Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor | Inspirational Speaker | Founder of Rebekah’s Angels Foundation
Boston Marathon survivor and mental health advocate Rebekah Gregory shares the moment that changed her life and the resilience she had to build in the years that followed. She begins with a genuine thank you to the medical teams who helped save her life and acknowledges the steady, skilled work of professionals like nurse anesthesiologists who care for people during their most vulnerable moments.
Rebekah connects her story with the experiences of people who show up for others during difficult times. She talks about the pressure that comes with high stress roles, where expectations are heavy and it is easy to rely on endurance instead of true resilience.
She helps audiences understand that resilience is not something you are born with. It is built through the small choices we make, the challenges we face, and the meaning we create from those moments. With honesty, humor, and simple tools, Rebekah shares a clear path for building habits that support emotional health, flexible thinking, and intentional recovery. Attendees will leave with practical ideas they can use right away in their personal and professional lives.
Meet Rebekah! Join Rebekah Gregory at the Connect Booth in the Exhibit Hall from 12–12:45 p.m. on Aug. 22 for an informal meet-and-greet. Continue exploring her message of resilience and how it can support your work and well-being.
MAC Ed credit can only be earned for participation in synchronous learning via live in-person or live webinar sessions. In-person attendees can only receive MAC Ed credit for the sessions they attend live.
Due to CE guidelines, sessions which are recorded will not be available for viewing immediately following Congress.
Learning Objectives:
Recognize the difference between endurance and resilience, including common patterns that drain emotional capacity such as absorbing others’ stress, normalizing overload, and confusing exhaustion with purpose.
Use practical resilience strategies such as flexible thinking, micro habits, intentional recovery after difficult days, and small steps that help them move forward.
Create a personal plan for long term resilience that helps them reframe adversity, strengthen their sense of identity, and build a life filled with meaning and purpose.
