In this uplifting and inspiring episode, Shelly O’Neal welcomes motivational speaker and two-time cancer survivor Adrienne Slaughter for a conversation about resilience, mindset, and choosing joy no matter what life brings. From surviving childhood bone cancer and a double mastectomy to thriving after a near-fatal car accident, Adrienne’s story is one of extraordinary faith, perseverance, and purpose.

Shelly and Adrienne explore what it means to not just survive, but to truly live an abundant, joyful life after hardship. Adrienne shares how faith, family, and community shaped her outlook, why she greets each day with gratitude, and how smiling became both her signature and her superpower. Together, they discuss the connection between physical and mental wellness, the healing power of kindness, and the importance of finding purpose through adversity.

Whether you’re navigating a tough season or simply need a reminder of the strength you already have, this conversation is a powerful testament to the human spirit, and the life-changing power of choosing gratitude and grace every single day.

Key Takeaways:

• Faith fuels resilience: Adrienne’s unshakable faith in God guided her through illness, recovery, and loss.

• Mindset matters: A decision to prove the doctors wrong became the foundation of a lifelong commitment to perseverance.

• Gratitude is a practice: Adrienne begins each morning by smiling and thanking God for another day.

• Movement supports healing: Staying physically active strengthens both body and mind.

• Kindness is contagious: Small acts of positivity, like smiling at a stranger, can brighten someone’s entire day.

• Adversity isn’t the end: Even in the hardest seasons, the sun still shines behind the clouds.

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Host Shelly O’Neal is a therapist, substance abuse professional, and Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist. She is an entrepreneur, owner of two companies, along with being the founder of a non-profit that assists children and families dealing with issues such as abuse, addiction, trauma, and suicide.

Shelly is the founder and CEO of a healthcare company with several locations in Kentucky. Her company provides both mental health and psychiatric medical services to children, teens, and adults in Kentucky.

SO Wellness, is located in Nashville, Tennessee and focuses on helping both individuals and companies develop wellness programs to improve employee mental health and corporate wellness.

Shelly addresses the needs of C-Suite individuals and high-profile clients. She has been featured on various media outlets including ABC’s WKM, NBC’s WSMV-4, MorningLine and Yahoo! Finance along with publications such as Authority Magazine, Medium Magazine, and Bellevue City Lifestyle

Learn more about Shelly and SO Wellness on her website: shellyonealwellness.com

Connect with her online:

https://www.instagram.com/shellyonealwellness/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-o%E2%80%99neal-39a310aa/

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Adrienne Slaughter is a motivational speaker, cancer survivor, and founder of Adrienne Speaks with a Smile. After surviving childhood bone cancer, a double mastectomy, and a life-threatening car accident, she has devoted her life to inspiring others to face challenges with courage and optimism. Adrienne’s message is rooted in faith, gratitude, and the belief that smiles, and perseverance, can change lives.

Connect with Adrienne online: adriennespeaking.com