# Elisa Neven-Pugh on Cerebral Palsy, Faith and Finding Meaning in Hard Chapters

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Podcast: [The divine decode Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-divine-decode-podcast-7358990)
Published: 2026-07-03T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode is for anyone inside a chapter that makes no sense yet. Elisa Neven-Pugh, who has lived with cerebral palsy quadriplegia since birth, joins The Divine Decode Podcast to talk about seasons that resist meaning until much later. She opens up about disability, faith and slowly learning to love her body instead of apologizing for it, staying real with hard emotions along the way. About the Guest: Elisa Neven-Pugh lives with cerebral palsy quadriplegia and uses an electric wheelchair. A disability advocate who hopes to become a minister, she shares reflections on faith and resilience through her own services and writing. Key Takeaways: Meaning inside a hard chapter usually becomes visible only in hindsight. Being honest about anger or sadness is not the opposite of faith, it is part of it. A small consistent morning practice can anchor you when nothing else feels certain. Fully appreciating a calm moment helps you recover faster from the next hard one. You are not your circumstances. What you choose to focus on matters more. Connect With the Guest: Website: positivelyadaptive.com — shared by Elisa directly in the episode. Episode Chapters: [00:00] (approx.) Opening — why some chapters of life refuse to explain themselves [02:00] (approx.) Meet Elisa — life with cerebral palsy quadriplegia and a PodMatch connection [06:00] (approx.) The chapter that demanded decoding — a strong childhood, then a harder world at university [12:00] (approx.) What kept her moving — family, faith, and staying honest instead of faking fine [17:00] (approx.) Reading ordinary life — morning routines, small joys, and not tipping into superstition [22:00] (approx.) The whole arc — you are not your circumstances [27:00] (approx.) Closing wisdom — stop trying to make sense of it, just feel…

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