Resilience. It’s a term you might not spend much time thinking about until the moment you need to embody it yourself. It is defined as the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from challenges or immense hardship. 

Whether these obstacles include the dissolution of a relationship or a different type of loss or change, when we reflect on these kinds of major life events, the undertones of human suffering are the same. The grief, the despair, the loneliness, the heartache, the pain, the isolation, the confusion, the lack of identity and direction - all of them are universally shared pain points regardless of the circumstance. 

Life is filled with unexpected twists, and navigating through these challenges often requires not only resilience but a commitment to rebuilding and redefining ourselves in the face of adversity. In my latest L3 Philosophy™ with Emmi interview, I had an eye-opening conversation with my guest Christina Hurley, whose story is one of immense courage and transformation. In it, she shares her journey from living a seemingly perfect life to facing not one, but three life-altering challenges in succession: First, unexpectedly becoming a below-the-knee amputee, second, returning home after surgery to find that her husband had removed his belongings from their home one day after their one-year wedding anniversary, and third, drowning in tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills. 

Christina’s journey of physical and emotional healing, as well as the incredible work she’s doing to support others through the nonprofit organization she founded called Less Leg More Heart, offers valuable insights on overcoming adversity and what it took for her to come out the other side thriving. 

In this blog post, we will unpack the parts of Christina's story that are not just about overcoming physical obstacles; it's about the mental, emotional, and spiritual fortitude needed to rebuild one's life after a setback. Strap on your seat belt, because you are not going to want to miss this. Whether you're facing challenges of your own or just need a dose of hope, Christina’s story will remind you that even in the darkest moments, there’s always light to be found.

It can happen suddenly - that moment of awe you feel after having a mind-opening realization about yourself or from something you experienced. Your eyes open wider. You feel a sense of peace and validation. 

We all crave moments of self-discovery, where we can step back from the demands of daily life and truly reflect on who we are and where we're going. Times of challenge, such as a breakup or divorce and other life transitions, can be especially powerful opportunities to go inward. And while traditional methods of introspection, like therapy or meditation, can be incredibly helpful, there's one powerful tool that's often overlooked—travel.

In an interview for L3 Philosophy™ with Emmi, I had the opportunity to sit down with Grace Simmons, a confidence coach who blends her love of travel with her mission to help people build self-esteem and emotional resilience. Grace’s approach to personal development, especially through the lens of travel, is nothing short of transformative. As she shared her journey and insights with me, our discussion reinforced what I know to be true about how travel is more than just an escape—it’s an experience that can deeply shift our mindset, boost our confidence, and help us tap into a better version of ourselves.

In this blog post, you will discover how travel can be a powerful tool for personal growth and supercharge your confidence.