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She Spent 6 Weeks in the ICU. Now She’s Crushing Pull-Ups and Saving Lives.

She Was Told Her Fitness Saved Her Life — And She Didn’t Stop There How LP member Jennifer went from ICU bedrest to pull-ups and RKC certification  Some stories stop you in your tracks. They remind you why you do the work. Why you keep showing up. Why strength is never just about the body. Jennifer’s story is one of those. She’s a mom, a physician, and a longtime member of Lauren’s Playground. But a couple years ago, she faced something unimaginable: a  life-threatening carotid dissection  that landed her in the ICU for 6 weeks on strict bedrest. The fear, the uncertainty, the physical toll — it would’ve been enough to make anyone give up. But Jennifer didn’t. Instead, she rebuilt herself from the ground up. And now? She’s  RKC and StrongFirst certified , banging out pull-ups, training before sunrise, and balancing it all with a demanding career and family life. Her words speak for themselves. I’m honored to share them here. 🗣️  What would you tell someone who’...