What would you do if you had 20 seconds to realize you were dying… and couldn’t do anything to stop it?

In this episode, you’ll step into a true story where those 20 seconds changed everything—and what came after is even more powerful.

There are moments in life that don’t just disrupt your plans—they rewrite your entire identity. And when that happens, most people aren’t struggling with motivation… they’re struggling with how to keep going when everything familiar is gone. This episode speaks directly to that moment—the one where life no longer looks like you thought it would, and you’re left figuring out what comes next.

• Get ready to discover how to rebuild your life after a moment that changes everything—without waiting to feel “ready”
• Learn what it really takes to move from survival mode into purpose, growth, and meaning
• Understand how to turn pain, loss, and unexpected detours into something that actually strengthens who you become

This is not just a story—it’s an experience.

In this powerful, deeply human conversation, you’ll hear the full journey of Melissa Strong—a woman whose life was already taking unexpected turns before one single moment changed everything.

You’ll walk with her through the path that led up to that moment…

The terrifying, life-altering experience of being electrocuted and unable to escape…

And most importantly, the long, grueling road that followed.

But what makes this episode unforgettable isn’t just what happened to her.

It’s who she chose to become because of it.

This is a story about breaking… rebuilding… and discovering a strength you didn’t know you had until life demanded it from you. It’s about identity, resilience, purpose—and what it truly means to keep going when everything in you has a reason to stop.

And if you stay until the end, you’ll hear something incredibly special—a custom song created from this very conversation, capturing the heart of her journey in a way words alone never could.

Looking for the Links?

🎵 Find today's song, “Found My Home with Bird & Jim” on YouTube

🌟 Work with Kevin to Have your own custom song created at K-LoweMusic.com

📖 Purchase Melissa Strong's book, Climbing Through on Amazon

🧗‍♀️ Visit Melissa's Website: MelissaIStrong.com

Press play now—because this is one of those rare conversations that doesn’t just inspire you in the moment… it stays with you when life gets real.

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