In this raw and inspiring episode of Against the Herd, Valeria Rodriguez shares her unbelievable journey: being shot in the chest, enduring multiple traumatic accidents, breaking bones, and battling through a broken brain.
What happens when your body breaks, but your spirit doesn’t?
In this raw and inspiring episode of Against the Herd, Valeria Rodriguez shares her unbelievable journey: being shot in the chest, enduring multiple traumatic accidents, breaking bones, and battling through a broken brain.
But her story isn’t about pain... It’s about power.
Valeria is an educator, Ironman, and visual artist whose work has literally launched into space.
From the Peace Corps to glacier treks in Patagonia and classrooms across Miami, she’s turned adversity into fuel for growth.
If you’ve ever faced setbacks that made you question your strength, this conversation will reset your perspective on pain, healing, and human potential.
💥 In this episode:
* Surviving life-threatening trauma and brain injury
* Using curiosity and nature as healing tools
* Rebuilding identity after a crisis
* The science of storytelling as a path to recovery
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CONNECT WITH VALERIA
Instagram: @valeriasketches
Instagram: @valeriar1
Website: https://www.valeriasketches.com
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🎙 Hosted by performance coach & storyteller Armando Cruz
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