HOPE BLVD

Geri Carlson
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Christianity

I was suddenly paralyzed and nobody knew why. Through honest storytelling, I share real-life experiences to encourage others through challenging seasons in life, and discuss ways to keep moving forward, even when life feels heavy.  I'm grateful to report I am walking today (with a cane) and as determined as ever to thrive through life. I share life-changing moments, including some miracles, with a sincere and sometimes lighthearted spirit (laughter is good medicine). And I speak openly about my faith, sharing how God's Word is my moral compass. Hope Blvd is a journey of hope, faith, and determination.  There is always hope. Always.  Geri Carlson GeriCarlson.com  HopeBlvd.org 

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    The Last One To Know I'm Dying

    From tertiary hospital to rehab facility and nursing home, this is part 1 of a 2-part story, one of the hardest parts of my journey.  There is always hope. Always.  Journey of hope, faith and determination.   Much love and blessings, Geri  Support the show https://www.HopeBlvd.org - Podcast episodes and more.  https://www.GeriCarlson.com - Geri's story, About her, the services she provides, and more. To inquire about Geri's counseling or coaching services, go to the Contact page and leave her a message.  https://Porphyria.org - Geri's type is Variegate Porphyria (VP), a subtype of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). Geri is an ambassador (advocate) for The United Porphyria Association. She also serves on the UPA's President's Council board.    Note:  Transcript is lightly edited. Geri Carlson, MA, MMin

  2. Aug 3

    What If God Is Working On Your Issue Right Now?

    Journey of hope, faith and determination.  There is always hope. Always.  What is your life issue you're dealing with?  What is Truth?  "There is nothing more important than Truth."  - Geri Carlson  Support the show https://www.HopeBlvd.org - Podcast episodes and more.  https://www.GeriCarlson.com - Geri's story, About her, the services she provides, and more. To inquire about Geri's counseling or coaching services, go to the Contact page and leave her a message.  https://Porphyria.org - Geri's type is Variegate Porphyria (VP), a subtype of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). Geri is an ambassador (advocate) for The United Porphyria Association. She also serves on the UPA's President's Council board.    Note:  Transcript is lightly edited. Geri Carlson, MA, MMin

  3. Jul 27

    When You Don’t Recognize Yourself Anymore; Remaining Relevant

    Journey of hope, faith and determination.  There is always hope. Always.  Thanks for listening, friends!  [This episode may need to come with a disclaimer. If you're in a fragile place or think you may get triggered by hearing details of my journey in the hospital, feel free to skip this episode, Note: All stories are uplifting in the end.]  Support the show https://www.HopeBlvd.org - Podcast episodes and more.  https://www.GeriCarlson.com - Geri's story, About her, the services she provides, and more. To inquire about Geri's counseling or coaching services, go to the Contact page and leave her a message.  https://Porphyria.org - Geri's type is Variegate Porphyria (VP), a subtype of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). Geri is an ambassador (advocate) for The United Porphyria Association. She also serves on the UPA's President's Council board.    Note:  Transcript is lightly edited. Geri Carlson, MA, MMin

  4. Jul 20

    5 Things You Can Do When You’re Stressed Or Burdened

    Journey of hope, faith, and determination.  There is always hope. Always.  In this episode, I provide five things you can do right now when you're overwhelmed, stressed or burdened with various kinds of life's issues. I also offer a quote I often use that helps me stay focused. We can't always control our circumstances, but we do control our response to it.  Also, how do we know the character of God? Life is hard sometimes, but learning more about God's character can help us persevere. Beauty comes from ashes, as you'll see in this episode.  Support the show https://www.HopeBlvd.org - Podcast episodes and more.  https://www.GeriCarlson.com - Geri's story, About her, the services she provides, and more. To inquire about Geri's counseling or coaching services, go to the Contact page and leave her a message.  https://Porphyria.org - Geri's type is Variegate Porphyria (VP), a subtype of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). Geri is an ambassador (advocate) for The United Porphyria Association. She also serves on the UPA's President's Council board.    Note:  Transcript is lightly edited. Geri Carlson, MA, MMin

    5 Things You Can Do When You’re Stressed Or Burdened

  5. Jul 13

    Keeping Our Focus And Knowing There Is Always Hope

    Keeping our focus is important for moving forward in...life.  In this episode of HOPE BLVD, Geri shares how she kept her focus while paralyzed in the hospital and at home, which also includes her life verse. Geri Carlson is known for sharing her message: There is always hope. Always.  Join her as she discusses her journey of hope, faith, and determination. And see what her young granddaughter shared with her months before falling ill.  Romans 15:13 (NKJV) --  "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Philippians 4:8 (NASB) --  "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute [admirable], if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things."  (Also see Philippians 4:6-9)  Support the show https://www.HopeBlvd.org - Podcast episodes and more.  https://www.GeriCarlson.com - Geri's story, About her, the services she provides, and more. To inquire about Geri's counseling or coaching services, go to the Contact page and leave her a message.  https://Porphyria.org - Geri's type is Variegate Porphyria (VP), a subtype of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). Geri is an ambassador (advocate) for The United Porphyria Association. She also serves on the UPA's President's Council board.    Note:  Transcript is lightly edited. Geri Carlson, MA, MMin

  6. Jul 6

    Enduring Hope In Some Of The Lowest Moments; and Caregivers

    Recovering from paralysis and surviving porphyria, Geri Carlson shares her message of hope. There is always hope.  A journey of hope, faith, and determination.  Givlaari:  https://www.alnylam.com  Geri's book (2007):  https://IStandAmazed.com  Support the show https://www.HopeBlvd.org - Podcast episodes and more.  https://www.GeriCarlson.com - Geri's story, About her, the services she provides, and more. To inquire about Geri's counseling or coaching services, go to the Contact page and leave her a message.  https://Porphyria.org - Geri's type is Variegate Porphyria (VP), a subtype of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). Geri is an ambassador (advocate) for The United Porphyria Association. She also serves on the UPA's President's Council board.    Note:  Transcript is lightly edited. Geri Carlson, MA, MMin

  7. Jun 29

    Making a Mindset Shift - The Start of Something Good

    Thanks for listening!  If you like what you hear, please give a thumbs up. And share!  :)  The Goodness Of God CeCe Winans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y81yIo1_3o8  Automatic negative thoughts (ANTs)  Dr. Henry Cloud Clinical Psychologist & Author  https://youtu.be/1OwV1rleITg?si=FR88AU79aSoClMts  Scriptures:  "...and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."  (Philippians 4:7, NKJV) "We are destroying arguments and all arrogance raised against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,..."  (2 Corinthians 5:10, NASB). "...Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning."  (Psalm 30:5, NKJV)  Support the show https://www.HopeBlvd.org - Podcast episodes and more.  https://www.GeriCarlson.com - Geri's story, About her, the services she provides, and more. To inquire about Geri's counseling or coaching services, go to the Contact page and leave her a message.  https://Porphyria.org - Geri's type is Variegate Porphyria (VP), a subtype of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). Geri is an ambassador (advocate) for The United Porphyria Association. She also serves on the UPA's President's Council board.    Note:  Transcript is lightly edited. Geri Carlson, MA, MMin

  8. Jun 22

    The Key to Perseverance

    There is always hope. Always. Persevering through near death and paralysis, preparing my mind for lengthy hospital stays and pain and suffering was vitally important. Also, my dying orchid seemed to have some strong determination of its own. And my beautiful friend helped me and my orchid move forward. Talk to God.  Matthew 7:7  “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Episode 02  Support the show https://www.HopeBlvd.org - Podcast episodes and more.  https://www.GeriCarlson.com - Geri's story, About her, the services she provides, and more. To inquire about Geri's counseling or coaching services, go to the Contact page and leave her a message.  https://Porphyria.org - Geri's type is Variegate Porphyria (VP), a subtype of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). Geri is an ambassador (advocate) for The United Porphyria Association. She also serves on the UPA's President's Council board.    Note:  Transcript is lightly edited. Geri Carlson, MA, MMin

  9. Jun 12

    Journey of Hope, Faith, and Determination (Ep01)

    I suddenly became paralyzed from the neck down and nobody knew why. I spent 8 months in the hospital. I was a medical mystery. After exhaustive research from a tertiary hospital, I learned I have a genetic rare blood disorder called Porphyria. My type is called Variegate Porphyria, a form of Acute Hepatic Porphyria. Symptoms during an attack for me begin with excruciating abdominal pain, neurological issues and nausea. I had one setback after another. I was admitted to ICU multiple times, with near-death experiences. I was told there was no hope. My family was told to prepare to say goodbye to me. I couldn't be more grateful for them and their unyielding love and support! They were finally able to bring me home. I was paralyzed for nearly a year and had to relearn everything all over again. I still have some residual issues, but I remain determined. Life is hard for all of us sometimes. As my journey unfolds, I'm sharing my story, discussing how I continued to persevere, and to show that there is always hope. Support the show https://www.HopeBlvd.org - Podcast episodes and more.  https://www.GeriCarlson.com - Geri's story, About her, the services she provides, and more. To inquire about Geri's counseling or coaching services, go to the Contact page and leave her a message.  https://Porphyria.org - Geri's type is Variegate Porphyria (VP), a subtype of Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP). Geri is an ambassador (advocate) for The United Porphyria Association. She also serves on the UPA's President's Council board.    Note:  Transcript is lightly edited. Geri Carlson, MA, MMin

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About

I was suddenly paralyzed and nobody knew why. Through honest storytelling, I share real-life experiences to encourage others through challenging seasons in life, and discuss ways to keep moving forward, even when life feels heavy.  I'm grateful to report I am walking today (with a cane) and as determined as ever to thrive through life. I share life-changing moments, including some miracles, with a sincere and sometimes lighthearted spirit (laughter is good medicine). And I speak openly about my faith, sharing how God's Word is my moral compass. Hope Blvd is a journey of hope, faith, and determination.  There is always hope. Always.  Geri Carlson GeriCarlson.com  HopeBlvd.org 

Information

  • Creator
    Geri Carlson
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 HOPE BLVD
  • Show Website
    HOPE BLVD

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