From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Mandy’s Story

Did you know that people who practice daily gratitude are up to 25% happier and more resilient when setbacks hit?

Today, we dive into the emotional story of Mandy, a 17-year-old softball player from Little Rock, Arkansas, who lost her dad young, faced injury, rejection, and self-doubt — until she found a weathered gratitude journal that changed her mindset, and her future.
This episode is a powerful reminder: gratitude doesn’t erase the hard times, it gives you the strength to grow through them.
If you're stuck in the "why me?" moments, maybe it's time to shift your focus to "what now?"