Relearning To Enjoy Life, One Blink at A Time with Cheryl Tsieprati
Grief & Happiness · Emily Thiroux Threatt
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Show Notes
For many people, getting diagnosed with a degenerative disease is enough to keep them from living their lives. They stop going out, traveling, having fun, and doing the things they love, consumed by the idea that their role now is to wait for the inevitable. Some people, on the other hand, do the exact opposite.
In this episode, I'm joined by the extraordinary Cheryl Tsieprati, co-author of "One Blink At At Time," a book she co-authored with her late husband, Ismael Tsieprati, in which they alternate between chapters to share their experiences as they went through Ismael's fight with ALS. Cheryl worked for 40 years in the healthcare industry and has over 25 years of experience in training, consulting, instructional design, writing, and editing. As a journalist, she received an Associated Press, Western Region award for her work on the "Retailing in the '80s" newspaper series. Cheryl also gives presentations, sharing her story and teaching people how to live a happy and meaningful life despite adversity.
Throughout our conversation, you'll hear Cheryl's fantastic story of resilience and insistence in enjoying life despite seeing her husband struggle with a degenerative disease. Cheryl also talks about how she found out about Ismael's condition by accident, explains the meaning behind the book's name, talks about the importance of focusing on living to the fullest and enjoying life despite the circumstances, and more.
Tune in and listen to episode 166 of Grief and Happiness, and find out why sometimes happiness is purely a matter of perspective.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Cheryl talks about her determination to visit Ismael's favorite places (4:10)
- Why most people pause their lives after they get diagnosed with a degenerative disease (7:00)
- Cheryl shares the story of how she found out about Ismael's condition (11:00)
- Rows of letters. A new way of communicating (15:30)
- Cheryl explains the book's title and shares the beautiful process of writing it (19:50)
Resources:
- Book - Ismael and Cheryl Tsieprati - One Blink at a Time
Connect with Cheryl:
Let's Connect:
- Website
- The Grief and Happiness Alliance
- Book: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief
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