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

#NewPodcast #RealTalk #PersonalJourney #Resilience #Healing #Empowerment #PodcastEpisode #LifeStories #OvercomingChallenges #TuneInNow

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

#NewPodcast #RealTalk #PersonalJourney #Resilience #Healing #Empowerment #PodcastEpisode #LifeStories #OvercomingChallenges #TuneInNow

Host: Amanda McCombs

Prepare to be inspired, amused, and comforted as we candidly discuss our personal journeys, the highs, the lows, and the comedy that life often presents. No topic is off limits in "Inner Workings of the Not So Genius Mind". Each episode, we'll dive into personal stories, professional insights, and the many facets of mental health and self care, all wrapped up with a sense of humor. Our goal is to bring light to the shadows, laughter to the tears, and a sense of community to all those who tune in.

"Inner Workings of the Not So Genius Mind" is a warm and inviting podcast brought to you by Amanda McCombs, a resilient trauma survivor, nurturing teacher, and the beloved Mrs. Daybreak. Amanda shares her personal journeys with a sprinkle of humor and thoughtful insights, offering listeners a fresh and unique perspective on healing and rediscovering life.