Be The Hero Of Your Own Story

What happens when life throws everything at you at once?In this deeply moving episode of We'll Be OK, Heather sits down with healthcare executive, leadership coach, and survivor Lisa to discuss a life journey marked by unexpected twists, devastating loss, remarkable resilience, and ultimately, reinvention.Lisa shares her unconventional career path from nursing school to broadcast journalism, teaching, healthcare leadership, and executive management. Along the way, she opens up about navigating her husband's cancer diagnosis, becoming a widow during COVID, losing her father shortly afterward, and the emotional toll of spending years in survival mode.Together, Heather and Lisa explore what it means to "power down" emotions just to get through the day, why common phrases like "you're so strong" often miss the mark, and the small acts of kindness that truly make a difference when someone is grieving.Most importantly, Lisa shares the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild her life: learning to pivot when circumstances change, refusing to remain the victim in her own story, and making the courageous decision to leave behind a life that no longer served her.If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward after a major life setback, this conversation is a powerful reminder that while life may not be okay right now, you can still write a new chapter.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why resilience isn't about being strong—it's about continuing to move forward• The difference between surviving and truly living• How grief changes us and what healing can actually look like• The importance of intentional pivots when life isn't working• Why "anything you need, just let me know" isn't always helpful• How to stop letting circumstances define your future• What it means to become the hero of your own story