Persistence U with Lizbeth Lizbeth Meredith

Today, I'm joined by D Arlando Fortune, or "Fortune" as he prefers, a self-publishing coach and PhD candidate, who shares his incredible journey from facing legal troubles and addiction to transforming his life through writing and personal development. Fortune discusses the significant role writing has played in his healing process and his passion for helping others harness the therapeutic benefits of writing.

You will learn:

*The Healing Power of Writing:

*The Journey of Personal Change

*Empowering Others Through Writing:
As a self-publishing coach, Fortune is dedicated to helping others tell their stories to facilitate healing and inspire change in others' lives. He discusses how he assists aspiring writers in crafting transformative books and the impact these stories can have on both the authors and their readers.

Connect with D Arlando Fortune:
To learn more about D Orlando Fortune and his work, visit DArlandoFortune.com and follow him across social media platforms.

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In this episode, host Lizbeth welcomes Tiffany Bartell, a therapist and host of the podcast "How Would You Rate Your Pain?", who shares her fascinating life story and journey into the field of therapy. She opens up about her tumultuous childhood marked by frequent moves, parental separations, and periods of estrangement from her mother. Tiffany vulnerably discusses her struggles with an eating disorder as a teenager and the loneliness she experienced during that difficult time. She credits her supportive husband for encouraging her to pursue a career in counseling, which allowed her to fully embrace her natural gift for connecting with and helping others heal from trauma. The episode provides an insightful look into Tiffany's resilience and how her lived experiences shaped her into the compassionate therapist she is today.
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It's March, Women's History Month and spring is nearly here.
In episode 155, a quick update of what's next on Persistence U over the next month or more, a personal update, and reminder that Women's History Month might just be the perfect time to reach out to a woman in your life to give thanks for her influence and/or sacrifices made on your behalf.
Reminder: I'll be teaching a memoir class at the Chattery on 4/2/24 with writing coach and podcaster Ariel Curry. If you're in East Tennessee, join us please!
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Podcaster Ron Rappaport (It's a Wrap with Rap) was stopped in his tracks when he received the diagnosis. Breast cancer?!! But he was a guy. How could that be?

After Googling the matter, he found Male Breast Cancer Happens, founded by mom Peggy Miller with her son Bret Miller, who first found his lump at 17 and today is the youngest known male breast cancer survivor in the US.

You will learn:
* If a human has breasts, they can get breast cancer, regardless of gender.
* Because men aren't encouraged to do self-examinations or know that they can get breast cancer, they are often diagnosed too late to have positive outcomes.
* A combination of self-advocacy and group support can change the trajectory of the cancer journey.

Connect with Ron Rappaport at It's a Wrap with Rap Podcast at https://www.itsawrapwithrap.com/
Listen to my episode on Ron's podcast at https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-18-resilience-in-the-face-of-abduction-a-conversation-with-lizbeth-meredith--58362281

For more information, go to Male breast cancer Happens.org.
https://breastselfexams.org/
https://breastselfexams.org/self-breast-exams-cards/


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Bret@MaleBreastCancerHappens.org
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Stephanie Cotsirilos was drawn to the arts from an early age, but once a crisis across the globe required a different kind of skill set, she decided to go to law school. But sometimes opportunity knocks again, and today, Stephanie is an author first published after 70 with no end in sight to

You will learn:

Sometimes, life has a way of calling you back to your original plans, goals, and/or dreams.

As long as we're alive, there's time to revisit our pupose.

Age may bring confidence and determination required to prioritize ourselves, and make a difference.


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It's hard to say what's helped more, getting formal support after trauma, or working with scores of brilliant and brave people who've survived the unthinkable. From domestic advocacy in the early 90's to true crime survivors today, their lessons resonate today.
Things I've learned:

Sharing our story, especially during dark times, takes courage and a commitment to connect and benefit another.

Asking for help may be the most challenging (but necessary) part of the already challenging journey.

The decision to keep moving forward, incorporating gratitude and self-compassion, helps fuel persistence.


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