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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Overcoming a Traumatic Car Crash
A devastating car crash caused by a speeding driver running a red light left Paula Franetti with numerous severe injuries. Multiple surgical procedures and months of recovery time followed. But Paula remained determined to get back to her previously active lifestyle. She reached down deep to overcome every obstacle or setback that came up during her rehab, and she succeeded. Find out more about Paula’s story in the premiere episode of Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms podcast. Read More
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: After Injury, Would This Young Soccer Star Ever Play Again?
Lindsey Buczkowski suffered a severe Lisfranc injury to her left foot during a high school soccer game. The injury required two surgeries and months of rehabilitation, and some wondered if she would play soccer again. But instead of giving in, Lindsey buckled down in her recovery and made it back to the soccer field. Now she plans to become a physical therapist and use her own experiences to help others. Learn more about Lindsey’s story in episode 2 of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.”Read More
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Teaming Up to Beat Kidney Failure
Omar Foster needed a kidney desperately. His best friend and workout partner Clay Moorefield stepped up and donated his kidney to help save Omar’s life. After that, Clay and Omar worked together in the gym to get back to full strength. Today they’re closer than ever and hope to be an inspiration to others. Learn more about Clay and Omar’s story on Episode 3 of Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.Read More
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Motivated by Motherhood
Brandy was thrilled to be pregnant with her third child, and first girl. But late in her third trimester, the pregnancy took a scary twist: She was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening heart failure. A transplant saved her life, and the love of her family motivated her through her recovery. Find out more about Brandy’s story in the fourth episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.”Read More
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Dropping the Beat on Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease kept Julian Cann in and out of the hospital as a child and young adult. Then, he realized he could make a change. He improved his diet and exercise and found another outlet for his pain in music. Now an advocate for sickle cell awareness, Julian hasn’t had a hospital stay in 10 years. Learn his story in the fifth episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.”Read More
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Staying Strong Through Several Setbacks
Joe Aigner couldn’t swallow his steak one Fourth of July. A diagnosis of stage IV esophageal cancer, an especially lethal form of the disease, came the next day. The next year brought multiple rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery for cancer, nasty side effects, and open-heart surgery. Through it all, Joe leaned on his team – family, friends, and doctors – and his own strength to survive. Nine years later, Joe is cancer-free and a happy husband and father. Learn more about his story on tRead More
