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Nov 2024
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The Invisible Injury: Champion Cyclist R...

Rich Roll
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Rebecca Rusch is a legendary endurance athlete, 7x world champion, and protagonist of the Emmy-winning film “Blood Road.” This conversation explores the esoteric intersection of trauma and transformation, sparked by a fateful bike crash on Veterans Day 2021. We discuss her Byzantine journey through the healthcare system, the invisible epidemic of brain inju ... Show More
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