How Do You Keep Going After Life Breaks You? with Tristan Hite
Most people think strength is about staying strong. But real strength shows up when life changes in an instant and you still choose how to move forward.Today’s guest is Tristan Hite, a speaker, author, and advocate whose life has been shaped by profound loss and unimaginable challenges. After facing two life-altering tragedies, she was forced to confront deep trauma and uncertainty.Instead of becoming bitter or giving in to the weight of it, Tristan chose to do the hard work of healing and rebuilding her life, turning pain into purpose.This episode explores trauma, healing, and what it takes to rebuild when life breaks you.Show Flow00:19 Meet Tristan Hite 01:43 Running Into a Career in Banking04:57 The Relationship That Changed Everything10:06 A Guns N’ Roses Proposal13:10 A Tragic Loss and the Reality of PTSD17:55 Choosing “Up” and the Power of Community Support21:54 Finding Grace While Moving Through Grief25:59 Taking Small Steps Back Toward Life29:17 Letting Go of Sad Drinking and Choosing Healing31:44 Learning Gratitude and the Power of Listening34:05 The Difference Between Being a Fixer and a Listener36:00 Her Daughter’s Brain Tumor Diagnosis37:31 Hospital Room 314 and the Reality of Surgery41:23 Fighting Through Two More Years of Uncertainty45:34 Panic Attacks and the Role of Therapy50:53 Writing the Book Perfectly Imperfect56:17 Learning to Pilot Your Own Plane in Life59:26 “Babysit Yourself” and the Importance of Sleep01:05:08 Advice, Music, and Star Wars01:09:48 Final Thoughts
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