Vince Chan
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first heard Nov 2024
last heard Jun 2025
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Physical pain is intense and medications might help here and there. maybe make sleep easier. But that's only part of it. It's the mental resilience that really keeps us going, especially in those moments when you are alone, in pain, facing it all. What stands out from what you've just shared is how you found ways to mentally change your focus even on the small things, to help you stay grounded.
It seems like that's been your best defense and maybe even your offense.
You've talked about how you help yourself normalize the situation so that life and work could go on. You kept earning, kept things moving, especially with those high medical costs. Even with insurance, it still adds up. But beyond that, you mentioned the importance of building a support system with mentors, coaches, and others, which I think is crucial.
Can you share more about how you started building that from scratch and how you went about finding the right people, those who really became the perfect fit for your journey? Eventually, it seems like it grew into a really strong support system. One that not only provided you the help you needed, but also gave you a true sense of community.
You shared so much today about building a support system, rewiring your mindset, and finding ways to move forward is incredibly helpful. For those out there who might be in the middle of a live transition, just like you were, if you don't have a support system yet, there's still feelings stuck. And they are struggling with that rewiring process. What would you say to them?
What advice or encouragement would you offer to help them take that next step towards doing better, especially after listening to this episode?
One thing I add to that is when you are practicing this mindset shift process, and making those small changes or steps forward. Make it visible. Grab an actual notebook, not on the computer, but a real paper notebook and pen or even a board you can put up on the wall. Write down each small win. check it off and create a visual reminder that says, I did it.
That simple action of writing, seeing those check marks and having a visual cue of your progress can really inform that sense of accomplishment. I think is a powerful way to feel and see your growth over time.
100%.
Jodie Foster once said, all you need to make a movie is pen, paper, and confidence. Despite her success as an actor, she didn't step into directing until later in her career, initially thinking she needed to master every technical detail. But as she shared in her masterclass, she realized that those three essentials, pen, paper, and confidence, were all she needed to start.
It's such a powerful reminder how simplicity and self-belief can be the true foundation for creating something meaningful. and sustainable. That is beautiful. Of course, I know all the scripts were crafted by a copywriter, but it felt so authentic. I believe she was speaking directly from her heart and her experience. It's so powerful.
So I'll leave you with that and share it with my listeners too. Pen, paper, that's power in them. A journal as well, by the way. And of course, a bit of confidence. Thank you so much, Athena.
Until next time, take care.
Hi, everyone. Welcome to our show, Chief Change Officer. I'm Vince Chen, your ambitious human host. Our show is a modernist community for change progressives in organizational and human transformation from around the world. Today, I'm talking to Athena Bronson, a real estate agent from Denver, Colorado. No, we are not talking about real estate.
Instead, we dive into her extraordinary journey of resilience. At the peak of her real estate career, Feeling invincible and unstoppable, Athena's life took unexpected turn. Strange health issues appeared, and she was eventually diagnosed with Lyme disease, a condition that would change everything. For the past seven years,
Athena has lived in chronic pain, relying on plasma transfusions four days each month just to keep going. Her life has revolved around battling this disease, something she never imagined facing. As she says, if life didn't give us adversity and challenges. This story is too powerful and real for just one episode.
Today, in part one, Asena shares her experience with Lyme disease, a condition that remains poorly understood but has profoundly impacted her health. She'll talk about how she caught it, what she's endured, and the fight to survive. Tomorrow in part two, Asina will share how she not only survived, but found ways to thrive, rebuild her support system, and grow her career once again.
Athena, welcome to our show. Welcome to Chief Change Officer. I know you're in Denver. Good afternoon to you.
That's so much. We can dive into here. Athena, can you share with us how old were you when you were first diagnosed?
You mentioned that this disease is rare and you were fortunate to find a doctor who understood it well. But for most of my listeners in the U.S. as well as internationally, this condition isn't widely known, meaning there's a lack of awareness, which could be risky. Could you enlighten us a bit more? What exactly is this disease and what should people know about it?
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