Choosing Happiness During Times of Adversity with Courtney Runyon

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On this week's episode we have the pleasure of hearing the inspirational life journey of Courtney Runyon, a motivational speaker, author, and coach who focuses on positive thinking, mental peace, and emotional resilience. We hear about Courtney’s life before, during, and after her autoimmune disorder diagnosis and discuss what it truly means to be positive and choosing to be happy in times of adversity.Courtney Runyon is a motivational speaker, international best-selling author, and Positive Psychology Coach. With over 50 million views of her story from neck down paralysis to hiking 500 miles across Spain, she has become an international voice of inspiration. Her appearance on ABC’s TV station, WFAA Channel 8 News, won an Emmy in 2018, and when UTSW featured her, they won a Telly Award in 2022.Her story of resilience has also been featured on major media outlets including The Daily Mirror, Yahoo! News, and The Daily Star, and her impact continues to spread daily through her Positive Psychology talks, coaching, and virtual workshops. The documentary of her journey and those who walked alongside her is in production, and is expected to be released on mainstream streaming services in 2023.Courtney's Story: https://youtu.be/dS4HZS_d9LACourtney's Instagram: @unicortlifeCourtney's Website: courtneyrunyon.comBrianna's Instagram: @mombossinaustin@badassbasicbitch

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