EP 48 - Interview with Chris & Molly - A story of courage and positivity, surviving and thriving after Guillain-Barre

Leadership Live

Our health is one of our most valued treasures. It can take just a few days to go from feeling totally normal to losing everything. This is what happened to Chris Maxwell. In a few days he went from fully functioning to being hooked up to a ventilator, fighting for his life. He was diagnosed with Guillain Barre syndrome. Nine months in the hospital, fighting for his physical and mental health, really put him to his test. Today we have Molly & Chris share their story from their perspective as a couple (with 4 children) whose life was turned upside down in a few days. They’ve lived through a tough challenge and came through with courage, tears, laughter, and a whole lot of gratitude. And now they are sharing their story on the Leadership Live podcast with Daphna.

Timestamps:

0:44 They are a normal couple

2:42 Then it all changed- it was just a normal day until...

5:57 Days leading up to the diagnosis

13:24 Guillain-Barre syndrome

15:11 Losing the ability to walk or stand

16:33 Not knowing - will we ever get back to normal?

18:58 9 months from diagnosis to coming back home

20:52 It’s been 2 years

23:30 Different perspectives

27:55 It changes us for the better

35:07 Focusing on what’s best for us personally

43:20 The joy of recovery

44:45 What is the message? Gratitude, courage and strength

Resources:

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Connect with Molly and Chris:

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Read more about the Guillain-Barre syndrome:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillain%E2%80%93Barr%C3%A9_syndrome

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