{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F2575b1d8-3845-413f-b81c-c0a55fc3914f","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Can Grit And Gratitude Turn Change Into Clarity with Laura Bratton","description":"When life pivots hard, platitudes flop. In this candid conversation, Laura Bratton breaks down how she navigated progressive blindness at 19. She operationalizes \u201cgrit\u201d as naming the fear then moving anyway, and \u201cgratitude\u201d 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.\n\u00a0\nAbout the guest\u00a0\u00a0\nLaura 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.\n\u00a0\nKey takeaways\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\nAcceptance 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.\n\n\nDefine grit with precision. Acknowledge fear, anxiety, or doubt in plain language, then execute the next best action that aligns to your goal.\n\n\nGratitude is not toxic positivity. It is noticing resources that help during difficulty. Training support systems, guide dogs, community, and routines count.\n\n\nGrief and gratitude can coexist. Grieving is not failure or weakness. It is an honest response to loss that can live beside momentum.\n\n\nPresent-moment management reduces overwhelm. Shift attention from \u201ceverything forever\u201d to \u201cthis minute, this task, this breath.\u201d\n\n\nSpirituality as infrastructure. Treat faith as connection that grounds identity and worth beyond circumstance.\n\n\nModel belief. Support teams or family by demonstrating calm, day-by-day execution rather than empty reassurance.\n\n\nReturn 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.\n\n\nLanguage that works. \u201cName it. normalize it. next step.\u201d Build self-trust by keeping small promises in sequence.\n\n\nResilience is built. not bestowed. Systems beat slogans. Daily reflections, micro-goals, and community create durable confidence.\n\n\n\u00a0\nHow to connect with the guest\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\nWebsite: laurabratton.com\n\n\nBook: Harnessing Courage\n\n\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life. DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity. not a luxury. Born during the pandemic. it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and conversations on.\u2022 Mental Health and Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness and Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing and Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery and Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContactBrand. Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122Email. join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite. www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in. India and USA\nOpen to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let\u2019s connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS and BE A GUESTListen to our 17 Podcast Shows. https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikBe a guest on our other shows. https://www.healthymindb","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/31f4af9e-cc4e-409a-98fb-653e1f193907/mtdlnc5qcgc.jpg"}