Taniya Faulk was born with a rare genetic disorder, called Osteogenesis Imperfecta or Brittle Bone Disease. She has 104 broken bones to this day, but that didn't stop her from moving forward in life and living fully. Empowered by her mother's spirit, Taniya tackles challenges head-on, sharing her journey in her book, "Perfectly Broken." She delves into the emotional shift from being a patient to her mother's caregiver, discovering newfound strength along the way.

In this episode, Taniya talks about grief, acceptance, determination and the power of self-reliance. Through it all, Taniya's faith and resilience shines brightly, reminding us that perfection is an illusion and now is the perfect time to start living our dreams. This empowering episode urges listeners to embrace their unique qualities and seize life with courage and optimism.

00:00 - Intro

02:35 - Taniya’s Trip to the Athens and Breaking Her Toe on The Way to The Acropolis

04:21 - Living With Brittle Bones Disease and Moving Forward in Life Despite Disability.

08:30 - Her Mother’s Empowering Spirit That Paved Taniya's Journey to Independence

13:05 - The Vision Taniya’s Mom Held for Her That Made Her Believe She Can Do Anything

14:39 - Seeing The Bigger Picture and Pushing Through Life Despite Barriers. 

15:32 - Inspiring Others by Overcoming And Sharing Our Struggles

16:23 - Taniya’s Book

17:54 - Losing Support & The Power of Self-Reliance

21:36 - Traveling Solo With A Disability

23:51 - Not Losing Faith in The Face of Constant Challenges

25:02 - Looking For a Lesson in Every Hardship, Learning From It and Moving Forward.

32:18 - Don’t Wait for The Perfect Moment to Start Chasing Your Dreams

36:30 - How to Get In Touch With Taniya

37:15 - Final Words From Taniya

Next steps:

• Connect with Taniya on Facebook or LinkedIn
• Visit Taniya's website
• Read Taniya's book “Perfectly Broken: My life with Brittle Bone Disease and finding peace in the pieces” on Amazon