Countering Adversity with Resilience - Melissa Brewster

IntroductionMelissa Brewster is a Wellness Coach, lover of beautiful things and a mother.  Melissa works with clients to achieve a lifestyle that aligns with their desires. Working with clients to make healthy lifestyle changes, managing personal goals to develop a whole new mindset. Melissa works with individuals and families to help them live their best lives.  As a mother Melissa and her husband have three daughters, Gemma, Gia and Gracie. Gia and Gracie have type 1 diabetes. Melissa shares her story of how she and Simon have adapted and developed new skills. A story of countering adversity, developing resiliency and managing all the up and downs of daily life.Timings02:34 I grew up in Batavia in New York State, USA. A small town where everyone knows everyone.. 4:47 I studied in Bond University in Australia where I met my future husband.5:29 I come from a family of strong women my grandmother, my mother and I have lots of cousins.6:24 I stared working in Digital Marketing and consulting in the Lifestyle Space ....9:39 Gia and Gracie have type 1 diabetes so they need injections of insulin. Their pancreases don't function , they are dormant.12:05 Type 1 diabetes needs special handling.....12:57 We discovered Gia was diabetic. We were on holiday in Thailand, Gia was inconsolable, her urination was out of control and she had excessive thirst ......14:57 We returned to Hong Kong Gia had a distended stomach. At first the doctors didn't test her for diabetes. She was not getting better.....16:05 After many delays the doctors informed me that my daughter has diabetes.... I felt cheated, angry, how can this happen to me .....17:30 Signs to look for if you suspect diabetes... frequent urination, excessive thirst, nausea, drowsiness...... the test is easy.18:20 I cried for three days.... We were hurting, it was a trauma.20:10 We talked to other parents - there is information out there and we just need to share. There is hope .....21:37 Friends and family got us through the trauma....... Doctors in the US helped us and gave us piece of mind.24:00 Gracie was born in June she brought love and joy......25:07 Gracie wad diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.. that's when we really broke.....how can this happen again...this can't be fair...26:50 I fell to the ground, I was speechless.....we were always healthy.29:26 Check their blood glucose 6-8 times a day. Food is measured .....Check their ketones....31:36 In the past two years I'm getting my sleep in check.....33:06 Very resilient ... you have to be resilient  ... you have to be the kids biggest fan...Everyone would do the same.34:21 Regular appointments at the doctors....Diet to reduce inflammation....Always articles to read.35:40 I enjoy working out .... bar class.... yoga.....How our home looks...Wine....37:09 Emotional Freedom Technique - Tapping.....Mindfulness..... has helped me.39:13 Me time 10-15 m before the children get up ....40:10 Youth Diabetes Action - a great channel for support ... raises money for families who lack resources.....42:46 I enjoy wellness Coaching45:43 I like to be in control.... Accept what you can't change.  Focus on the positive47:35 Billboard:     "Kindness, Smiling and Love"  Contact MelissaWebsite: https://www.concinnityconcept.comEmail: [email protected]: +852.9528.2436Contact VincentNewsletter: https://vincent1cd.substack.comPodcast: https://overfortywellness.buzzsprout.comPro Coach: https://procoach.app/vincent-hiscoxEmail: [email protected]: Vincent Hiscox