What if success isn’t a finish line, but a quiet agreement you keep making with your own values? In Healing Mindset, hosted by Nazish, Stephanie Gross unpacks how her definition of success shifted across motherhood, entrepreneurship, and a new “empty nest” chapter.

This episode is for anyone who feels pressured by external metrics, stuck in guilt, or ready to realign without burning their life down. You’ll hear how to pause, witness emotions instead of reacting, and rebuild success around purpose, sustainability, and the relationships that matter most.

Stephanie Gross is an 18-year entrepreneur and the founder of Bumby Wool, a merino wool textile manufacturer based in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. She’s passionate about natural fibers, sustainability, and helping people pursue meaningful goals.

1. 00:00 — “Success according to whom, and at what cost?”
2. 03:10 — Early success: motherhood, presence, and “enough”
3. 07:40 — Money vs meaning: choosing what you’re protecting
4. 12:30 — The guilt loop (work, family, self-care) and how to soften it
5. 16:20 — Empty nest transition: roles, communication, and intention
6. 20:10 — Pause, witness, realign: when life feels harder than it should
7. 25:10 — Small steps, grace, and building sustainable success

1. Define success for this season, not your whole life.
2. Watch for guilt as a signal to re-check your values.
3. If everything feels heavy, pause—don’t push harder by default.
4. Follow the “why” beneath the goal until it feels emotionally true.
5. Celebrate small proof points; they fuel the next step.

Stephanie’s company: Bumby Wool. She also shares through an active Facebook group about wool/natural fibers and is expanding her YouTube channel.

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Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate the platform now reaches 200K+ global listeners across 6000+ episodes, uniting voices, breaking stigma, and reminding us that every story matters.

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What happens when life changes in a way you never chose? On Healing Mindset, hosted by Nazish, Laura Bratton shares how losing her vision reshaped her understanding of resilience, identity, and courage.

This episode is for anyone facing sudden or irreversible change. Laura reveals why true resilience isn’t about staying positive—it’s about grieving and moving forward at the same time. You’ll learn how to rebuild self-trust, manage uncertainty, and cultivate grounded gratitude even when life feels out of control.

About the Guest

Laura Bratton is the author of Harnessing Courage and founder of UBI Global. Diagnosed with an eye disease at age nine, she later became blind. Her journey through faith, grit, and gratitude now guides others navigating profound change.

Episode Chapters

00:00 – When change arrives without permission
04:10 – Denial, grief, and panic during vision loss
08:45 – Redefining resilience beyond positivity
13:20 – Grieving and moving forward simultaneously
17:40 – The deeper loss: control and certainty
21:10 – Anxiety, uncertainty, and the body
25:30 – Grit, gratitude, and small daily courage

Key Takeaways

• Resilience means feeling every emotion and still taking the next step.
• Healing is not linear; setbacks are part of growth.
• Loss often includes grieving certainty and control.
• Gratitude is about what supports you—not forced positivity.
• Small, intentional actions rebuild trust over time.

How to Connect With the Guest

Website: https://laurabratton.com

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