Episodes

When Jennifer was diagnosed with progressive and incurable kidney failure, everything changed for her. She knew she could either have despair or choose hope. Jennifer chose the latter. Today, she helps people with their challenges, manage uncertainty and find joy. Jennifer shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:

• choose hope over despair
• let go of the life we planned, accept the life that’s given to us
• reframe what’s happening
• cultivate our “lucky list”
• what we look for, we find
• deepest meaning is close relationships
• kindness in action can save lives
• practice little acts of kindness

https://jennifercramermiller.com

https://donatelife.net

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As a child, Jen was diagnosed with bone cancer. Fortunately, she was cured from the cancer. Jen chose to dedicate her life to serve others and become a pediatric physician at the same hospital where she was treated. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:

• strive to be a positive influence in the lives of others
• gratitude is key
• our time here is limited
• slow down and enjoy the moments that bring us joy
• mental health can translate to physical health
• it’s not what happens to you, it’s about how you react to it

https://wish.org

tags: Dr. Jennifer, Pratt, pediatric, physician, children, critical, illness, wish, referral, Make-A-Wish, Foundation, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com