In this deeply emotional and raw episode, Host Len May speaks with Michael Jacobson, a man whose life changed forever after a devastating motorcycle accident. Michael opens up about the physical trauma, emotional pain, and the long, complicated journey to healing—both physically and mentally.
🧠 Key Highlights:
✔️ The life-altering motorcycle accident that left Michael with severe injuries
✔️ Crushed ribs, a fractured neck, and heart that would stop during sleep
✔️ Misdiagnoses, medical gaslighting, and the struggle to be heard
✔️ Dealing with brain injury, autonomic dysfunction, and suicidal thoughts
✔️ Gaining weight, years on narcotics, and the journey back to recovery
✔️ Childhood trauma, adoption, family dynamics, and finding identity
📢 Memorable Quotes:
🗣️ "I laid the bike down… said goodbye to everyone I loved… and then nothing."
🗣️ "Sixteen hours later, I woke up in the worst pain of my life, and they told me to get up or die."
🗣️ "When a doctor tells you it’s all in your head, and later you find out your heart was literally stopping—it shatters your trust."
🎧 Listen to this episode if you:
- Want to hear how someone faced unimaginable pain and still found a reason to fight
- Are curious about brain injury, trauma recovery, and long-term disability
- Believe in the strength of the human spirit and the journey of rediscovering self
ABOUT LEN MAY
Len May is a visionary in the field of precision health, serving as the CEO and Co-Founder of EndoDNA, a cutting-edge platform harnessing the power of AI and genomics to deliver personalized wellness insights. With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of biotechnology and individualized care as well as expertise in the endocannabinoid system, Len’s mission is to empower people to make data-driven lifestyle choices based on their unique genetic blueprint.
As host of the podcast "Everything is Personal," Len dives deep into the science of self—exploring the connections between DNA, health, and human potential through thought-provoking conversations with leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
Connect with Len on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenmay/
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