In this inspiring and deeply human episode of Internally Guided Life, Kayla welcomes author, speaker, and Ubi Global founder Laura Bratton for a powerful conversation on resilience, inner vision, and navigating change with courage, grit, and gratitude.

Diagnosed with an eye disease at age nine, Laura shares her remarkable story of gradually losing her sight and learning to see life through a new lens. With warmth and honesty, Laura opens up about her emotional journey, from denial and anxiety to strength and empowerment, and offers real, actionable tools for moving through life’s hardest moments.

Together, Kayla and Laura explore:

• The role of grit in building resilience during transition
  

• How to practice gratitude even when life is difficult
  

• Why trusting yourself is essential to growth
  

• The importance of community support during change
  

• How to navigate the emotional weight of life’s challenges with mindful courage
  

• What it truly means to be courageous in a world that often asks us to numb or push through

Whether you’re currently navigating loss, change, career shifts, identity transitions, or the unknowns of life, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that resilience is a skill and one we can each cultivate with compassion, intention, and grace.

Listen now to embrace your own journey of courage and healing.

Meet the Guest: Laura Bratton

At the age of nine, Laura Bratton was diagnosed with an eye disease and faced the difficult reality that she would become blind. Over the next ten years, she experienced the traumatic transition of adjusting to life without sight. Now, she shares her story to empower others through speaking, coaching, and her organization Ubi Global.

Laura is the author of Harnessing Courage and is passionate about helping individuals navigate personal and professional change with grit, gratitude, and spiritual resilience. Her message is grounded in lived experience and offers a roadmap for anyone facing life's obstacles, reminding us that while we may not choose our challenges, we can choose how we respond to them.

Learn more and connect with Laura:

Website: https://www.laurabratton.com

LinkedIn: Laura Bratton on LinkedIn

Meet the Host:

Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth.

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Episode Credits:

Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/

Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/