Harnessing Courage: Laura Bratton on Grit, Gratitude & Growing Through Change

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Self-Help Podcast, Deepali sits down with Laura Bratton — motivational speaker, author of Harnessing Courage, and a woman whose journey redefines what inner strength truly means.Laura lost most of her sight as a young child, but what she gained along the way has shaped her entire life’s purpose. She brings a rare blend of candor, humility, and hard-earned wisdom as she shares what it really means to navigate profound change while staying anchored in hope, courage, and deep gratitude.Together, Deepali and Laura explore how resilience is not just about “pushing through,” but about embracing vulnerability, honoring the emotional process, and choosing a mindset that moves you forward — even on days when you can’t see the next step clearly.Throughout the conversation, Laura offers grounded, actionable tools for anyone navigating their own season of transition — whether it's health, identity, motherhood, career, or unexpected loss. Her insights on grit and gratitude are both deeply human and instantly applicable.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode• Why grit isn’t just toughness• The real power of gratitude• Navigating big life changes with intention • How leaders, parents, teams, and families can use gratitude to deepen connection•How to stay rooted when the familiar parts of your life fall away🔗 Connect with LauraWebsite, book, and resources from Laura Bratton: https://www.laurabratton.com/Follow her work on leadership, resilience, and courageous livinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-bratton-speaking/Deepali Nagrani- Podmatch Affiliate Link🎙️✨ Let’s Tell Stories That Whisper “Me Too” — Together. Are you a speaker, storyteller, expert, Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showIf you enjoyed today's episode, I'd love to speak at your next event.Whether it's a keynote, panel discussion, fireside chat, summit, or retreat, I'm passionate about helping people rethink how they feel, leave inspired, and take meaningful action.Visit my website https://www.deepalinagrani.com/ to book me today.I am honoured to have the opportunity to help!