On Wellness Reimagined, host Shreya speaks with Army veteran and outdoor industry leader Antoinette Lee about rebuilding life after a traumatic brain and spinal cord injury. Antoinette challenges the “back to normal” myth and lays out a practical path to designing a new normal grounded in nature, self-leadership in healthcare, and community stewardship. We cover circadian rhythm resets, the role of sunlight and natural magnesium from open water, blue-zone habits, and why getting outdoors accelerates physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery. This is a direct, actionable conversation on turning adversity into a mission—without romanticizing struggle.
About the guest:
Antoinette Lee is an Army veteran, founder, and host of the New Normal Big Life podcast. After surviving a rappelling accident that led to TBI and spinal cord injury, she rebuilt her health and now helps others create purposeful, nature-rooted lives. She co-leads accessible adventure programs—kayaking, camping, archery, and adaptive stand-up paddleboarding—for families and seniors.
Key takeaways:
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Own the driver’s seat: Treat clinicians as your team, but lead your plan—track symptoms, ask specific questions, and decide next steps.
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Design the “new normal”: Journal the life you want without constraints; then map one step you’ll take tomorrowand stack a step each day.
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Nature as daily medicine: Morning sunlight supports circadian rhythm; post-work hikes downshift stress; open-water time may support mineral balance and better sleep.
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Connection > isolation: Humans thrive in community; outdoor clubs create belonging that supports mental health and longevity.
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Blue-zone basics, anywhere: Move often, eat mostly whole foods, hydrate, sleep regularly, nurture purpose and social ties.
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From vulnerability to hope: Sharing the lows (bedridden, walker, caregiver) makes the highs believable and repeatable for others.
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Stewardship builds resilience: Loving local land and water motivates care; teaching leave-no-trace habits turns healing into service.
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Accessible adventure matters: Sponsored and adaptive programs remove cost and ability barriers so seniors and beginners can safely engage.
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Spiritual and emotional hygiene: Gratitude, meaning, and faith can steady recovery during long, uncertain stretches.
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Longevity goal: Aim not just to live longer, but to live capable—active, independent, and fulfilled well into older age.
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