257: One Woman's Journey From Trauma to Gratitude
How to recast an accident as an opportunity in disguise.
“You cannot control what happens to you in life. Stuff is going to happen – losses, failures, illnesses, injuries, either on your part or on the part of those you love. But what you can control is how you respond.”
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Guest
A veteran San Francisco radio broadcaster, Joanne Greene currently hosts two podcasts - “All the F Words”, in which two writer friends nearly 30 years apart explore issues that begin with the letter “F” and “In This Story….” Joanne’s 3-minute essays, set to music.
In June 2023 she publishes By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go, her inspiring and growth-filled memoir through and emergence from life-threatening calamities.
Summary
In this episode, Joanne shares her life before and after a traumatic accident where she was hit by a car while crossing the street. Three key discussion points emerged from our conversation.
• First, Joanne reflects on her once fast-paced lifestyle as a means of distraction and how her parents' upbringing influenced her need to prove herself and be a provider.
• Second, she delves into her decision to write a memoir, exploring the process of discovering its focus, the challenges of transitioning from a career in radio to writing, and the lessons she learned along the way, such as patience and controlling one's response to challenges.
• Last, Joanne discusses the universal takeaways from her memoir, emphasizing the power of gratitude, the support of her family, and the blessings in her life.
References/Links
https://www.instagram.com/joannergreene/
https://www.facebook.com/joanne.greene.984/
@JoanneRGreene on Twitter
Show Credits
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