{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ffa38103d-07cf-42f4-8946-435524defc28","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Surviving Plane Crash, Cancer, Heart Surgery with Donna Hartley","description":"On The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana sits down with Donna Hartley, a plane crash survivor who rebuilt her life through grit, mindset, and spiritual practice. Donna shares what it felt like to survive a DC-10 crash and how that near-death moment reshaped her identity, her relationships, and her purpose. She also opens up about navigating stage 3 melanoma as a single mom, plus multiple heart surgeries, and the real, unfiltered reality of fear, panic, and rebuilding stability one choice at a time. This episode is about trauma recovery, nervous system resilience, and becoming solution-driven without pretending life is easy.\nAbout the Guest:\nDonna Hartley is a global speaker and past-life reader who works with the Akashic Records. She\u2019s a survivor of a DC-10 plane crash, stage 3 melanoma, and major heart procedures, including valve replacement surgery. Donna teaches inner leadership, mindset, and practical ways to move through massive life disruption using both traditional and holistic tools.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nSurvival is not a personality trait. It\u2019s a series of micro-decisions made under pressure.\n\n\nFear is normal. Donna describes panic, sleeplessness, and emotional spirals. Then choosing a plan anyway.\n\n\nPurpose can reduce trauma symptoms. For Donna, clarity about service helped reduce nightmares and intrusive memories.\n\n\n\u201cIf not you, then who?\u201d can be a leadership trigger when life demands action.\n\n\nAdvocate for change. Donna testified to improve aviation safety systems after the crash.\n\n\nMindfulness is not aesthetic. It\u2019s regulating your nervous system through repetition, routine, and reframing.\n\n\nHealing requires ownership. Less blame, more solution orientation.\n\n\nSupport systems matter. Donna asked her community to focus on recovery intentions instead of pity.\n\n\nGratitude is a discipline. Start with small truths, not forced positivity.\n\n\nDonna\u2019s four self-check questions. Self-love, love in action, living your goals, and leaving a positive impact.\n\n\nHow Listeners Can Connect With the Guest:\nWebsite: http://donnahartley.com/\u00a0\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\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.\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & 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.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\n\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83e\udd1d Video Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.c","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b1eff17c-4201-4259-ab8d-b059a3277892/the-mindful-living-artwork8wndb.png"}