From Shadows to Spotlight: The Journey From Pain To Empowerment

Surviving Shingles: Amanda McCombs' Journey from Pain to Empowerment In this heartfelt episode, Amanda McCombs, host of the 'Not So Genius' podcast, shares her profound journey of overcoming shingles, a debilitating condition that dramatically impacted her life. Amanda recounts her struggles with misdiagnosis, severe pain, and the intense isolation that followed. Despite the setbacks, she found resilience and support through her family and community. Her story illustrates the transformation she underwent, from being incapacitated to participating confidently in a beauty pageant. Amanda's narrative is a powerful testament to human strength and the embrace of life's small joys.

00:00 Welcome to the Not So Genius Mind

00:41 Amanda's Personal Journey

01:33 The Shingles Diagnosis

02:36 Living with Shingles

06:47 Finding Joy Amidst Pain

08:50 Reflections and Resilience

12:13 The Beauty Pageant Transformation

13:41 Conclusion and Next Steps

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