Bravely Bleeding: A Story of Survival, Identity, and Second Chances with Kris Corbett

Have you ever faced a moment that changed your life overnight—a moment when everything is suddenly uncertain, and it feels impossible to know what comes next?In this episode, I sit down with Kris Corbett: nurse, basketball coach, poet, mother of four, and someone who knows what it means to carry the weight of uncertainty for decades. Kris Corbett shares her journey through seizures, brain hemorrhages, and two life-altering brain surgeries. But what struck me most is that her story isn’t about illness—it’s about resilience, identity, and discovering strength in the unlikeliest places.Join me as we dig into the creative intersections of sports, caregiving, nursing, and writing, and talk honestly about what it takes to show up for your own life even when the ground keeps shifting.Key TakeawaysResilience Wins: Kris Corbett talks about how she refused to become a victim of her circumstances, choosing humor and persistence as her lifelines (01:13:17).Creativity in Everything: We explore how artistry exists in sports, medicine, and motherhood—and why your unique mix of skills is a gift, not a flaw (12:36).Living After Survival: Kris Corbett reveals what it’s like to live for years under the shadow of a possible crisis, and how she learned to move forward (54:41).Owning Our Value: Our conversation dives into the importance of owning what makes us valuable, even when we’re unsure or feel out of place (21:06).Enough as We Are: We talk about letting go of perfection and embracing our strengths, instead of trying to be good at everything or fit in (27:28).The Power of Story: Kris Corbett shares how telling her story and writing her book became a path to healing—and why your story can do the same for someone else (01:13:41).My Challenge to YouWhat challenge are you facing right now? Write down two things: what happened to you, and who you choose to become because of it. Let that reminder guide your week. If this episode moved you, please share it with someone who needs a little courage and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Learn more about Kris and get her book, Peaced Together, at thepiecesoflife.org.Remember, you may not get to decide the circumstances—but you always get to write your own ending.Mentioned in this episode:Epic Stories is Part of the eWomenPodcastNetworkeWomenPodcastNetwork