All Episodes

May 5, 2025 37 mins

What if losing something you hold dear could actually lead you to a deeper sense of gratitude and self-acceptance? 

Laura Bratton's journey from facing blindness as a teenager to finding joy and purpose offers profound insights into resilience and transformation. This episode will equip you with practical strategies to navigate life's inevitable challenges, emphasizing the power of gratitude, the importance of a supportive network, and the strength found in self-compassion. 

Join us to explore how adversity can become a catalyst for growth and fulfillment. 

0:00 Introduction

5:57 Denial and the struggle to accept change

12:11 The importance of a supportive network

16:24 Finding gratitude in unexpected places

22:03 Spiritual growth through adversity

25:40 A transformative experience as a hospital chaplain

31:32 Advice to her younger self

33:16 Guidance for those facing difficult struggles

35:26 The power of sharing stories of resilience

Resources Mentioned:

🌐Laura Bratton's website: https://laurabratton.com/

About the Guest

Laura Bratton is an inspirational speaker, author, and coach who lost her vision as a teenager. She now helps others navigate loss and change, finding purpose and joy even in life's most challenging circumstances. Laura's unique perspective as a former hospital chaplain and her personal journey with vision loss allow her to connect deeply with those facing adversity.

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

24/7 News: The Latest

24/7 News: The Latest

The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Stuff You Should Know

Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.