TRIGGER WARNING:  THIS EPISODE INCLUDES DISCUSSION OF SUICIDE, UNEXPECTED DEATH, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES & OTHER SENSITIVE ISSUES.  PLEASE LISTEN WITH CAUTION.  If you need assistance, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.  

Shannon's middle school friend, Jonathan Ewart is still living his dream.  Despite experiencing some of the most traumatic life events a person can face, Jonathan has never given up on living into his highest potential.  His life has certainly been difficult, but Jonathan continues to work toward his own level of greatness.  

In this episode, Shannon & Jonathan talk about the highs and serious lows of Jonathan's life.  They also discuss his career and life choices after losing multiple family members to suicide & unexpected death.  Jonathan starred as Kenny's hairdresser in HBO's Eastbound & Down.  Prior to that, he was featured in "The Foot Fist Way", Jodi Hill's first movie filmed in our hometown, Concord, North Carolina.  He can be seen in Budweiser's Bud Seltzer commercials, as well as NC Lottery and a recent one for Harrah's Cherokee Casino.  

It will be easy to find inspiration in this episode to keep on keeping on even in the hardest dances of life because Jonathan is proof you can get through anything.