Meet Navi: A Journey of Resilience – Episode 6
Hi guys, it’s Navi. In 2021 my life was flipped upside down when I was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder that caused me to become paralyzed.
Over the past few years of my recovery, I’ve made a lot of progress, but still suffer from partial paralysis in my legs and feet, and limited fine motor skills in my hands. I went from using a wheelchair, to now using a walker and crutches while wearing AFO braces. Before GBS, I was always active. I was in the gym every day, sometimes even twice a week, and running was a form of therapy, not just exercise. Losing that freedom was one of the hardest things I’ve ever faced, but I’m still here, still fighting to live life to the fullest.
I’m also an avid writer, and it’s become my way of expressing everything paralysis has made so hard to explain. I try to put the motionless emotions into words, not just for myself, but for anyone who may be feeling the same. I strive to do my part in spreading awareness, breaking barriers, advocating for disability and accessibility rights, and just being a source of hope and inspiration for anyone who may be going through something difficult.
Episode 6: Meet Navi: A Journey of Resilience
In 2021, Navi’s life changed dramatically after a diagnosis of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder that led to paralysis. Over the years, Navi has shown remarkable progressin recovery, transitioning from a wheelchair to using a walker and crutches with AFO braces, despite ongoing challenges with partial paralysis in the legs and feet and limited fine motor skills in the hands.
Before GBS, Navi thrived on an active lifestyle, frequenting the gym daily—sometimes twice a week—and finding solace in running as both therapy and exercise. Losing that freedom was a profound challenge, yet Navi remains determined to embrace life fully, facing each day with unwavering resilience.
Episode Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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