Turning Pain Into Purpose
Motivated by grief and compassion after her father died of esophageal cancer, one woman is making huge strides in the future of care for this frequently incurable form of cancer.
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The Most Incredible Comeback in Olympic History
Just six days before the 1960 U.S. swimming Olympic trials, one of the favorites to win gold in Rome underwent an emergency appendectomy. Doctors said his Olympic dreams were over. They didn’t know Jeff Farrell.
One More Magic Act
John Gabriel is a former landscaper who rose through the ranks at the NBA to become one of the league’s most powerful and successful executives. Now he’s facing what may be his toughest opponent yet — Parkinson’s disease.
Key Howard: A Great American Story
In this Ain’t Life Grand segment, Hollywood storyteller Key Howard tells us the childhood adventures of a man who would overcome very humble and tough beginnings to become one of the most famous musicians who ever lived.
Love is the Cure
If you ever need proof that indeed, love Is the cure, look no further than the inspiring story of Susan Toney. The rising recording artist has had to overcome incredible odds but she’s never lost her faith, including in herself.
Crafting a New Future
When we first met Larry Roofner, he’d quit his executive job to pursue his passion for woodworking following a heart attack, calling it the best time of his life. Then he nearly lost his life in a cycling accident. Find out how he’s battled back.
A Tribute: From McCartney to Kennedy
Musician John Babcock was just a child when President Kennedy was shot but he admits it is never far from his mind. He’s sharing his prized collection of memorabilia and a song he wrote for the 25th anniversary that’s just as touching today.
Rickie Lee Jones Unplugged
In 1979, her debut hit, “Chuck E.’s in Love” was the song on everyone’s lips. A Grammy win and a Rolling Stone quickly followed, but fame made Rickie Lee Jones uneasy. So she pushed it all away. We catch up with of music’s all-time greats.
Swimming Rehabs Diann Uustal’s Body and Spirit
Every time Diann Uustal gets into the pool, she’s proving her doctors wrong. Two devastating accidents several years apart left her with crippling injuries. Today, the 67-year-old is smashing world records and spreading a message of hope.
Women Healing the World
It’s a groundbreaking new documentary on a compelling subject: women. Produced by actress Sharon Stone and director Emmanuel Itier, “Femme” is an homage to women, told entirely in the voice of women.
Is Prehab the Key to Recovering From an Injury?
Active Baby Boomers can pursue their passions for decades, and now, even a potentially serious injury no longer has to sideline them. World-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Masson explains the crucial role patients play in their own recoveries.
Wendy’s New Cancer Battle: In Her Own Words
Twelve years ago, Growing Bolder’s Wendy Chioji fought a very public battle against breast cancer. She’s just been diagnosed with a second, unrelated cancer. In an exclusive interview, Wendy candidly discusses the battle ahead of her.