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The CRUX: True Survival Stories

The CRUX: True Survival Stories

Auteur(s): Kaycee McIntosh Julie Henningsen Bleav
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 Are you drawn to thrilling survival stories where characters overcome impossible odds? The Crux: True Survival Stories is your podcast. Join us for gripping tales of resilience and invaluable insights into wilderness survival and the mindset needed to overcome adversity. Hosted by Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen, both passionate about wilderness and medicine, our podcast is fueled by real-life stories and the pivotal moments that determine life or death outcomes. Tune in for captivating narratives that entertain and educate. Airing every Monday!Kaycee McIntosh, Julie Henningsen Sciences sociales
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  • Solo Flight Gone Wrong: Sheryl Ramstad's Journey from Tragedy to Triumph | E187

    Solo Flight Gone Wrong: Sheryl Ramstad's Journey from Tragedy to Triumph | E187
    Oct 13 2025

    In this episode of the Crux True Survival Stories podcast, host Julie Henningsen interviews Sheryl Ramstad, a burn survivor, former criminal trial attorney, and Minnesota Commissioner of Corrections, who shares her harrowing story of surviving an airplane crash. Sheryl details the events leading up to the crash, the critical decisions she made during the incident, and her miraculous survival despite extensive injuries. She recounts her recovery process, her mother's unwavering support, and the challenges of living with severe burns. Sheryl also talks about her remarkable life post-recovery, including running marathons, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and transitioning to a career in nursing to help other burn survivors. This episode highlights Sheryl's resilience, her focus on service, and her drive to turn adversity into opportunities for growth and inspiration.

    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

    01:19 Introducing Sheryl Ramstad

    01:56 Sheryl's Life Before the Crash

    02:50 The Plane Crash Incident

    05:05 Immediate Aftermath and Rescue

    06:23 Survival and Recovery in the Burn Unit

    13:09 Rehabilitation and Setting New Goals

    18:47 Training for a Marathon

    22:22 Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

    27:31 A New Career Path: From Judge to Nurse

    30:02 Challenges and Triumphs in Nursing

    34:11 The Harsh Realities of Burn Treatment

    41:13 A Second Chance at Life

    47:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    References:

    https://www.sherylramstadauthor.com/

    Sheryl’s book, Living Life Full Throttle; Surviving, Serving and Summiting, is available on Amazon.com


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    50 min
  • Stranded in Remote Canada: Andrew Barber's Nine-Day Fight to Survive | E 186

    Stranded in Remote Canada: Andrew Barber's Nine-Day Fight to Survive | E 186
    Oct 6 2025
    Join hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen on The Crux True Survival Story Podcast as they delve into the harrowing ordeal of Andrew Barber. On July 28, 2025, while searching for his missing dog in the remote Cariboo region of British Columbia, Andrew's tire blows out, leaving him stranded in the wilderness. With no cell service and miles from help, Andrew faces a brutal nine-day survival fight against extreme heat, contaminated water, and treacherous terrain. Discover how Andrew's quick thinking, resourcefulness, and sheer will to survive led to his miraculous rescue just in time, and learn important lessons about wilderness survival, resilience, and preparedness. 00:00 Introduction to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast 00:30 Setting the Scene: A Remote Wilderness Search 02:22 Andrew Barber's Ordeal Begins 04:04 The Decision to Leave the Truck 06:51 Survival Tactics and Challenges 25:21 The Search and Rescue Effort 31:48 Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts 37:25 Conclusion and Listener Engagement Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ References Primary News Sources - Andrew Barber Case: Global News Canada - "B.C. man survives 2 weeks in wilderness by drinking pond water: 'A horror movie'" by staff, August 13, 2025. https://globalnews.ca/news/11332076/bc-man-survives-2-weeks-wilderness-drinking-pond-water-horror-movie/Global News Canada - "39-year-old missing in central B.C. wilderness found alive" by staff, August 10, 2025. https://globalnews.ca/news/11328597/andrew-barber-rescue/CBS News - "Man survives 9 days in wilderness drinking dirty pond water, carved 'HELP' on rock before rescue" by staff, August 12, 2025. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/andrew-barber-canada-rescue-wilderness-british-columbia-cariboo-region/The Williams Lake Tribune - "Missing man found alive in Cariboo wilderness after 9-day search" by staff, August 10, 2025. https://www.wltribune.com/local-news/missing-williams-lake-rcmp-hoping-to-locate-andrew-barber-8174340CFJC Today Kamloops - "Missing man in central B.C. wilderness found alive after more than a week" by staff, August 10, 2025. https://cfjctoday.com/2025/08/10/missing-man-in-central-b-c-wilderness-found-alive-after-more-than-a-week/The Globe and Mail - "Missing B.C. man's creative survival skills including drinking pond water keeps him alive in wilderness" by staff, August 2025. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-missing-bc-man-survives-wilderness/Newsweek - "Man Lost in Wilderness Found Alive After 9 Days Without Clean Water" by staff, August 12, 2025. https://www.newsweek.com/missing-man-lost-wilderness-2112312Victoria Times Colonist - "Missing B.C. man survives several days in wilderness by slurping water from ponds" by The Canadian Press, August 10, 2025. https://www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/missing-bc-man-survives-several-days-in-wilderness-by-slurping-water-from-ponds-11057491TODAY.com - "Man in Canada Rescued After Writing 'Help' and 'SOS' Messages in Wilderness" by staff, August 2025. https://www.today.com/news/canadian-man-rescued-wilderness-sos-help-signs-rcna224623Castanet.net - "B.C. man survives several days in wilderness by slurping water from ponds" by staff, August 10, 2025. https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/565926/B-C-man-survives-several-days-in-wilderness-by-slurping-water-from-ponds Geographic and Regional Information: Province of British Columbia - "Cariboo region" - Environmental and Natural Resource Assessment. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/cumulative-effects-framework/regional-assessments/caribooWikipedia - "Williams Lake, British Columbia" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williams_Lake,_British_ColumbiaWikipedia - "McLeese Lake, British Columbia" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLeese_Lake,_British_ColumbiaProvince of British Columbia - "Resource roads" - Information on BC's forest service road network. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/natural-resource-use/resource-roadsProvince of British Columbia - "Connectivity coverage in B.C." - Cell service and telecommunications infrastructure. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/connectivity-in-bc/20358 Weather and Climate Data: CBC News - "Metro Vancouver now under heat warning, along with much of southern B.C." August 2025. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/heat-bc-vancouver-1.7605687CBC News - "Heat warnings in effect for B.C.'s north and central coast, parts of southern Interior" August 25, 2025. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/heat-warnings-air-quality-statement-bc-aug-25-1.7616863CBC News - "Lytton, B.C., records hottest temperature in Canada this year as province bakes" August 2025. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/...
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    39 min
  • The Miracle at 33,000 Feet: How Vesna Vulović Survived the Highest Fall in History | E185

    The Miracle at 33,000 Feet: How Vesna Vulović Survived the Highest Fall in History | E185
    Sep 29 2025

    In this episode of 'The Crux: True Survival Stories,' hosts Kaycee McIntosh and Julie Henningsen delve into the astonishing tale of Vesna Vulović, a Serbian flight attendant who miraculously survived a fall from over 33,000 feet without a parachute. The episode explores Vesna's early life, the fateful flight in 1972, and the extraordinary series of events that led to her survival. It also discusses the psychological and political aftermath of her experience. With detailed storytelling and insightful commentary, this episode celebrates Vesna's incredible resilience and the unyielding human spirit.

    Time Stamps:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:11 Introducing Vesna's Story

    02:09 Vesna's Early Life and Aspirations

    06:26 The Fateful Flight

    16:10 Miraculous Survival and Rescue

    24:27 Life After the Crash

    30:36 Legacy and Final Years

    36:45 Conclusion

    References:

    1. "JAT Flight 367" - Wikipedia. Comprehensive details about the flight, crash investigation, and official findings.

    2. "Vesna Vulović" - Wikipedia. Biographical information, personal life, and political activism.

    3. "How Vesna Vulović survived the highest fall ever with no parachute" - Guinness World Records (April 2022). Official record details and survival analysis.

    4. "JAT Flight 367, A Cabin Crew Perspective: The Woman Who Fell To Earth" - Simple Flying (January 2023). Aviation industry perspective on the crash.

    5. "The Miraculous Survival Story of Vesna Vulović" - Bygonely (February 2024). Detailed biographical account and historical context.

    6. "Life After Death – Vesna Vulovic: Survivor's Guilt" - Europe Between East And West (May 2019). Analysis of psychological impact and later life struggles.

    7. "Remembering Vesna Vulović" - CBC Radio (December 2016). Interview excerpts and obituary coverage.

    8. "THE SERBIAN WOMAN WHO DEFEATED DEATH" - Serbian Times (February 2025). Cultural perspective and legacy in Serbia.

    9. Various aviation safety reports and Czech Civil Aviation Authority findings regarding the bombing investigation and crash analysis.

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    38 min
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