Hello, everyone and welcome to the Graceology with Gwen Smith podcast.

I'm Gwen Smith and I'm really glad you've joined me today.

Around here we have fun, faith-focused, grace-filled conversations,

all to help you know and trust God more. Our discussions are honest, often humorous, and always

practical. And they're going to encourage you in meaningful ways to live out and lean on the grace of

Jesus in the midst of cluttered, messy days.

You got any of those?

I know I do, and I can't wait to get to today's show,

which is all about taking the next small step to a better life.

My guest is Hannah Brencher.

Hannah's a writer, a TED Talk speaker, and an online educator with a heart for building leaders.

She has a brand new book out called Fighting Forward that just released,

and she and I have an awesome conversation about her story and the message of fighting forward.

At the darkest point of a severe season of depression,

Hannah took a silver marker and labeled a composition book Fight Song.

She filled up that little notebook with hope-filled truths and affirmations,

knowing that one day she and you would need a reminder to stay in the fight.

Now she's on a mission and she's partnering with God daily to be a light in the growing

conversation about mental illness and to remind people all across the world to show up,

claim hope, and take back your life one small win at a time.

So whether you find yourself struggling with anxiety or fear or maybe

you're just feeling a little bit stuck or frustrated. Today's episode is going to encourage you to

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