Summary

Kerrie Lee Brown’s journey from journalist to self-care advocate is anything but typical. Starting in the world of bodybuilding magazines, she dove into other people’s stories, interviewing celebrities like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. Imagine interviewing celebrities like that and thriving in a high-stakes media career—only to have it all interrupted by a life-threatening heart attack at age 39. Kerrie Lee Brown thought she could handle it all, but when she ignored warning signs, her body finally forced her to listen. Now, she’s here to reveal the hidden dangers of Stress, the surprising ways heart attacks present in women, and the power of storytelling to heal. Will her story make you rethink your own pace? Listen to find out if you might be missing the critical signs she once overlooked.

Key Takeaways

• Life in the spotlight doesn’t guarantee well-being; it can mask serious health concerns.
• Kerrie’s heart attack at 39 served as a profound wake-up call to reevaluate personal health and stress management.
• Women often experience atypical heart attack symptoms, which can lead to delayed diagnosis.
• Stress can be a silent killer, especially when internalized, as Kerrie experienced.
• Storytelling became Kerrie’s pathway to healing and helping others through her platform, Red Lily Life.
• Self-care and recognizing personal health signals are essential; Kerrie now uses her platform to encourage this for others.

00:00:27 – Introduction & Teaser for Kerrie Lee Brown’s Story 

02:28:00 – Kerrie’s Upbringing and Early Influences 

05:14:00 – Discovering Journalism and Early Career Path 

07:43:00 – The Influence of Irish Dance and Performance 

11:38:00 – From Covering Others’ Stories to Discovering Her Own 

12:00:00 – The Heart Attack & A New Perspective on Life 

15:02:00 – Redefining Self-Care and Recognizing Health Signs 

20:51:00 – Creating Red Lily Life & the Power of Storytelling 

24:04:00 – Strategies for Managing Stress & Achieving Work-Life Balance 

29:35:00 – How to Join Red Lily Life & Final Reflections 

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