In this emotional and deeply inspiring episode of the Healthspan Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE shares the story of a remarkable woman who defied every limitation placed on her. After a spinal cord injury left her in a wheelchair, she was told she wouldn’t live past 50. But instead of giving in to despair, she turned to HealthspanMD in search of better answers, better care, and most of all, hope. This episode captures her powerful journey of reclaiming her health, mobility, and sense of self through personalized, proactive care.
Key Time Stamps:
- 00:42 – From hopelessness to action: what led this patient to HealthspanMD
- 03:30 – Breaking through barriers with personalized care
- 05:05– A coach’s perspective on her physical and inner transformation
- 07:45 – Why “eat less, move more” doesn’t work and what does
- 09:15 – Refusing to be defined by limitations or the wheelchair
- 11:45 – What resilience means and why quality of life matters more
- 14:43 – Crossing the street in 3 minutes instead of 7: mobility wins
- 18:00 – Mindset wins from a coach's perspective
- 19:55 – Down nearly 60 pounds for the first time in 13 years
- 22:25 – Blood markers and body composition that defied the odds
- 24:45 – Gratitude, pride, and what real healthcare makes possible
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.
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This show is produced by Mathew Blades and Integrity Media Solutions LLC
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