#104 When Repeatedly Dying Forces You To Overcome Your Own Roadblocks with Fred Rutman

In todays episode I am joined by Fred Rutman, aka Repeatedly Dead Fred as he shares his story of overcoming his roadblocks following some serious health challenges.Freds Bio:I was a marketer/consultant, then went into academia as a college business prof. After acquiring my MBA, my weight ballooned to 340 pounds. The combination of my weight issues combined with years of playing hockey, rugby and football left me in perpetual pain – every joint in my body ached. I did all the CICO methods, tried a bariatric doctor and exercised my butt off, eventually getting down to about 280, where I plateaued. Until the summer of 2009 came crashing down on me and forced me onto permanent medical leave. Something was causing me to what we initially thought was pass out randomly. I was hospitalized numerous times and learned I was Type 2 diabetic. I was put on insulin and metformin. It turns I wasn’t simply passing out - My heart was stopping. I was clinically dead dozens of times. Each time my heart stopped, I collapsed, hit my head, sustaining multiple concussions. They eventually figured out I needed a pacemaker. Which was great. Until the infallible pacemaker failed in 2013. And 2018, with more complications in 2019 and 2020. In 2018, I learned about intermittent fasting. My life hasn’t been the same since. I attribute the large majority of my recovery to the healing powers of IF. I’ve reversed the T2 diabetes and many of its related issues. I’m down 10 pant sizes and about 80 lbs. Today, I spend most of my day talking to people about resiliency, overcoming adversity and living their best, healthy lives.To connect with Fred visit:LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrutman/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/repeatedlydf/Support the showThank you for supporting the show! I'd love to stay connected with you over on Instagram, come and find me HERE! Also make sure you click HERE to get hold of some of my FREE STUFF to help you create and build your best life too! xxx

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Hi and welcome to The Chrysalis Conversations Podcast (formerly known as The Profitable Couch) hosted by Nikki Collinson-Phenix, entrepreneur, serial goal getter, adventure seeker, chaser of dreams, humanitarian and believer that anything is possible!With a long career in health and wellness and a passion for helping others live their best life, in this podcast, I want to bring you conversations around transforming your business and life, through strategy, mindset, kindness, compassion, freedom, happiness and contribution, from myself and from many others who have walked their own path of transformation and discovery.Life is short, life is precious. In the time you have on this earth, I want to give you the tools, so that you too can believe anything is possible and for you to achieve your own version of success and happiness both in your work and your life.Are you ready to shine, transform and live your best life?Then tag along for the ride, and if you want to continue the conversation and connect with others just like you then come along and join The Chrysalis Café community, we’d love to see you!