In this extraordinary episode of The Natural Resilience Podcast, recorded live in front of 200 people at The Balmoral Hotel, Belfast, I sit down with former professional MMA athlete Ryan Curtis.
A man whose story is so unbelievable that, if it wasn’t fully documented, you would struggle to believe it happened.

In December 2023, Ryan suffered a catastrophic training accident that broke his neck and left him paralysed from the chest down. Doctors prepared him and his family for the worst.

The Irish MMA community rallied, believing Ryan would never walk again. But Ryan had other plans.

Through what he calls the power of the mind, and what many have described as a modern-day miracle, Ryan fought his way back — first to movement, then to standing, and eventually walking out of hospital. In this conversation, Ryan opens up about: The moment everything changed The fear, uncertainty and emotional trauma that followed The mindset practices he used during recovery The role of belief, focus and internal strength in healing The support of family, friends and the MMA community What paralysis taught him about life, identity and purpose Why he believes you can reprogram your mind to survive the unthinkable 

This is one of the most inspiring, raw and powerful human stories ever shared on the podcast. Ryan’s journey is a reminder of what the human spirit is capable of when confronted with the darkest of moments.

⭐ LIVE PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT — MARCH 5TH, 2025 We return to The Balmoral Hotel for another major live podcast event on 5th March 2025, featuring two exceptional guests: 🎙️ Cate Conway — National Broadcaster 🎙️ Ryan Burnett — Former Unified World Champion Boxer It will be a night of impact, storytelling and connection.

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