Living with Chronic Hope: Jennifer Cramer-Miller's Journey

In this heartwarming episode of 'Resilience Unravelled,' Russell talks to Jennifer Cramer-Miller from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jennifer shares her inspiring story of resilience and joy despite facing kidney failure at 22 and undergoing multiple kidney transplants. She discusses the impact of this life-changing experience on her career and personal life, and how she shifted her perspective to focus on the positives. Through her advocacy and book 'Incurable Optimist,' Jennifer demonstrates the power of hope and the human spirit to overcome adversity. Join this engaging conversation for a dose of hope and inspiration. 00:00 Welcome to Resilience Unravelled 00:32 Jennifer's Background and Early Life 01:20 The Shocking Diagnosis 02:45 Coping with Kidney Failure 05:04 Choosing Hope Over Despair 09:40 Understanding Dialysis 11:10 The Power of a Positive Attitude 13:25 The Journey of Multiple Transplants 15:12 The Role of Family and Donors 27:24 Innovations and Future Hope 29:01 Jennifer's Book and Advocacy 30:30 Final Thoughts and Farewell The book can be found online or a link at our website https://resilienceunravelled.com