Episode 27

Life Beyond the Field with Chanen Johnson | Episode 27

Published on: 14th May, 2024

Join us on this episode of The Last Zebra Podcast 🦓 as we sit down with Chanen Johnson, who opens up about her life’s journey from a promising gymnast to embracing her role as an NFL wife and mother. Discover how she navigated the complexities of a professional sports family, transitioned her career, and found a new calling in social media. Chanen discusses the personal and professional challenges she faced, from dealing with injuries and retiring from gymnastics to supporting her husband’s NFL career and building a formidable social media presence. Whether you’re interested in sports, social media, or just love a story of resilience and adaptation, this episode offers a compelling look into the life of an NFL family.

For more detailed insights and to continue exploring Chanen’s life and tips on balancing family, career, and personal goals, make sure to watch the full video. Feel free to ask any questions or move to the next section for further discussion!

🔍 In This Episode:

🌟 Introduction to Chanen Johnson: Meet Chanen Johnson, former gymnast turned social media influencer, as she shares her unique journey from California to New Orleans, balancing family life with an NFL husband.

🤸 Gymnastics and College Life: Dive into Chanen’s gymnastics career at Penn State, her challenges with injuries, and her decision to medically retire from the sport.

🏈 Transition to NFL Family Life: Explore the shifts in Chanen’s life as she supports her husband’s NFL career, highlighting the challenges and adjustments of moving to New Orleans and immersing herself in the NFL community.

📚 Educational Background and Career Shifts: Learn about Chanen’s academic background in communications and her pivot from teaching to becoming a full-time social media influencer.

🌐 Social Media Influence: Get insights into how Chanen and her husband leveraged social media to build a joint platform, sharing their life and connecting with fans globally.

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The Last Zebra
Nuanced conversations about different walks of life and those who live them
“The Last Zebra” draws its essence from the timeless medical adage:

“When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras.”

Coined by Dr. Theodore Woodward in the 1940s, this maxim reminds us to prioritize common diagnoses over rare and improbable ones.

In a medical world often defined by seeking the most likely causes, “The Last Zebra” podcast takes a different approach. Here we are looking for the common in all of us.

The common focuses on the unique, diverse, and individual experiences of medical professionals. We hope to showcase the stories of these individuals, highlighting how they infuse their backgrounds, beliefs, and characteristics into their medical practice. By doing so, they add an artistic and personal touch that goes beyond the clinical norms and transforms their work into a deeply profound and meaningful endeavor.

Through these stories, “The Last Zebra” aims to reveal the extraordinary side of medicine— "heavy on the ordinary".

The stories that deviate from dogma and delve into the exceptional. It seeks to capture the essence of these medical professionals’ journeys, shedding light on their challenges, triumphs, and the remarkable ways they shape the landscape of healthcare.

In each episode, we delve into the non-clinical nuances that define the day-to-day lives of medical professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties. This podcast will start and go beyond the clinical, shedding light on the intricate artistry, mosaicism, and diversity in medicine.

We explore how every guest crafts their unique personality and characteristics into the very fabric of their practice.

These stories not only celebrate individuality but also embody the soul of healthcare.

In a world where uniformity is prioritized, “The Last Zebra” podcast honors the rare and unique elements that medical professionals bring to their work. Together, we’ll discover how these exceptional individuals are shaping the future of healthcare, one personalized interaction at a time.

So, come along as we embrace the zebras — the extraordinary stories that make medicine a true art.
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