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From the Jaws of Life to a Life of Gratitude: How Jennie Edwards Turned Trauma Into Transformation | 079
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- May 12, 2026
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Summary
What happens when a Thanksgiving road trip becomes a life-altering accident and you have to walk back onto a college campus days later, cane in hand, with no mental health support? TEDx speaker and brand storyteller Jennie Edwards answers that question with honesty, hard-won wisdom, and a daily gratitude practice that changed everything. What you'll learn in this episode What it's really like to be pulled from a car with the jaws of life and how to move forward How trauma shows up in the body long after physical injuries heal (somatic responses, driving anxiety) The difference between being hyper-aware and being consumed by anxiety and why the language you use matters Jennie's morning gratitude ritual: morning visualization, an "easy button," and celebrating small wins daily Why sharing your story, however messy, is one of the most powerful ways to help others heal This is Jennie’s story, and she is RESILIENT A.F. Subscribe to our Substack: https://theglobalresilienceproject.substack.com/ Buy our books: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/books/ About the Guest: Jennie Edwards is a Brand Visionary Storyteller, Photographer/Videographer, and TEDx speaker who empowers people to show up confidently and authentically on camera. As the best-selling author of Empowered You, she inspires readers to activate their Best Self and live a magnetic, fulfilled life. With a blend of creative strategy and contagious energy, Jennie helps entrepreneurs and brands express their message through powerful visual storytelling to build trust and magnetize more clients online. Off-camera, she’s affectionately known as “Joyful Jennie,” juggling business, impact, and motherhood with humor, heart, and a coffee in hand. Links: https://www.facebook.com/GuidedByImagination/ LinkedIn: https://www.…