41 min

The promise of a miracle cure This Is Uncomfortable

    • Business

Doris Tyler has energy well beyond her 80 years. Even after retiring from her career as a music teacher, she remained active in her community — driving to church events, coming up with creative surprises for all her grandchildren. But then one day, she realized her vision was so blurry she couldn’t safely drive. When traditional medical treatment stopped working, Doris’ community came together to help her pay for a brand-new medical technology: stem cell injections. 

If you liked this episode, share it with a friend. And to get even more Uncomfortable, subscribe to our newsletter!

Doris Tyler has energy well beyond her 80 years. Even after retiring from her career as a music teacher, she remained active in her community — driving to church events, coming up with creative surprises for all her grandchildren. But then one day, she realized her vision was so blurry she couldn’t safely drive. When traditional medical treatment stopped working, Doris’ community came together to help her pay for a brand-new medical technology: stem cell injections. 

If you liked this episode, share it with a friend. And to get even more Uncomfortable, subscribe to our newsletter!

41 min

Top Podcasts In Business

In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen
Norges Bank Investment Management
Dine Penger - Pengerådet
Dine Penger
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
DOAC
GRIT med Cecilie Ystenes Myhre
Monster podkast
Aksjepodden
Finansavisen
E24-podden
E24

More by American Public Media

In The Dark
The New Yorker
Brains On! Science podcast for kids
American Public Media
This Is Uncomfortable
Marketplace
Terrible, Thanks For Asking
Feelings & Co.
Make Me Smart
Marketplace
Don't Ask Tig
American Public Media