The One Day Closer Podcast with Jay Fassbender

   Hey everybody and welcome to the first episode of 2025. I am happy to announce the return of my wife Christy !!!!! In this episode she shares her memories and thoughts on the early stages of this journey and the importance of caregivers caring for themselves and the lessons learned the hard way. I am so thankful to have a strong woman by my side during these times to fight for my survival even...

Hey Everybody and welcome to the last episode of 2024. I share my thoughts on another year passing and my hopes for the New Year. Thank you for making 2024 such an uplifting year for me as I share my story and testimony with the world. I pray the New Year brings you peace, love, joy, happiness, prosperity and draws you closer to Jesus. Love to all.....  J

Hey Everybody and welcome to my Podcast, Last episode I started a 5 part interview with my wife as she shares her side of this journey. Sadly my hard drive crashed and the remaining interview was lost and I will be interviewing her again soon. In this episode I discuss my thoughts on finding happiness in this world and how finding true thankfulness in every moment has changed my life. I really app...

Hey everybody this is a super special episode !!!!! My wife Christy sits down and discusses this amazing journey from her perspective. this is only part 1 of what will end up being 5 parts I'm so excited to share this with y'all. Christy is an amazing woman and a very important part of my miracle and I am so happy to share her with the world. As always thank you for the continued love and support...

Hey everybody welcome to my Podcast. In this episode I discuss reaching one of my biggest goals. I also discuss some thoughts on this election season and tell a great story about my awakening on social media because of a past election. I want to thank each person who has joined me on this journey, your love and support continues to lift my spirits when the days are tough. J

Hey everybody and welcome to season 3 of my Podcast. I am so happy and truly humbled by all the love and support I have received over these last 17 episodes. Together we are building a community of faith, a congregation of sorts sharing the miracles of God. In this episode I tell the story of why I started this podcast in the first place and who told me to share my story. I also give a glimpse of...

Hey everybody, welcome to my podcast. In this episode I talk about current events happening in my life and I also discuss my life in early 2022. I share a great story of me learning to drive again. I end with a big move and share more of my personal battle with depression. As always I want to thank you for joining me on this journey and sharing my testimonial as I hope to inspire faith in others....

Hey everybody welcome to my Podcast. In this episode I talk about some wonderful things that have recently happened in my life and the exciting things coming in the future. I also share a funny story about a chance encounter with one of my favorite rock/metal guitarist. And I close this episode with my thoughts on being humble and why that's important. As always I want to say thank you for joining...

Hey everybody, it's been an amazing 2 weeks. In this episode I discuss some recent challenges and give an update on my current health and treatments. I also share some recent experiences that reminds me of how blessed we all are if we just take a moment to see and feel it. I also share a song by Jamie Lee who imho is soon to be a famous Christian artist I'm excited to be able to play it for you. T...

Hey everybody thanks again for joining me on this journey. In this episode I discuss some challenges that had to be overcome  as well as several of the blessings I received. I discuss the freedom I was given by getting a wheelchair van and how nice it was to be able to travel again. I also talk about how faith and a positive mindset go hand in hand to overcome any of life's  situations. Also if an...

Welcome to my Podcast, in this episode I have another special guest. My brother Shawn joins me for his perspective on my journey. Thank you for listening and sharing my Podcast.....

In this episode i am joined by a special guest and we discuss things from a different perspective. It's a short episode but one I'm so happy about, this marks the first time I have a guest on my podcast but it definitely will not be the last. Thanks as always for listening and sharing my podcast...... 

Welcome to Episode 2, in this episode I discuss life after discharge. The hurdles I would face and some unexpected challenges I had to overcome. I finish up with some of my thoughts and struggles coping with control over life. Thank you for listening and joining me on this journey.

Welcome to season 2 , in this episode I give a preview of things to come and discuss some current happenings in my life and I finish with my thoughts on change and faith !!!! Thank you all for listening and sharing my story , we are helping people all over the world. 

Welcome to episode 9 the season 1 finale. In this episode I recap the last episode and a small preview of Season 2. I felt called to share a special message about Mental health and Mental illness, understanding that I need to be better at being a lifeline. Thank you for all the love and support for me and this Podcast , with your help I have been downloaded almost 1000 times in 12 countries and ov...

Welcome to episode 8 where I discuss the last few weeks of my hospital stay including the challenges that await me in the future learning to exist with my disabilities. With the love and support of my wife and family I face the challenges head on. Thank you for joining me on this journey.

Welcome to episode 7 of my Podcast. In this episode I discuss reaching new milestones in my recovery and the challenges of more intense physical therapy. 

Welcome to Episode 6 of my Podcast.  Some end of the year thoughts that I wanted to share. Remember that during these stressful times you are not alone even when it feels that way. If you suffer from depression it can't be so self isolating, please reach out to someone .... anyone !!!  YOU ARE NOT ALONE ; ; ;             Happy New Years' and best wishes                               Jay  

Welcome to episode 5 of my Podcast. In this episode I discuss being moved from my Rehab Hospital back to the Neuro unit due to my condition deteriorating so rapidly. What starts out as a gigantic reality check moves us into this next chapter. With new medications to try and very little options ahead  I face even more obstacles to overcome as I hit a major milestone.

Welcome to episode 4 where I am moved to Spain Rehabilation Hospital to start physical therapy. This next chapter started with so much hope and promise now that I have my final diagnosis and it's time to fight. A new routine leads to amazing progress only to have it slip away while my faith is tested as I become a complete quadriplegic. 

Welcome to Episode 3 where I continue my story after the recent transfer to a more capable Hospital in the search for the cause of my paralysis. A new beginning filled with so many emotions and optimism. With prayers being answered and some big changes coming I get a final diagnosis , the enemy had been identified and its time to fight. With the next chapter close at hand I receive a gift from the...

Welcome to Episode 2 where I discuss the next chapter in my illness. With many challenges and a diagnosis change only to realize my biggest challenge yet was coming into sight. With Faith and a few visiting Angels, what started out as one of my worst days ends with new hope and promise of some answers

Welcome to the first episode of One Day Closer, my name is Jay. This podcast discusses my illness but more importantly how Faith and the power of positive thinking can change your life and path you take. I ask that you join me.