Persistence U with Lizbeth
An award-winning author turned Lifetime TV movie subject, host Lizbeth Meredith works to tame trauma and increase resilience leveraging the power of persistence.Created for and by survivors and strivers, Persistence U podcast with Lizbeth hosts guests willing to share from the heart to both inform and inspire. Whether they've published a first book after 70, or slowly re-entered life after a crushing setback, they'll tell who and what helped. Because big goals and obstacles are no match when you have a good community.
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Fleeing from Evil, Building a Legacy: Elishaba Doerksen’s Fight for Justice and Joy
In this gripping and emotional episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth, Elishaba Doerksen joins from Alaska to share her extraordinary journey from unimaginable trauma to fierce independence. Born into a secluded, abusive family cult with 14 siblings and a father who claimed spiritual authority to justify horrific abuse,
In this episode of Persistence U, Maggie Parr joins us to explore the often overlooked topic of self-harm in adulthood. A celebrated artist and longtime Disney Imagineer, Maggie shares her deeply personal journey from childhood trauma and relapse in midlife to recovery through art, therapy, and self-love. She candidly
When life throws unimaginable challenges—raising four kids, one with special needs, and then losing your husband to cancer—what comes next? For author and advocate Julie Barth, the answer was purpose. In this moving episode, Julie shares her journey from family chaos to crisis and ultimately to the creation of CJB Outr
Dr. Tolia discusses the challenges of transitioning from a structured medical career to the creative freedom of art, how she merges her passion with purpose by supporting charities, and the therapeutic benefits of art for the brain. You Will Learn: 1. How Dr. Tolia transitioned from medicine to art and found new meanin
Rethinking Resilience and Reinvention: A Therapist’s Advice for Divorced and Divorcing Parents
In this heartfelt episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth, Emily Moon, a therapist and high-conflict divorce specialist, shares her personal and professional journey of resilience. From navigating her own challenges to helping families and individuals redefine their identities after loss or crisis, Emily provides actiona
Retired firefighter and union leader Rich Cheatham"s life was forever changed by tragedy, resilience, and redemption. After the heartbreaking murder of his son and a life-altering injury, Rick faced immense challenges that tested his faith, resolve, and purpose. Rick shares how he overcame a downward spiral of anger,
