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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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Promises, Secrets, and Memoir: The Story Behind The Housekeeper's Secret

February 26, 2025 • Lizbeth Meredith • Season 5 • Episode 177

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, profound discoveries, and the ultimate challenge of uncovering hidden truths while writing a deeply personal memoir.Sandra reveals the process of uncovering Lee Mottoyer’s mysterious past, including navigating false starts, life-altering surprises, and even spiritual interventions. With candor and grace, Sandra describes how writing this memoir not only fulfilled a promise but also became a powerful avenue for healing and growth.You Will Learn:The challenges of writing someone else’s story while integrating your own journey.How unexpected discoveries can shape and enrich the writing process.The importance of trusting the timing and process of creative projects.Sandra’s story is a testament to resilience, the healing power of storytelling, and the deep connections that shape our lives.Connect with Sandra Schnakenburg:Website: www.sandraschnakenburg.comBook: The Housekeeper’s Secret: A Memoir (Available wherever books are sold, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and more)Connect with Lizbeth Meredith:Website: www.lameredith.comBooks for order wherever books are sold: Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped DaughtersGrounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges into SuperpowersTilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a TimePodcast Updates & Contact: Join the mailing list or connect via the contact form.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review, subscribe, and share it with friends who need some inspiration. Your support makes all the difference!Want to connect on Facebook? https://www.facebook.com/lizbethmeredithfan/Find me at LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizbeth-meredith-a7026849/Want to be a Patron? For less than a coffee, sign up at patreon.com/lizbethmeredith

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