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.

To learn more about Vanessa Cook:

Website: https://solerevivalhealthandfitnessco...
Tiktok: / solerevivalhealthcoach
Facebook: / solerevivalhealthcoach
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