What If Your Pain Isn’t Permanent? — Finding Hope in Life Lesson Quotes — Lannette West | Ep 147

In this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I had the pleasure of welcoming Lannette West, single mom, IT professional, and reality TV star from TLC’s MILF Manor. Lannette opened up about her journey with mental health, addiction recovery, and the power of perspective. Her favorite quote, “This too shall pass,” is a mantra she leans on in both her darkest moments and her moments of joy, reminding us of life's ever-changing nature. We explored Lannette’s experiences with bipolar disorder and depression, how she grounds herself using this simple yet profound phrase, and why she’s even considered tattooing it as a constant reminder. She also shared the importance of living in the present and treasuring both highs and lows. Whether you’re in need of hope, perspective, or just a boost to get through today’s challenges, Lannette’s story and insights will resonate deeply. Tune in for practical wisdom on coping, gratitude, and staying grounded through life’s storms.Connect with Lannette WestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lannette.west/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lannette-west-724b752/If Relatable Wisdom speaks to you—if a quote shared makes you pause, smile, or see things differently—consider subscribing so you never miss an episode. And if you have a minute, leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday voices and the wisdom they carry. Your support means the world.Every episode has more to it than what you hear. Join the Relatable Wisdom newsletter to get thoughtful reflections, behind-the-scenes extras, and personal notes that don’t make it into the show. It’s a calm space to stay inspired between listens.Sign up here: https://relatablewisdom.com/joinIf the quotes and stories you hear here offer you comfort, clarity, or connection, you can help support the podcast by buying me a coffee. Every small contribution helps keep these everyday voices and shared wisdom going strong.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/wisdomhqWant to be a guest on Relatable Wisdom? Send Wisdom Okonkwo a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/relatablewisdomChapters00:00 Navigating Chaos And Reflection00:26 Welcome And Guest Introduction00:57 Meet Lanette West01:12 Sharing Her Favorite Quote01:53 The Deeper Meaning Of “This Too Shall Pass”02:48 Addiction, Mental Health, And Resilience03:53 Embracing Life’s Impermanence04:49 The King Solomon Anecdote06:22 Appreciating Good Moments07:10 Life’s Too Short To Be Unhappy08:04 Living In The Present08:47 Humor, Cars, And Joy09:47 Overcoming Overwhelm09:58 Fight, Flight, Fawn, Freeze Explained10:36 The Power Of Visible Reminders10:45 Birthday Reflection And Milestones11:26 Food, Parties, And Friendship12:01 Applying The Quote To Life12:56 The Side Effect: Hope For Change13:51 Lanette’s Professional Life Explained14:44 Data Storage Made Simple15:56 The Name Behind “The Cloud”16:02 Where To Connect With Lanette17:22 Closing And Final Words