I Survived a Fatal Plane Crash That Should Have Killed Me

Yisroel Brownstein is a survivor of United Flight 232, which crashed in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1989. At just nine years old, he endured unimaginable trauma, and throughout his life, he has faced many trials that tested his strength and resilience. His journey through mental health and healing is deeply personal, shaped by years of struggle, survival, and self-discovery. For the first time ever, he is sharing his full story—one of pain, perseverance, and the search for meaning in the aftermath of tragedy. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions about death and mental health challenges. ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► PZ DEALS: Never Pay Full Price Again An epic app that tracks deals for you. Download here → https://app.pz.deals/install/iftn ► Twillory: Suits that are COMFY Use promo code: INSPIRE for $18 OFF → https://Twillory.com/ ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Looking to scale your business? Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATION → https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY ► Mosaica Press: Becoming Godly A book integrating Torah & psychology. It's really good. 18% OFF with code INSPIRE Buy Here → https://bit.ly/3EvC2JR Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:46 The Many Miracles of Yisroel’s Life 06:28 The Day of the Flight 12:22 Bracing for Impact 17:50 Crashing and the First Responders 19:49 Twillory 20:25 PZ Deals 21:18 Surviving the Crash 27:08 Meeting the Man Who Saved Him Family 28:13 The Bus Accident 36:35 Yisroel’s Gratitude to G-d 38:58 Meeting Other Survivors 40:52 Living With Trauma 43:34 Getting The Help He Needed 48:6 Becoming Godly Book 49:42 BitBean 50:41 Does God Hate Me 55:54 Having Friends You Can Lean On 1:00:23 Advice For Those Struggling 1:04:06 Gratitude to Everyone in His Life 1:05:14 The Survivors Poem 1:13:12 Outro ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! https://www.LivingLchaim.com/donate Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.comWhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim. #jewishpodcast #judaism #planecrash #flight #survivor #survivorsguilt