Episode 46: Allergy Season, Hay Fever, and Life in the Valley | Leadership Lessons from the Small Struggles We All Face (Benadryl, Zyrtec, and Perseverance)

Spring has arrived in the South… and so has allergy season.The pollen count is high, the sinuses are congested, and breathing sometimes feels like climbing a mountain through a straw.In this episode of Summit After the Storm, Bart Wilbanks talks about something surprisingly relatable: hay fever, allergies, and the small frustrations that test our patience every day.Not every valley in life is dramatic.Sometimes the struggle looks like lack of sleep, constant congestion, and just feeling worn down.But even the small trials shape our character, leadership, and perseverance.Drawing on lessons from Kilimanjaro, leadership, and Scripture (James 1:2–3), Bart explores how the small irritations in life often build the endurance we need for bigger climbs ahead.If you’ve ever battled seasonal allergies, high pollen counts, sinus congestion, or hay fever, this episode might feel very familiar.And if you have something that actually works for you during allergy season, share it — because we’re all navigating the valley together.Sometimes the climb isn’t dramatic.Sometimes it’s just one uncomfortable step at a time.Pole pole.#AllergySeason#LeadershipLessons#Resilience#PersonalGrowth#PodcastLife