The BlissFULL Life

Regina Lawless

The BlissFULL Life is a podcast to awaken the wisdom of SELF and explore the lessons, the rituals, and the pathways to inner bliss. Each episode you'll hear stories or lessons from host Regina Lawless, a former Corporate Executive turned Author and Spiritual Teacher, or hear from her special guests to help guide you on your spiritual path.

  1. 11/26/2025

    Healing After War: How Marial Dhal Transformed Trauma Into Hope & Purpose | Ep:29

    In this powerful episode, Regina Lawless sits down with author and speaker Marial Dhal to explore how resilience, hope, and education helped him survive the trauma of being a child soldier in South Sudan. This conversation dives into healing after war, overcoming childhood trauma, and reclaiming your life after unthinkable adversity. Marial shares his extraordinary journey from being abducted as a young boy during the South Sudan civil war to finding healing, family, and purpose through education and basketball. His story is a profound reminder that your circumstances do not define your destiny. If you're interested in resilience, trauma healing, human rights stories, or personal transformation, this episode will move and inspire you. ✨ What You’ll LearnWhat resilience looks like in the face of life-altering traumaHow education can become a lifeline and motivator for changeThe reality of child soldiers and the impact of war on youthHow basketball became Marial’s therapy, structure, and healingThe role of family, community, and culture in recoveryWhy hope and humility remain central to Marial’s journeyHow your story—and your suffering—can become a source of purpose 🕊️ About Marial DhalMarial Dhal is an author, speaker, and survivor of the South Sudan civil war. Forced into the life of a child soldier as a young boy, he escaped unimaginable violence and rebuilt his life with courage and hope. Today he uses storytelling to educate and inspire others about resilience, displacement, and the power of healing. 🔖 Chapters00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Hope 03:01 Life in South Sudan: Culture and Community 10:28 The Journey to Education: A Desire to Learn 18:47 Abduction into War: The Reality of Child Soldiers 26:24 Coping with Trauma: The Psychological Journey 31:33 The Reality of Being a Soldier 34:05 Indoctrination and Identity in Warfare 36:47 Coping with Trauma and Acceptance 38:05 The Journey to Escape 40:26 The Kindness of Strangers 41:52 Discovering Basketball in Refugee Life 46:03 Basketball as Therapy and Opportunity 52:49 Family and Joy in the Present 54:13 Sharing My Story Through My Book 📚 Connect with Marial Dhal✨ Book: Where is the Boy?: Escaping My Time as a Child Soldier 📧 Publicist Contact: Ni Ema Baptista | niema@niemabaptista.com 🌿 Connect with Regina LawlessWebsite: https://www.reginalawless.com Book: Do You — https://www.amazon.com/Do-You-Journey-Learning-MeaningFULL/dp/1639080783 YouTube: Soul Signal with Regina Lawless Podcast: The BlissFULL Life Social: @reginalawless across platforms

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The BlissFULL Life is a podcast to awaken the wisdom of SELF and explore the lessons, the rituals, and the pathways to inner bliss. Each episode you'll hear stories or lessons from host Regina Lawless, a former Corporate Executive turned Author and Spiritual Teacher, or hear from her special guests to help guide you on your spiritual path.