Episodes

TW: This story may include sensitive topics or experiences that could be triggering for some individuals. Viewer discretion is advised. Talk Title: Reclaim Your Wellness Sharon Slack is a dynamic motivational speaker and Health & Wellness Strategist who turned her personal health crisis into a catalyst for change. After facing health challenges that were dismissed by traditional medicine and told there was nothing else they could do, Sharon embarked on a journey to reclaim her own health, lead...

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" ...

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 fi...

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 a...

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 an...

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. ...

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 h...

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 ...

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