Listen "S1E15: Living in the Present with Kylie Sullivan"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Purpose Project, host Leslie Pagel welcomes Kylie Sullivan and her service dog, Finnegan on the show. Kylie shares her profound journey of discovering her life's purpose despite battling Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder. Kylie narrates how her diagnosis at 16 upended her dreams of a dance career but eventually led her to teach dance and advocate for chronic illness awareness. Through personal stories, she discusses navigating depression, finding gratitude, and balancing the highs and lows of life. Kylie's inspiring story offers insights into the power of resilience, the importance of living in the present moment, and advocating for oneself.00:00 Introduction to Purpose Project00:24 Meet Kylie Sullivan00:55 Kylie's Health Journey02:40 Understanding Ehlers Danlos Syndrome06:00 Discovering Purpose 18:11 Kylie's Daily Routine and Teaching25:30 Advocacy and Speaking Up33:29 Final Thoughts and ReflectionsFollow Ky’s Happy Place on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyshappyplace/Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project:Instagram: @purpose.projectLinkedIn: @purposeproject-mediaTikTok: @purpose.projectCaptions are auto-generated.
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