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May 29, 2020 60 mins
What happens when two trauma survivors meet and share their empowering stories of survival?
Therein lies The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life! And in fact, that’s the title of the book today’s inspiring guests co-authored together. Join this unbelievably empowering show with special guests Dr. Allen Lycka and Harriet Tinka, who each suffered trauma and sought renewal through the wisdom of specific character traits that refocused them on a life of richness, appreciation, joy and service.

Harriet, a beautiful former runway model, shares her real-life horror story of being beaten, abducted and stabbed -- an incident intended to leave her for dead. It was a miracle she survived. However, after experiencing the incredible trauma, she was feeling a sense of “why me?” until something happened that turned her perspectives around.

And Dr. Lycka, considered Canada’s premier cosmetic dermatologist, was visiting what he called “the happiest place on earth,” Disney, with his wife and daughter. It was during that trip that he became aware of his foot “flapping.” This took him on an unexpected journey of facing his own mortality and many more surprises to unfold.

When both met, it wasn’t long after that they decided to write a book together. And in this compelling episode of Aging GreatFULLy, they share their stories and their book, The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life: The 13 Golden Pearls uncovering how two survivors discovered incredible life wisdom together.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a place of trying to overcome trauma or abuse, questioned your purpose or just want to get the most your of life, this show is for you! Join this power-hour of enlightenment to hear their incredible stories of trials and triumphs as they continue to empower others towards living a fantastic life!

To learn more about them, visit www.fantasticlifebook.com.
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