When life pivots hard, platitudes flop. In this candid conversation, Laura Bratton breaks down how she navigated progressive blindness at 19. She operationalizes “grit” as naming the fear then moving anyway, and “gratitude” as appreciating what helps in the hard moments. We unpack non-linear acceptance, why grief can coexist with growth, and how spirituality functions as both anchor and compass.
About the guest
Laura Bratton is a resilience coach, speaker, and author of Harnessing Courage. She lost her sight at 19 and has since helped individuals and organizations build practical tools for navigating change. Her work emphasizes present-moment focus, values-aligned action, and sustainable confidence.
Key takeaways
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Acceptance is not a one-off decision. It is a series of micro-choices that compound over time. Expect two steps forward, three messy ones sideways.
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Define grit with precision. Acknowledge fear, anxiety, or doubt in plain language, then execute the next best action that aligns to your goal.
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Gratitude is not toxic positivity. It is noticing resources that help during difficulty. Training support systems, guide dogs, community, and routines count.
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Grief and gratitude can coexist. Grieving is not failure or weakness. It is an honest response to loss that can live beside momentum.
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Present-moment management reduces overwhelm. Shift attention from “everything forever” to “this minute, this task, this breath.”
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Spirituality as infrastructure. Treat faith as connection that grounds identity and worth beyond circumstance.
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Model belief. Support teams or family by demonstrating calm, day-by-day execution rather than empty reassurance.
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Return to the field. For athletes and professionals post-setback. Validate the fear of recurrence. Step back in play by play with clear constraints and feedback loops.
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Language that works. “Name it. normalize it. next step.” Build self-trust by keeping small promises in sequence.
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Resilience is built. not bestowed. Systems beat slogans. Daily reflections, micro-goals, and community create durable confidence.
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