Becoming Resilient Through Faith, Forgiveness, and Fortitude with Marie Cosgrove

Send us Fan MailThere is no tragedy or trauma that is too big or difficult to overcome. It might feel like you have pain that is insurmountable, and seeing past it seems impossible, but shifting the way we view our pain and adversity can change our entire lives. The guest in this episode is an amazing example of that and hearing her story of how she turned her adversity into her advantage, will help change how you view pain and hardships.Marie Cosgrove is an award-winning international speaker, author, business consultant, entrepreneur, and resilience expert. Marie was born into poverty, persevered through a tumultuous upbringing and an abusive marriage, and raised four children on her own while struggling to make her way in the business world. Through it all, she persevered and ended up buying the company that she was previously fired from. Now she shares what she has learned with audiences all over the world. Marie believes we all have unique talents that need to be shared and there is nothing too big to overcome.In this episode, Marie shares her incredibly inspiring life story that involves tragedy, trauma, and an immense amount of faith and perseverance. She provides her advice to overcome any obstacles you encounter, and how to use your pain as a gift to become resilient.Key highlights:Marie’s story of overcoming tremendous odds from the time she was bornTips for conquering whatever obstacles you encounterThe power of faith and how a school counselor gave her the faith she neededBecoming resilient through painStories can change over time the more we tell them because we tie emotion to itHow Marie bought the company that fired herMarie’s advice to people going through a difficult time and how to use your gifts to serve othersForgiveness is for you and not the other personHow Marie helps businesses as a coachConnect with Marie Cosgrove:Website: MarieCosgrove.comInstagram: @resilientexpertTwitter: @resilientexpertMarie’s book: Greater Fortune: Essential Lessons from the Entrepreneur Who Bought the Company That Fired HerConnect with Alison:Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager Lcsw CasacConnect with Alison:Instagram: @alisonanswers | @lagercounselingWebsite: LagerCounseling.comYouTube: Alison AnswersFacebook: Alison Lager Lcsw CasacPurchase Alison’s book: “The Wake Up Call”Alison Answers Facebook Group: Join HEREWomen of Excellence FB group: Join HERE⚠️ Crisis Resources:Lager Counseling ServicesCall: 516-221-2123Text: (914) 363-0381Wantagh: 3408 Park Ave. Wantagh, NY 11793988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential)Call or text 988 | Visit 988lifeline.org