Finding The Gifts In The Given - April Seifert (ep. 985)
About this episode
April Seifert shares her journey of overcoming adversity and emphasizes the importance of living intentionally.
Have you ever caught yourself sleepwalking through life? Just going through the motions, checking off boxes, and assuming that tomorrow is a guarantee? Today, I am sitting down with a truly incredible human being, April Seifert. April is a life design strategist, but the journey she took to get there is what will really blow you away. By the time she was just 11 years old, she lost her father to cancer, bringing her face-to-face with the reality of human mortality at an incredibly young age. And if that wasn't enough, shortly after his passing, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, leading to terrifying periods where she temporarily lost her vision and even her ability to walk. But here is why I am so excited for you to hear this conversation: instead of letting these immense hardships make her bitter, April used them to cultivate a profound, intense appreciation for the present moment. She shares an unforgettable story about how finally getting her vision and mobility back made her realize just how easy life actually is—and how the things we constantly take for granted, like simply walking across a room, are actually massive gifts. In this episode, April challenges us. She…
Topics covered
- life design
- mortality
- appreciation
- intentional living
- overcoming adversity
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