Season 3, Episode 15 - Interview with author Mindy Opiela
About this episode
Mindy Kaufman-Opiella shares her extraordinary journey of overcoming personal struggles and finding faith after a tumultuous past.
In this candid interview, author of the book Life After the Party; A True Story About Receiving Beauty for Ashes Mindy Kaufman-Opiella shares her extraordinary journey from running away at 15, becoming a stripper, and overcoming personal struggles with mental health, addiction, and abuse. Her story highlights resilience, the impact of mental illness, and the power of faith and community. In this compelling interview, a former stripper shares her journey of self-discovery, faith, and overcoming adversity. She discusses her spiritual awakening, the importance of owning her story, and how her experiences shaped her path to faith and healing.
People in this episode
Host: Alla Kaplan
Guest: Mindy Kaufman-Opiella
Topics covered
- resilience
- mental health
- addiction
- faith
- self-discovery
- overcoming adversity
Keywords
- mental health
- addiction
- faith
- resilience
- self-discovery
- spiritual awakening
- overcoming adversity
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Life After the Party; A True Story About Receiving Beauty for Ashes
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