Damar Hamlin

Join Wyc Grousbeck, owner of the Boston Celtics, as he reflects on pursuing dreams beyond financial gain. Boxing champion Andre Ward reveals how resilience is the backbone of a true champion. Hear Fallon Taylor's harrowing tale of overcoming paralysis, Damar Hamlin's miraculous comeback from cardiac arrest, and Taryn Marie Stasekul’s insights on navigating change. Tom Patterson shares entrepreneurial lessons, emphasizing that failure is just a stepping stone. Dive into these inspiring stories that celebrate grit, determination, and the power of believing in the impossible!

In this first episode in 2023, the team discuss the pros and cons of early specialisation, alcohol and exercise, ketones and what caused American footballer Damar Hamlin's sudden cardiac arrest in the middle of a game.SHOW NOTES:The bicycling magazine article on alcohol in cycling: https://www.bicycling.com/health-nutrition/a42259477/cycling-drinking-alcohol-effects/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_byc&utm_medium=email&date=010223&utm_campaign=nl30130268&user_email=011b810884e3e70b55fc3ab4cdb827f5f8bcb56bf8fd283524686fb8195fcc2f&utm_term=AAA%20--%20High%20Minus%20Dormant%20and%2090%20Day%20Non%20Openers%20%28NEW%29Armand Duplantis documentary: https://www.svtplay.se/video/jxkavqg/armand-duplantis-born-to-fly?position=10&id=jxkavqgZwift Academy documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wGa8Cc1P3oMy Patron article on sudden cardiac arrests and death in young athletes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sudden-cardiac-76864053Commotio cordis article describing how the events happen: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/194700Good summary of Commotio Cordis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24760424/Fascinating article on the Italian criminal case brought against a player after a Commotio cordis death: https://vault.si.com/vault/1993/12/06/a-cruel-blow-a-seemingly-harmless-slash-to-the-chest-resulted-in-the-death-of-a-hockey-player-in-italy-now-jimmy-boni-will-go-on-trial-for-manslaughterThe Ketone study showing how ketone ingestion increased EPO levels: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/ajpendo.00264.2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damar Hamlin, an NFL player who faced a life-changing cardiac arrest, shares his remarkable journey of survival and recovery. He recounts the terrifying moment on the field and the incredible support he received through faith, prayer, and community. Damar discusses the emotional weight of returning to football and how his near-death experience reshaped his perspective on life. He reflects on navigating newfound fame and the internal changes he underwent, ultimately emphasizing resilience and a deeper appreciation for both sport and life.