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Living Limitless After Losing a Limb – Rebecca Denae's Story of Resilience
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🎯 In This Episode with Rebecca Denae, You’ll Discover:
- How cancer at 18 reshaped her life and future
- What phantom limb syndrome actually feels like
- The mindset and faith that helped her endure two amputations
- Why she wrote Limitless and how it's opening doors for advocacy
- How to embrace your story—even the painful parts
📝 Episode Summary
What happens when your identity is amputated along with your leg? In this powerful episode, Rebecca Denae shares her raw journey from an athletic 18-year-old to a two-time amputee, author, and speaker. Diagnosed with bone cancer just out of high school, Rebecca’s life took a dramatic turn. But instead of giving up, she chose to lean into faith, resilience, and storytelling.
We talk about chronic pain, phantom limb syndrome, toxic positivity, and the courage it takes to keep showing up—especially when you know what pain feels like. If you’re struggling to make sense of your story, this episode will remind you: it’s not over yet.
👋 About Our Guest
Rebecca Denae is an author, speaker, and two-time cancer survivor who shares her journey of resilience and faith to inspire others. Her debut book Limitless is a memoir that advocates for better patient care and amplifies voices often unheard. Rebecca speaks on topics ranging from amputation and recovery to overcoming trauma with hope.
💡 Key Insights from Rebecca Denae
- Rewriting the Narrative – Your diagnosis doesn't get the final word.
- The Power of Perspective – Choosing a lens of blessing changes everything.
- Resilience Is a Daily Decision – It’s not about never falling—it’s about refusing to stay down.
Connect with Rebecca Denae:
🌐 Website: https://rebeccadenae.com
📷 Instagram: @Rebeccadenae.Author on Instagram
📘 Facebook Page: Rebecca's Facebook page
✝️ Faith Connection
Rebecca’s trust in God gave her peace during the worst parts of her journey. Her story models how faith doesn’t remove pain—it gives you something to hold onto in the middle of it.
🎨 Multipassionate Application
Rebecca’s pivot into authorship and advocacy proves that your past pain can fuel your creative purpose. Whether you’re writing, speaking, or creating—your story can be your platform.
💪 Resilience Corner
Resilience isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it looks like showing up with less-than-perfect energy and still giving your best. Rebecca models that beautifully.
🧠 Leadership Insight
Great leaders don’t hide their scars—they use them to show others what’s possible. Vulnerability builds trust. Use your story.
❓ Reflection Question
What limiting belief have you carried about your pain? What might happen if you reframed it as purpose?
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