In this powerful and inspiring episode of Pathways To Healing, we sit down with James Meza, a former kinesiology student, baseball player, and now a rising star in the world of adaptive bodybuilding and entrepreneurship. After a life-changing spinal cord injury (SCI) in March 2022, James refused to let his diagnosis define his future. Instead, he’s rewriting the playbook — transforming adversity into purpose, power, and possibility.James takes us inside his remarkable journey of resilience, sharing what it was like to step — or rather, roll — into the gym for the first time in his chair, and how he’s carved out his own path in adaptive fitness and physique competitions. He opens up about the physical and mental challenges of training with SCI, the crucial role of safety, and his favorite exercises with and without a gym partner.But James’s story doesn’t stop at the gym doors. He’s also the founder of HSA, a brand born from his passion to motivate and uplift others, and he has his sights set on competing in the Olympics. We dive into how social media has been both a tool and a challenge in building his brand, creating community, and pushing his message forward.Highlights of this episode:💥 James’s first solo gym session post-injury — and how he found the confidence to keep going💥 Favorite adaptive exercises and the tools that keep his training safe💥 How body physique competitions became part of his new chapter💥 The birth and future of his brand, HSA💥 Social media’s role in his journey and building a supportive SCI community💥 Nutrition, discipline, and the mental game of bodybuilding💥 His Olympic dream — where it began, and where it’s headedWhether you’re part of the SCI community, an athlete, an entrepreneur, or someone looking for a dose of real-life motivation, James’s story is packed with insights, grit, and inspiration you won’t want to miss.