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You know those people who just radiate warmth and authenticity the moment you meet them? That’s my friend, Kendal Anderson. She’s a doctor, a physical therapist, an author, a mom, a wife, an entrepreneur, and honestly, just one of the kindest souls I know.

⁠⁠Buy Kendal's children's book, "Different..."⁠⁠

In this episode, we chat about how we first met at a fashion event (because life has a funny way of connecting the right people at the right time) and dive into the story behind her beautiful NEW children’s book, "Different."

Kendal shares what inspired her to write it and why helping kids embrace who they are is so close to her heart.

From there, we get real about what it’s like to work as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in an acute care California hospital, the power of empathy, and how adversity can actually shape us in the best ways.

Kendal’s perspective on faith, personal growth, and finding purpose through challenges is inspiring and can be applied to everyday life, no matter what your daily life looks like.

This conversation with my awesome friend is full of reminders that being “different” isn’t something to fix. It’s something to celebrate.

Takeaways:

• Our differences are what make us shine.
• Kindness and empathy go a long way, especially when things get hard.
• Adversity often prepares us for something greater.
• You never know what someone’s carrying or how far a kind word can go.

Sound Bites:

• “Adversity can prepare you for something greater.”
• “Being different is so beautiful.”
• “You never know what someone is carrying.”

Chapters:

00:00 Our Friendship Story

04:17 The Inspiration Behind Different

09:58 Writing a Children’s Book

14:41 Embracing What Makes Us Unique

24:44 Kendal’s Work as a Physical Therapist

30:07 Finding Strength Through Adversity

41:10 Faith and Growth

55:27 Reflections on Gratitude and Purpose

LINQ Wellness is a women-owned business created by licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy who believe in "Living in Quality."

Check out Kendal's business

"We are invested in optimizing wellness for individuals and groups at home, in their community, and in their workplace. Our team is comprised of brain, body, and movement experts who believe in the brain and body connection.

At LINQ, we help individuals and groups optimize their movement and feel good in their bodies, no matter where they are physically and mentally. We specialize in custom wellness programs that cater to the evolving needs of individuals at various stages of life."

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