Welcome to episode 5 of the podcast! Kristy shares her story of growing up in Scott County, Tennessee, and finding that in order to be empowered, she had to lean into the struggle. Coming from parents who didn't have formal education, she had to find her own way through the formal education system (aka academia). She discusses her experience as a mother, therapist, wife, daughter, and sister. She tells us her love story about leaving Appalachia in order to feel like she belonged before returning back. She hopes you will lean into the struggle, knowing that you belong. No matter what. No matter who you love.

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