Brilliance through Resilience

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Life’s losses can be some of the most challenging transitions to navigate, and some of the most fruitful. Our show host and producer, Andrea Firpo, highlights incredible women sharing in their ability to overcome despair, overwhelm and sheer bewilderment. These are lessons of endurance, strength and…

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  • Apr 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 8 EPISODES


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Episode 8 - No One Believed Me with Léah Landry

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020


Born with high psychic awareness, Léah Landry has had premonitions ever since she was little. In addition, Léah experienced physical, emotional and sexual abuse in her childhood. When she would describe what she saw to her mother, she was told “you need to stop”. When she would communicate and express her traumatic experiences, there was never any resolution, shelter or protection from it. Her mother didn’t believe her, and so Léah began saying, “you’d better hope I’m wrong”.Léah turned to alcohol at a very young age in order to suppress her emotional trauma, and by the time she was a teenager she was using drugs as well. At age 10 she contracted Lyme disease and it went undiagnosed and untreated. She was too young to know what had happened to her when she found the tick. This experience led to neurological problems, seizures, partial blindness and paralyzation. Her brain was essentially stroking out, and the doctors would say “we don’t know what’s wrong”. Léah was put on medications for a possible heart condition, and her mother sent her to a mental institution.By the time Léah was 19, she had sorosis of the liver and gallbladder surgery. By the time she reached age 34, Léah had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Hashimoto’s, endocrine failure, adrenal exhaustion, and Lupus. She was very sick. Léah says, “There was always this reoccurring theme… whenever there was something happening in my life, no one believed me.”Léah describes her life changing experience with her own Marconics Recalibration nearly 4 years ago, where she healed from her 3 debilitating autoimmune conditions and severe anxiety. Ever since then she has been a dedicated practitioner. Psychometry and MarconicsFavorite Books: The Clarion Call and Angels of Atlantiswww.leahlandry.rocksFacebook

Episode 7 - You Absolutely Don't Know What's Going To Happen In Life

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020


In this Episode, we meet my sister-in-law, Jill Galiotto. Jill’s first husband had just committed suicide when I met her in 1999. Jill was 8 months pregnant and had a two year old daughter. I watched Jill move through the grief and abandonment with grace, and as she began to heal, she met the man who became her “happy ending”. After marrying Dave, they had a son, and the Galiotto’s grew a beautiful life together.In 2016, Dave was diagnosed with Occular Melanoma, and while Jill went through a similar grief reaction, knowing that he was dying didn’t make it any easier - it made it harder in so many ways. Living in three month increments between appointments, Jill says, “I feel like cancer was the biggest masterclass in mindfulness.” As Dave’s health continued to slip away, they learned to find joy in the simplest things.They were unable to save Dave, but Jill was able to make the time up until his death more comfortable, present, compassionate and loving. Jill shares an intimate and honest journey of living through your biggest fears.Favorite Quote: “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” - Life Lessons from Winnie the PoohFavorite Book: The Magnanimous Heart

Episode 6 - Choosing Situations That Force Us To Grow

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020


In this Episode, we meet Deborah Yager who shares her gratitude for the experience of being both an escort and exotic dancer, and how her belief of being stupid kept her stuck in place. Fortunately Deb was introduced to NLP (neurolinguistic programming), which gave her a way out of the struggles she faced, igniting her unconscious desire of being meant for so much more, and empowering her to take the steps necessary towards a more authentic life of her choosing.Today she uses her past in order to connect and inspire her clients to communicate, motivate, influence and create success in their lives. Upcoming Training with Deb Yager, Applying NLP to Business - Dates for 2020: February 28th - March 1st May 1st - 3rd August 21st - 23rd www.yagertraining.com www.facebook.com/deb.a.yager www.instagram.com/deborahyager

Episode 5 - How We Forget To Protect Ourselves

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019


In this Episode, we meet Laureli Shimayo who recalls the emotional and sexual abuse that she survived during her childhood, and how her body chose to internalize the experiences rather than leave her with the vivid and painful memories. When Laureli began attracting narcissistic relationships, or romantic partners who had trauma similar to hers, the dynamic created an opening for her to admit she had also been abused. Her remembrance also became the impetus for her healing herself, and creating her new career.She now recognizes how her oppression and anger manifested into gifts of core strength and perseverance, and shares with us how she has provided safety for herself.

Episode 4 - Handing Over Your Power Is Dangerous

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2019


In this Episode, we meet Krista Herring who shares her story of being raised in a religious cult. Krista explains how handing over your power is dangerous, and keeps you from knowing your direct path. Krista and I discuss how important it is to learn how to listen to ourselves, and our bodies, instead of just listening to the words that are being spoken to us.

Episode 3 - Be Kind and True to Who You Are

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 63:56


Show Notes:Being present with people in crisisHow it feels to lose your mother overnightAfter also losing a brother, and father, recognizing how structured her grief had always been until nowThe strength her mother has passed on to herEven though you think you are prepared, with each additional loss the grief comes to the surface againSong Credit: Krista Herring, “Free”Help Support This Show Starting and growing a podcast requires a ton of time, energy, and money. Do you appreciate these stories of expression and healing and want to support my mission to deliver expansion and richness as much a possible? The easiest, and most effective way you can help is this: 1) Go to brilliancethroughresilience.com/support and donate towards the show production costs. 2) Subscribe to this show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes. 3) Write a review on iTunes. 4) Share this show with one friend right now. You would be amazed how much these four simple steps do to help us grow! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening, and joining me on this journey.

Episode 2 - How to Hold, Feel, Love, and Let Go Deeply

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 88:36


Show Notes:What it’s like to lose your mother at age 21Watching someone you love deteriorateBeing ready for death. but not for the grief that it brings.Why “raw garlic is god”Healing out of your businessBeing vulnerable and learning how to ask for helpAllowing yourself to be supportedSong Credit: Krista Herring, “Free”Help Support This ShowStarting and growing a podcast requires a ton of time, energy, and money. Do you appreciate these stories of expression and healing and want to support my mission to deliver expansion and richness as much a possible?The easiest, and most effective way you can help is this:1) Go to brilliancethroughresilience.com/support and donate towards the show production costs.2) Subscribe to this show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes.3) Write a review on iTunes.4) Share this show with one friend right now. You would be amazed how much these four simple steps do to help us grow!Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening, and joining me on this journey.

Episode 1 - There is No Shame in Your Authentic Truth

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 66:21


Show Notes:Growing up with alcoholism and the gifts that can bringRepairing your relationship to yourself and self confidenceFinding compassion and forgiveness for someone who has abused youFinding the positives, and learning to love all the parts of youFeeling safe and brave enough to tell your storyOutgrowing old ideasDoing things that you love and practicing self-care beliefs and practicesCame to Believe: A Journey of Trust, Faith, and PerseveranceSong Credit: Krista Herring, “Free”Help Support This ShowStarting and growing a podcast requires a ton of time, energy, and money. Do you appreciate these stories of expression and healing and want to support my mission to deliver expansion and richness as much a possible?The easiest, and most effective way you can help is this:1) Go to brilliancethroughresilience.com/support and donate towards the show production costs.2) Subscribe to this show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes.3) Write a review on iTunes.4) Share this show with one friend right now. You would be amazed how much these four simple steps do to help us grow!Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening, and joining me on this journey.

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