Send us a textSummary:Imagine struggling with your health for over a decade, visiting doctor after doctor, only to be dismissed as dramatic or told that it’s all in your head. That was Kenzie Vath’s reality before she finally received a diagnosis of Lyme disease at the age of 18—after suffering for 10 years. In today’s episode, Kenzie shares her powerful story of navigating chronic illness, enduring years of misdiagnosis, and how she found her voice through the struggle.As an advocate for those living with Lyme disease, Kenzie has turned her pain into purpose. She talks about the importance of self-advocacy in the face of medical roadblocks and why trusting yourself—even when experts don’t—is key to survival. Through her journey, she learned that finding purpose, connecting with others, and sharing her story was essential not only to her healing but to supporting others.We also dive into her book, The Ignored Pandemic: Real Stories of Lyme Disease, where she highlights the real-life struggles of people across the globe who are fighting the same battle. Through storytelling and vulnerability, Kenzie is on a mission to raise awareness and end the stigma surrounding Lyme disease and other invisible conditions.If you’ve ever felt dismissed, ignored, or alone in your health journey, this episode is a must-listen. Kenzie’s story is a powerful reminder that your voice matters and that resilience, compassion, and community are at the heart of healing. Tune in to hear how Kenzie turned her diagnosis into a force for change and how you can, too.Takeaways:The Importance of Self-AdvocacyFinding Purpose Through SufferingThe Role of Community in HealingResilience in the Face of Medical ChallengesThe Power of Vulnerability and StorytellingHolistic Health and Lifestyle ChoicesContact Links:Website - Holistic UmbrellaBook - The Ignored PandemicInstagram - Holistic UmbrellaLinkedInKenzie Vath is the Vice President of Strategic Innovation at Pacific Hospitality Group, where she leads

Host Brandon Contes interviews two-time Daytona 500 winning crew chief and NASCAR on Fox analyst, Larry McReynolds. In the lead up to the Daytona 500 (Sunday, February 16 at 1:30 PM ET on Fox), Brandon and Larry discuss a wide range of topics including how Larry became a crew chief, winning the Daytona 500 with Dale Earnhardt, remembering Earnhardt's death and the way Mike Joy led the broadcast, and more.-:49: Jalen Hurts winning Super Bowl-1:32: Chiefs fatigue-1:57: Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show reaction-4:17: Super Bowl and Daytona 500-6:25: 25 years at NASCAR on Fox-7:09: Larry’s current position on broadcast-8:41: Studio role compared to booth role-10:51: Instant chemistry with Mike Joy and Darrell Waltrip-12:15: Media aspirations?-14:55: Workload between being a crew chief and being a broadcaster-16:20: Comfort of speaking to camera-17:50: Being “America’s Crew Chief”-18:35: Larry’s racing origin story-25:12: Becoming a crew chief-30:53: Was Larry’s career trending to be a crew chief?-31:29: Qualities needed to be a successful crew chief?-32:43: Most meaningful win of Larry’s career as a crew chief?-34:18: Becoming Dale Earnhardt’s crew chief-37:24: Were changes made to get Dale over the hump to get 1998 Daytona 500 win?-39:25: How much did Daytona 500 win mean to Earnhardt?-40:36: Entering that 1998 race knowing Earnhardt had a great chance to win?-42:16: How much can you celebrate winning Daytona with a race next week?-43:38: Calling 2001 Daytona 500/Dale Earnhardt’s death-47:48: Finding out Earnhardt died-49:32: Kevin Harvick winning weeks after-50:24: Dale Earnhardt Jr. winning at Daytona the first time back-52:28: Best driver in NASCAR right now?-53:48: Hélio Castroneves making his NASCAR debut in the Daytona 500-54:47: NASCAR going international with a Cup points race in Mexico-57:00: Relationship between Michael Jordan and NASCAR amid lawsuit-59:54: Is NASCAR “missing out” on embracing Jordan due to the lawsuit?-1:01:12: Larry’s Daytona 500 pickDownload t

In this edition of Hoopsology, Jim Lampley joins Matt and Justin to discuss the creative process of his new book, It Happened! A Uniquely Lucky Life in Sports Television. Lampley also talks about the effect of social media and technology on sports journalism, greatness in sports, and his favorite basketball memories. Hoopsology is Presented by Ballislife. Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsologypod/  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/hoopsologypod/  Email: Hoopsologypod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads, your award-winning podcast for authentic conversations about mental health! We’re proud to be the 2024 People’s Choice Podcast Award Winner for Health and the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award Winner for Best Mental Health Podcast. In this special two-part episode, we chat with Jaclyn Beckerman, founder of Jaclyn Nicole Design, about her healing journey through mindfulness and creativity. Jaclyn creates handcrafted jewelry with purpose, transforming personal challenges into daily reminders to stay grounded and embrace inner strength. In Part 1, Jaclyn opens up about her struggles, how she found solace in creativity and the transformative power of emotional support jewelry. Key Takeaways: **  How personal trauma inspired Jaclyn’s journey into mindfulness and jewelry-making. **  Using symbolic jewelry to stay present and reframe negative thoughts. **  The connection between creativity and emotional healing. About Our Guest: Jaclyn Beckerman founded Jaclyn Nicole Design, creating meaningful jewelry to support mindfulness and personal growth. As a former life coach, she is passionate about helping others through her unique, intentional designs. Connect with Jaclyn: Website: https://www.jaclynnicoledesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclynnicoledesign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaclynnicoledesign YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jaclynnicoledesign TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaclynnicoledesign Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jaclynnicoledesign Subscribe, Rate, and Review! Don’t miss inspiring stories—subscribe to Sh!t That Goes On In Our Heads and leave a review at https://goesoninourheads.net/add-your-podcast-reviews #MentalHealthPodcast #Mindfulness #HealingThroughCreativity #JaclynNicoleDesign #AwardWinningPodcast #SelfCareJourney #EmotionalSupportJewelry #TraumaHealing #JewelryWithMeaning #CreativeHealing #MindfulLiving #JewelryForWellness #MentalHealthAwareness #IntentionalDesign #EmpowermentThr