Ruthie Lindsey’s story isn’t about overcoming pain. It’s about unlearning the belief that she was broken to begin with. From a wire piercing her brainstem to reimagining her relationship with her body, faith, and identity — Ruthie shares how real healing began only when she let go of the parts of her life that once felt like survival, but were keeping her from truly living. This is a raw look at chronic pain, disassociation, the dark side of storytelling, and the freedom that comes from remembering who you really are.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Art Of Storytelling
04:08 The Deeper Meaning Of Ruthie's Book Title
12:10 Having A Negative Relationship With Your Body
20:06 Returning To Life After A Bad Car Accident
23:17 Having A Wire Piercing Your Brain Stem
29:02 Becoming Dependent On Pain Meds
30:50 Being Failed By Doctors Leading To Self Discovery
39:42 Ruthie's Relationship With Faith
42:18 Expectations For Finding Pain Relief
46:28 What You Don't Hear About Chronic Pain
52:19 Feeling Shame From Your Experiences
1:01:04 The Most Important Component Of Storytelling
1:08:28 Connect With Ruthie Lindsey
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