In this emotional and deeply inspiring episode of the Healthspan Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE shares the story of a remarkable woman who defied every limitation placed on her. After a spinal cord injury left her in a wheelchair, she was told she wouldn’t live past 50. But instead of giving in to despair, she turned to HealthspanMD in search of better answers, better care, and most of all, hope. This episode captures her powerful journey of reclaiming her health, mobility, and sense of self through personalized, proactive care.  Key Time Stamps:  00:42 – From hopelessness to action: what led this patient to HealthspanMD  03:30 – Breaking through barriers with personalized care  05:05– A coach’s perspective on her physical and inner transformation  07:45 – Why “eat less, move more” doesn’t work and what does  09:15 – Refusing to be defined by limitations or the wheelchair  11:45 – What resilience means and why quality of life matters more  14:43 – Crossing the street in 3 minutes instead of 7: mobility wins  18:00 – Mindset wins from a coach's perspective  19:55 – Down nearly 60 pounds for the first time in 13 years  22:25 – Blood markers and body composition that defied the odds  24:45 – Gratitude, pride, and what real healthcare makes possible  This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.    Connect with HealthspanMD:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthspanmd/   https://www.facebook.com/healthspanmd   https://www.instagram.com/healthspanmd/  https://quiz.healthspanmd.com/     🏆 Become a Member / 🤝 Partner With Dr. Hurst and His Expert Team To Add a Decade or More Of Healthy Life   At HealthspanMD, we combine cutting-edge medicine, advanced technology, and concierge care to help high-achievers avoid heart attacks, strokes, dementia.      🔍 Learn how patients add years to their lives by going to 👉 https://www.healthspanmd.com.   📅 Or Schedule a Call Directly with a HealthspanMD Dedicated Patient Advisor by clicking 👉 https://join.healthspanmd.com/call     This show is produced by Mathew Blades and Integrity Media Solutions  LLC