Don't Let Life's Hardships Get You Down with Bryan Martin

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Tune in to Choose to Challenge, airing Monday, 11/18/24, at 6 PM ET on e360TV.com. Host LaWanna Bradford (of The Bradford Group and The Bradford Group Consulting) is joined by Bryan Martin for a powerful conversation about navigating life's toughest storms. Life can take unexpected turns, hitting us with waves so overwhelming they feel like tsunamis. In those moments, when our fight-or-flight instincts kick in and we struggle to simply survive, it can feel like the world is spiraling into darkness—a time often referred to as the "dark night of the soul." In this episode, LaWanna and Bryan delve into the power of choice when faced with challenges. Together, they’ll explore what it means to recover, rise, and embrace life’s opportunities with resilience. Just like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, Bryan shares his journey of finding strength in the face of grief and isolation. Bryan believes that “through community, we find support, and that generates gratitude, which, in turn, creates positive energy and ignites the light that guides others toward safe harbor.” His story is a testament to the power of community, gratitude, and the inner joy that can lift us out of life’s darkest moments. Meet Bryan Martin (aka @SeaLionBryan) Bryan is a marine biologist, educator, author, and widower. With a Marine Biology degree from Salem University in Massachusetts, he had an impressive career as an animal trainer and Director of Animal Care. But in 2018, his world turned upside down. Bryan lost his partner, Clayton, to a terminal illness just 10 months after his father passed away. As the storms of grief raged on, they were compounded by the isolation of the pandemic. Alone in his widowed world, Bryan could feel the pull of loneliness and depression. However, he chose to fight back—tapping into the universal gift of generating joy. Through dance and sharing his journey on social media, Bryan began to light the way for others experiencing loss. His first book is a raw and heartfelt collection of social media posts and reflections from his grief journey, chronicling the time from Clayton’s passing to their long-awaited funeral four years later. The unedited writings maintain their raw authenticity, reminding readers that grief writes as it feels—raw, real, and deeply human. Follow Bryan on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @SeaLionBryanDr Join us for this inspiring episode of Choose to Challenge. Together, we’ll uncover the strength to rise, overcome, and live a life of purpose and joy. #ChooseToChallenge #LaWannaBradford #BryanMartin #OvercomingAdversity #RiseLikeAPhoenix #SeaLionBryan Visit: lawannabradford.com | thebradfordgroupmtg.com