Kim chats with Rebecca Faye Smith Galli about resilience, courage, and reinvention. Becky shares her journey from personal loss to adapting to life in a wheelchair and transforming challenges into a successful writing career.
**What You’ll Hear:**
- Becky’s background as a writer and columnist in Lutherville, Maryland
- The stories behind her books: *Rethinking Possible* and *Morning Fuel*
- How a rare spinal cord inflammation led to her paralysis
- Her mindset shift and approach to life in a wheelchair
- Balancing motherhood and learning to ask for help
- Reframing challenges and embracing an "open" mindset
- The power of storytelling and finding purpose after 40
**Key Takeaways:**
- Courage is moving forward despite fear.
- Life’s changes bring new possibilities.
- Daily habits like journaling fuel positivity and resilience.
**About Our Guest:**
Rebecca Faye Smith Galli, a writer and columnist, shares her journey of overcoming adversity. Her books, *Rethinking Possible* and *Morning Fuel*, inspire readers to navigate challenges with courage.
**Resources & Links:**
- Learn more about Becky including links to her books and other great information on her WEBSITE
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