The CRUX: True Survival Stories13 Loka 2025

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

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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