Grief, Grit, and Gratitude with Laura Bratton

In this inspiring episode of Life Stories, I talk with Laura Bratton—author, speaker, coach, and founder of Ubi Global. Laura shares her remarkable journey of losing her eyesight as a teenager, walking through grief, anxiety, and depression, and discovering the daily power of grit and gratitude. Today, she empowers others to face change and loss with resilience and hope.Topics we cover:*Laura’s childhood, diagnosis, and the years she spent losing her sight*The deep grief, panic attacks, and depression she faced in high school*What “non-death loss” means and how it applies to all of us*The role of mentors, family, and friends in helping her move from “I can’t” to “I can”*How practicing gratitude shifted her perspective and gave her strength*Writing her book Harnessing Courage Through Grit and Gratitude—the painful and healing process*Founding Ubi Global and her mission to help people navigate change with resilience*Why grieving is not a weakness, but a vital part of healingLaura’s story is not just about overcoming blindness. It’s about discovering courage in the face of overwhelming change and learning how grit and gratitude can transform any life challenge. Whether you’re facing loss, transition, or uncertainty, this episode will encourage you to keep moving forward.To find out more about Laura and her work, visit https://www.laurabratton.com/Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1718977880777072342a16683