The Journey to Better
Dr. Bill Lombardi has been one of the highest-volume complex PCI and chronic total occlusion (CTO) operators in the world for over a decade. He's always striving to improve his skills and methods to perform safer and more efficient procedures. It's a journey to better that extends beyond technical and into mental and emotional health. Bill will discuss topics, ideas, and examples with special guests and live audience questions to navigate his journey to better.
The Journey to Better
Lisa Hunt - Walking Away From Shame
Lisa Hunt shares her transformative journey on the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage across Spain that helped her shed lifelong burdens of shame and rediscover her authentic self. Her story illustrates how stepping away from modern life's shallowness and embracing vulnerability can lead to profound spiritual freedom.
• Flight attendant Lisa felt called to do something deeper as she approached the age her mother was when diagnosed with cancer
• A spontaneous trip to Barcelona and reflective journaling sparked healing and self-discovery
• At the Cross of Montserrat, Lisa experienced a spiritual moment that called her to walk the Camino
• The pilgrimage began mentally a year before her feet touched the path
• Fellow pilgrims shared remarkably deep conversations without the "masks" people typically wear
• At the Iron Cross, Lisa left a rock symbolizing childhood shame and limitations
• A profound sense of lightness and freedom followed her surrender, symbolized by a rainbow appearing on her path
• Lisa reclaimed her authentic self by confronting childhood shame, including a painful memory of being punished for her dress length
• The journey transformed her approach to life, allowing her to live with boldness and authenticity
• Lisa now strives to be a safe space for others to share their true selves
