Keywords
Near-death experience, coma survivor, pneumonia, resilience, women's health, menopause, post-menopause, osteoporosis, osteopenia, lifestyle medicine, holistic health, midlife wellness, grief, healing, infertility, IVF, sobriety, women's circles, meditation, biohacking, health coaching, wellbeing, personal growth, thriving after trauma, Thriving Not Surviving Podcast.
Summary
At just 27 years old, Lisa Daly's life changed forever.
After developing severe pneumonia, she was placed into an induced coma and found herself fighting for her life in intensive care. During that time, Lisa experienced what she describes as a peaceful near-death experience—one that completely transformed her relationship with life and death.
Waking up was only the beginning. Lisa had to rebuild her health, her confidence and, ultimately, her future. Along the way she faced infertility, IVF, grief, menopause, osteoporosis and many other challenges, yet each became another stepping stone towards discovering her purpose.
Today, Lisa is passionate about helping women embrace midlife with confidence, improve their health naturally and realise that this stage of life isn't about slowing down—it's about thriving.
In this inspiring conversation, Helen and Lisa explore near-death experiences, grief, sobriety, menopause, lifestyle medicine, community, resilience and the extraordinary strength we often discover during life's most difficult moments.
This episode is a powerful reminder that our greatest challenges don't have to define us—they can become the very foundation of the life we're meant to live.
Key Takeaways
• Even life's darkest moments can become the catalyst for extraordinary transformation.
• Near-death experiences can profoundly change our perspective on life and remove the fear of death.
• Grief cannot be rushed—it needs compassion, space and time to heal.
• Lifestyle medicine and small daily choices can have a remarkable impact on long-term health.
• Community, connection and supportive relationships are essential for wellbeing.
• Midlife is an opportunity for reinvention, growth and renewed purpose.
• It's never too late to take control of your health and create a life you truly love.
• Thriving isn't about avoiding adversity—it's about discovering the strength that adversity can awaken.
Resources Mentioned
Meditation App: www.headspace.com
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Wild Power: Discover the Magic of Your Menstrual Cycle and Awaken the Feminine Path to Power by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer
Wise Power: Discover the Liberating Power of Menopause to Awaken Authority, Purpose and Belonging by Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer
Connect with Lisa
FB: Lisa Daly
Website : Lisa-Daly.com
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions
🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios
🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
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