27 From Car Crash to Comeback: Trauma Recovery & Thriving After Adversity with Kelli Chu

In this episode of the Echo and Encourage podcast, host Hannah Abbott speaks with Kelli Chu, a trauma-informed certified coach and limb difference advocate. Kelli shares her powerful journey of overcoming trauma from a severe car accident that left her with permanent injuries. She discusses her path to becoming a coach, the importance of community and advocacy, and how gratitude has played a crucial role in her healing process. The conversation also touches on self-awareness, public speaking, and the significance of embracing one's unique journey.

Takeaways:

-Kelli became a trauma-informed coach to understand her own trauma better

-Finding community was essential for her recovery and advocacy

-Gratitude helped her focus on what she could do, not what she lost

-Staying present is crucial for overcoming trauma

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