Joyful Energy, Unbreakable Spirit

Joanne Lockwood speaks with author and speaker Naseem Rochette about what it means to survive a life-altering traumatic event and consciously choose a different story afterward.

Naseem recounts being hit and run over by a car three times in a pedestrian crosswalk, the physical aftermath (including ongoing effects of a traumatic brain injury), and the emotional impact of navigating other people’s reactions—especially the driver’s lack of remorse. She shares how that experience pushed her into a period of instability and the need for additional support, including trauma therapy and medication.

Together, they explore the practical power of reframing: naming the anniversary “Unbreakable Day,” choosing words and energy intentionally, learning to accept help, and allowing vulnerability to deepen relationships. They also discuss how showing the “whole picture” (rather than a curated perfection) can create more genuine connection and belonging.

The conversation leaves listeners with a grounded message: difficult moments can become turning points, not by denying pain, but by meeting it with kindness, perspective, and deliberate choices about what to carry forward.