When Savannah Zirbel was only two and a half years old, she lost her left leg and arm in a terribly unfortunate accident. In the blink of an eye, Savannah and her family’s world was turned upside down as they were left to learn how to navigate life with a disability as their new normal.
What they didn’t know was how powerfully inspiring and transformative this journey would turn out to be: Savannah refused to let her disability define her, pushing past every limit she encountered to prove to herself and others that she could accomplish whatever she set her mind to.
Savannah is a teenager now and recently finished first in SIX different state swimming events which is just incredible. She’ll be competing in the nationals in just a few weeks with her eyes set on swimming her way to another title. As you can imagine, Jennifer is a very proud mama.
I invited Savannah and her mom to join me on today’s episode to share their inspiring advice on keeping a positive outlook throughout adversity, the best ways to approach people with disabilities, and how Savannah has already become a mentor to others.
Jennifer and Savannah remind us of the importance of community and friendship, how most of our limits are in our minds, and how a slight shift in perspective can go a long way in finding joy in your journey.
Key Takeaways with Jennifer & Savannah Zirbel
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