In this episode of the Fiercely Fueled Nutrition Podcast, Coach Pia interviews Jared Maynard, a physical therapist, strength coach, and powerlifter from Canada, who shares his harrowing journey of battling a life-threatening condition, HLH (Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis). Jared discusses how his lifelong commitment to strength training unexpectedly fortified him during his critical illness, and how he emerged from the experience with a renewed sense of purpose. The conversation covers Jared's early struggles with obesity and self-confidence, his evolution into strength sports, and the emotional and physical challenges he faced during and after his illness. Jared offers deep insights into identity, resilience, and the power of empathy in coaching, making this episode a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity to overcome immense adversity.

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