Overcoming Impossible Odds: Shark's Journey from Heart Attack and Cancer to Fitness Influencer In this incredible episode of 'Mike G and the Garbage Gang Podcast,' we sit down with Shark, a fitness trainer, boxing coach, and social media influencer with over 270,000 Instagram followers. Shark shares his harrowing yet inspiring life story - from surviving a heart attack at age 18, having a stroke in 2016, to being diagnosed with late-stage cancer in 2019. Despite these monumental challenges, Shark fought through with determination and faith. Shark also discusses his upbringing in Ukraine, his move to the U.S. on a swimming scholarship, his passion for boxing, and his eventual triumph over cancer. Now based in Pennsylvania, Shark continues to inspire and motivate through his fitness journey and social media presence. Tune in for an episode filled with resilience, hope, and the spirit of never giving up.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast02:00 Meeting Shark: The Fitness Trainer02:19 Strange Story of How Shark and Mike Met04:45 Shark's Early Life in Ukraine06:59 Swimming Career and Heart Attack09:44 Transition to the United States20:27 Struggles with Boxing and Health31:02 The Stroke Incident38:45 Moving to Los Angeles39:10 Finding Passion in Fitness Training44:00 Cancer Diagnosis in LA49:50 Night Sweats and Lumps: Initial Symptoms51:27 Cardiologist Visit and Urgent News53:55 Cancer Diagnosis and Immediate Reactions57:22 Adopting a Warrior Mindset01:00:20 Remission and Pandemic Timing01:05:17 The Tragic Dark Side of California01:16:45 Training and Career in Pennsylvania01:24:37 Final Thoughts and Contact Information