In this episode we discuss two big nuggets that are essential for navigating through terrible situations quicker.... Mindset and Resilience. What each of them mean and how we can make mindset shifts or become intentional with our actions to maintain control of a terrible situation.

Penny Glass grew up in Detroit, Michigan wearing rags and when times go tough as a mother she took a leap of faith to create the non-profit organization "The Clothing Exchange" that allows people to trade in their clothes that do not fit or they no longer want for "new to them" gently used clothes. Since she founded The Clothing Exchange, Penny has battled cancer and suffered catastrophic loss from Hurricane Harvey and yet still manage to clothe thousands of people in her community each year. To learn more about The Clothing Exchange visit: https://theclothingexchange.info

For more show notes and the transcript visit: https://lifeisntalwayseasy.com/2022/06/08/from-rags-to-clothing-thousands/

This is the (cliffs notes) story of that pivotal moment in my life that changed everything for me... it was the beginning of a new chapter in my life that I was convinced would never be anything but me feeling lost and hopeless. Turns out, it was the best thing that could have ever happened for myself, my children and my future.

This overview episode really lays out the framework of what to expect from this podcast. From chronic illness, parenting (fails), divorce, trauma, controversial issues and overcoming adversity.... We are going to talk about some pretty ugly parts of life with ZERO judgement.