<description>&lt;p&gt;When Life Stops You Cold: Andrea’s 101 Days in the Hospital and What Came After&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;One ordinary season turned into a fight for life, and in this conversation, I sit with Andrea as she shares what changed when her body could no longer keep going.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I wanted to tell this story with care because it speaks to something many of us carry quietly: the pressure to keep pushing, even when something feels deeply wrong. Andrea opens up about the medical crisis that led to sepsis, a coma, emergency surgery, and 101 days in the hospital. Yet this isn’t only about survival. It’s also about what happens to your mind, your identity, and your view of life when everything familiar falls away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As we talk, you’ll hear how she moved through fear, confusion, grief, and the slow work of recovery. I also explore the quiet shifts that changed how she sees gratitude, vulnerability, and the way she wants to live now. There’s one moment involving sunlight and fresh air that says more than any long speech could.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About the Guest&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Andrea is a life coach and workshop leader who helps people build a life with more meaning, appreciation, and purpose after hard seasons.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Timestamps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;0:03 - I welcome Andrea and we go back to life before the medical emergency&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;4:03 - The moment she knew something was seriously wrong&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;7:52 - How she finally got answers after collapsing far from home&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;9:50 - What 101 days in the hospital did to her mentally and emotionally&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:07 - Waking up two weeks later from a coma&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:29 - The surprising moment that brought comfort in the ICU&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:27 - What helped her keep fighting on the hardest days&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:41 - How her relationship with her body changed&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:14 - What she had to let go of after surviving&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:45 - The message she hopes listeners carry into daily life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Andres Resources: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href="https://lifecoachingbyandrea.godaddysites.com/home"&gt; Life Coaching by Andrea&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Social:&lt;/b&gt; Life Changing by Andrea&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this conversation speaks to you, listen to the full episode and share it with someone who needs hope, perspective, or a reminder to slow down and pay attention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#SepsisSurvivor #HospitalRecovery #MentalHealth #LifeAfterTrauma #TheCuriousStoryteller&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted by Reid Miles.&lt;br&gt;Conversations unfold naturally — no scripts, no rush.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts&lt;br&gt;🌐 More about the show and past episodes: &lt;a href="https://podcast.ausha.co/neurodivergantconnection-thecuriousstroyteller"&gt;https://podcast.ausha.co/neurodivergantconnection-thecuriousstroyteller&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;📩 Guest inquiries &amp;amp; media: Reid@AspergersStudio.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hosted on Ausha. See &lt;a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy"&gt;ausha.co/privacy-policy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

Reid

The Curious Storyteller: How Andrea found her footing again one small win at a time

JUN 15, 202646 MIN
The Neurodivergent Connection / The Curious Storyteller

The Curious Storyteller: How Andrea found her footing again one small win at a time

JUN 15, 202646 MIN

Description

When Life Stops You Cold: Andrea’s 101 Days in the Hospital and What Came AfterOne ordinary season turned into a fight for life, and in this conversation, I sit with Andrea as she shares what changed when her body could no longer keep going.I wanted to tell this story with care because it speaks to something many of us carry quietly: the pressure to keep pushing, even when something feels deeply wrong. Andrea opens up about the medical crisis that led to sepsis, a coma, emergency surgery, and 101 days in the hospital. Yet this isn’t only about survival. It’s also about what happens to your mind, your identity, and your view of life when everything familiar falls away.As we talk, you’ll hear how she moved through fear, confusion, grief, and the slow work of recovery. I also explore the quiet shifts that changed how she sees gratitude, vulnerability, and the way she wants to live now. There’s one moment involving sunlight and fresh air that says more than any long speech could.About the GuestAndrea is a life coach and workshop leader who helps people build a life with more meaning, appreciation, and purpose after hard seasons.Timestamps0:03 - I welcome Andrea and we go back to life before the medical emergency4:03 - The moment she knew something was seriously wrong7:52 - How she finally got answers after collapsing far from home9:50 - What 101 days in the hospital did to her mentally and emotionally15:07 - Waking up two weeks later from a coma18:29 - The surprising moment that brought comfort in the ICU22:27 - What helped her keep fighting on the hardest days28:41 - How her relationship with her body changed32:14 - What she had to let go of after surviving40:45 - The message she hopes listeners carry into daily lifeAndres Resources: Website: Life Coaching by AndreaSocial: Life Changing by AndreaIf this conversation speaks to you, listen to the full episode and share it with someone who needs hope, perspective, or a reminder to slow down and pay attention.#SepsisSurvivor #HospitalRecovery #MentalHealth #LifeAfterTrauma #TheCuriousStorytellerHosted by Reid Miles.Conversations unfold naturally — no scripts, no rush.🎧 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts🌐 More about the show and past episodes: https://podcast.ausha.co/neurodivergantconnection-thecuriousstroyteller📩 Guest inquiries & media: [email protected] on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.