Run over three times. Still here. Naseem Rochette shares howtrauma became transformation.

In this powerful episode of Thank You, Adversity, Isat down with Naseem Rochette, a renowned author and speaker on trauma,resilience, and transformation.

Just a few years ago, Naseem’s life changed in an instant.While crossing the street toward her husband’s car, she was struck by anothervehicle and run over three times. Against all odds, she survived—andinstead of letting the trauma define her, she chose to transform it.

Naseem turned the anniversary of the accident into acelebration of life called Unbreakable Day, and now shares her journeythrough her book, The Unexpected Benefits of Being Run Over, and throughspeaking engagements around the world. Her story has been featured on CBS,Forbes, Vogue, and the No Grey Areas Podcast.

In our conversation, we explore:

This episode is an honest, inspiring reminder that even themost unimaginable moments can lead to transformation, clarity, and a deeperappreciation for life.

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Thank You, Adversity – The Inner Works is a high-impact, short-form podcast built around one core belief: adversity doesn’t break us—it builds us.

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In this heart-centered episode of Thank You, Adversity, I sit down with Joy Livingston, NBC-HWC, to explore how we can cultivate growth, self-awareness, and joy—even in life’s most challenging moments. Joy dives into the barriers that keep people stuck, like guilt, shame, and striving for perfection, and shares practical guidance for embracing imperfections and taking action toward meaningful change.

We also talk about how she guides her clients through life’s murky parts, and how she personally navigates challenges while helping others develop plans to move forward. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to transform adversity into empowerment.

Key Takeaways:

• Common barriers to growth: guilt, shame, and the pressure to be perfect.

• How life’s adversities can lead to deeper self-awareness and personal growth.

• Practical steps for someone feeling trapped in their current circumstances.

• Embracing imperfections as a pathway to peace and empowerment.

• Strategies Joy uses to guide her clients—and herself—through murky, challenging times.

• Mindset shifts to move from feeling stuck to taking intentional action toward joy.

Quotes from the Episode:

• “Your imperfections aren’t weaknesses—they are doorways to growth, joy, and connection.” – Joy Livingston

• “Getting stuck isn’t failure; it’s a signal to pause, reflect, and choose your next step intentionally.” – Joy Livingston

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