Grit, Gratitude & Living Wise | Laura Bratton | A Wise and Happy Life

In Episode 30 of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin sits down with author, speaker, and founder of Ubi Global, Laura Bratton, for an extraordinary conversation about resilience, faith, gratitude, and the power of perspective . At just nine years old, Laura lost her sight. What followed was not a story of limitation—but one of leadership, growth, and unwavering determination. Earning a BA in Psychology and a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, Laura transformed personal adversity into a platform for empowering others to overcome life’s greatest challenges. This episode goes beyond inspiration. It explores the psychology of resilience, the difference between intellectual gratitude and embodied gratitude, and how grit can be cultivated through environment, mentorship, and daily practice. Through heartfelt storytelling and practical wisdom, Laura reminds us that while we can’t always control what happens to us, we can choose how we respond. Episode Highlights: 👁️ Losing Sight at Nine: How gradual vision loss reshaped Laura’s identity and inner strength. 💪 Grit & Gratitude: Why resilience is learned—and how support systems shape our response to adversity 🧠 Learned Helplessness vs. Empowerment:** What positive psychology teaches us about choice and mindset 🙏 Intellectual vs. Embodied Gratitude:** Moving from “I know I should be grateful” to actually feeling it ✨ The GRACE Framework:** Gratitude, Reflection, Awareness, Compassion, and Engagement as a roadmap to a meaningful life “We’re not grateful because we’re happy. We’re happy because we’re grateful.” If you or someone you love is navigating a challenge or transition, this episode will offer both comfort and clarity. Subscribe to A Wise and Happy Life, share this conversation, and explore how grit and gratitude can reshape your journey. 📬 Connect with Laura Bratton: 🌐 Website: https://laurabratton.com 🎤 Speaking & Coaching: Available through her website 📘 Author & Founder: Ubi Global   Connect with Bob Martin Website: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/  Podbean: https://awiseandhappylife.podbean.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IamBobMartin  Email: [email protected]  Download my Free Meditation Ebook: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/what-is-meditation-anyway/  Join my Free Monthly Q&A Session: https://register.awiseandhappylife.com/bob-martins-mindfulness-meetup  Explore My Published Books: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/books/    This episode is brought to you by A Wise and Happy Life, a show where Bob Martin shares thoughtful, heartfelt conversations about what really makes life worth living. Developed by TMX Creative – making podcasting easy and professional. Learn more about our video editing services and how we can help you grow!  📢 Hashtags: #AWiseAndHappyLife #LauraBratton #BobMartinPodcast #GritAndGratitude #ResilienceMindset #BlindButVisionary #FaithAndPsychology #EmbodiedGratitude #PersonalGrowthJourney #LiveWithGrace #OvercomingAdversity