Life After Surviving: Redefining Normal After Surviving

What happens after you survive? In this episode, I dive into life after survival—how it changes you, the unexpected challenges, and the journey of redefining what “normal” even means. I share my own experience of surviving sepsis, the reality of navigating a world that no longer feels the same, and the promises I made to myself in the aftermath.

A huge part of my journey was shaped by artist Sophie Tea. In 2019, after nearly losing my life, I became one of her original Nudies—a moment that changed the way I saw myself forever. This episode is about resilience, self-acceptance, and finding beauty in a life you never planned for.

Let’s talk about surviving—and what comes next.

Surviving a life-threatening illness or event is just the beginning—what comes after can be even more challenging. In this episode, I open up about the emotional toll survival takes, from dealing with trauma and fear to the loneliness that often follows. I share how finding a community of people who truly understand has been a lifeline in my journey, offering comfort, connection, and the strength to keep moving forward.

In the next few episodes, we’ll dive deeper into what it means to redefine “normal” after survival, how to honour the lives we once had, and the ongoing battle with PTSD and survivor’s guilt. This series is all about navigating the complex reality of life after survival—one step at a time.

Life After Surviving: Ep. 1

In this series debut, Verity shares an unfiltered look at life after surviving sepsis four times, battling type one diabetes, and living with the emotional weight of severe medical trauma and PTSD. She dives into the raw realities of recovery—grappling with scars both seen and unseen—and how near-death experiences have shaped her outlook on life.

This episode sets the tone for a journey of resilience, hope, and rediscovering joy amidst the pain. Verity explores what it means to rebuild a life filled with meaning, purpose, and dreams.

Whether you’re a survivor, know someone who is, or just want to understand the beauty of human strength, this episode will leave you inspired to keep fighting.

Stream now and step into a story of survival, healing, and finding light after the darkest days.