Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! In this deeply personal and highly-requested episode, Jena and Mary Pat get vulnerable about health. With Jena on the mend from a severe illness during the peak of harvest, the stage is set for a raw conversation about navigating health challenges during the busiest seasons. Mary Pat takes the lead, opening up in detail for the first time about her frustrating, months-long battle with vertigo. From the first dizzy spell in a Walmart aisle to a winding journey through different doctors and treatments, she shares the whole story—the setbacks, the surprising discoveries, and the small wins that are bringing her closer to finding answers.

📌 What We Cover in This Episode:

✅ Harvest & Health Problems Don't Mix
✅ Mary Pat's Vertigo Journey
✅ The Search for Answers - A Winding Road
✅ Taking Action & Finding Relief
✅ Setbacks & Next Steps

💡 Key Takeaways:

✨ Be your own biggest advocate. If you feel like something is wrong and you aren't getting answers, don't stop searching. Seek second opinions, find functional medicine providers, and ask for comprehensive testing.
✨ Understand "optimal" vs. "normal." The standard "normal" range on a lab report reflects an often-unhealthy average population. Aim for optimal levels to truly thrive, not just survive.
✨ Healing is not linear. The path to wellness is full of twists, turns, progress, and setbacks. Don't get discouraged; every step, even the ones that don't "work," provides valuable information.
✨ Your body is a connected system. A mysterious issue like vertigo can be linked to seemingly unrelated things like gut health, hormones, neck tension, or even dental issues. Look at the whole picture.
✨ Don't underestimate the power of support. Whether it's a spouse doing dishes after a long day or a father-in-law folding laundry, having a village to lean on during health crises is invaluable.

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We’d love to hear from you! Have you ever had to navigate a frustrating health journey? What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone who feels like they aren't being heard by their doctor? Share your thoughts, or leave a question for Mary Pat, on our new voicemail line! The link is in our show notes. Tag us @beyondthecrops_.

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This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Beck's Hybrids. As farmers, we pour so much trust into every decision. That's why we're proud to partner with Beck's Hybrids, a company built on faith, family, and a love for agriculture since 1937. Learn more at beckshybrids.com.

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