Building Resilience, Embracing Self-Care, and Shifting Mindsets: A Journey of Spiritual Growth with Nancy Spano

Building Resilience, Embracing Self-Care, and Shifting Mindsets: A Journey of Spiritual Growth with Nancy Spano

Author: Julie Riga January 6, 2025 Duration: 20:51

Building Resilience, Embracing Self-Care, and Shifting Mindsets: A Journey of Spiritual Growth with Nancy Spano

In this inspiring episode of Stay on Course with Julie Riga, breast cancer survivor and stroke survivor Nancy Spano opens up about her remarkable journey of overcoming adversity and building resilience. Nancy discusses the pivotal moments of her life, including her near-death experience during her stroke, which deepened her faith and shifted her perspective.

She emphasizes the life-changing role of self-care practices such as meditation and mindfulness in her emotional and mental wellness journey. Nancy also highlights the importance of vulnerability and self-awareness in personal growth, as she moved from a "victim" version of herself to a "victory" version through mindset shifts.

Tune in to hear how Nancy transformed her life by overcoming toxic relationships and embracing relationship editing, positive thinking, and spiritual growth. Her story is a powerful reminder that overcoming life’s toughest challenges is possible when you focus on mindset, resilience, and building a supportive environment.

Discover how mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual growth can empower you to face adversity with unwavering strength and optimism. For more insights, be sure to check out Nancy's book, Stroke of Love, and learn about her incredible path to resilience.

Key Ingredients in Nancy’s Journey:

  • Resilience in the face of breast cancer and stroke
  • The transformative power of meditation and mindfulness for emotional and mental wellness
  • Self-awareness and vulnerability in personal growth
  • The process of relationship editing and removing toxic influences
  • Shifting from a victim to a victory mindset
  • Embracing spiritual growth and positive thinking

If Nancy’s story resonates with you, share it with someone who might benefit from her journey of hope and transformation.

About Julie Riga

Learn More About Julie: Julie Riga Website

Julie Riga is a certified coach, trainer, speaker and author with over 20 years of experience in the Pharma Industry. Julie’s education is vast with studies that include business, communications, training and executive coaching.

Julie started on this journey because she had a strong desire to pass on the knowledge and skills passed on to her by her father, Ennio Riga, and inspirational man who taught her how to keep going irrespective of the challenges that life may present you with.

Based in New Jersey, Julie have travelled the world supporting corporations, business leaders and individuals on their journey of empowerment and growth.

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Julie Riga has spent years in the trenches as a leadership coach, entrepreneur, and author, and she knows a secret: the path to success is often cluttered with internal roadblocks. In her Stay On Course: Ingredients for Success podcast, she moves beyond surface-level advice to explore the real, often unspoken, ingredients that sustain leaders. Each conversation is built for those who are outwardly accomplished-CEOs, managers, or driven entrepreneurs-but who sometimes wrestle privately with doubts about their direction, their decisions, or their ability to truly lead. Julie brings a certified coach's perspective to these universal challenges, dissecting the mindset shifts and practical frameworks that create lasting confidence and control. You'll hear honest discussions about transitioning from a hands-on operator to an inspirational leader, managing the weight of responsibility, and cultivating a vision that feels both ambitious and authentic. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a resilient foundation for your career and ventures. Tune in for a blend of personal reflection, actionable strategies, and the kind of clarity that helps high-achievers not just reach their goals, but enjoy the journey there. The entire archive of this podcast offers a deep resource for anyone committed to growing their influence and impact in business and beyond.
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