In this powerful episode of WHEN Stories, Jenna Green, a former respiratory therapist who shares her remarkable story of overcoming severe health issues brought on by extreme overwork and sleep deprivation. Jenna recounts her four-year struggle with misdiagnosis and the heavy toll of seizure medications that left her feeling like a "walking zombie."

Through candid reflections, Jenna discusses how her drive to manage a hospital respiratory department led to her collapse, frequent "pause button" moments, and full-blown seizures. Her medical journey was fraught with challenges, including a misdiagnosis of epilepsy, which kept her heavily medicated and emotionally distant from her family during crucial years of her life.

But Jenna's story is one of transformation and resilience. A turning point came when she realized the true cause of her seizures—sleep deprivation and stress. She shares the steps she took to reclaim her health, set firm boundaries, and embrace self-care.

Listen in as Jenna opens up about the impact her condition had on her family, how they rallied to support her, and the life-changing lessons she learned along the way. Now, Jenna emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and prioritizing self-care, and she’s ready to step into a new chapter as a grandmother with renewed focus on her health and family.

Tune in for an inspiring episode about advocacy, recovery, and the power of putting yourself first.

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In this insightful episode of the WHEN Stories podcast, we sit down with Chris Keaton, an experienced song plugger and North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductee. With decades of experience in the evolving music industry, Chris shares his journey from performer to song plugger and provides a behind-the-scenes look at how he connects songwriters with key decision-makers in Nashville.

Key topics include the dramatic shift from CD sales to streaming, how the current landscape levels the playing field for independent artists, and the unpredictable roller coaster of getting a song cut and turned into a hit. Chris dives deep into his passion for helping songwriters navigate the emotional highs and lows of the industry, offering invaluable insights into the process of pitching songs to top-tier artists.

If you’ve ever wondered how the music industry has transformed or what it takes to get a song heard, this episode will give you an insider’s perspective on the challenges, rewards, and constant evolution of music and songwriting.

Chris is a Nashville-based entertainment industry executive, award winning music publisher, artist management consultant and a 2016 Inductee in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.

Website: https://chriskeaton.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chriskeatonpresents

Want to listen to Wendy Babcock's song, Revival? This is the latest song Chris is getting in front of music professions right now... https://soundcloud.com/user-94935675/revival-mp3?si=d8588e5574d241939b1c1f9dbda95550&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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Vanessa Cook shared her WHEN Story live at Warrior Unchained 2024!

This powerful talk recounts Vanessa's transformative journey from the depths of trauma, illness, and self-doubt to resilience and self-discovery. At her lowest point, unable to walk upstairs without assistance, she chose life over despair. Through therapy, fitness, mindfulness, and nutrition, she rebuilt her body and soul, finding strength in overcoming obstacles. Her story highlights the importance of personal transformation and embracing one's path, encouraging others to start their own journey toward healing and empowerment.

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Jennifer Babcock gave her talk live on stage at Warrior Unchained 2024.

This heartfelt talk recounts Jennifer's journey of overcoming depression, anxiety, and trauma, symbolized by the creation of a wire tree sculpture named "New Beginnings." The tree, crafted during high school, unknowingly became a representation of her future struggles, including an assault by a close friend. Through therapy, art, and reflection, she learned resilience and self-acceptance, realizing that growth and healing are continuous processes. Jennifer emphasizes the power of self-portraits in capturing one's evolution and encourages others to embrace their stories.

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Michelle shares her story about how signing up for a 10K race was a catalyst that helped her get out of a deep depression and regain her sense of self after the tragic loss of her son.

She explains that despite being a self-help enthusiast, motivation alone wasn't enough to pull her out of the dark place she was in. It wasn't until she really dug deep and identified her true "why" - wanting to repair her relationship with her young daughter - that she found the drive to make positive changes.

Signing up for the challenging 10K race forced her to focus on her health and fitness in a way that motivation couldn't. The race became a turning point that helped her start getting out of bed, eating better, and ultimately regaining her sense of self.

Running the race and achieving a personal best time was an incredibly emotional and empowering experience for Michelle. It inspired her to become a health and life coach, specializing in helping others, especially mothers, prioritize self-care after loss or trauma.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-vandehey/

Website: https://lightoflovecoaching.com/

Email: michelle@lightoflovecoaching.com

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Tracy transitioned from a 20-year corporate career to running her own online business coaching company after realizing she lacked control over her time and income in the corporate world. The shift wasn't immediate; Tracy built her business alongside her corporate job for about 1.5 years before fully transitioning. Key challenges included setting boundaries with family, overcoming imposter syndrome, and learning new online business strategies and technologies. Tracy now enjoys more control over her time and income, with a successful coaching business that allows for travel and flexibility.

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JAN HOATH-
As a competitive swimmer in high school, Jan suffered a devastating shoulder injury that ended her swimming career. This led her into a deep depression, where she struggled with suicidal thoughts and was put on antidepressants. However, after an encounter with a German teacher who told her about a scholarship opportunity to study abroad in Germany sparked a glimmer of joy and hope within Jan. She applied for and won the scholarship, which allowed her to go to Germany and experience a transformative year that helped her heal from her depression through embracing joy.

Jan's experience in Germany taught her that joy is a superpower and an inner compass that can guide us through even the most challenging circumstances. She realized that by following her joy, even in small ways, it could lead her to new possibilities and healing. Jan has since made it her mission to help others harness the power of joy to overcome obstacles and create more fulfilling lives.

When someone is struggling, Jan recommends three key steps: 1) Be open and willing to notice even the smallest sparks of joy or hope, 2) Follow those threads of joy by taking action on them, and 3) See where that joy leads, trusting that it will open up new possibilities. She emphasizes that joy is not the end goal, but a path to better decisions and a more positive mindset to get through difficult times.

Jan encourages listeners to connect with her online at JanHoath.com or on social media to learn more about her work as a "Joyful Leadership Mentor" and how she can support others in harnessing the power of joy.

Website: http://janhoath.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JanHoathINC
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janhoath

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Welcome to WHEN Stories! In this first episode, I talk briefly about what it is and what you can expect.

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