Overcoming Trauma by Living Full Out

Season 2, Episode 8: The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari seeks to help listeners work through the different traumas in their lives. The fears we experience early in life can affect us even as we mature into adults. Today’s first caller is Jenny who is searching for guidance on her future and career. Hear the advice Jenny receives to shadow a professional in the field she is passionate about and to seek out career counseling at her university. Our second caller Randi Lyn wants to find ways to spend quality time with her youngest daughter. Find out how Nancy reminds Randi that quality time doesn’t have to be full days but to invest in special moments that will be cherished between the two of them. Today’s inspirational guest is Dan Cummings, who overcame a tragedy and turned it into a positive. At the age of 19, Dan became a quadriplegic after an accident but underwent years of physical therapy to regain some of his mobility. Listen in as Dan recounts how his determined spirit kept him motivated throughout his recovery process and led to the creation of his nonprofit, Journey Forward. Our last caller came from Hannah who is experiencing self-doubt about her future and goals to become a professor. Tune in as Nancy guides Hannah to use her time in college to explore life and to let life unfold so she can truly blossom into the person she is meant to be. Shocking moments in life can often leave us feeling shaken and vulnerable, but these traumas can be harnessed to create positive outcomes. Through support and tenacity, it is possible to persevere through and overcome distress. By making peace with the fears of the past, we can move forward confidently into a future that allows us to live full out.