{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F9b365433-a012-4d7b-9f95-507cfa9cf8e9","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Harnessing Courage: Laura Bratton on Grit, Gratitude & Overcoming Life\u2019s Challenges\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/9b365433-a012-4d7b-9f95-507cfa9cf8e9\"></iframe>","title":"Harnessing Courage: Laura Bratton on Grit, Gratitude & Overcoming Life\u2019s Challenges","description":"In this powerful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Saima sits down with Laura Bratton, a speaker, coach, and the founder of Foodie Global. Diagnosed with an eye disease at just nine years old, Laura gradually lost her sight over the next decade. Yet, she didn\u2019t let blindness define her\u2014she became the first blind student to receive a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and authored Harnessing Courage.Laura shares how she navigated profound loss, developed resilience through daily grit, and embraced gratitude to reframe her journey. Whether you're facing uncertainty, fear, or a major life transition, Laura\u2019s wisdom will inspire you to take small steps forward with courage.About the Guest:Laura Bratton is a motivational speaker, resilience coach, and author of Harnessing Courage. Through her organization, Foodie Global, she empowers people to overcome adversity with grit and gratitude. Laura's story is one of perseverance, proving that challenges don\u2019t have to define us\u2014they can refine us.Key Takeaways:Acknowledge Reality \u2013 True resilience starts with accepting challenges instead of avoiding them.Daily Grit \u2013 Moving forward isn\u2019t about tackling everything at once; it\u2019s about choosing small, manageable steps.Gratitude &amp; Mindset Shift \u2013 Gratitude isn\u2019t about ignoring hardships but recognizing support and strength within them.Breaking Overwhelm \u2013 Instead of focusing on the big picture, take life moment by moment.Self-Worth &amp; Purpose \u2013 Even in the hardest moments, you still matter, and your gifts are valuable.Faith &amp; Trust in the Process \u2013 Whether in yourself or a higher power, trusting the journey can anchor you through uncertainty.Connect with Laura Bratton:Website: LauraBratton.comBook: Harnessing Courage \u2013 Available online for insights on resilience and personal growth.Join the Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Community:Follow for More Inspiring Conversations:Want to be a guest on Inner Peace, Better Health?DM me on PodMatch \u2192 Message Here\ud83c\udf1f Subscribe to Newsletter \u2192 Join Here\ud83c\udf0d Join the Community \u2192 Connect Here\ud83d\udcfa YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife\ud83d\udcf8 Instagram: @podhealth.club\ud83e\uddf5 Threads: @podhealth.club\ud83d\udcd8 Facebook: Podcast Healthy Mind","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f322d84c-aaa0-496f-b426-f1f9034ea364/zmyymy5qcgc.jpg"}