Beyond the Trauma: How a Tragedy Became a Testimony
Release Date: 07/22/2025
Our Healer, Our Protector
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info_outlineWe’re wired to avoid pain but true healing begins when we stop running from it.
In this powerful episode, Ryan Reichert and Lisa Sander sit down with renowned speaker Brian Bogert for a raw conversation about life beyond trauma and the radical choice to live free from anger.
At just 7 years old, Brian lost his arm in a devastating truck accident. But it was the emotional wounds—shame, silence, and the need for validation—that shaped his deepest battles.
He shares how he confronted the “trash from his past,” built unshakable trust in his marriage, and learned that true connection requires us to stop overprotecting and start showing up fully.
This is a conversation about courage, healing, and choosing freedom even when pain is part of the story.
Listen and be blessed in the Our Healer, Our Protector podcast: Beyond the Trauma: How a Tragedy Became a Testimony.
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Brian Bogert is a heart surgeon without a blade. He does not start outside with what you need to DO, he starts inside with who you ARE. At just 7 years old, Brian was faced with a traumatic injury that most of us can barely even imagine. He was run over by a truck, and his left arm was severed from his body. After years of intensive rehabilitation and over 24 surgeries, Brian has a deep lived understanding of how physical, emotional, and mental pain can keep people buried, regardless of what their initial trauma was. As a human behavior and performance coach, speaker, and business strategist, Brian disrupts the normative approach on how to create sustainable growth and lasting change personally and professionally.
Connect with Brian Bogert!
Website: https://brianbogert.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BogertBrian
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianbogert/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BogertBrian
Ryan T. Reichert is a born-again Christian, retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, and servant leader whose life is a testimony of redemption and purpose. With 23 years of military service, including four combat deployments, and a career in corporate leadership, Ryan brings deep into resilience and transformation. As a recovering alcoholic and addict, his journey is marked by brokenness healed through faith. He now dedicates his life to guiding others toward hope and new beginnings. Wherever God leads, Ryan follows with a heart committed to service and lasting impact.
Website: https://ourprotectordevelopment.com/
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Books:
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Lisa Sander is a Christian mother, author, speaker, and registered nurse with 24 years of service across the greater Twin Cities. As the founder of Our Healer LLC, she blends faith and compassion to walk alongside others in their healing journeys. Her work is rooted in the belief that brokenness can lead to purpose through Christ. Lisa uses her voice as a podcaster and natural leader to inspire transformation and hope. Her mission is clear: to help others become who God created them to be.
Website: https://lisasander.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-sander-80359725a/
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