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March 4, 2025 43 mins

Author Lizbeth Meredith shares her journey of resilience and healing after experiencing childhood abduction and navigating complex family dynamics. Lizbeth discusses the challenges of writing her memoir, the impact of her story being adapted into a movie, and the lessons learned from her experiences. Lizbeth also highlights her podcast, Persistence U, which focuses on trauma, resilience, and the power of persistence.


Keywords

memoir, trauma, resilience, family dynamics, writing, child abduction, healing, relationships, storytelling, personal growth


Persistence U with Lizbeth Podcast - Apple Podcasts


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:13 The Impact of Family Dynamics

05:02 The Journey of Writing a Memoir

08:34 Personal Abduction Stories

11:35 The Experience of Seeing Your Story on Screen

13:35 Life After the Movie Adaptation

17:34 Lessons from Trauma and Resilience

19:41 Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships

22:42 Leveraging Difficult Lessons

26:31 Understanding Trauma-Informed Care

29:54 The Process of Turning a Book into a Movie

35:29 Promoting Your Story

37:37 The Reality of Healing from Trauma

39:33 PersistenceU Podcast and Its Mission

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