Our guest today is a… deep breath, ready?.. Father, Theology & Philosophy major, PNC Banker, Crossfit owner, Real Estate broker, Cancer fighter, Car-T Therapy recipient, youth Minister, classical guitarist, cyclist, avid reader, semi-pro photographer and in 2002 he was diagnosed with ADD! Today we talk to Mr. Tim Card about his cancer fight, his many paths-to-date, and how he combines therapy, exercise & meds to focus, remain healthy and stay in the saddle. Oh- and this just in: Since our interview, he has started his own podcast- check below for the link!
Enjoy!
In this episode Peter & Tim discuss:
0:45- Introducing my fellow cyclist and photog Tim Card- a bit about his background. Ref: Video about Tim & his treatment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gz9mMIV8uY
2:12- Welcome Tim!
2:26- So you mentioned that your wife usually notices that you have gone off your meds before you do. Do you think we with ADD&ADHD are generally an open book?
3:38- Meds can often make the boring stuff ‘normal’ and the stuff we really love ‘awesome’. Tell us about your experience.
4:40- You have combined medication and therapy; for you it’s a working combo- tell us about it.
5:33- What does cycling specifically do to help you?
7:15- Ref: “The Specialized Foundation” is now known as “Outride” https://outridebike.org Our FTN podcast interview w/ Ted Theocheung and Dr. Kimberly Price.
7:40- How did you wind up majoring in Theology AND Philosophy, and finishing it all?!
9:02- You’ve had multiple careers. For starters, how did you leave banking and start a Cross-fit?
11:20- You had a big cancer fight. What changed for you and what did you learn through all of it?
16:48- Was there ever a point in which you started to lose faith?
18:40- You are a phenomenal photographer so obviously your Instagram is totally killer @TimCardPhotography, but how can people best get in touch with you Tim? FB @TimCardPhotography Email: TimCard7399@gmail.com
THIS JUST IN- Tim has started his own podcast! Check out: http://dyinglaughingpodcast.buzzsprout.com
19:29- Thank you so much Tim! And thank YOU for subscribing, reviewing and listening. Your reviews are working! Even if you’ve reviewed us before, would you please write even a short one for this episode? Each review that you post helps to ensure that word will continue to spread, and that we will all be able to reach & help more people! You can always reach me via peter@shankman.com or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterThanNormal on all of the socials.
19:52- Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits
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