Joe DiMeo on Living After 80% Burns and the World’s First Face & Double Hand Transplant
We live in a world obsessed with appearance. We chase beauty, filters, and familiarity — often tying confidence to what we see in the mirror. But what happens when the mirror no longer shows the face you remember?
In this episode of The Shadow Sessions, Hiba Balfaqih speaks with Joe DiMeo, who survived a catastrophic car accident at 20 years old and later became the first person in medical history to receive a full face and double hand transplant.
This conversation isn’t only about physical recovery. It’s about identity — how the mind adapts when the body changes, and what it means to rebuild…
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