How to Have Hope

Marcus kicks off this episode by sharing a story he learned from an audience member and how he responded to that story. This story was heartbreaking, but the storyteller still felt hope. Marcus and The Hotness break down what hope means, how to have it and how to be sure we’re focused on keeping hope alive. The two then share some   narratives about how stories of others overcoming adversity help us gain perspective on our own journeys. Key topics:00:00 – Introduction01:01 – Marcus talks about a story of a young lady and a story of hope.03:50 – Because Marcus was in the hospital for so long, he is often asked how he had hope through all the trauma. He talks about perseverance and getting through difficult times.07:15 – The Hotness and Marcus talk about her perspective about hope. Find resources and look to others for examples of resolve. Feels are real, but they are liars. 15:30 – Conclusion and goodbyes!Resources for you:More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Connect with The Hotness on Facebook: https://bit.ly/FB-MarvelyneSubscribe to the podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to the podcast through Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-MarcusEngelPodcastDate: 07/25/2022Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareEpisode title and number: Episode 62 – How to Have Hope