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Everything Changed in 7 Seconds: What Came After the Fall

September 16, 2025 • Kate Read and Jenn Abbott • Episode 42

When 19-year-old Jonathan Sigworth fell off a 70-foot cliff in the Himalayas, his life changed forever. But what followed wasn’t just recovery, it was revolution. In this episode, Jonathan shares how a spinal cord injury transformed his path, igniting a mission to uplift and empower others living with SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) across the globe.

From starting India’s first wheelchair rugby team, to creating the award-winning film More Than Walking, and co-founding a non-profit with his wife Jessica, Jonathan’s story is one of raw grief, spiritual grounding, resilience, and bold activism. He opens up about confronting depression and isolation, navigating the U.S. and Indian health care systems, and the urgent global need for accessible rehab tools.

We explore the emotional cost of invisibility, the power of peer mentorship, and how online education is revolutionising SCI independence.

🎧 Listen in for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve had, about grief, growth, and global change.

Connect with Jonathan:

Email: jsigworth@morethanwalking.com

More than walking:

Trigger warning: This episode discusses depression, isolation, and suicidal ideation. If you need support, please contact Lifeline at 13 11 14 (AU) or your local mental health line.