207: Life lessons from a doctor who almost died from an incurable disease | David Fajgenbaum, M.D.

David Fajgenbaum, M.D., MBA, M.Sc., FCPP: “I knew that there was no way I would make it to my wedding day unless I found a drug that could keep me alive.”

Fajgenbaum, an immunologist and author of Chasing My Cure, sits down with co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how he created his own treatment for the rare Castleman Disease, plus:

*Why we should stop waiting for perfect moments*

*How college football helped prepare him for the ICU*

*The importance of finding positivity during tough times*

*Why a day-by-day mentality is key*

*Why every action needs to be intentional*

Learn more about the product that Jason swears by for stress support, hemp multi+ at mindbodygreen.com/hemp

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