Learning Grit & Gratitude the Hard Way with Laura Bratton

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Summary

In this episode of Retrieving Sanity, host Keegan Read speaks with Laura Bratton, who shares her inspiring journey of losing her sight due to a rare eye disease. Laura discusses the emotional challenges she faced, including anxiety and depression, and how she navigated these feelings with the support of her community. She emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, grit, and gratitude in overcoming adversity and highlights the significance of allowing oneself to grieve while also moving forward. Laura's insights on intuition, self-compassion, and the power of emotions provide valuable lessons for anyone facing their own challenges.

Takeaways

Laura's journey of losing her sight began at age nine.
She emphasizes the importance of community support during tough times.
Mindfulness helped Laura manage her anxiety and depression.
Grit is about acknowledging difficulties and choosing to move forward.
It's okay to grieve while also moving forward in life.
Self-compassion is crucial for mental wellness.
Laura's intuition has strengthened since losing her sight.
Emotions should be acknowledged, not shamed.
Laura's book, 'Harnessing Courage', shares her life story and insights.
Daily practices are essential for maintaining mental health.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Laura's Journey
03:04 Navigating Loss of Sight
07:52 Emotional Reactions to Blindness
10:18 The Power of Mindfulness
12:33 Grit and Gratitude in Adversity
18:20 Permission to Grieve
20:39 Stress and Its Effects
22:52 Redefining Grit and Bravery
24:03 Understanding Emotions and Control
27:21 Holding Space for Emotions
29:15 Navigating Emotions and Self-Compassion
30:15 Harnessing Courage: A Personal Journey
31:29 Daily Practices for Mental Wellness
32:56 The Role of Shame in Emotional Health
34:55 Understanding and Managing Grief
36:19 Visualizing Nature: A Unique Perspective
38:59 The Power of Intuition
42:01 Empathy and Energy Awareness
45:09 The Gratitude Gauntlet: Real-Life Scenarios
54:53 Retrieving Sanity: Embracing Our Humanity

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