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.
Episodes
169 episodes
Hope4Tayt: A Family’s Journey Through Crisis, Creativity, and Community
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 mov...
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Season 5
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Episode 181
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25:46
The Neuroscience of Art: Dr. Vasu Tolia on Resilience, Creativity, and Giving Back
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 ...
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Season 5
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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 a...
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Season 5
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Episode 180
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27:53
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Faith Over Fear: Rick Cheatham’s Journey of Resilience and Empowerment
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 te...
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Season 5
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Episode 179
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25:06
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The Power of a 90-Day Reset: Dominiece Clifton on Transforming Adversity into Clarity and Healing
In this uplifting episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth, Dominiece Clifton shares how she rebuilt her life from one of its most challenging periods. Amid the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, financial loss, and a crumbling marriage, Dominiece fo...
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Season 5
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Episode 178
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21:16
From Struggle to Service: Gina Economopoulos on Finding Purpose Through Pain
In today's bonus episode, we welcome Gina Economopoulos, author of Shake the Dust Off Your Feet and Walk. Gina shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming physical disabilities, grief, and spiritual searching, which ultimately led her to d...
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Season 5
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33:29
Promises, Secrets, and Memoir: The Story Behind The Housekeeper's Secret
Today, we dive into the fascinating journey of Sandra Schnakenburg, author of The Housekeeper’s Secret: A Memoir. Sandra shares how a deathbed promise to her family’s housekeeper led her on a years-long investigation filled with unexpected twists,...
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Season 5
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Episode 177
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29:23
Bringing History to Life: How One Professor Engaged Students and Community Partners to Solve the Night Marauder Murders
Dr. Nancy Locklin was already an author, professor, and specialist in pre-modern Europe before she dug in to a series of unsolved murders that occurred in Tennessee a century ago. A professor at Maryville College in Tennessee, Dr. Locklin share...
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Season 5
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Episode 176
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25:50
From Congo to Cop: Dr. Fidele Sebahizi's Journey of Resilience
In this powerful episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth, we are honored to share the incredible story of Dr. Fidele Sebahizi a massacre survivor from Congo who overcame unimaginable odds to create a life of purpose and service. Dr. Fidele shares hi...
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Season 5
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Episode 175
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21:11
Breaking the Silence: Patrisha McLean on Finding Our Voices and Transforming Trauma into Advocacy
Patrisha McLean, founder and CEO of Finding Our Voices, shares her personal journey from being the wife in a picture-perfect marriage to a survivor of intimate partner violence who now empowers others. Patrisha’s story highlights the courage it ta...
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Season 5
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Episode 174
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33:03
Looking Back and Moving Forward: A 2024 Recap and 2025 Preview
Episode Summary:Welcome back to Persistence U with Lizbeth! As we kick off Season 5, Lizbeth reflects on the ups and downs of 2024, shares personal milestones, and previews the exciting guests and topics coming in 2025. From publishing her novel T...
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Season 5
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Episode 173
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10:53
From Mission to Movement::A Conversation with Crunchy Mama's Wanda Malhotra
Persistence U will begin a new season in January, 2025. Enjoy the extensive backlist until then!Wanda Malhotra is an entrepreneur, author, and founder of Crunchy Mama Box. Connect with Wanda at CrunchMamaBox.com.Wanda shares her journey of resilie...
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Season 4
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Episode 172
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23:02
From Heartbreak to Healing: Kim Sorrelle’s Journey Through Grief and Service
Before Kim Sorrelle was an author, speaker, and director of a humanitarian organization, she was proud to be a wife and mother to a large family. And just when she and her husband were preparing for their next chapter as empty-nesters, cancer stru...
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Season 4
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Episode 171
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30:30
Laughing at the Sky: One Woman's Journey to Healing and Bold Dreams
Author of the inspirational memoir Laughing at the Sky, Heidi’s journey is one of resilience and determination. After surviving a violent childhood trauma, Heidi sought healing through a remarkable 12,000-mile, five-year sailing journey. Along the...
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Season 4
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Episode 170
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34:42
Domestic Violence Awareness with Author and Mother Hera McLeod: What Happens When Leaving Isn't the End?
In this episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth, we have the of hearihonor of hearing from Hera McLeod, a survivor and advocate who bravely shares her story of unimaginable loss after leaving an abusive relationship.Connect with Hera McLeod, activis...
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Season 4
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Episode 169
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56:04
Rethinking Possible: Rebecca Galli's Journey from Grief to Gratitude
Rebecca Galli was no stranger to hardship by the time her son died of a degenerative disease, her daughter diagnosed with autism, and an unusual infection left Rebecca in a wheelchair when her children were young, shortly after her once idyllic ma...
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Season 4
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Episode 168
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34:18
From Poverty to Purpose: How Malumir Logan Transformed Her Life and Career
Malumir Logan, a dynamic leader and creative from Ontario, Canada, to share her remarkable journey from challenging beginnings to finding her voice and purpose. Malumir’s story is one of resilience, persistence, and the courage to step into the un...
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Season 4
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Episode 167
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28:46
Breaking Free: A Journey Beyond Religion and Trauma with Sarah Westbrook
Sarah Westbrook, author of Trauma Bonded: A True Story of Navigating Attachments Forged in Complex PTSD was raised in a tightly controlled, fundamentalist religious environment. Today,Sarah shares her journey of breaking free from the Mormon Chur...
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Season 4
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41:15
When Dating Hurts: A Father’s Fight Against Dating Violence
Bill Mitchell is a devoted father whose life was forever changed when his daughter Kristin became a victim of dating violence.Connect with Bill at WhenDatingHurts.com and listen to his podcast and book by the same name.Bill shares the harrowing ex...
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Season 4
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Episode 166
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58:03
Navigating Life's Crossroads: Turning Challenges into Pages with Rhonda Parker Taylor
Rhonda Parker Taylor is a bestselling author, academic, and mentor whose journey is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the power of small steps. Rhonda shares her surprising path from a small-town Indiana girl who never considered hers...
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Season 4
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Episode 165
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29:08
The Power of Persistence: Navigating Chronic Illness with Self-Advocacy
Lu is a university professor. A dancer. And a woman who's battled a hidden heart condition for many years before receiving the correct diagnosis: non-obstructive microvascular dysfunction. This episode sheds light on the power of self-advocacy, th...
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Episode 164
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50:47
Pivoting with Purpose: Donn King's Journey of Writing, Family, and Embracing Constant Change
Donn King has worn many hats. Methodist pastor. Associate professor. Author. Professional speaker. Communications coach. Confidence Connector.But his role as a husband and father take precedent. Prioritizing the care of both his disabled daughter ...
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Season 4
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Episode 163
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36:49
Beyond the Scars: Marcy Langlois on Healing and Resilience
Host of Living Beyond Limits podcast Marcy Langlois had a tough start in life. Born with a cleft palate that required many surgeries, Marcy spent much of her life trying to cover the pain of not feeling pretty enough or good enough. A later car a...
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Season 4
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Episode 162
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31:30
Echoes of Maya: A Journey of Loss and Renewal with author Eleanor Vincent
Facing the unthinkable loss of her teenaged daughter Maya, author Eleanor Vincent knew she had the ability to help another family save their loved one.What happened next became the memoir Swimming With Maya, the award winning memoir by Eleanor Vin...
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Season 4
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Episode 161
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34:46
A Promise Kept: Turning Tragedy into Triumph with Jack Maher
Jack Maher, a historical novelist and retired TV news executive, is a man of his word. Jack shares his heartfelt journey of writing his novel "Poppy," inspired by the lives of his grandfather and his late brother, Chris. Through their stories, Jac...
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Episode 160
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29:49
