Life’s Ups and Downs and A Faith That Will Not Fail w/ Michele Cushatt

Michele Cushatt joins us this week and we're talking all about life's ups and downs and everything in between. An honest, inspiring, and vulnerable conversation you didn’t even know you needed. Michele is a three-time head and neck cancer survivor, four-time author, leadership and executive coach, international speaker, and mom of six kids. She’s the (reluctant) expert of trauma, pain, and the deep human need for authentic connection and enduring faith.  In this conversation, she's sharing more on how to maintain a solid belief in a good God when life feels like it's falling apart, the difference between joy and toxic positivity, and the destructive power of shame. Plus, Michele shares simple truths that will remind you that you're not alone on your journey.  A conversation filled with hope, mentorship and practical tips that don't require more "work".  _______EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS [1:50] Michele’s story  [10:35] "I get what it feels like to be like at the end of your strength and to not know up from down anymore and to not know what you believe anymore." [11:27] Suffering - what it is and what it does [14:27] Space for BIG feelings [16:12] The Practice of perspective  [17:32] How do you come alongside of people whose faith is failling? [18:16]  You're not alone in feeling like you don't have it together [19:36] Being a mom is the hardest thing [20:13] Vulnerability is so critical - we cannot endure real life in isolation [24:10] Shame steals significance  [29:27] What do you wish you'd known sooner? [32:17] Mistakes are a fantastic classroom [35:16] Truth vs. toxic positivity  [39:28] What does success look like to you? [42:05] Truths & Takeaways ________ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE >>>> Michele's new book - A Faith that Will Not Fail   Michele’s Website: Follow Michele on Facebook @michelecushatt on Instagram @michelecushatt ---> If you’re new here, welcome! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss out on any of the inspiring and encouraging conversations with friends, entrepreneurs, and mentors on the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave your feedback here (scroll down and you can click on the stars or write your thoughts) or feel free to share this episode with a friend. You can also follow along on instagram @annicafischer. Glad you’re here!