When life just seems like it can’t get any worse, it’s almost instinct to just give up and let life happen to you. There’s a feeling of depression that can creep in, and a sense of helplessness can paralyze you if you let it. It takes a lot to press-on and take back your life, but you can do it! After spending years in a home where her father was abusive to her and her mother, and then losing her leg in the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, Rebekah Gregory could have given up and decided to be satisfied with her life that seemed like it would always be going from one tragedy to the next. Instead, she stood in the face of adversity and decided to take her life back! Because of all that she’s overcome and how she’s developed into an amazing wife and mother, Dr. Meg knew this was a story that Parenting Great Kids listeners just had to hear. Rebekah tells Dr. Meeker the story of her childhood and how she overcame the odds to become the woman she is today, even though she lost her leg in a terrorist bombing. There’s so much you will be encouraged by from this interview! Also in this episode, Dr. Meeker answers a question from a wife and mother about differing parenting styles between her and her husband beginning to push them apart. If you have a question you want Dr. Meeker to answer in a future episode or on the Meeker Parenting Community page, email them to askmeg@megmeekermd.com and listen to see if your question is featured next! WELCOME Dr. Meg introduces the topic “Taking My Life Back” along with her guest Rebekah Gregory and teases her points to ponder that you can start using right away. A CONVERSATION WITH REBEKAH GREGORY (PART 1) In today’s episode Dr. Meeker has a wonderful conversation with Rebekah Gregory about taking her life back after it feels like things are spinning out of control. BREAK A CONVERSATION WITH REBEKAH GREGORY (PART 2) In today’s episode Dr. Meeker has a wonderful conversation with Rebekah Gregory about taking her life back after it feels like things are spinning out of control. POINTS TO PONDER Dr. Meg gives you her points to ponder as you learn more about taking control of your life in the face of adversity. LET’S GET SOCIAL Email Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com or tweet your question to her @MegMeekerMD. In today’s episode, Dr. Meg answers a question from Samona about differing parenting styles between her and her husband beginning to push them apart. PARENT PEP RALLY FROM THE PRODUCER Thanks for listening to Episode 108, Taking My Life Back and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than FOUR MILLION downloads! Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes! Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @MegMeekerMD Have a parenting question? Write Dr. Meg at askmeg@megmeekermd.com and she could answer your question during the show or you can let us know what you’d like to hear about in a future episode! Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools are available at www.megmeekermd.com and click on “Parenting Resources”. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review for us on iTunes!

In April 2013, two homemade bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Among those injured by the first bomb was Rebekah Gregory. She had just minutes before placed her 5 year old son onto her feet so he could rest. When the explosion happened 3 feet from her and her son, she shielded him taking all the shrapnel to her back, torso, legs, and left arm. Her left leg was amputated and, even after 70 surgeries, her body still holds pieces of the bomb that nearly killed her. This week on the Burn we sit down with Rebekah to not only hear the first hand experience of that tragic event, but the lessons and purpose that arose from what happened on that day. She has embraced the pain and turned her experience into a platform to share her story to help people all over the world overcome their pain and turn it into their purpose. New episode of #TheBurnPodcast is now live with @Rebekahmgregory #paintopurpose #theburn

"You can't always choose the path that you walk in life but you can always choose the manner in which you walk it." - John O'Leary Rebekah Gregory is a shining example of not letting circumstances define our lives. Just feet away from 2013's Boston Marathon explosion, Rebekah was severely injured and spent the next 56 days in the hospital. Yet, she and her son Noah choose not to be left shattered and instead choose to live vibrantly. Refusing to be labeled a victim, Rebekah shares the challenges she's overcome since that life-changing moment and how in the midst of overwhelming pain, there is still hope to be found on the other side of tragedy. Her resilience, faith and courage will remind you that our best days remain in front of us. SHOW NOTES: • As a child, Rebekah's biological father was an Evangelic preacher yet abusive to her + her mom, teaching her to rise above trauma for a better purpose. • "Obedient preacher's daughter" mask: Rebekah learned the importance of making herself happy before she could make others happy. • April 15, 2013: Just three feet away from the explosion, Rebekah never lost consciousness + remembers scanning the crowd for her 5-year-old amidst detached body parts and shrapnel from the pressure cooker bombs. • "I didn't want it to be it. I knew I had not lived my life in the way that I wanted to die in." • For the next 56 days after the explosion, Rebekah endured surgeries every other day to help her recover. • Rebekah relied on faith and her phenomenal medical team throughout her recovery believing she is here for a bigger purpose and her support system, including the medical staff. • Eighteen months later, Rebekah made the courageous decision to amputate her leg - a pivotal decision that helped her move forward. • "We can spend all day talking about problems but my blessings outweigh that, and so do everyone's." • Although difficult, testifying against the bomber amazingly closed a chapter + birthed a whole new perspective on the tragedy. • Rebekah chose to use being an amputee as a mark of survival + began doing things she never thought possible including passing the Boston Marathon finish line with her prosthetic leg "Felicia".  • I want to give people hope because everyone's life blows up in their face. Rebekah's Angels provides mental health treatment to children + families that have experienced trauma. Learn more here (https://www.rebekahsangels.org) . • "There is still so much more good in the world. It is our responsibility, now more than ever, to be a part of that good."  REBEKAH GREGORY'S LIVE INSPIRED 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? The Happiness Advantage (https://amzn.to/2XONbh0) by Shawn Achor. [Hear Shawn Achor shares that what we focus on grows and it’s in the darkest times that we need optimism, gratitude and social connection the most on Live Inspired Podcast ep. 236 (http://johnolearyinspires.com/2020/03/shawn-achor-236/) .] 2. What is a characteristic or trait that you possessed as a child that you wish you still exhibited today? I was shy + timid as a child. I wish I could go back to my treehouse, write my stories and cherish those moments alone. 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? My waterproof prosthetic leg Ariel because nothing sets my soul more on fire than being at the beach. 4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? My granddaddy David. 5. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Ride in someone else's wake and never be the smartest person in the room. 6. What advice would you give your 20-year-old self? Don't get caught up in the trivial stuff and really live it up. 7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read? Life is not a sprint; it's a marathon. Sometimes you have to go through some really horrific things but I'm always going to be waiting at the finish line and I can't wait to meet you there. *** My new book IN AWE is now available... and became an instant bestseller! Learn how to rediscover your childlike sense of wonder to unleash inspiration, meaning and joy. Visit ReadInAwe.com (http://johnolearyinspires.com/in-awe-book/)  today!  *** Did you enjoy today's episode? Share it with your friends! Then subscribe, rate + review on Apple Podcasts. Live Inspired with John daily on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JohnOLearyRisingAbove/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/JOLearyInspires) , YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/joleary4444) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-oleary/5/280/8b/) , Pinterest, (https://www.pinterest.com/JOLearyInspires/)  Instagram (h...

Rebekah and her son were spectating at the finish line of the Boston in Marathon in 2013 when those two fateful bombs exploded. She may have lost part of her leg- but 68 operations later, she has gained a whole new insight on “counting her blessings, not her problems.” Instead of being defined by this one event she has used it as a catalyst to make PTSD training available for children all over the country through her foundation Rebekah’s Angels. She says very few have to deal with a bomb exploding near them, but many people deal with things in their life blowing up every day- her resilience is marked by her joyful determination to inspire others and help them get the treatments they need. LESSONS Count your blessings not your problems Be thankful for the life you have and have goals for the life you want Don’t let your life be defined by one event Your circumstances don’t define you Make everyday a great day- don’t let anything steal your joy LINKS www.rebekahsangels.org www.rebekahmgregory.com https://inspiredperformanceinstitute.com/ This episode of Spartan Up! Is brought to you by Powerful Foods. Fuel your active lifestyle with high-protein, no sugar added products, made with natural ingredients. Visit Shop.Spartan.com/Powerful for a 10% OFF any Powerful product, with code SPARTANPOWER. TIME STAMPS 0:00 Joe, Johnny, Col. Nye & Dr.L introduce Rebekah’s interview 1:30 Powerful Foods 2:00 Interview begins 3:00 being 3 ft from a bomb 4:30 the mental side of healing 5:30 dealing with PTSD: Rebekah’s Angels Foundation 7:00 Robbed at gunpoint 8:00 changing your relationship to past experiences 8:50 SHOP.SPARTAN.COM/POWERFUL break 11:00 31 Habits: #10 Resisting the Norms of Everyday Sedentary Life 12:45 Interview Continues 14:15 Children dealing with PTSD 16:00 A life full of possibilities: a new chapter of life 20:35 Joe, Johnny, Col. Nye & Dr. L discuss this inspiring interview 26:20 Powerful Foods Close SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpShow YouTube: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpYT Google Play: http://bit.ly/SpartanUpPlay FOLLOW SPARTAN UP: Spartan Up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spartanuppodcast/ Spartan Up on Twitter https://twitter.com/SpartanUpPod CREDITS: Producer – Marion Abrams, Madmotion, llc. Hosts: Joe De Sena, Johnny Waite,Colonel Nye & guest host Dr. L (Sefra Alexandra was on expedition in the South Pacific) Synopsis – Sefra Alexandra Production Assistant - Andrea Hagarty © 2019 Spartan

How can healing emerge from life's deepest traumas? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his powerful conversation with Boston Marathon bombing survivor Rebekah Gregory. From childhood abuse to losing her leg, Rebekah shares how faith transformed her deepest pain into purpose.

Can tragedy become testimony? On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson welcomes Boston Marathon bombing survivor Rebekah Gregory. She shares her remarkable journey of faith after losing her leg when a bomb exploded just three feet away, and how she found purpose through her pain.

Rebekah Gregory is a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing and an inspiration for anyone striving to overcome trauma and find purpose in life. On this episode of “Getcha Popcorn Ready,” Rebekah joins T.O. and Hatch to talk about the day of the bombing, the physical and mental toll the blast had upon her and her son Noah—whom she shielded with her body, what life is like living with a prosthetic leg and shrapnel in her and how she manages to laugh at it all, facing her attacker in court, how past traumas prepared her for everything that she endured, finding purpose—and true love—in the aftermath, and much more. This is a moving and life-affirming episode you do not want to miss! Follow us on social media! IG: @getchapopcast TW: @getchapopcast FB: Getcha Popcorn Ready Podcast Produced in Association with Workhouse Media