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 Flow:
00:19 Meet Tristan Hite Mel Robbin’s Style
01:43 Running Into a Career in Banking
04:57 The Relationship That Changed Everything
10:06 A Guns N’ Roses Proposal
13:10 A Tragic Loss and the Reality of PTSD
17:55 Choosing “Up” and the Power of Community Support
21:54 Finding Grace While Moving Through Grief
25:59 Taking Small Steps Back Toward Life 29:17 Letting Go of Sad Drinking and Choosing Healing
31:44 Learning Gratitude and the Power of Listening
34:05 The Difference Between Being a Fixer and a Listener
36:00 Her Daughter’s Brain Tumor Diagnosis
37:31 Hospital Room 314 and the Reality of Surgery
41:23 Fighting Through Two More Years of Uncertainty
45:34 Panic Attacks and the Role of Therapy
50:53 Writing the Book Perfectly Imperfect
56:17 Learning to Pilot Your Own Plane in Life
59:26 “Babysit Yourself” and the Importance of Sleep
01:05:08 Advice, Music, and Star Wars
01:09:48 Final Thoughts
The Blue Stiley Podcast is where real people share real stories about pushing past fear, owning their truth, and living life at the next level. Hosted by keynote speaker, author and personal growth expert Blue Stiley, each episode delivers honest conversations and hard-earned lessons to help you grow into who you’re meant to be.
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