In this powerful and down-to-earth episode, we sit down with Lelan for a conversation that feels less like an interview and more like three friends talking beside the tailgate after a long day.

At 22 years old, Leland’s life changed in an instant when an accident left him paralyzed from the T4 level down. He shares what those early days were really like, including his inpatient rehab experience at TIRR Memorial Hermann — the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the mental battle that begins long before the physical healing feels complete.

We also talk about something that isn’t discussed enough: relationships after injury. Leland opens up about his wife leaving him post-injury and the reality that many people face significant relationship loss after a life-altering event. It’s raw. It’s honest. And it’s real.

From there, the conve ...