Jim passed on Nov 28 & we wanted to honor him by re-releasing this ep of his deep wisdom.
Jim Abrahams, known for his iconic comedies like Airplane! and The Naked Gun, passed away recently at the age of 80. His contributions to the film industry left an indelible mark, but so too did his unwavering dedication to his family. Despite battling leukemia for 20 years causes like The Charlie Foundation showcased his resilience.
His son Charlie was suffering from catastrophic seizures—100 a day by the time he was one. Faced with limited options and zero quit in his DNA, Jim didn’t wait for a miracle. He became the miracle. Armed with relentless research and the heart of a father unwilling to lose, Jim discovered the ketogenic diet—a metabolic game-changer rooted in high fats and low carbs. The result? A near-total reversal of Charlie’s seizures and a testament to the power of fuel as medicine.
This episode revisits Jim’s remarkable advocacy for the ketogenic lifestyle. His legacy continues to inspire, not just through laughter but through life-changing health initiatives like The Charlie Foundation, a beacon for anyone looking to reclaim control over their health with nutrition as their weapon. Whether it’s lifting heavy, leading your family, or facing down medical giants, Jim Abrahams proved that action conquers all.
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John Welbourn is CEO of Power Athlete and host of Power Athlete Radio. He is a 9 year starter and veteran of the NFL. John was drafted with the 97th pick in 1999 NFL Draft and went on to be a starter for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003, appearing in 3 NFC Championship games, and for starter for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2004-2007. In 2008, he played with the New England Patriots until an injury ended his season early with him retiring in 2009. Over the course of his career, John has started over 100 games and has 10 play-off appearances. He was a four year lettermen while playing football at the University of California at Berkeley. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric in 1998. John has worked with the MLB, NFL, NHL, Olympic athletes and Military. He travels the world lecturing on performance and nutrition and records his podcast, Power Athlete Radio, every week with over 800 episodes spanning 13 years. You can catch up with John as his personal blog, Talk To Me Johnnie, on social media @johnwelbourn or at Power Athlete Radio.
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