Navigating Irreversible Change with Courage, Grit, and Self-Trust with Laura Bratton

What happens when life changes in a way you never chose? On Healing Mindset, hosted by Nazish, Laura Bratton shares how losing her vision reshaped her understanding of resilience, identity, and courage.This episode is for anyone facing sudden or irreversible change. Laura reveals why true resilience isn’t about staying positive—it’s about grieving and moving forward at the same time. You’ll learn how to rebuild self-trust, manage uncertainty, and cultivate grounded gratitude even when life feels out of control.About the GuestLaura Bratton is the author of Harnessing Courage and founder of UBI Global. Diagnosed with an eye disease at age nine, she later became blind. Her journey through faith, grit, and gratitude now guides others navigating profound change.Episode Chapters00:00 – When change arrives without permission04:10 – Denial, grief, and panic during vision loss08:45 – Redefining resilience beyond positivity13:20 – Grieving and moving forward simultaneously17:40 – The deeper loss: control and certainty21:10 – Anxiety, uncertainty, and the body25:30 – Grit, gratitude, and small daily courageKey TakeawaysResilience means feeling every emotion and still taking the next step.Healing is not linear; setbacks are part of growth.Loss often includes grieving certainty and control.Gratitude is about what supports you—not forced positivity.Small, intentional actions rebuild trust over time.How to Connect With the GuestWebsite: https://laurabratton.com🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Send me a direct message on PodMatch.👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik📌 DisclaimerThis episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media remains the property of their respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate the platform now reaches 200K+ global listeners across 6000+ episodes, uniting voices, breaking stigma, and reminding us that every story matters.👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.📬 Contact & LinksBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Email: [email protected]: https://www.podhub.club/Based in: India & USA🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik🤝 Be a Guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/🤝 Join Our LinkedIn CommunityConnect with a global community focused on mental health, wellness, and personal growth. Join meaningful conversations, discover insights from experts, and grow alongside like-minded individuals.👉 Join the LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #HealingMindset #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing #Courage #SelfTrust #MentalWellness #OvercomingAdversity #GriefAndGrowth #MindsetShift #InnerStrength #FaithAndHealing ★ Support this podcast ★