What if you could navigate life’s toughest moments with grace, gratitude, and resilience? This week on The Gutsy Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Tamara Stephens, a Professor of Nursing, author, and inspirational speaker, to explore how to keep going when life gets hard. From understanding the lessons within life’s challenges to shifting your mindset and staying aligned with your purpose, this episode is filled with empowering insights to help you persevere and thrive.

Meet Dr. Tamara Stephens:

Dr. Tamara Stephens is a Professor of Nursing, NCLEX Coach, author of Well Of Course: There is an Art to Enhancing Your Life Experience, inspirational speaker, and philanthropist. She believes that even the most challenging events in life are necessary for personal evolution. Through her work, she helps individuals embrace curiosity, patience, and acceptance as they navigate life’s "Earth School," empowering them to live their ultimate purpose.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Tamara’s journey from nursing to academia: How her experiences as an ICU nurse and professor shaped her understanding of resilience.
• Embracing life’s challenges as lessons: Why obstacles can be seen as opportunities for growth and alignment.
• The role of gratitude in hard times: How practicing gratitude can shift your perspective and reduce the intensity of difficult emotions.
• How to stay aligned with your purpose: Strategies to reconnect with your "why" and keep moving forward, even when the path feels unclear.

Whether you’re navigating a tough season or simply looking for ways to strengthen your mental resilience, this episode offers practical advice and uplifting reminders to help you keep going.

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