32 - How to Cope with Loss & Live Life to the Fullest with Humboldt Bronco Survivor Kaleb Dahlgren
Season 2: Let’s Talk About Life with Harrison King
Enjoy the Grind of Life
With Guest Kaleb Dahlgren
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On April 6th, 2018, on-route to a playoff game in Nipawin, the Humboldt Broncos’ team bus was involved in a horrific crash. The crash resulted in the death of 16 members of the Broncos team and left 13 more with critical injuries. Kaleb Dahlgren was one of the 13 survivors. He suffered extensive injuries including a fractured skull, a traumatic brain injury, and several fractures in his neck and back.
A true fighter, Kaleb was determined to heal and return to his true passion—hockey. Classified as a miracle by numerous doctors, Kaleb overcame the physical, mental and emotional traumas, and returned to hockey. He wanted to shine a hopeful light on the dark situation by continuing to live his life to the fullest. Further driven to make a difference in his community, Kaleb found himself back in Humboldt, continuing his volunteer work, days after being discharged from the hospital.
In today’s episode, Kaleb shares his story of survival and success and explains how he continues to live life to the fullest every single day to honour the 13 souls that were lost.
Kaleb’s new book “Crossroads: My Story of Tragedy and Resilience as a Humboldt Bronco” is available everywhere, and is a must-read. Be sure to pick it up from anywhere you get your books!
About Kaleb Dahlgren
Kaleb Dahlgren is the former assistant captain of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team and one of thirteen survivors of the tragic bus crash. Shortly after getting out of the hospital, Dahlgren began his studies at York University and joined the York Lions varsity hockey team. The founder of Dahlgren’s Diabeauties, a program that supports children with type 1 diabetes, Kaleb Dahlgren shares his message of hope and healing with groups across North America.
Topics discussed in this episode:
Resilience after loss
Finding gratitude in each moment and opportunity
Living every day to the fullest
Focusing on the things you can control; accepting what you can’t
Practicing gratitude daily
Gratitude journal
Mindfulness – Headspace app
Focusing on the small wins
The importance of a support system
Finding people who share your values and believe in you
Navigating the difficult parts of loss
Experiencing survivors’ guilt
Finding strength in vulnerability
Talking through traumatic experiences and emotions with professionals and trusted friends and family
Giving back and helping others
Taking care of your physical health
Self-reflection
Kaleb’s Type 1 Diabetes journey and his advocacy for children with diabetes
Dahlgren’s Diabeauties
Sustaining a positive mindset and challenging limiting beliefs
Caleb’s new book Crossroads: My Story of Tragedy and Resilience as a Humboldt Bronco
Links Mentioned:
Kaleb’s Website: https://www.kalebdahlgren.com
Kaleb’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/KalebDahlgren
Kaleb’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalebdahlgren/?hl=en
Humboldt Broncos Website: https://www.humboldtbroncos.com/
Dahlgren’s Diabeauties: https://www.instagram.com/dahlgrensdiabeauties/?hl=en
Crossroads Book: https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443462877/crossroads/
LTAL Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutlifepod
LTAL Website: http://www.harrisonkingofficial.com/podcast
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