"I became a living upcycled human."
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When Jasper underwent a liver transplant in 2015, he didn’t just survive; he transformed. In this deeply human story, Jasper calls himself a “living upcycled human,” and shares what it means to carry a second chance inside your body.
Host Sean Loots explores the emotional, physical, and spiritual journey that follows major medical change; the fear, the gratitude, and the quiet shift that happens when you realise you’ve been rebuilt from the inside out.
In this episode:
- Jasper’s raw reflections on life before and after his liver transplant
- How facing death can reframe what it means to live
- Lessons in resilience, gratitude, and letting go
- Finding meaning in the label “upcycled human”
This story is for anyone navigating recovery, transplant life, or simply trying to make sense of who they’ve become after a major change.
QUOTES:
“Mindset is like the one thing you have control of, and in my view, it's one of the single most powerful things that one can do.”
RECORDED AT LATITUDE PODCAST STUDIO:
https://www.staylatitude.co.za/latitude-podcast-studio/
Host Sean Loots explores the emotional, physical, and spiritual journey that follows major medical change; the fear, the gratitude, and the quiet shift that happens when you realise you’ve been rebuilt from the inside out.
In this episode:
- Jasper’s raw reflections on life before and after his liver transplant
- How facing death can reframe what it means to live
- Lessons in resilience, gratitude, and letting go
- Finding meaning in the label “upcycled human”
This story is for anyone navigating recovery, transplant life, or simply trying to make sense of who they’ve become after a major change.
QUOTES:
“Mindset is like the one thing you have control of, and in my view, it's one of the single most powerful things that one can do.”
RECORDED AT LATITUDE PODCAST STUDIO:
https://www.staylatitude.co.za/latitude-podcast-studio/
Chapters
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:49 Waste
- 05:10 PSC
- 08:22 Jasper's mindset
- 10:06 Physical preparation before surgery
- 11:17 Surgery and recovery
- 11:48 Sealand Gear is born
- 13:01 Jasper's passion for nature and how it influences his business
- 15:04 Perspective on waste
- 18:16 Hope and controlling the controlables
- 22:18 Jasper's perspective on personal growth
