What would you do if your life took a turn and you were suddenly given more time to be alive?

In this SUPERHUMAN story, Dr. David Fajgenbaum faces death five times as he struggles to overcome a rare life-threatening disease. Against all odds, he attempts to chase his own cure, proving that with perseverance we can alter the course of our lives… and maybe live in overtime.

Listen, absorb, and explore how you see yourself in David's story.
Then share.


Trigger Warnings: rare disease, incurable disease, terminal illness, idiopathic multicentric Castleman’s disease, suicidal ideation, depression, death, cancer
Emotional Themes: grit, love, hope, loss, grief, frustration, hopelessness, despair, confidence, positivity, determination, persistence, resiliency, ambition, joy, uncertainty, coping, adapting, support

SUPERHUMANS is intended for mature audiences. Stories are raw and real. Do not consider this medical advice. Please consult with a health professional should you need medical attention.

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STORYTELLER BIO:
David Fajgenbaum is a disease hunter, a groundbreaking physician-scientist, and a National Bestselling author. His memoir, "Chasing My Cure: A Doctor’s Race to Turn Hope Into Action," details the haunting uncertainty of being diagnosed with a disease that offers more questions than it does answers. But what's wild—and one of the things that makes David SUPERHUMAN—is that he decided to hunt down the answers while fighting for his life. In doing so, he co-founded the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network (CDCN) and is also one of the youngest individuals to be appointed to the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania. We're thankful David is here. His story is medicine.

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SHOW CREDITS:
Executive Producer & Show Co-Creator - Dr. Gautam Gulati
Senior Producer & Show Co-Creator - Pamela Rothenberg
Sound Design & Mixing - Rob Speight
Audio Engineer - Jay Wujun Yow
Community & Content Manager - Tara Bhikha
Original Theme Music Composition - Daniel Brunelle
Original Music Composition - Radha Mehta
Strategic Advisor - Mark Brand
Strategic Advisor - Courtney Holt
Strategic Advisor - Yarrow Kraner
Story Advisor - Cal Fussman
Health Advisor - Dr. Jordan Shlain

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06 "Living In Overtime" [David's Story]

Sometimes, story is the best form of medicine.

Superhumans is a limited audio docu-series that takes you deep into the unspoken intersection of health & humanity. In each episode, real people reveal how our realities are connected through our shared stories.

Discover bits and pieces of yourself in the stories shared by others.

06 "Living In Overtime" [David's Story]

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