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American Groove - #45 Growing Pains

Growing pains,  for Karissa has been an issue for the past year or so. Her shoulder injury due to overworking at salon with way to many appointments each day. Sometimes 20 clients for sugar waxing, which is crazy for one person to handle. She had to endure this work ethic to get a pay check covering basic necessities. Fast forward to now, its grown to neck pain. With all the endurance she pushes thru, and works forward. Even with life's difficulties.


Growing pains, for Dave  was coming out of a corporate job which had a mental strain, stress and anxiety. Now, dealing with no reliable income. On the flip side, now working in the food industry once again in a gastro-bar. He doesn't feel like himself, lost and confused. The biggest struggle so far is mental clarity; which sounds easy but isn't. Overing coming these obstacle's is his specialty. What gets him thru every day is doing things he loves "podcasting n' cooking".


The host of American groove is Karissa Andrews. A licened aesthetician, makup artist and lover of pugs. Located in Iowa, and the best part is that you can check out her work on Instagram: 

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Dave lennon

Lost in the Groove is my space to explore the real, raw, and unexpected. I started this podcast because I was tired of feeling like nothing ever changes. My therapist once suggested, I write letters to the government to express my frustrations. Then I thought, "Why not create a podcast instead?" Here, I can talk about what I want, with whoever I want, no matter their beliefs. For me, it's about having honest conversations,. Breaking down walls, and getting people to think beyond the surface.

I grew up in a blue-collar family in the suburbs outside New York City, raised as an Orthodox Jew. Leaving the religious community in 2017 was a pivotal moment for me. It allowed me to embrace my identity as an artist, and chart my own path. Who I am today, and what this podcast represents, is deeply tied to my journey. Leaving a community that was a cult; still is. Discovering authenticity, creativity, and independence in myself.

I’m a car enthusiast, an artist, and someone who thrives on creative expression. From old-school rap, and psychedelic rock. To vintage muscle cars and European classics. I’m all about the things that inspire passion.
My co-host, Karissa Andrews, joins me for American Groove. Our segment on stoner culture, and life’s weirder twists. She’s an incredibly talented makeup artist, aesthetician, and candle maker. She brings a spice, pizazz, and realness to every conversation.

This podcast isn’t about chasing fame or conforming to trends, it’s about the experience. I want listener, whether they’re driving home, cooking, or just unwinding. To feel like they’re part of something real. Lost in the Groove is my way of staying true to myself, while connecting with others. learning, and having fun along the way.