Join me for this week’s episode with Merle Saferstein. This thought-provoking episode dives into the power of journaling, legacy work, and the lessons we can learn from survivors.
A few of the fascinating themes we explore in this conversation:
*The power of journaling and the profound impact it can have on our understanding of ourselves and our history.
*The incredible resilience of Holocaust survivors and their commitment to passing on their legacies of remembrance.
*Merle’s inspiring journey as a hospice volunteer as she provides compassionate care to individuals facing the end of life.
*The importance of living and leaving a legacy, embracing intentionality, reflecting on your life's purpose, and creating a meaningful impact.
About Merle Saferstein
Merle R. Saferstein is an educator, speaker, author,and a pioneer in the field of legacy journaling. Shehas been journaling for 48 years and has amassed a collection of 380 journals, the majority of which are the basis for her legacy journal Living and Leaving My Legacy Vols. 1 & 2. After twenty-six years as a Holocaust educator where she worked with hundreds of Holocaust survivors helping them to leave their legacy, she retired and created Living and Leaving Your Legacy®. Through classes,workshops, and lectures, she has guided thousands of people in sacred legacy work, writing for wellness, and journaling. Her short story collection, Room 732, pays homage to the historic Hollywood Beach Hotel. Merle lives in Miami, Florida with her husband of fifty-six years and has two children and two grandchildren
Check out Merle’s books: Living and Leaving a Legacy: Volume 1 and Volume 2
About Amy A. Palmer
As host and facilitator for the Blueprint Breaker podcast, Amy is dedicated to expanding and amplifying the voices of women over 45 who are living a “non-traditional” lifestyle. She believes there is more than one way to do life and we all deserve to be seen, heard, understood and represented.
After a lifelong struggle with feeling “outside” the societal norm and longing to live up to perceived expectations, pardon Amy’s French as she says fuck the blueprint! She has found peace, acceptance, and joy as she embarks on the next era of her life as a digital nomadic entrepreneur.
Amy was formerly a senior corporate executive, a nationally recognized sales and operations expert, an award-winning actress, a resident of 13 different US cities, and a prize-winning DC blogger. Amy has a vast network of friends and colleagues with whom she enjoys travel and adventures and a close family including six niblings (nieces & nephews), the loves of her life!
Contact Amy at: amy@amyapalmer.com
Amy's Instagram: @amypalmer.today
Join the Blueprint Breakers Insiders Network: Community.BlueprintBreakers.com
Check out my recently released eBook, interactive guide/workbook is now available:
Heal & Restore: The 7-Step Guide to Joy Restore-Joy.com
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