Episode 128: Wouldn’t It Be Amazing with Karen Darke and Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
“I feel like I’ve got the skills within to navigate whatever the outcome...you find a way to almost transcend any of the struggles that arise.”
In this captivating episode, we are honored to welcome back two remarkable individuals, Karen Darke and Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, as they unite to embark on an extraordinary journey. Karen, a Paralympic gold medalist and intrepid adventurer, defies limitations with her awe-inspiring exploits across seven continents, despite being paralyzed from the chest down.
Joining her is Dr. Gladden, a distinguished interventional cardiologist, founder of Gladden Longevity, esteemed host of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, and author of the groundbreaking book "100 is the New 30." Together, they ignite inspiration and resilience, offering a profound glimpse into the power of the human spirit. Karen and Dr. Gladden also discuss:
2:30 - A recap of Karen’s journey
5:40 - Dr. Gladden’s work
8:40 - The spark that connected Karen with Dr. Gladden
13:20 - Dr. Gladden’s reaction to Karen reaching out
14:15 - What they hope to accomplish together
17:30 - Wouldn’t it be amazing
24:40 - The emotional journey to come
28:00 - The process and science behind what they're embarking on
36:00 - Peptide talk
39:00 - Meditation and the effect on the body
43:10 - The timeline for this process
45:45 - The implications this will have for spinal cord regeneration
50:50 - How can people support Karen and Dr. Gladden on this big goal
You can learn more about Karen by following her on Instagram @handbikedarke and her website KarenDarke.com.
You can learn more about Dr. Gladden and Gladden Longevity by visiting his website GladdenLongevity.com
If you’d like to support Karen’s spinal cord injury health and recovery, please visit her GoFundMe campaign.
See below for photos Karen and Dr. Gladden shared from this adventure.
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