HLH Nearly Killed Me—Here’s What It Taught Me About Care

🎙️ What happens when a clinician becomes the patient—and almost doesn’t survive?
💥 HLH. ICU. Life support. Then… powerlifting again.

In this powerful episode, strength coach and physioJared Maynardshares his shocking journey through a life-threatening diagnosis of HLH, his fight to stay alive, and what he learned about healthcare, humanity, and healing.

You’ll learn:

• What HLH is—and how it nearly ended Jared’s life
• The deep clinical lessons from losing strength, speech, and independence
• How small human moments in care created lasting impact
• What it’s like to rebuild your life, body, and mindset after ICU
• How Jared’s story reshaped his clinical work and coaching
• Why “being human” matters more than “having the answer”

Whether you’re burned out, feeling disconnected from your work, or want to show up better for patients—this story will move you.

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