Ep 159: A Beacon of Light with Ned Gaudette

Feb 15

There are some people in the world, that despite facing unbelievable hardships, have a positive and hope-filled perspective.

Karolina first met Ned Gaudette in 2020 through one of her Euphoric programs, and the beacons of light he brought into their connection has forever had an impact. Shortly thereafter, Ned was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. Hear what led him to ditch alcohol at the height of the pandemic, and how his sudden cancer diagnosis has not only been filled with challenge and struggle, but also a transformational healing journey. Ned offers insight to the power of ditching alcohol, being present with our emotions through hard times, and how our perspective on a situation is something we can choose.

Tune in and discover how through feeling the deepest things in life, we can begin to see life's most beautiful gifts.

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IN THIS EPISODE:

Ned shares his journey from working in the music industry, drinking and partying, to the online discovery of Karolina, which led to him quitting alcohol.
Ned’s unexpected diagnosis of glioblastoma, his new reality, and a hard won path to recovery post-surgery.
How Ned cultivated his spirit of positivity and valuing every hour and every day in the depths of dark and uncertain times.
The special connection Ned rekindled with his Uncle, who later passed away.
How ditching alcohol unlocked Ned’s ability to be present with and fully experience the beauty of love and grief.
The simple pleasures and gratitude Ned experiences in his daily life.

REFLECTION QUESTION:

When we are willing to enter each day with gratitude and appreciation, we discover what matters most to us and can find joy and hope in the hard challenges and struggles.

Create a list of the gifts, blessings, and people in your life that you tend to overlook. Begin your day by bringing those special people and aspects of your life to mind. Notice how it impacts your morning and your day. Consider how your perspective might shift if you begin each day with intentional gratitude.

“There was an announcement that all these liquor stores were going to be closed. Everybody rushed out to the liquor stores and I was in a huge line. I had three or four bottles of vodka or something in my hands. And I just thought, ‘Oh my goodness, this is ridiculous,’ you know, and you're being there at that time really helped me to realize, ‘Oh, I am done.’” - Ned Gaudette

“I quit drinking awhile before so, even a funeral, I just said, I feel emotion now in a way that in the old days, I drank and I just was, ‘I don't want to feel emotion’, you know? And so now, thanks, to what I learned from you… I just said, ‘Oh my gosh, I wanted just to experience this funeral because it's for a dear, dear uncle of mine.’” - Ned Gaudette

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