Ep. 54 Matt Potratz: Buried by an Avalanche, Declared Brain Dead, and Still Standing

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Matt Potratz lived through what no one thought possible. Once an elite-level snowmobiler featured in blockbuster films, he was crushed by an avalanche, declared brain dead, and left with a paralyzed arm and intense phantom pain. But Matt didn’t just survive—he rebuilt his life with purpose. In this episode, Matt shares the unfiltered reality of recovery, the miracle moments that saved his life, and how adversity became his greatest teacher.

He now travels the country as a motivational speaker, runs a successful business, and is a proud father of seven.

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I’m Artis Beatty, a doctor of optometry and Chief Medical Officer at MyEyeDr. While my professional background informs how I think, the perspectives shared here are my own.