Dr. Kyle Cooper shares his secrets to overcoming hurdles as a physician and cyclist, and how a traumatic bike crash isn't slowing him down. For more information check out our website: https://lluh.org/podcast

0:00 – Intro and podcast opener
1:00 – Experiencing health care as a patient
2:54 – Background that led to medical career
5:20 – Mistakes and adjustments getting into medical school
7:17 – Determination and competitive spirit
9:16 – Bike racing strategy
10:25 – The bike as an escape
12:42 – Weight loss journey
15:50 – Managing a McDonald’s restaurant
17:03 – Meeting his wife
17:44 – A nearfatal bike crash
23:33 – Choosing gratitude in the face of trauma
24:15 – People that provided support
25:51 – An unbreakable couple
26:51 – Getting back on the bike