Show Notes
"Your injury will always be part of your story, but it won't be the definition of you." — Itamar Gilboa
Itamar Gilboa is a young Israeli soldier who survived 58 days of intense combat in Gaza following the terror attacks on October 7, 2023.
After sustaining near-fatal injuries in a basement firefight and undergoing six months of recovery all while balancing being a caregiver for his mother, Itamar shares his extraordinary story of resilience and finding purpose in trauma. He reflects on his journey from the front lines to global advocacy, and what it takes to choose hope over resentment.
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