Sam Cunningham: Trusting Your Body, Finding Your Voice, Facing ALS at 35

Sam Cunningham: Trusting Your Body, Finding Your Voice, Facing ALS at 35

March 31, 2026 · 50 min · Season 7 · Episode 119

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Sam Cunningham shares his journey of receiving an ALS diagnosis at 35 and the emotional challenges that come with it.

Send us Fan Mail For six years, Sam Cunningham felt the subtle but persistent signs that something in his body wasn’t right—leg heaviness, twitching, and strength loss that didn’t add up. As an athlete, he knew his body, but getting answers proved to be a long and frustrating journey. In this episode, Sam shares what it’s like to finally receive an ALS diagnosis at 35, the emotional weight of being both devastated and validated, and how persistence, detailed documentation, and the...

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