My name is Mollie Rose Bush.
(yes, that’s my real name)
I’m a Midwestern girl who loves cats, cheese, and a good brandy old-fashioned. Growing up, I was known as the shy little girl who cried simply at the thought of having to talk to strangers or share what was on my mind (though I let my freak flag fly the second I was in the comfort of my own home!). As the years went on and I began to understand myself on a deeper level, I blossomed into a confident, yet still introverted, woman who genuinely believes she can do anything she puts her mind to. I invested hours upon hours of my days learning everything there was to know about what makes me, me. Some may call that an obsession, but I prefer to call it insatiable curiosity.
I was in a flow, crushing my goals and going after what I wanted.
Then my life fell apart…
In 2020, my life came to a screeching halt, along with the rest of the world, but my experience looked quite a bit different. I was diagnosed with a rare, crippling, life-threatening disease that affects 1 in a million people in the U.S. each year. It’s called Cushing’s Disease and is caused by a brain tumor that made my body produce cortisol (the fight or flight hormone) in excess amounts – mine was nearly 30x the level of a normal person. It was slowly destroying my body and mind from the inside out. I remember when I got my diagnosis, I had an indescribable feeling of both panic and relief – being utterly terrified of what lay ahead and thrilled to have answers all at the same time. It was all-consuming and debilitating. Little did I know, this would send me on a multi-year journey to recovery that has come with just as many ups as it has downs.
I like to think my diagnosis changed my life for the better in many ways. It made me realize that I had a choice. I could either let this disease define me and take complete control over my life, or I could use it as an opportunity to lean into deeper self-discovery and compassion.
I chose the second option.
In the years following my surgery, I invested all of my time into creating a life I truly love – filled with meaningful connections, endless inspiration, the same insatiable curiosity that has always lived inside of me, and small moments of joy that create a sense of grounding in my life. But, my own journey to pursue my purpose with coaching clearly didn’t come easily. I always knew I had a calling to share my gift with the world, but I fell victim to self-doubt and imposter syndrome for years along the way. If I had a dollar for every time I convinced myself I wasn’t good enough or I’d never be free of the shackles of my disease, let’s just say I’d be R.I.C.H. So how did I do it? I hired a coach and transformed my mindset. I knew the moment I connected more deeply with my intuition and let my inner voice speak that this was the path for me.
Now, I am a Certified Narrative Coach Practitioner, empowering my clients to live with greater intention by connecting more deeply with their purpose and designing actionable, forward-thinking plans to achieve their goals.
The essence of my work is to facilitate personal growth and self-discovery by helping you gain clarity on your goals and providing creative tools and resources to move you toward the outcomes you desire.
I’ve experienced firsthand the magical transformation that can come from coaching. I can’t wait to see what it does for you!
TL;DR
I reclaimed my power and you can too.
“Listen to the inner light; it will guide you. Listen to the inner peace; it will feed you. Listen to the inner love; it will transform you.”
— Sri Chinmoy