BK-om1hw 4 года назад

Dear Janine. Your strength gave me strength and helped me a lot after a terrible accident I had. Thank you for that and I wish you a wonderful life.

@NOT_Lisa11 Год назад

This is such a heartfelt story. I am so sorry for your pain Janine.

@MyVinylRevolution Год назад

Have just watched this Janine - so inspiring. Love the in/out of body descriptions and also your awareness around choice and control over returning to life. 👏

@wellingtonsboots2930 4 года назад

I first watched this a few years ago. Today I have been watching TED videos and I came across it again. It was an inspiring talk when I first watched it and it still is. Just proves how amazing humanity can be. Wonderful talk Thank you.

@IdoloR 11 лет назад

This is fantastically motivating. The most touching thing I have ever heard.

@stephaniesealy9375 5 лет назад

Incredible.... just incredible. You are such a truthful, honest, humble and inspirational woman! You've taught me how to fly just by listening to you! Thank you for you!

@TheTangledAngler 5 лет назад

The most inspiring thing I've ever heard in my life! I'm 2 years post op from 2 spinal surgeries which haven't gone to plan but this has given me so much hope! Thank you x

@nitinsharma2455 8 лет назад

three feeling came from my heart after seeing this emotional-goosebumps-salute you are just incredible

@wachungleung9913 8 лет назад

I admire your spirit so much. You are one of the bravest girls I have seen. I learnt from you that I shouldnt give up when I meet troubles. Sometimes something make me feel impossible and I give up. You make me know that if I want to do it and never give up to do it, there is always alternatives. Using all my power to improve myself, nothing is impossible.

@A169JB 11 лет назад

man such perfect delivery... her emotion and passion really are what make this a great speech

@user-qt1vf2jm4g 7 лет назад

As I am watching this, something is coming to my heart, which is very same feeling that I faced 4 years ago. Thanks Dear.

@tdreamgmail 11 лет назад

First time I cried in a TED talk. Beautiful spirit.

@nicolesingcay9426 3 года назад

Still watching this inspiring story in 2020! Amazing story of Janine Shephered, this story kept me going in life :))

@glendorosiana9730 2 года назад

So inspiring. I laughed, cried, and then get inspired.

@sofiacunha7822 9 лет назад

Thank you. You experience helped so much!

@michiem00 11 лет назад

This was beautiful. One of the most inspiring lessons I have ever seen. My straw is raised, Janine!

@LFLvideos 11 лет назад

Beautiful and heartfelt speech, thank you for sharing.

@ivovazov 11 лет назад

What a wonderful story and a great timely message!!

@wizardofb9434 2 месяца назад

This is the most valuable spiritual discourse I came across.. Feel so indebted, grateful to you Janine..

@hwinny2 11 лет назад

This is the most inspirational videos I have ever seen! This lady is unbelievably courageous!!!

@emmorang 4 года назад

Wow such a great talk! Doing a behavior change assignment for my graduate program in performance psychology and really glad I got to hear your story.

@bikerjac 11 лет назад

My straw is reaching out to connect with others. Thank you for your inspiration!

@dplant8961 5 лет назад

Hi, Janine Shepherd. Thank you. That is one VERY inspiring story - at least for those who WILL listen and understand. How-wevver, it occurred to me while I was watching listening that, as great as your flying achievements have been and are, your greatest work may very well still be ahead of you - IF you have not already discovered that as a result of this talk. Just my 0.02. You have a wonderful LIFE. Best wishes. Deas Plant.

@shreya9072 6 лет назад

This is one of the best speech I have ever listened to. ❤

@vishwamharani287 Год назад

You are an inspiration to all of us. Coming through life threatening injury to rise and succeed!

@matthewsutton3841 10 месяцев назад

I saw Janine present live many years ago and bought her book at the same time. A true inspiration.

@BionicStarChild 11 лет назад

That was one of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard. Wow...

@hac9045 11 лет назад

Thank you for this inspirational speaker and story.

@weefeatures 11 лет назад

Had a spinal injury 4 years ago when I was 18 (suspected infarction at T9) and as motivational as this story is, it's a lot easier to be driven when you're immediately recovering. For me at least, there's nothing more demoralising than putting all your emotional and physical energy into getting better, and still not getting any feeling or movement back, it's like running on a greased treadmill. It's easy to go out and tell people about the strength of your spirit when you're walking again.

@yuvrajpathak7548 5 месяцев назад

You ok now bro?

@tagalis 3 года назад

Congratulations. This is the best story. Thank you!

@windfarmguy7286 4 года назад

Inspiring story, told very well. Brilliant use of the chairs...the journey. Well done.

@kamleshwadhwani1517 7 лет назад

You are an inspiration Janine...God bless you and many many thanks for sharing your story :)

@wahyaohni 10 лет назад

VERY STRONG STORY, made me cry

@kpvids2 11 лет назад

Goes to show how strong humans can be. brilliant & inspirational

@supercolourme 11 лет назад

Thank you, Janine. I really needed this today

@christinacaruth4894 5 лет назад

You are a true trooper to go through your journey!! I can relate because I was in an Car accident!! This accident made me stronger!! I never knew how many people who truly love me!! About 10 friend s cam by to visit me at the Broward Hospital!! I ended up running about an year afterwards !!! My friends are Genuine !! My friend Generino send me back to Boulder, Colorado!! At Boulder which is the Fitness Capital of America!! I was healing at an fast rate!! There was not even a scar on my body!! I am bless!! About 5 years after I was able to bike 70 miles!! Heaven it is !!🌏🌎🌍✌✌✌😇😇😇

@irrobertaa 11 лет назад

amazing!! she is amazing!! made me cry.. the mind is by far strong than anything else

@thelynchmeister 11 лет назад

simply amazing and inspiring story

@aleksandratrojan7829 7 лет назад

thank you for sharing that!!! you're great!!!

@akhil9203 5 лет назад

Your story lifted lot of people all around !

@taufiklouis4668 6 лет назад

Thank You Janine. This is very Inspiring. Your Spirit and Heart is unbelieveble. It would inspire others anywhere which could be have a physical problem. Keep Dreaming Big No matter what

@padmanandpathak5433 8 лет назад

great lecture !!! God bless you

@katiep7429 5 лет назад

I shattered my right foot 2 years ago. I’m still unable to walk. I completely understand it. Thank you. 💙

@suhaschavan2896 7 лет назад

Unbelievable. Incredible! Inspiring.

@marwaali9971 9 лет назад

your speech needs to be watched several times so all its meanings could be understandable.. i loved it

@AbbeyAdeb 10 лет назад

Awwww... one of the best ever. Loved it. Very motivating.

@ptichka7 Год назад

The most inspiring Person ever ! For the last 10 years each time when I have a "down moment " in my life- I am listening to you, Janine! And YOU rising me up. Forever in debt! 🙏💗

@riderlibertas2580 11 лет назад

Very moving and well told.

@user-rp7xb8ld2s 5 лет назад

Dear Janine, Your talk was really inspiring. On your own example you show us that wheelchair isn't the end of life and you can reach any goal. And all that you need is motivation and you shouldn't give up. You are very strong women. Thank you for sharing your story, Nastya

@omardkair4843 7 лет назад

GREAT , much love

@sandman5371 11 лет назад

Thank you so much !!!

@sumotherdude 11 лет назад

yeah i second that. and i'm glad you found some strength from the talk... i wish you all the best.

@marikc84 11 лет назад

Some tears coming out...of joy!

@Shaunova 11 лет назад

WOW that was amazing, so inspiring and true. I really hope I can do what she has done because I'm so lost right now.

@KiaraRadilj 2 месяца назад

THIS IS THE BEST TED TALK I'VE EVER HEARD, SOOOO UNDERRATED

@kristywebster5833 9 месяцев назад

I’m a student commercial helicopter pilot. I spent the last year fighting breast cancer and I’ve just passed my pilots medical. I return to school in march to finish the last 25 hours of my training and follow my dreams. I’m so grateful for your story and your inspiration

@SujitKReddy 11 лет назад

Awesome message to those fighting to battle back from a spinal cord injury!

@DragonPrincessAoife 11 лет назад

As someone who struggles with my own medical crap, stories like this are unbelievably inspiring. Knowing that someone who has a life that is so much harder than mine can take it on and succeed so beautifully gives me hope that I can do the same.

@XXXDeadhead 11 лет назад

Extremely inspiring!

@prsna1 11 лет назад

Its really an inspirational speech!

@JohnSmith-pj3sl 11 лет назад

So much respect for this woman!!!

@Lovelypanacea 10 лет назад

Janine, you are such a joy.

@Galakyllz 11 лет назад

What a great speaker and story...

@Proffittk001 6 лет назад

Hello Janine, Your story sort of reminds me of my own. I was so inspired by Your story and haven’t been inspired in a very long time.

@akks16 11 лет назад

everytime i watch such videos it makes me think how blessed i am ! :) i big salute to her! hats off to her spirit!

@billbillard7690 11 лет назад

Janine, you have done a wonderful job of expressing the true identity of self separate from the attachment of the physical body. Yes, we are all connected in spirit by the one who is spirit and truth. I too am a survivor of a spinal cord injury that left me in a quadriplegic condition.The same spirit of courage and identity you have so eloquently described is the same spirit that led me to triumph over the apparent hopelessness of my 59 year old broken body. I have also made a full recovery.

@coreenkeith 4 года назад

Thank you ❤

@gloriamitchell3518 5 лет назад

Inspired talk. Thank you. Second watch.

@tdredz2 11 лет назад

This is such a great inspirational talk...IDK how it has any dislike views at all.

@starlovestarlight 11 лет назад

Best channel on RU-vid, the videos on this channel are absolutely 100% invaluable.

@uju4699 7 лет назад

thank you

@antoniopaes686 6 лет назад

What a great Talk!

@akshitapal-oh4pg 5 дней назад

Thank you 🙏

@Dullface 11 лет назад

One of the best TED talks to date.

@Gracieisawsome 11 лет назад

This was amazing, I actually cried.

@weefeatures 11 лет назад

Yeah thanks man, seen this guy before, he is awesome! Although he was born with it, so his message is more about coming to terms with being different and his limitations than a sudden drastic change in your life.