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In this powerful episode of The F.E.E.L. Podcast, we sit down with Laura Bratton, a courageous speaker, advocate, and inspiration whose story redefines resilience, confidence, and self-belief. Discovered through Podmatch, Laura brings a deeply moving perspective shaped by losing her eyesight as a teenager, and by the unwavering support system that empowered her to keep moving forward.

Laura shares how grief and growth can coexist, and how her parents’ refusal to coddle her after vision loss became one of the greatest gifts of her life. Through everyday expectations, boundaries, and belief in her capability, Laura learned independence, confidence, and inner strength, even when she didn’t yet believe in herself.

This episode explores powerful themes like overcoming adversity, living with disability, setting boundaries, breaking stereotypes, and embracing your layered identity. Laura challenges us to replace judgment with curiosity, to stop putting people in boxes, and to give ourselves permission to grieve while still moving forward.

Whether you’re navigating personal loss, redefining your identity, or searching for motivation to keep going, this conversation offers insight, encouragement, and practical wisdom. Laura’s story is not just for the blind community, it’s for anyone committed to growth, courage, and living a meaningful life.

Takeaway: You are allowed to grieve and grow at the same time. You are more layered, capable, and resilient than you think.

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Timestamps:

Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:34 )

Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 8:03 )

Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 9:46 )

Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 22:56 )

Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 28:45 )

Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 32:07 )

Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 36:47 )

Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 40:11 )

5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 45:45 )

5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 52:59 )

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Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis

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