Embracing Second Chances: Julie Rogers' Path to Healing and Growth
No one can change their past. Forgiveness and gratitude are what we need to be able to move forward and thrive.
Can you really start over after life's toughest blows? Julie Rogers thinks so, and she’s here to share why. In this heartfelt episode of the 'Nearest and Dearest Podcast', Julie dives into the power of second chances, forgiveness, and gratitude. Drawing from her own life experiences, including overcoming alcoholism and navigating through divorce and caregiving, Julie offers a compassionate perspective on how to move forward after trauma.
She quotes Maria Robinson's wise words: 'Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending'. Julie also discusses insights from the book 'What Happened to You?' by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D., shedding light on how trauma affects our brains and how we can learn to cope and heal.
You'll hear about her ex-husband Joe, who has been alcohol-free for over two years, and how their relationship with their children and grandchildren has been rebuilt. Julie's message is clear: second chances are a gift, and forgiveness and gratitude are key to thriving relationships. She encourages listeners to let go of past hurts and take control of their own actions and reactions. This episode is a touching reminder that it's never too late to start anew.