The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks Lisa Nichols: “Make Sure You Fill Your Cup First.”
Nov 17, 2025
Lisa Nichols, a motivational speaker and bestselling author, shares her powerful journey from self-neglect to radical self-love. She reveals her hidden health struggles, emphasizing that service without self-care is unsustainable. Lisa encourages prioritizing our own well-being, declaring that we must fill our cups before serving others. With practical self-care tips and a commitment to health, she inspires listeners to stand at the front of their own lines, transforming how we approach both personal and communal support.
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Hidden Health Struggles Behind The Stage
- Lisa Nichols secretly suffered severe health issues while publicly serving and speaking on big stages.
- She describes blood transfusions, an emergency hysterectomy, and extreme sleep apnea during her busiest years.
You Can't Serve From An Empty Line
- Lisa realized she was placing herself at the end of her own line while serving others.
- She emphasizes that service without self-care leaves you empty and unsustainable.
Public Success Can Mask Private Pain
- Lisa reframes visible success as compatible with hidden struggle: public achievements can mask serious health issues.
- She notes she carried weight and illness well publicly, which delayed necessary help.
