Resiliency & Overcoming Adversity: A Miraculous Recovery from a Spinal Cord Injury | Ryan Shazier

The UCLA BrainSPORT Podcast

Join host Daniel Rafie and NFL veteran and former Pittsburg Steelers All-Pro defensive linebacker, Ryan Shazier, on this episode of the UCLA BrainSport Podcast. Ryan’s stellar career and his road to the NFL Hall of Fame was suddenly cut short by an on-field spinal cord injury. Ryan was given less than a 20% chance of walking again, but despite these odds, he was able to make a miraculous recovery and is now walking and leading a fulfilled life. The pair discuss the context of his injury and the physical and psychological consequences that resulted from it. They then go on to discuss Ryan’s mindset throughout his recovery and how he was able to achieve the recovery he did.
Gain valuable insights from Ryan's experiences and learn how a strong mental approach can make a significant impact on success. Don't miss this engaging discussion on the power of mindset in the world of sports and beyond.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
4:51 – A quote
7:17 – An Addictive Mindset
11:58 – Losing Greatness, Suddenly
19:26 – Context to Ryan’s Spinal Cord Injury
25:01 – Ryan’s Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
28:36 – Media Coverage of Ryan’s Injury
30:27 – Ryan’s Faith
39:22 – An Overcoming Mindset
50:09 – Goal Setting
58:38 – The Rehab Exercises
1:02:42 – Ryan’s Relationship to Pain
1:11:00 – The Identity Crisis
1:19:11 – What is an Inspiration?
1:24:13 – A Walking Miracle?
1:27:11 – If you could go back…
1:28:59 – Final Words

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