58: Playing To Win

PLAYING TO WIN There is always a story behind the glory. Natalie Hayden’s story is about hardship, battle, bravery, and conquest. She was a young TV news anchor and journalist passionate about her work. She was blindsided by Crohn’s a debilitating and painful disease. She faced it with courage, faith, and a smile. Today, she inspires people who suffer from chronic illness. And, she celebrates her life. Natalie’s focus is to inspire others and connect with those battling IBD in an honest and transparent way. As a passionate health advocate and journalist, she strives to show that there is more to life than your diagnosis and illness.​ You’ll discover that you are bigger than any obstacle; in fact you will learn how the obstacle is the way when you listen to to this joyful beacon of hope. BOOKS IN THIS PODCAST The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Swim, A Memoir of Survival by Bill Coon NATALIE’S FAVORITE QUOTES Mother Teresa “Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is bliss, taste it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is costly, care for it. Life is wealth, keep it. Life is love, enjoy it. Life is mystery, know it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life is tragedy, confront it. Life is an adventure, dare it. Life is luck, make it. Life is too precious, do not destroy it. Life is life, fight for it.” “Watch your thoughts; for they become words. Watch your words; for they become actions. Watch your actions; for they become habits. Watch your habits; for they become character. Watch your character for it will become your destiny.” – – Frank Outlaw NATALIE’S FAVORITE SONG Holy by Florida Georgia Line CONTACT NATALIE www.LightsCameraCrohns.com Facebook Twitter Tell us what you think and feel. Click “Join The Conversation” below. Let your voice be heard.