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The pandemic changed lives in ways most people never expected.
In this heartfelt episode, fitness professional and author Tracy L. Markley reflects on the emotional, financial, and personal challenges experienced during the COVID-19 shutdowns — including isolation, fear, loneliness, and the difficult process of adapting to a completely new way of living and working.

Tracy shares her own story of having her entire in-person business shut down overnight, learning Zoom from scratch, and figuring out how to continue helping clients while navigating uncertainty and loss. She also talks openly about how isolating the pandemic felt for people living alone, how many struggled emotionally, and why empathy and connection are so important — especially during difficult times.

This episode is a message of compassion, resilience, and encouragement for anyone who lived through hardship during the pandemic — and a reminder that you were not alone.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT:

• The emotional impact of isolation and sudden life changes
• The loneliness many people experienced but didn’t talk about
• The struggle of losing a business or career stability overnight
• Tracy’s journey learning Zoom and adapting her work to support others
• How fear, uncertainty, and disconnection affected mental health
• Why empathy, kindness, and awareness matter more than ever
• The importance of supporting people who live alone or lost support systems
• Encouragement for anyone still recovering emotionally or financially

This episode is honest, real, and deeply human — offering comfort, understanding, and hope to anyone who struggled through the pandemic or its aftermath.

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