3-13-Overcoming Adversity With the “EMBRACE” Framework, with Yanira Puy

We all know life doesn’t always go as planned. 

And sometimes, it hits us with a plot twist so brutal, we wonder if we’ll ever recover. 

Today’s guest, Yanira Puy, has faced more than her fair share—bulimia, career heartbreak, an unexpected divorce, and even losing her beloved Harley Davidson! But through it all, she crafted something powerful: the E.M.B.R.A.C.E. framework, a method to reclaim your emotional, mental, and physical well-being after adversity.

Yanira shares the lessons she learned from her own rollercoaster journey, from realizing that food wasn’t the real issue in her eating disorder to redefining success beyond a six-figure salary. She explains why emotions only last 90 seconds (seriously!), how gratitude and connection play a role in healing, and why your brain can be rewired for happiness—no matter how old you are.

So if you’ve ever found yourself staring at life’s wreckage and wondering what’s next, this episode is for you. Because as Yanira Puy proves, the best chapters often start with the hardest endings.

 

“You have to let go of who you were before. It’s like being born…there’s a tearing, a breaking, a cutting of the cord. It’s uncomfortable, maybe even painful, but it’s necessary. You can’t step into the next chapter of your life while clinging to the last one.”

 - Yanira Puy

 

Questions discussed in this episode - 

• How does emotional healing play a role in physical wellness?

• What is the E.M.B.R.A.C.E. framework, and how can it help people going through difficult life transitions?

• Why do we often define ourselves by our careers or relationships, and how can we shift that mindset?

• How can understanding “primary food” versus “secondary food” change the way we think about self-care?

• What practical steps can someone take when facing major adversity, such as a divorce or career setback?

 

About My Guest:

Yanira Puy has helped thousands of people with her coaching practice, online programs and classes, webinars, workshops, conferences, blogs, articles, and her podcast.

After working for 20 years in major corporations in Latin America and the United States, Yanira pivoted her career path to help individuals become healthier and happier.

She is a certified wellness coach and brain health trainer, with a master ́s degree in health coaching, and the founder of Yanira Puy Health & Wellness.

 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Yanira Puy’s FREE E.M.B.R.A.C.E. Transition Toolkit—a step-by-step guide to turning uncertainty into empowerment: https://bit.ly/Embrace_checklist

Yanira’s website: https://yanirapuy.com/en/home/

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