Staying Driven Through Diseases: Ann Marie’s Story
Ann Marie Tarasovitch began experiencing health problems in her mid-40s and ended up with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, an incurable condition. A...
Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms
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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier knows all about inspiring comebacks. As he continues his recovery from a severe spinal injury, he’ll talk to others who overcame the odds from injury and illness with grit and determination. The Ryan Shazier 50 Phenoms podcast will explore those stories.
Learning to Live Again After Devastating Crash: Justin’s Story
Justin Dawson was on the job, helping a stranded motorist on the highway when a car hit him at around 60 miles per hour. The crash severely injured bo...
Staying Strong Through Several Setbacks: Joe’s Story
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 th...
Dropping the Beat on Sickle Cell Disease: Julian’s Story
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 ...
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 di...
Teaming Up to Beat Kidney Failure: Clay and Omar’s Story
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 lif...
Turning Doubt into Motivation: Lindsey’s Story
Lindsey Buczkowski suffered a severe Lisfranc injury to her left foot during a high school soccer game. The injury required two surgeries and months o...
Learning to Cope After a Devastating Crash: Paula's Story
Paula Franetti was driving to work on a typical Tuesday morning when a speeding driver ran a red light, blindsiding her. The crash left her with sever...
Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms Introduction
Ryan Shazier has always inspired us. Find out who inspires him in this new podcast series. Every day patients at UPMC are living their own comebacks. ...