What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan—and you realize it was never meant to?

In this powerful episode of Roots+Rebirth™, Terri R. Broussard sits down with resilience expert, author, and speaker Courtney Clark to explore what it really means to navigate life’s unexpected turns with courage, clarity, and ownership.

Courtney shares her deeply personal journey—from surviving a life-altering traumatic event to rebuilding her identity, redefining resilience, and choosing to live with intention instead of fear. This conversation is not about bouncing back. It’s about moving forward with truth, agency, and grace.

Together, Terri and Courtney unpack how resilience isn’t something we’re born with—it’s something we build. And sometimes, the most powerful rebirth comes from the moments we never asked for.

This episode is a call to reclaim your narrative, honor your growth, and lead your life from a place of deep alignment.

What We Talk About

• Courtney’s personal story of trauma and survival
• The difference between “bouncing back” and moving forward
• How to redefine resilience on your own terms
• Letting go of the life you planned to embrace the life you have
• The role of mindset in navigating adversity
• How to take ownership of your story without minimizing your pain
• Leading with authenticity after life-changing experiences
• Why resilience is a practice, not a destination

Key Takeaways

• Resilience is not about returning to who you were—it’s about becoming who you are now
• You don’t have to minimize your pain to move forward with power
• Your story is yours to own, rewrite, and reclaim
• Unexpected moments can become defining turning points for growth
• Healing and leadership often happen at the same time
• You can choose meaning, even when you didn’t choose the moment

Where to Find Courtney and Terri

Website: https://courtneyclark.com/

Instagram: @courtney_l_clark

Website: https://terribroussard.com/

Instagram: @terrirbroussard & @rootsandrebirthpodcast