How do you get over the obstacles in your life and still walk in your God-given purpose? How can you turn your negative experiences into a powerful purpose?

In this episode, Stef has invited an inspiring motivational speaker, Libby Perrington. Libby is the host of Life with Libby, a podcast where she shares her life with Bell's Palsy and her daily experiences. Libby also hits the gym on a regular basis and shares her progress and her words of wisdom on her Instagram page.

Libby will share her life journey with Bell's Palsy and the lessons she learned along the way. She will share why having a strong support system matters. Libby will also talk about discovering her God-given purpose and what she does today to share it. She will also talk about her podcast and why she started it. You will also get to hear her powerful message about stepping into your purpose and her words of wisdom for her six-year-old self.

Key Points of the Episode:

• Libby talks about her life with Bell's Palsy.
• The lessons Libby learned and discovering her God-given purpose.
• What the Life with Libby Podcast is all about.
• Solid support system, morning routine, Enneagram, and so much more!

Quote:

"I knew that I had Bell's Palsy for a reason and for a purpose."

"It took me a long time to be confident, but once I did, I was like I can encourage so many other people with Bell's Palsy to just show up in their life."

"I think a lot of people look at their flaws or the hurdles that they've had to climb or the obstacles that they've had to go through in such a negative light."

"You hear stories all the time of people overcoming obstacles. They are who they are because of that instance."

"I love to be somebody that inspires other people to show up in their life."

"I think failure is a lie, I don't think you ever fail at anything. I think you only learn."

"I'm failing forward because you're learning as you're going."

"I just want everybody to show up and walk in their God-given purpose."

"If you have something deep down inside you, I encourage you to go for it."

"I learned to celebrate my success by myself first and to genuinely be proud of myself and pat myself on the back."

"Find people who push you to be better every day."

"It's going to be a wild ride. Give yourself a lot of grace."

In this Episode:

• 0:26 Stef shares a brief introduction about Libby and what she does.
• 1:51 Libby shares her story, her journey in life with Bell's Palsy, and the lessons she learned along the way.
• 17:47 Why Libby would choose not to take away her Bell's Palsy and all the things she experienced with it.
• 19:57 Libby talks about her podcast show, The Life with Libby, why she started it, and what it's all about.
• 24:37 How working out, routine, and being more mindful helps Libby in her daily life.
• 26:48 How does having a solid support system help?
• 31:18 Libby talks about being an Enneagram 3 and her love language.
• 34:13 What would be Libby's advice to her six-year-old self?

Connect with Libby:

IG: lifewithlibby._

Facebook: Libby Perrington

Podcast: Life with Libby Podcast