Learning Grit & Gratitude the Hard Way with Laura BrattonLearning Grit & Gratitude the Hard Way with Laura Bratton
Retrieving Sanity
Laura Bratton shares her journey of losing sight and finding strength through grit and gratitude. Her story offers insights into managing anxiety with mindfulness.
55:09•25 Dec 2025
Grit & Gratitude: Laura Bratton's Journey Beyond Sight
Episode Overview
- Mindfulness helps control anxiety without making it disappear.
- Community support is crucial in overcoming life's challenges.
- It's okay to grieve while still moving forward.
- Self-compassion and intuition are vital for healing.
- Grit involves acknowledging difficulties and choosing to move forward.
“"We can't shame ourselves for being human. Because our feelings are valid."”
Curious about how others find strength in their journey to sobriety? Meet Laura Bratton, a remarkable individual who turned the life-altering challenge of losing her sight into a powerful foundation built on grit and gratitude. In this captivating episode of Retrieving Sanity, Laura opens up about her journey from being diagnosed with a rare eye disease as a child to navigating the complexities of anxiety and depression.
She shares how mindfulness and the support of her community helped her not just cope but thrive. Laura's story isn't just about overcoming adversity; it's about embracing life's uncertainties with grace and resilience. She talks candidly about the importance of allowing oneself to grieve while also moving forward, and how intuition and self-compassion have played vital roles in her healing process.
Her insights into controlling anxiety and embracing mindfulness are both practical and profound, offering listeners a new perspective on dealing with life's challenges. Through engaging anecdotes and heartfelt discussions, Laura and host Keegan Read explore the nuances of mental health, addiction recovery, and the power of community support. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone facing their own battles, reminding us all that it's okay to feel anxious or grieve, as long as we keep moving forward.
So, what does retrieving sanity mean to you? How can you apply Laura's lessons of grit and gratitude in your own life?

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