Episode 3 - Empowerment and Purpose with Pat Rullo

By Jessica Garrison

Our tenacious guest this week is Pat Rullo, who has accomplished so much in her lifetime. Apart from her professional accomplishments, Pat is a dependable, impatient, and creative woman. She found herself being an advocate for her mother in the healthcare system while also writing multiple books to help others who may be in a similar situation. Pat was such a joy to listen to, describing her history as well as how she plans to move forward in her journey.

Self-care and boundaries go hand in hand for Pat, and she’s learned that sometimes it’s the simplest acts that can help nourish your body. She talks about her process in deciding what’s best for her in both cases, and I think everyone has something to learn from Pat when it comes to consistency and knowing your worth.

Emotional health wasn’t a conversation Pat had growing up, although she was thoughtful of her physical health. Usually growing up, everyone focuses on your physical health: if you’re the right weight, if you’re as tall as you should be, if you’re exerting the energy you need to. However, your emotional health catches up eventually, and Pat has seen the after-effects of this. It’s refreshing to hear her talk about what she does to take care of her mental health and how that can sometimes coincide with her physical health. It’s all part of a bigger conversation we need to be having, even from a young age.

Supporting women is in Pat’s everyday life, and she consciously takes advantage of that. She believes the women she meets are brought into her life for a reason, and it’s important to take care of those relationships. Pat also shares a story of how she supports soldiers overseas by making them feel a little more at home, and I love the importance she puts on listening and spreading positivity.

Pat is attracted to teaching, and the journey she experienced with her mother made her want to share her story and educate others on the ambiguity of the medical system. Just like most of us, Pat has high expectations for herself, and this has shaped her journey along the way. If she says she’ll do something, not only will it get done, but it will be done to the best of her ability.

Layers can change and evolve, but that’s okay; it isn’t normal for things to stay the same all the time, especially when it comes to people. Seeing growth within ourselves and others makes space for even more development. With F.E.E.L., Pat loves herself more and has learned it’s okay to be yourself. Even if you don’t know it yet, you can define your empowerment, find it, and embrace it.

To learn more about the impressive life and accomplishments of Pat Rullo, visit our website! There will also be a list of Pat’s resources that she’s come across on her journey thus far, and we can further spread the wealth of knowledge.

Ways to Engage: Pat mentions simple acts being part of her self-care routine, proving that it’s different for everyone and can be found in even the busiest parts of our day. What are some examples of simple self-care steps you can implement into your life, and how does completing these everyday make you feel? We love to hear people’s journeys with self-care, so please feel free to share any tips or tricks that have helped you along the way.