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ReckoningAuthor: Brittney Long
Welcome to RECKONINGA podcast for those who live wild and love hard. This is for the ones who get their hands dirty, crave honest conversations, and want more from life than just survival. Whether you're a mom, a dad, or somewhere in betweenif you care about the outdoors, your health, your people, and your selfyou're in the right place. Hosted by a woman who's raising kids in the mountains, building a brand from the ground up, and redefining what strength looks like in and out of the fieldthis show is where real life meets the wild life. We stoke a campfire and get rawwith old friends, new voices, pros, and those chasing big, bold dreams. We talk bowhunting, camping, business, beauty, motherhood, wellness, food, and everything in between. Sometimes we're learning from experts. Sometimes we're just shooting the shit. But always? It's real, it's raw, and it's here to remind you: you're not alone. We are the RECKONING. Let's light the fire. Language: en Genres: Personal Journals, Society & Culture, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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From Hunting Accident to Purpose: Losing a Leg, Finding Faith & Fighting Back with Hunter Rasmussen
Episode 104
Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
#104: What happens when your entire life changes in an instant? In this episode of Reckoning, I'm sitting down with Hunter Rasmussen—an outdoorsman, athlete, and speaker whose life was forever changed by a hunting accident that led to the loss of his leg. But this story isn't about loss… it's about purpose. Hunter shares: The day of the accident and how it unfolded The moments that saved his life His battle through recovery, surgeries, and identity loss How faith carried him through his darkest moments What it's really like getting back into hunting and the outdoors Lessons on resilience, mindset, and starting over We also talk about: Balancing sports and hunting growing up Mental health, routine, and staying grounded Practical hunting safety (this part matters) Why the outdoors is still his therapy This episode is for anyone who's: Going through a hard season Trying to find purpose after pain Balancing life, family, and the outdoors Or just needs a reminder to keep going Hunter's story is proof that your comeback can be stronger than your setback. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Hunter's Journey 06:53 The Healing Process and Identity Reconstruction 30:29 Finding Purpose and Sharing the Story 33:38 Adapting to the Outdoors Post-Accident 42:03 Looking Forward: Future Adventures in Nature 42:26 Safety First: Lessons Learned from a Hunting Accident 47:40 Mental Health and Resilience: Overcoming Life's Challenges 54:44 Fun and Food: Lighthearted Moments in Hunting 58:32 Closing Thoughts: Gratitude and Future Aspirations Get our FAVORITE links, codes & more here! EPISODE MENTIONS: Follow Hunter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1_legged_hunter Watch the show on YouTube HERE Submit your favorites at thereckoningpodcast.com/submit OLLIN for the best digiscoping systems out there use code: RECKONING for 10% OFF SHOP HERE SHEEPFEET for custom orthotics, the best hunting shoe and the hideout hoodie use code: RECKONING for 10% OFF SHOP HERE MTN OPS for the best supplements and gear. Use code BRITT for 20% OFF your order! RUGGED ROAD COOLER GET 10% OFF your lightweight and organized cooler here or USE CODE: LONG Have Reckoning create content for your brand, learn more HERE! Follow Us on Social: Brittney Long IGReckoning IG Affiliate Disclaimer. Show Notes may contain affiliate links. If you click through my referral link, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. Thank you for supporting RECKONING LLC.
