75: Libby Kelley: Resilience; Patient Advocacy Pre- and Post-Surgery; Mental Health and Hysterectomies
Episode description
Libby Kelley!!!!!
Resilient mother
Courageous helper of all
Athlete, strong and fierce
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We chat about:
*resilience, not getting stuck, moving forward
*being a single mom of 2
*lineage of strong matriarchs
*healing yourself by helping others
*Libby as a helper
*22 years as a surgical nurse
*one of her superpowers and gifts is being able to put people at ease and connecting with people before and during surgeries
*empathy, compassion, grace, energetic connection
*asking for help
*Libby as a patient advocate/guide/support. YES PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! Ok, go!!
*professional horse rider
*going through a hysterectomy at the age of 46 and the challenges the come before, during and after; the mental toll and the necessity for mental health support for women pre and post this experience; the grieving process that comes along with the hysterectomy
*being your own advocate until there are more advocates available to support you
*judgment-free care and support
*ask "what are all of my options?"
*her greatest accomplishment is being a mom. AND she is proud of the person she is.
Lib lives on Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Apsáalooke (Crow), Salish, Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Niitsítpiis-stahkoii ᖹᐟᒧᐧᐨᑯᐧ ᓴᐦᖾᐟ (Blackfoot / Niitsítapi ᖹᐟᒧᐧᒣᑯ) land.
Connect with Libby on IG @_lkelley6 and her new business @cuteasabuttonmt
When in Bozeman, MT go to Rise and Shine Bakery www.riseandshinecafeandbakery.com
You are a big deal.
Your story matters.
Keep showing up.
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