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In this episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Michelle Rodri, a Holocaust survivor who shares her incredible story of survival and resilience. Michelle describes her experiences of being sent to a triage camp and how she managed to escape. She speaks candidly about the struggles she faced after the war and the lessons she learned from her experiences. Despite the unimaginable tragedies she endured, Michelle has lived a successful and meaningful life, and her story serves as a testament to the power of hope and perseverance. Join us for this inspiring conversation with a remarkable woman.
00:43- intro
1:53- What is your definition of success?
5:21- What her childhood looked like
6:20- Her story during the holocaust begins
8:10- Being Taken at age 7 to a triage camp
19:32- Escaping the triage camp
24:03- Arriving to a convent to hide
31:43- Why people who weren’t jewish helped jewish families hide
37:44- The Americans arrived to liberate France
40:42- Her brothers last letter
44:45- Dealing with the emotional trauma
50:03- Choosing love over hate
55:43- Coming to the US
1:00:00- What is important in life
1:08:00- Why she continues to share her story
1:13:00- Word association
By Jake BenunIn this episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Michelle Rodri, a Holocaust survivor who shares her incredible story of survival and resilience. Michelle describes her experiences of being sent to a triage camp and how she managed to escape. She speaks candidly about the struggles she faced after the war and the lessons she learned from her experiences. Despite the unimaginable tragedies she endured, Michelle has lived a successful and meaningful life, and her story serves as a testament to the power of hope and perseverance. Join us for this inspiring conversation with a remarkable woman.
00:43- intro
1:53- What is your definition of success?
5:21- What her childhood looked like
6:20- Her story during the holocaust begins
8:10- Being Taken at age 7 to a triage camp
19:32- Escaping the triage camp
24:03- Arriving to a convent to hide
31:43- Why people who weren’t jewish helped jewish families hide
37:44- The Americans arrived to liberate France
40:42- Her brothers last letter
44:45- Dealing with the emotional trauma
50:03- Choosing love over hate
55:43- Coming to the US
1:00:00- What is important in life
1:08:00- Why she continues to share her story
1:13:00- Word association