Episode 20: To Approaching Life's Challenges

Life is full of challenges. In this episode Jodi and Jodi :) discuss how to live a wonderful life even in the midst of challenge. When we face challenges, it is important to take time to reflect  and reframe. In this episode Jodi Samuels walks us through some challenges that she faced, especially when she found out that her daughter, Caila, has special needs, and discusses how she reframed her own perspective on life. Her unique vision and approach eventually led her to developing a career in advocacy, and writing her newest book, Chutzpah, Wisdom, and Wine! In this episode, you will gain tips regarding how to reframe challenges so that you will develop a more meaningful life experience.2:35 Introducing Jodi Samuels“She's an author, a connector, a speaker, a traveler, an activist, and a special-needs activist” “I started writing a blog after my daughter Caila was born, and the blog was really an advocacy blog to get her included (...) and I felt like I really had a message I can share with people” 5:45: What is means to Reframe a Challenge in Life“What’s part of reframing is changing your perspective in order to change your reality” 7:10: Jodi learning about her daughter, Kayla’s, diagnosis and reframing her perspective on such a situation“I had to look and say ‘this is my reality’ and I have two choices. I can accept it and I can be in control of it and I can be unstoppable or I can be a victim’”  10:35: The life one wants to live vs. The reality of life"The challenge is to open your eyes and see that this is just your reality, just like someone else has a reality, and you can determine your path” (12:40)13:25: Jodi Samuel’s new book: Chutzpah, Wisdom, and Wine“And that blog went viral, and from there I started writing about marriage and parenting, (...) and I felt that I had stories to share and I started sharing it  in an unfiltered way and everybody was like you should write a book...it was on my to-do list...”  17:05: Jodi’s final advise, tips, and takeaways for Jewish Mothers“How many times do people stop at the end of the day and appreciate what they have, appreciate where they've come from, appreciate the challenges they’ve overcome”Want to connect with Jodi Samuels?Website:  https://www.jodisvoice.com/Jodi's newest book:  https://www.jodisvoice.com/jodisbookJodi's newest blog post: www.jodisvoice.com/post/solitude-and-lonelinessCheck out more about Love.Adventure.Mom hereCredits:Host: Jodi FriedGuest: Jodi SamuelsEditor: Matthew Feiler