You Have More Control Than You Think Even in Crisis

Episode 253 features Heather A. Campbell, an entrepreneur, author, and founder of Ready, Set, Recover. If you’ve ever faced a surgical procedure with a sense of dread, this conversation will change your approach. Here’s a quick recap of our three key discussion points: 1️⃣ Turning Anxiety into Empowerment: When Heather faced surgery herself, she found the typical advice lacking (“just take pain meds or do PT later”). Drawing from her wellness background, she developed a holistic preparation plan. Her surgeon noticed her great recovery and wished all patients could do the same. This sparked Heather’s mission to help others approach surgery feeling empowered, not anxious. 2️⃣ Creating Win-Win Solutions in Healthcare: Ready, Set, Recover isn’t just focused on patient wellbeing. Heather designed it to benefit hospitals, insurers, and employers, too. It"s for anyone invested in better health outcomes and lower stress. Her approach connects patients to practical steps and helps organizations improve their bottom line. Win-win-win! 3️⃣ Celebrating Milestones and Everyday Progress: Heather’s philosophy, and her book Good is Amazing, encourages us to celebrate incremental progress, not just final achievements. Whether recovering from surgery, writing a book, or looking for a new job, she reminds us to honor the small wins and give ourselves permission to feel fulfilled along the way. Main Takeaway: We often underestimate our control over challenging times like surgery or big life changes. Heather’s message is about recognizing your agency, advocating for yourself, and celebrating the journey, not just the outcome. By reframing our stories and giving ourselves permission to savor small victories, fulfillment becomes an everyday reality. Connect with Heather Campbell Website: ReadySetRecover Website: HeatherCampbell Author LinkedIn Connect with Bernie Borges LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Website Take the FREE Fulfilled@Work Assessment Email: bernie@midlifefulfilled.com Fulfilled@Work™ LinkedIn Newsletter Get in touch with Bernie to: Explore hiring him as a keynote speaker at your next event. Explore a tailored presentation or workshop on Fulfillment Centric Leadership™. Watch the Life Fulfilled Podcast on YouTube Music attribution: Old Bossa Twin Musicom Suno Text us your feedback on the podcast. Get the Weekly Fulfill weekly newsletter and never miss an episode!