Join me today for interview number 3 with my dear friend Lauren Crandall! She shares some of her incredible story and wisdom regarding navigating severe symptoms from a very serious concussion. Her story is one of great resilience, relentless pursuit and a whole lot of faith. This injury has changed the entire
trajectory of her life, but Lauren's relentless pursuit to heal and gain knowledge on how to really repair her mind, body and soul has lead her down a whole new path. She shares her learning on the nervous system and we deep dive into the difference between the sympathetic nervous system (stress response) and the parasympathetic nervous system (relaxation response). We talk about the importance of activating our parasympathetic system and Lauren shares strategies on how she does this and how it has helped her begin to heal. You know it's Helen Keller who says,
“although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it" and I believe Lauren is a great testament to this truth! We explore what happens in our bodies when the stress response is activated and what stress really does to our health. We look at the power of Neuroplasticity and how rewiring our brian and training our brain like any other muscle is vital to overcoming stress and carrying it well. We learn that it is imperative that we intentionally seek to activate the relaxation response system so we can stay clear and conscious in our daily decisions and in creating the life we truly desire. Remember, "success comes from consistency" and we truly are what we repeatedly do! The scripture I leave with you today is from Philippines 4: 12 -13 where Paul says,
"For I have learned to be content, whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength." Lauren demonstrates this same grit, hope and resiliency knowing she has to do her best and trust God with the rest. She believes life is happening FOR her not TO her and that this season of life is significant and will not be wasted. She truly is turning her wounds into wisdom. You don't want to miss this episode!
