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Cristy also opens up about her battle with Graves’ disease and thyroid eye disease, sharing the surgeries, setbacks, and strength behind her return to filming and her commitment to supporting others with autoimmune conditions.Mixed with dream‑garage talk, classic Mopars, BMW 2002 fantasies, music, friendly competition with her husband, John Hawkins, and a fun Q&A, this premiere blends history, heart, and horsepower in a way only Cristy and JP can.https://www.jpemerson.com/post/garage-squad-s-cristy-lee-how-a-solid-foundation-prepared-her-for-full-throttle-successConnect with Cristy here:https://cristylee.tv/https://www.facebook.com/CristyLeeOfficialhttps://www.instagram.com/cristylee09/https://x.com/cristylee09 Connect with Red Line Oil:www.redline.comConnect with Mecum Auctions:www.Mecum.comConnect with JP Emerson:www.jpemerson.comOlivia “Liv” Harper, PR, Marketing, & Distribution Executive: www.jpemerson.comFor more podcasts on cars, check out Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast at www.TheMustangPodcast.com, on Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcastsFor more information about sponsorship or advertising on The JP Emerson Show or podcast launch services, contact Doug Sandler at doug@turnkeypodcast.com or visit www.turnkeypodcast.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":36.7,"endTime":41.9,"type":"company","title":"Red Line Synthetic Oil","url":"/glossary/red-line-synthetic-oil","quote":"...provided by Red Line Synthetic Oil, offering technical support and more than 100 quality products, including motor oils, gear oils, assembly lubes, fuel additives, and water wetter...","canonicalId":"company:red-line-synthetic-oil","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Red Line Synthetic Oil is a manufacturer of high-performance synthetic lubricants, including motor oils and gear oils, designed for automotive and industrial applications.","simplifiedExplanation":"Red Line Synthetic Oil makes special oils and lubricants that help engines and machines run better and last longer."}},{"startTime":48.8,"endTime":55.5,"type":"company","title":"Meekum Auctions","url":"/glossary/meekum-auctions","quote":"...and buy Meekum Auctions, the world leader of live auction action from entry level to investment grade, classic to modern, foreign to domestic...","canonicalId":"company:meekum-auctions","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Meekum Auctions is a prominent auction house specializing in classic and collector cars, offering a wide range of vehicles from entry-level to investment-grade.","simplifiedExplanation":"Meekum Auctions is a company that sells cars at auction, where people can bid on vehicles ranging from affordable to very expensive classic cars."}},{"startTime":78.88,"endTime":84.88,"type":"car","title":"Land Discoverys","quote":"automotive television, and even real estate entertainment.  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