Persistence U with Lizbeth
An award-winning author turned Lifetime TV movie subject, host Lizbeth Meredith works to tame trauma and increase resilience leveraging the power of persistence.Created for and by survivors and strivers, Persistence U podcast with Lizbeth hosts guests willing to share from the heart to both inform and inspire. Whether they've published a first book after 70, or slowly re-entered life after a crushing setback, they'll tell who and what helped. Because big goals and obstacles are no match when you have a good community.
Episodes
194 episodes
Acts of Kindness, a Season of Gratitude, and Looking Ahead at Persistence U
In this Season 5 finale of Persistence U with Lizbeth, Lizbeth shares a deeply personal reflection on generosity, survival, and why she is stepping back from weekly episodes to make space for writing, teaching, and other creative work. As she a...
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Season 5
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Episode 206
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14:07
Unmapped Conversations, Part 2: Stories of Bravery, Belonging, and Bold Adventures
In Part 2 of Unmapped Conversations, Lizbeth gathers five contributors from Unmapped: Solo Women Travelers on Bold Journeys of Healing, Resilience, and Self-Discovery to explore how travel shapes identity, courage, and connection. Gues...
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Season 5
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Episode 205
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39:09
Unmapped Conversations: Healing, Independence, and Adventure with Debbie Russell and Kate Colbert
In this special Unmapped Contributor Connects episode, Lizbeth talks with authors Debbie Russell and Kate Colbert about what inspired their solo travel stories in Unmapped: Solo Women Travelers. Though neither has met in person, the co...
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Season 5
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Episode 204
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34:45
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Make Your Day Richer with Richard Wilmore: How One Creator Returned to His Lifelong Dream
This week on Persistence U, Lizbeth welcomes back friend and former guest Richard Wilmore to talk about the power of returning to an old dream, choosing joy, and building a creative life that feels good from the inside out.Richard first...
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Season 5
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Episode 203
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24:46
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The Power of Looking Up: How Unmapped Contributor Heidi Siefkas Found Strength, Faith, and Freedom
This week on Persistence U with Lizbeth Meredith, meet Unmapped contributor Heidi Siefkas — an author, speaker, and adventurer whose story reminds us that life can change in an instant, but our power to rebuild is limit...
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Season 5
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Episode 202
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25:32
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From Courtroom to Camper: Unmapped Contributor Debbie Russell's Journey to Rediscovery
What does it take to completely shift your life at 55, trade a full pension for personal freedom, and trust the universe when it nudges you into unfamiliar territory? Debbie Russell, former Assistant County Attorney in Minneapolis and contribut...
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Season 5
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Episode 201
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20:14
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Decades of Friendship and Fierce Honesty: The Moped Outlaws Ride Again
What does a decades-long friendship between two radically honest men look like? Welcome to the dynamic world of Greg Wilker and Mark Wendt—childhood friends, creative collaborators, and co-hosts of the Moped Outlaws podcast...
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Season 5
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Episode 200
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35:43
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No Longer That Girl: Stephanie L. Maley on Breaking Silence, Healing, and Writing Through Trauma
When the #MeToo movement encouraged women to speak their truths, former nurse Stephanie Maley felt a deep stirring to finally release the story she had carried for decades—one shaped by abandonment, sexual abuse, and the quiet survival th...
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Season 5
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Episode 199
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20:37
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Changing the World with a Mic and a Mission: Hollis Peirce on Disability, Design, and Dignity
Meet Hollis Peirce, a Canadian writer, disability advocate, and the inspiring voice behind the 21st Century Disability podcast. After surviving a life-threatening respiratory crisis in 2021, Hollis now lives in a long-term care ...
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Season 5
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Episode 198
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26:10
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Lost, Found, and Loved: Tammy Horvath’s Unmapped Journey Through Grief and Gratitude
Meet Tammy Horvath, one of the 24 incredible contributors to Unmapped: Solo Women Travelers – Bold Journeys of Healing, Resilience, and Self-Discovery. Tammy shares how travel, faith, and unexpected friendships around the globe helped her find ...
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Season 5
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Episode 197
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22:59
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Showing Up Anyway: Lessons in Grace from Unmapped’s Final Story with Wanda Malhotra
What does it really mean to “show up anyway”?In this inspiring episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth, host Lizbeth Meredith welcomes back wellness entrepreneur, certified health coach, and author Wanda Malhotra—one...
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Season 5
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Episode 196
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27:17
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Behind the Curtain of Physician Life with Dr. Tali Lando, author of Breathless
In this episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth Meredith, I’m honored to introduce Dr. Tali Lando—pediatric ENT surgeon, survivor, and author of Breathless. I had the privilege of endorsing this book, and from the first conversa...
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Season 5
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Episode 195
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Paris, Sierra Leone, and the Power of Saying Yes: Angela Betancourt’s Roadmap to Brave
Guest: Angela Betancourt — communication strategist, global storyteller, Air Force Reservist, and lifelong adventurer who believes bold moves shape extraordinary lives. From leading comms in Sierra Leone post-Ebola to ocean-advocacy stor...
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Season 5
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Episode 194
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Redefining Manhood, Success, and Choosing Our Legacy: A Conversation with Author Melvin E. Edwards
On this episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth, I’m joined by Melvin E. Edwards, journalist, podcaster, sixth-generation Texan, and author of The Eyes of Texans: From Slavery to the Texas Capitol. Mel shares not only his love o...
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Season 5
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Episode 193
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From Restless Teen to Global Guide: Regina Winkle-Bryan and the Bold Spirit of Reinvention
What happens when a restless teen obsessed with learning Spanish turns her determination into a lifelong adventure? Meet Regina Winkle-Bryan, founder of Bold Spirit Travel, a company that helps women confidently take their first solo j...
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Season 5
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Episode 192
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34:17
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Losing Him Twice: Author Lisa Sugarman’s Journey Through Suicide Loss and Mental Health Advocacy
What happens when a family secret rewrites everything you thought you knew? In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, author and mental health advocate Lisa Sugarman joins Persistence U with Lizbeth to share her story of losi...
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Season 5
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Episode 191
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32:35
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Writing Your Resilience: How Lisa Ellison Cooper Turned Grief Into Purpose
How do you keep going after unimaginable loss? In this heartfelt episode of Persistence U, grief educator, podcaster, and writer Lisa Ellison Cooper shares how the devastating death of her younger brother launched her into a jou...
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Season 5
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Episode 190
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40:59
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From Pension Pinch to Global Purpose: Queen Michele’s Healing Journey Through Travel
After retiring from a 27-year teaching career and realizing her pension wasn’t enough, Queen Michele took a leap of faith. She moved to Mexico, began an inward journey of healing through meditation and creativity, and eventually traced her root...
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Season 5
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Episode 189
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35:10
Is It Time to Let Go? Female Friendship Breakups and What They Teach Us from the author of Estranged
In this episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth dives into a deeply relatable and rarely explored topic: the estrangement of female friendships. Our guest, Susan Shapiro Barash, is a leading voice in women’s studies and author of over a dozen non...
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Season 5
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Episode 188
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30:03
The Nurse Practitioner Who Became Her Own Patient—And Found a New Mission: The Story of Kelly Tuttle
Three months after a car crash, Kelly Tuttle fell asleep at the wheel again—this time from brain fatigue.She was trying to return to “normal,” but her concussion had other plans.This week on Persistence U, Kelly shares how she turne...
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Season 5
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Episode 187
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The Airman, the Accident, and the Comeback :The Kijuan Amey Story
One moment changed everything.A motorcycle accident left Air Force veteran Kijuan “Kiwi” Jones blind, battered, and full of questions. But not for long.He didn’t just survive—he thrived.In this episode of P...
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Season 5
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Episode 186
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37:07
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From Global Executive to Art-for-Sanity Advocate: Susan Hensley on Living Resiliently
What if 10 minutes a day could help you process tough emotions, release perfectionism, and rediscover joy?Today’s Persistence U guest, Susan Hensley, shares her surprising journey from news anchor to corporate executive to ...
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Season 5
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Episode 185
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25:17
Confidence After Collapse: Betrayal, Solo Travel, and Building a Business on the Road
What happens when your life is blown apart by betrayal? If you're Tzara Attwater, you build a van from scratch, drive it solo across Australia, and reassemble your sense of self along the way.In this gripping and often hilarious episode,...
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Season 5
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Episode 184
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33:53
Fleeing from Evil, Building a Legacy: Elishaba Doerksen’s Fight for Justice and Joy
In this gripping and emotional episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth, Elishaba Doerksen joins from Alaska to share her extraordinary journey from unimaginable trauma to fierce independence. Born into a secluded, abusive family cult with ...
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Season 5
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Episode 183
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35:04
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From Self-Harm to Self-Love: A Conversation with Author and Artist Maggie Parr
In this episode of Persistence U, Maggie Parr joins us to explore the often overlooked topic of self-harm in adulthood. A celebrated artist and longtime Disney Imagineer, Maggie shares her deeply personal journey from child...
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Season 5
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Episode 182
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18:09
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