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Resilience with Rebecca Alexander
Resilience with Rebecca Alexander
Resilience with Rebecca Alexander
Friday 6th December 2024
Rebecca Alexander shares her journey with Usher Syndrome and the role of resilience, mindfulness, and family support in overcoming adversity.
33 minutes
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Hopeful
Informative
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Honest
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Mindful Recovery
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Resilience is built by living with adversity, not just overcoming it.
- Mindfulness can help calm an overactive brain and provide a sense of safety.
- Acknowledging all forms of grief and loss is crucial for emotional health.
- Daily practices like writing down gratitudes can foster resilience.
- Focusing on strengths rather than limitations helps build confidence.
We don't overcome things, we go through them. Resilience is about living with adversity.
Rebecca Alexander, a psychotherapist, author, and disability rights advocate, joins the 'A Wise Mind' podcast to share her inspiring journey of resilience. Living with Usher Syndrome, a condition causing progressive vision and hearing loss, Rebecca discusses how she has managed to lead a fulfilling life despite her challenges. Her story is a testament to the power of mindfulness, gratitude, and family support in building resilience.
Rebecca emphasises the importance of acknowledging grief and loss in various forms, not just related to death but also life's transitions and personal struggles. She also highlights the role of mindfulness in calming an overactive brain and finding a place of safety. Rebecca's practical advice includes writing down daily gratitudes, recognising small victories, and focusing on strengths rather than limitations. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience and the strength found in vulnerability.
It's perfect for anyone facing adversity or supporting someone who is.