S1 E11: Trauma & Transformation - Part 1

About this episode

Dr. Beth Leilani Mercado shares her life story of trauma and transformation, offering hope and inspiration.

Dr. Beth Leilani Mercado's life reads like a best selling novel. She was born into poverty, began a thriving career, endured an emotionally destructive marriage, embarked on a spiritual journey, and suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed when she was only 42. Her recovery back to health was long and arduous but, she triumphantly earned a doctorate degree in psychology and followed it up by writing 2 books. In one book, My Heart Sings, Dr. Beth writes, "Life is a school. While we are here, we will continue to experience events that will teach us what we need to learn – if we are open to it. She definitely has learned a lot. Her life story of trauma and transformation can provide some much needed hope and inspiration as we embark on a brand new year.

People in this episode

Host: Gaemer Gutierrez

Guest: Dr. Beth Leilani Mercado

Topics covered

• trauma
• transformation
• recovery
• psychology
• inspiration

Keywords

• trauma
• transformation
• psychology
• recovery
• inspiration
• spiritual journey
• stroke

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: My Heart Sings

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