{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ac2986c8f41a68d2b67385a/615f6869ce9d840013e0c26d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ryan Shazier - Former Steelers Pro Bowl Linebacker","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5ac2986c8f41a68d2b67385a/1581007514894-a79d390cbceda487353778de329e6450.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>BIO:</strong></p><p>Ryan Shazier was drafted 15th overall in 2014 by the Pittsburgh Steelers after a standout career at Ohio State. Shazier was a Pro Bowl linebacker with the Steelers, but his career was cut short after a spinal injury that occurred&nbsp;during a game.&nbsp;He persevered through spinal stabilization surgery and eventually was able to walk again. He has a new book coming out on November 30th called&nbsp;<em>Walking Miracle.</em> It tells how faith, positive thinking, and passion for football brought him back from paralysis...and helped him find purpose.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://ryanshazierfund.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://ryanshazierfund.org/</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Miracle-Positive-Thinking-Paralysis/dp/1538706253\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Miracle-Positive-Thinking-Paralysis/dp/1538706253</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TOPICS:</strong></p><ul><li>His thoughts on the Steelers' season so far</li><li>More frustrating being a fan instead of a player</li><li>The Ringer NFL Show</li><li>The experience of calling games</li><li>His approach to the book, <em>Walking Miracle</em></li><li>His faith and how it helped him through the rehab process</li><li>Moments that stand out when God revealed Himself to him</li><li>The motivation to get back</li><li>The emotional time of hanging up the cleats</li><li>The current update on his health</li><li>Lessons learned from positive thinking</li><li>His new business, Shay Trucking</li><li>Mike Tomlin’s influence</li><li>The latest with his foundation</li></ul>","author_name":"UNPACKIN' it"}