In this episode, Dana is joined by Holly Kostrzewski, an international keynote speaker whose life was first shattered by a traumatic brain injury at 18 that forced her to relearn how to walk, talk, and read. Just as she rebuilt her life, she faced a second “burn” when her father became a paraplegic, thrusting her into the role of a caretaker. Holly shares her powerful story of resilience and how losing her federal job became the third flame that forged her true calling. She introduces her “Junk Drawer” philosophy—a transformative guide to stop hiding the hard parts of our lives and instead use them as a source of strength, connection, and humor.
How to Find Purpose in Your Biggest Struggles
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