Sam Bloom on Struggle and a Special Bird
Sam Bloom is a world champion adaptive surfer, a competitive kayak racer, a public speaker, world traveler, and a wife and a mother to three boys. The story of her accident resulting in spinal cord injury and the recovery process for Sam and her family is the inspiration for the feature film Penguin Bloom starring Naomi Watts and Andrew Lincoln. Sam is fortunate to have many opportunities in her life, and for that she is grateful. She also refreshingly candid and unafraid to share the challenges she experiences and the duality of living with a spinal cord injury.
The Unexpected Journey is a podcast hosted by Tim Brown, a quadriplegic High Fives Athlete who explores inspiring stories of adaptive athletes and adventurers. Hear powerful accounts like summiting an 11,000-foot volcano, completing a DIY adaptive sport decathlon, and achieving extraordinary feats despite disabilities. Each episode features intimate conversations with guests who challenge limits and defy expectations, blending their personal stories with emotional original music and sound design. Tim, who has been a quadriplegic since a ski accident 11 years ago, listens and shares his own experiences to educate, elevate, and empower listeners. Join us as we spotlight amazing individuals and discover how they lead fulfilling lives against the odds as we lead up to the release of Season 4 coming out on August 8th, 2024.
