Your bouncebackability has a lot to do with how quickly your brain and nervous system shift from stress mode back into a calmer, regulated state. When that internal alarm stops blaring, you can think clearly again. You can see options instead of panic. You start making choices that support you rather than reacting from fear or overwhelm. Every time you move from stress → regulation → clarity, you strengthen the pathway that helps you bounce back next time. It’s repetition, not perfection, that builds resilience. When I lost my ability to speak, it was one of the biggest knocks I’ve had. And I won’t sugarcoat it... I didn’t bounce back overnight. But I did bounce back. Not by fighting harder. Not by pretending everything was fine. But by taking it one tiny moment at a time. I learned new technology. I found new ways to share my message. I created new opportunities to inspire others, even without a voice. My bouncebackability didn’t take me back to who I was. It helped me become who I am now. I’d love to hear from you. What’s one moment where you surprised yourself with your ability to bounce back?

What's one small thing you do to reset your mindset when negativity creeps in? This question came in from a community member and I thought it would be a great idea to create a list... what's your go to strategy?

People ask me how I get to travel overseas in my condition. First you need a great team to help, and boy I’m so grateful for each of my support crew. Here we are heading to a conference and seeing friends in Las Vegas, so cool!

This one might feel a little uncomfortable for some of us... but that’s exactly why it’s worth talking about. We all know how much our choices affect our physical and emotional wellbeing, but one area that doesn’t get discussed enough is alcohol... especially when it comes to what’s called grey area drinking. Grey area drinking isn’t about alcohol dependence or addiction. It’s that middle space where you don’t necessarily have a “problem,” but you’re starting to notice that alcohol isn’t serving you the way you thought it used to. Maybe it’s affecting your sleep, your energy, or even your mood. Or maybe it’s become more of a habit than a choice, think that weekday glass of wine with dinner scenario. I’ve had so many conversations lately with people who are rethinking their relationship with alcohol — not because they “have to,” but because they want to feel better, clearer, and more in control. And that’s what resilience is really about — having the awareness to notice when something isn’t working and the courage to make a shift. If you’re curious about how alcohol might be impacting your energy, mood, or motivation, try taking a mindful pause: - Notice when and why you reach for a drink. - Ask yourself, “What am I really needing in this moment?” - connection, calm, reward, relaxation? - Experiment with other ways to fill that need - maybe movement, a walk, a chat with a friend, or a good book. No judgment! just awareness :) I’d love to hear your thoughts... have you ever taken a break from alcohol or re-evaluated your habits? What did you notice about how it affected your resilience and wellbeing?

I’m blessed to have the best physio ever, Jo Mak who has been working and manipulating my body for over 5 years now. She mobilises my joints and gets my body back to normal opening up my diaphragm and manipulating my muscles. Ita a game changer for me and I’d be lost without her. The moral of the story is that you need a great team behind you and then you have the ability to succeed no matter what you put your mind to.