My Why: How Chronic Illness and Loss Shaped My Life and Led to This Podcast
From The Well Known Podcast: Exploring Longevity, Biohacking, and Alternative Medicine · 16:28
Show by Shannon Conklin
Why does The Well Known Podcast exist, and why is Shannon Conklin talking about wellness now? In this episode, Shannon goes back to the beginning, sharing her experience growing up chronically unwell, searching for answers, losing her father at 19, and eventually building a career around helping people better understand their own health.From chronic fatigue and gut health to Lyme disease, holistic wellness, longevity, and the lessons she learned from decades of working with clients, Shannon shares the experiences that shaped her philosophy today: living longer isn’t the only goal. Feeling well while you’re living matters too.What You’ll LearnHow Shannon’s childhood health struggles introduced her to holistic and functional wellnessWhy her father’s death became a turning point in the way she thought about health and longevityHow her own wellness journey eventually became her careerWhy Shannon believes there is no single wellness solution that works for everyoneThe real reason she created The Well Known PodcastChapters00:00 Why The Well Known Podcast exists00:40 Growing up chronically unwell02:15 Searching for answers beyond traditional medicine03:30 The testing that changed Shannon’s perspective05:15 Learning to look at her body differently06:40 Losing her father at 1908:20 Living longer vs. actually feeling well09:30 Turning personal loss into a mission10:15 Beginning a career in wellness11:15 Discovering colon hydrotherapy and infrared sauna12:40 Finally receiving a Lyme disease diagnosis13:25 What thousands of clients taught Shannon14:15 Why The Well Known Podcast was bornIf this episode resonates with you, like the video, subscribe to The Well Known Podcast, and share it with someone who’s on their own wellness journey.Connect with The Well Known PodcastFollow along for honest conversations about wellness, health, longevity, and the information worth knowing.DISCLAIMER: The information shared on this podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes and should not be considered medical, health, nutritional, psychological, or professional advice. The content shared here is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always consult your physician or another qualified health care provider before making decisions about your health or wellness.
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