TRLP 053: Nina Sossamon-Pogue talks about having the resilience for life's plot twists

The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins

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What do you do when the story you were writing for your life suddenly gets flipped upside down? Nina Sossamon-Pogue knows a thing or two about that. From elite-level gymnast to Emmy-winning news anchor to tech exec — and then crashing hard when life unraveled — Nina’s story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and the sacred work of getting back up.

In this episode, we talk about:

• 🌀 How to handle unexpected "plot twists" in your story
• 💥 Why identity crisis often follows big life transitions (and what to do with that)
• 🧠 The neuroscience of resilience — and why your brain resists change
• ✝️ How faith can reframe failure as formation, not finality
• 📖 Why your worst chapter might not be your last
• 🛠️ Practical tools for building emotional stamina when life breaks you open

Whether you're leading a church, navigating a personal storm, or just in a season of uncertainty — this conversation is an invitation to believe that what’s next might actually be better.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Now What Workshop: https://www.nowwhatworkshop.com/
• Nina’s book: This Is Not the End
• www.ninasossamonpogue.com

🙌 Connect with Nina:
Instagram: @nina_sp.eaks
LinkedIn: Nina Sossamon-Pogue

🙏 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs a reminder that this isn’t the end of their story either.

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