The episode features a reflective conversation on 2025s personal growth, resilience, and adaptability. It explores the host's journey through adversity, overcoming a ski injury, discovering voiceover as a career, and finding a positive outlook. The narrative also delves into the significance of patience, gratitude, and professional growth, as well as the impact of travel experiences on personal growth and learning from life experiences.

Takeaways

• Resilience
• Adaptability

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mic Happens

01:15 Reflecting on 2025

02:19 The Impact of the Ski Injury

08:58 Jumping into voice acting full time

10:05 Building Confidence Through Voiceover

14:12 Finding Light Amidst Challenges

16:01 Being productive while not being 100%

17:25 Traveling and Gaining Perspective

22:21 Reflecting and Embracing Change and Growth

26:33 Gratitude and Future Opportunities

29:22 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

31:14 Outro.mp3

This is the Post op from my shoulder surgery. im typing with one hand so thats the description for now.  

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In this episode, we dive into some of Jay's favorite stories on the road, in the air, or some other form of transportation or location.  We dive into a Few tips and some of my favorite people I have run into over the years, including Mr. "Hop, skip, and a stone throw away".

If you ever contemplated going on a roadtrip, or taking that flight to a random location, this episode is for you. 

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They say to "never call last run" now I know why.

In this episode of Mic Happens with Jay Conor Reilly, I tell the story of how one final ski run turned into a season(s) ending injury and how I adapting and overcame during this time.

I talk about the ski season leading up to the injury, the extra injury I had on top of my shoulder. This episode dives into a bit more than my shoulder. Whether you have been in a similar situation, or just curious about what happened and how I stayed productive during this. 

So yeah... don't call last run.

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On this episode of Mic Happens With Jay Conor Reilly, is for anyone who's ever felt guilty for slowing down, struggling with burning out, or wrestling with the pressure to always be "productive". If this resonates with you, you are not alone.

Im talking about how I learned the hard way, the value of giving yourself permission to pause. Whether you're a entrepreneur, working in a demanding job, or just managing the chaos of life, sometimes the best thing you can do for your momentum.. is to stop.

I dive into signs of burning out, touching briefly on what Ehlers Danlos Syndrome is and how it can affect me.  I also will share 5 tips that has helped me embrace rest without guilt. If you've ever found yourself pushing way past your limits this is for you.

What are some things you do to keep from not burning out?

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In the first episode of Mic Happens with Jay Conor Reilly, we get into talking about perfectionism, some of the best things in life we end up developing isn't always planned or polished. I talk about why took years to start a podcast, why stilt walking came more naturally to me than most things, and what working in restaurants taught me. What is something that you have been being a perfectionist about? Start that craft you put off. 

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In this intro episode, host Jay Conor Reilly sets the stage for Mic Happens Podcast. A podcast about stories, unexpected challenges, and the humor to get us through and how sometimes Life happens... or Mic happens. As a voiceover actor living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Jay shares why resilience and laughter matter, what this show is all about, and how the best stores often come from the most absurd moments. Tune in for a glimpse of whats to come and  hear a quick funny story about lefty struggles.

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