Persistence U with Lizbeth

Lizbeth Meredith

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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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Episode 60.5 The Truth About Happily Ever After and the Journey of Recovery (From Anything!)

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03/05/22 • 8 min

Today is so very significant to me.Stolen By Their Father, the Lifetime Television movie based on my book, Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters, premiers today. And it's 32 years to the day after leaving abuse behind, something to celebrate, indeed.You will learn:Happily Ever After is for fairy tales, but my family been so fortunate to live our lives reunited in a Happily Ever After sort of way.In books and movies, not all characters can be identified for reasons of privacy, budget, and time. But the real heroes in my story were many, and spanned the globe.Leaving abuse, like any other type of recovery, isn't a one-time event, but a process that requires patience and support. There are agencies and online groups offering help for those in need of help. In the US, for example, 1-800-799-SAFE or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children are resources.For show notes, click HERE.Buy Lizbeth a coffee Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped DaughtersAuthor Facebook PageLizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

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Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters can be ordered where books are sold, and is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime.
Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold!

Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X

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Episode 45: What Happens When it Seems You've Had Your Share of Loss and Someone Else's, Too? Author Emily Thiroux Threatt Shares Lessons Learned As She's Navigated How to Love and Live Her Way Through Grief

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11/24/21 • 24 min

Losing a spouse once in a lifetime is hard enough, but against all odds, Emily Thiroux Threatt found love again. And then he died.While it would've been understandable if she'd decided to take a yearlong nap, Emily instead found a way to connect with others who were grieving their own losses.You will learn:How creating space for healing provides opportunities to connect with others experiencing similar emotional wounds.Creative ways to serve others may just turn into a passion project.That keeping the focus on benefits to the readers may just be the best marketing tip for authors.For show notes, click HERE.Lizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

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Want to comment on the show? Connect at Lizbeth's author/podcast Facebook page

Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X

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Episode 57: What Helped Fitness Instructor and Wellness Coach Jenn Smrz Make it Through Five Surgeries in 18 Months to Beat Breast Cancer

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02/16/22 • 21 min

Jenn Smrz lived so many women’s reality: shrinking to fit her work hours to accommodate her mom duties without falling down on any of the details at home or at work. Then in May 2019, she was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer, which she equated with a future of easier successful treatment. Five surgeries later, Jen has learned much.You will learn:* Often, there is no family history when breast cancer is diagnosed.* Short walks and deep breathing helped Jenn manage the stress and anxiety of the unknown.* A peer support group plus counseling sparked hope and inspired close friendships for Jenn, and can lead to positive treatment outcomes.For show notes, click HERELizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

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Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X

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Episode 43: How New Author Cassie Sanchez Pursued a New Dream and Identity After Two Decades as a Stay-at-Home Mom

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11/10/21 • 27 min

Cassie Sanchez knew she was lucky. She'd enjoyed two decades as a stay-at-home-mom, minding the family's details and having time to herself when the kids were at school.But kids grow up. And when Cassie's did, she questioned her purpose and her worth.You will learn: That the first step to pursuing your dream is to give yourself permission.About National Novel Writing Month, which happens each November and invites EVERYONE to participate for free.How findng classes, community, and coaching, helped Cassie get her first book published.For show notes, click HERE.Lizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

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Want to comment on the show? Connect at Lizbeth's author/podcast Facebook page

Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X

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Episode 50: My Persistence U Review of 2021

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12/29/21 • 22 min

This week marks the 50th episode and end of 2021, so let's rewind and look at some of your favorite episodes this first year of the podcast.And if you've wanted to be on a podcast, but didn't know how to prepare, grab my freebie HERE.1) Marti Guzman-Finding Lost Money Episode #12)Rebecca Duvall Scott on Sensory Processing Disorder Episode #23) Gina Dobson on Scapegoating Episode 21 4) Trenton Hudson on Korma Coffee and the Heart Attacks in his early 20's that inspired it.Episode 42.5) Terry Tucker on continuing to find passion and purpose every day despite fighting aggressive cancer. Episode 11.Show notes HERELizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

Lizbeth’s links
Want to comment on the show? Connect at Lizbeth's author/podcast Facebook page

Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X

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Episode 53: Why Does Mental Illness Inspire Vastly Different Reactions than Physical Illness? Conversation with Podcaster and Intelligence Officer Suswati Basu

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01/19/22 • 30 min

After a life she describes filled with a "tankload of trauma," Suswati Basu exceeded all expectations. She became a journalist. Later, an intelligence officer, and a fierce victim's advocate. But then, her mental health took a turn. Years after that, she became physically disabled.You will learn:*The wildly different responses support systems too often afford those experiencing mental and physical disabilities.* The social model of disabilities and the role of recovery colleges.*How the myth of the inspirational disabled person is another form of discrimination.For show notes, click HERELizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

Lizbeth’s links
Want to comment on the show? Connect at Lizbeth's author/podcast Facebook page

Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X

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Episode 5: Author Margot Starbuck Shares The Benefits of Community When Learning to Date (Again)

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03/24/21 • 21 min

After nearly two decades of marriage, author/editor Margot Starbuck became an accidental dater in her forties when her husband left. Her divorce final, her heart healed, she eventually stuck her toe into the world of online dating, and then went all in.
What she learned by relying on the collective wisdom of her support system became The Grown Woman's Guild to Online Dating, Lessons Learned While Swiping Right, Snapping Selfies, and Analyzing Emoji's.
You'll learn:
* The key to mastering a good dating profile.
* Wise words from Len her Uber driver that are not to be ignored.
* That what you're not telling your friends about your new love interest may be more important than what you do.

Lizbeth’s links
Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HERE
OR

Buy Lizbeth a Coffee

Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.
Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold!

Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see.

Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

Episode 9: Author Rick Heyland's Lessons of Intention Paves a Path that Even His Dad Replicates

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04/21/21 • 23 min

Rick Heyland learned the hard way that simply having goals wasn't enough to succeed. In this week's episode, he tells how he brought his family across the globe years ago to pursue a career, and failed. Hard. But rather than give up, Rick regrouped. And went on a path for continuous improvement.
Now, a retired consultant, he's written Live Your Purpose and runs CI4Life, an organization dedicated to crushing goals for small businesses.
For bio and show notes, click here.
You will learn:

The benefit of writing a purpose statement at any age.
The importance of approaching success with intention.
Tips for workaholics and goal-getters on how to remember family and other relationships in your priorities.

Lizbeth’s links
Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HERE
OR

Buy Lizbeth a Coffee

Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see.

Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

A Hidden Journal Becomes a Memoir Breaking the Silence of Domestic Violence

Persistence U with Lizbeth

10/04/23 • 34 min

When Dana Diaz was a young woman, she was certain she'd grabbed the hand of the right person who would lift her out of a love-starved, dysfunctional childhood. Her beau seemed to love her instantly, wanted to be with her constantly, and was ready for a lifelong commitment. Fast forward more than two decades, and the journal Dana secretly kept helped create the bones for transformation, and the outline for her memoir Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse.Connect with Dana at www.danadiaz.com.You will learn:How childhood experiences can create additional vulnerability to later abuse in relationships.The lingering impact of coercive relationships. Support is available to individuals experiencing intimate partner violence. Call 1-800-799-7233, the Domestic Violence Hotline, if you need help. Lizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

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Want to comment on the show? Connect at Lizbeth's author/podcast Facebook page

Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X

Episode 22: Nelson BrownTalks Male Vulnerability and the Beauty In Us

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07/21/21 • 25 min

Do you remember what you were doing at age 22?As author and radio personality Nelson Brown approached his 22nd birthday, he spent part of his day with me recording from across country, talking about his third book in the series, The Beauty in Us.Brown has already worked to sort issues of perfectionism in therapy, and is proud to share with other young people, especially young Black men such as himself, that being vulnerable and asking for support at times isn't simply acceptable, it's a path to creating a fulfilling future.You will learn:What inspired Nelson Brown's book series.How time spent alone during the pandemic created space for reflecting and writing.The importance of creating space to support men, both young and old, to have challenging and sometimes painful conversations.Find show notes hereLizbeth’s links Support the podcast and Lizbeth's writing for $2 or $5 a month on Patreon HEREOR Buy Lizbeth a Coffee Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime, now streaming on Roku, Vudu, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold! Interested in seeing if you and Lizbeth would partner well for 1:1 coaching? Sign up for one free session to see. Need a motivational speaker? Sign up HERE to talk with Lizbeth about your needs.

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Want to comment on the show? Connect at Lizbeth's author/podcast Facebook page

Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X

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Persistence U with Lizbeth currently has 192 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Society & Culture, Resilience, Community, Survival, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Trauma, Positive, Relationships and Mindful.

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The episode title 'Episode 60.5 The Truth About Happily Ever After and the Journey of Recovery (From Anything!)' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Persistence U with Lizbeth is 28 minutes.

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Episodes of Persistence U with Lizbeth are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth was released on Mar 3, 2021.

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