Ryan Shazier on Struggling in Public and Overcoming Obstacles

<p>On today’s episode of the podcast, Ryan talks to former NFL linebacker Ryan Shazier about his new book <a href="https://geni.us/CaOM6Bf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walking Miracle</a>, his journey after being diagnosed with Alopecia as a child, how he managed to overcome incredible adversity after a career ending spinal cord injury, and more.</p><p>Ryan Dean Shazier is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Shazier had a successful first few seasons in the league, including a Pro Bowl appearance in 2016. During the 2017 season against the Cinncinati Bengals, Shazier attempted to make a head first tackle that left him unable to move his legs, and he had to have spinal stabilization surgery and learn to walk again. After spending two seasons on the Steelers' physically unable to perform list, Shazier announced his retirement from football in 2020. He started a foundation called <a href="https://ryanshazierfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Ryan Shazier Fund</a> to ensure all spinal cord injury patients have the same support and fighting chance as Ryan to live independent and meaningful lives, no matter their socioeconomic status.</p><p>His new book <a href="https://geni.us/CaOM6Bf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Walking Miracle: How Faith, Positive Thinking, and Passion for Football Brought Me Back from Paralysis...and Helped Me Find Purpose</a> is out everywhere now.</p><p>Read Paul Kix’s article on sports and Stoicism: <a href="https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/29200293/the-ancient-credo-fueled-patriot-way-inspired-nick-saban-helped-ryan-shazier-heal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The ancient credo that fueled the Patriot Way, inspired Nick Saban and helped Ryan Shazier heal</a></p><p><a href="https://www.jordanharbinger.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Jordan Harbinger Show</a> is one of the most