Beyond The Headlights
Beyond The Headlights
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Think before you drink.
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This podcast tackles profound themes surrounding impaired driving, grief, accountability, and advocacy. It explores the emotional experiences of those affected by DUI incidents, with episodes addressing heavy topics such as the infamous 'Affluenza Teen' case and personal stories from victim advocates. The show's focus areas highlight the psychological aspects of loss, the justice system's shortcomings, and community responsibility in preventing tragedies linked to impaired driving.
Think before you drink.
In this deeply emotional episode of Beyond the Headlights, hosts Destiny and Jennifer sit down with Makenzie Lyons, who bravely shares the heartbreaking story of losing her husband, Thomas, during a family vacation in Panama City Beach. Makenzie opens up about their love story, the devastating night that changed everything, and the courage it took for Thomas to save his family in the final moments of his life. She reflects on navigating grief while raising their children, the painful realities of the justice system, and the bittersweet birth of their son, Hayes — named in honor of Thomas.
Through this powerful conversation, Makenzie recounts the events of the crash, facing the driver in court, the long road to justice, raising children through grief, preserving Thomas’s memory, and how therapy, family, and faith have helped her heal. She also shares how this tragedy has reshaped her views on drunk driving and prevention. Makenzie’s story is one of unimaginable loss, unconditional love, and the will to keep moving forward — even when life feels impossible. Her voice is a reminder that drunk driving is not an accident, but a choice that changes lives forever.
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