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On October 11, 2024, Belgian entrepreneur Vincent Van den Broeck was struck by a car while riding an electric scooter in Brussels. The devastating impact left him with severe brain injuries, multiple fractures, and just a 10% chance of survival and approximately a 1% chance of full recovery.

And here's what makes his story even more fascinating.

He says the accident didn't teach him how to live. It reminded him of what he already knew but wasn't always practicing.

Vincent is an entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience, founder of UID Club (Until It's Done), creator of the Chase 7 framework, and author of Everything Feels Impossible Until It's Done.

With more than 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, Vincent has navigated the challenges of building businesses, experiencing setbacks, and starting again.

Following his near-fatal accident in October 2024, his journey took on an entirely new meaning.

Today, he shares his experiences and practical approach to personal development, helping people take greater ownership of their choices, health, relationships, finances, and future.

Through UID Club and his Chase 7 framework, Vincent encourages people to move beyond simply knowing what they should do and start taking consistent action toward the life they genuinely want.

He is also the author of:

📖 Everything Feels Impossible Until It's Done: How the Life You Build Becomes the One That Saves You

A deeply personal memoir about survival, perseverance, responsibility, and the small daily choices that shape our lives long before we realize how much they matter.

Watch the Full Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/hUq5_ePmZm0

🌐 UID Club:
https://www.theuidclub.com/

📖 Book:
Everything Feels Impossible Until It's Done
Available through major book retailers.

📸 Instagram:
@vincentinthekitchen

📱 Social Media:
@vincentvandenbroeck

If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next.

If something in this episode resonated with you, I highly recommend connecting with Vincent Van den Broeck and exploring his work further.

And if you know someone who feels stuck, is rebuilding after a setback, or needs a reminder of what's possible, please share this conversation with them.

Sometimes one story can change the way we see our own lives.

🌐 www.third-chances.com

📩 [email protected]

Vera Czerny
Third Chances Podcast
Conversations that challenge how we think about health, business, and life without limits.

We've all heard the saying, "The eyes are the windows to the soul." But could they also offer a different perspective on our health?

With over 16 years of experience and 7,000+ client consultations, Dr. Angel Hill, Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Iridologist, introduces us to the fascinating world of iridology, an unconventional practice that examines patterns in the eyes.

From stress and hormones to surprising observations that even skeptics didn't expect, this conversation had me asking questions I never thought I'd ask!

And Dr. Angel's own journey? That's a story worth hearing.

🎙️ Join us on Third Chances Podcast, Episode 106, for a conversation that might make you look at your eyes a little differently!

▶️ WATCH THE FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE:
https://youtu.be/kQyHPXA8Ke4

CHAPTER
00:00 - The NASA Scientist Who Didn't Believe in Iridology
01:00 - Meet Dr. Angel Hill: There's More Than Meets the Eye
03:00 - The Health Crisis That Changed Her Life
06:30 - How Dr. Angel Discovered Iridology
10:00 - What Is Iridology and How Does It Work?
13:30 - Can Your Eyes Reveal Stress?
17:00 - The Iris Hormone Map: Stress, Thyroid & Hormones
22:00 - What Your Eye Patterns May Say About Your Personality
26:00 - What Happens During an Iridology Consultation?
29:00 - The Surprising Eye Observation That Prompted a Medical Referral
33:00 - The Skeptical NASA Scientist's Unexpected Experience
36:00 - Starting Over After Nearly 30 Years
39:00 - Three Morning Habits for Better Health
43:00 - Intermittent Fasting, Cortisol & Women's Health
47:00 - Grounding, Breathing & Stress Management
50:00 - Why We've Become Disconnected From Our Bodies
54:00 - Navigating Conflicting Health Advice
57:00 - Taking Control of Your Health Decisions
60:00 - Are You Taking Too Many Supplements?
63:00 - Final Thoughts & Connecting With Dr. Angel Hill

🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. ANGEL HILL
🌐 Website: https://angelhillonline.com
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angeleyes32570
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angeleyes32570/
▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AngelEyes32570

If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe so you don't miss what's coming next!

If something resonated with you, I highly recommend connecting with Dr. Angel Hill and exploring her work further.

Vera Czerny
Third Chances Podcast
Conversations that challenge how we think about health

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your health concerns.

What happens when the life you've spent years building suddenly falls apart? And who are you when everything that once defined you is gone?

Dr. Diane Ortega, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Certified Nurse-Midwife, entrepreneur, and single mother of four, spent nearly a decade building three successful birth centers that helped transform maternity care for thousands of families.

Then an unexpected financial crisis changed everything.

A healthcare-system cyberattack, serious billing problems, and mounting losses eventually led to the closure of her business, leaving Diane facing something she never anticipated: an identity crisis in her 50s.

In this revealing conversation, we explore the hidden cost of being the woman everyone depends on, the realities of entrepreneurship, and what happens when success no longer looks the way you imagined.

Diane shares why she stopped calling her business closure a failure, what she discovered when she finally let go, and why starting over after 50 might be the beginning of something better.

"I didn't realize how much I was holding until I let it go."

If you've ever wondered whether your current life still fits the person you've become, this conversation is for you.

Meet Dr. Diane Ortega
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Certified Nurse-Midwife, women's health expert, co-founder of three birth centers, and host of The Midwife Life podcast.

Today, Diane uses nearly two decades of experience supporting women through life-changing transitions to help them navigate reinvention, rediscover themselves, and embrace their next chapter.

A Free Gift from Diane

Something Is Shifting is Diane's free ten-minute audio for the mother who's "fine." Tired, but fine.

🎧 Listen here: https://themidwifelife.kit.com/shifting

Connect with Diane
Website: https://themidwifelife.co/
Podcast: https://themidwifelife.co/the-midwife-life-podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diane.ortega/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diane.ortega1/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-ortega-the-midwife-life-co/
Email: [email protected]

Watch the full version of my conversations with Dr. Diane Ortega:  https://youtu.be/Prtg8nbWP28
Chapters
0:00 Opening Intro
0:49 Introduction to Dr. Diane Ortega
4:09 Childhood in Illinois and Early Dreams
7:34 Discovering Midwifery After Motherhood
11:04 The Path to Becoming a Nurse Midwife
14:19 Moving to Arizona for a New Chapter
17:59 Transitioning from Employee to Business Owner
21:49 The Reality of Managing People and Growth
25:34 The Billing Crisis and Closing the Business
29:19 Navigating Divorce and Family Dynamics
33:04 The Identity Crisis After Closing a Business
36:49 Finding Peace in Part-Time Work and Silence
40:34 Reinvention and Fewer Fs to Give in Your 50s
44:09 The Rebirth Journey and Final Advice
48:16 End of Video

If something in Diane's story resonated with you, I encourage you to connect with her and explore her work.

💬 Here's a question for you: What part of your old life are you finally ready to leave behind?

Share your thoughts in the comments, and please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

🔔 Subscribe to Third Chances Podcast so you don't miss what's coming next.

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Vera Czerny
Third Chances Podcast
Conversations that challenge how we think about health, business, and life without limits.

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What if everything we've taught our children about "stranger danger" is missing one of the biggest threats?

We've all heard it. We've probably said it to our own children.

"Don't talk to strangers."

But what if the person who puts a child in danger isn't a stranger at all? What if it's someone they know, trust, or even consider a friend?

MEET MY GUEST: MISTI SPENCER
Misti is the author of Drinking Beauty and the Seven Narcissists: A Musical Journey.

Through her writing, speaking, research, and advocacy, she's turning her lived experiences into a mission to raise awareness about human trafficking, exploitation, trauma, and the importance of helping others recognize destructive patterns.

In this episode of Third Chances Podcast, I sit down with Misti Spencer, an extraordinary woman, author, keynote speaker, and survivor advocate whose story left me with questions I believe we should all be asking.

Misti has survived human trafficking, childhood exploitation, domestic violence, and addiction. But what struck me most wasn't just what she's been through. It was her determination to help others understand how these situations happen, why warning signs can be so difficult to recognize, and what life looks like long after the danger is over.

"Predators don't look like predators."

When Misti said those words, it opened a conversation that challenged some of my own assumptions.

We talked about trust, the complicated nature of human relationships, and something that really stayed with me: What if the very things we teach children about being polite, making friends, and respecting adults sometimes make it harder for them to recognize when a boundary is being crossed?

And there's another question I couldn't help asking.

Why do people stay in situations that are clearly hurting them?

Misti's perspective made me realize how much more there is to that question than most of us understand.

🎙️ Episode 104. It's a conversation I believe every parent, grandparent, educator, and anyone who cares about others should hear.

🎥 WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE

▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Rib_Ml_wLiE

And if something in our conversation makes you stop and think, please share it. You never know who might need to hear Misti's story.

CHAPTER:

00:00 Cold Open: When Friendship Becomes a Trafficking Trap

03:15 Meet Misti Spencer: Author, Survivor, and Advocate

06:40 Growing Up in Poverty and Forced to Grow Up Too Soon

10:20 "Predators Don't Look Like Predators": The Stranger Danger Myth

14:15 How Predators Exploit Trust, Vulnerability, and the Need for Love

18:50 Childhood Abuse, Shame, and Why Survivors Stay Silent

22:30 Beyond the Stereotypes: What Human Trafficking Really Looks Like

27:10 Female Groomers: The Dangerous Side of "The Lifestyle"

31:45 Behind Closed Doors: Sex Parties, Isolation, and Coercion

36:20 Drugs, GHB, and the Hidden Tactics of Exploitation

40:15 "Why Didn't You Just Leave?" Love, Manipulation, and Dependency

45:00 The Breaking Point: Recognizing the Pattern and Escaping

49:30 Survival Isn't Healing: Therapy, Trauma, and Starting Over

53:45 Love After Trauma: A 23-Year Marriage With a Fellow Survivor

58:10 *Drinking Beauty and the Seven Narcissists*: Breaking the Silence

1:02:00 Turning Pain Into Purpose: Advocacy and Helping Other Survivors

1:04:14 End of Episode

I encourage you to connect with Misti and learn more about the important work she's doing.
Connect with Misti:

🌐 Website: https://www.mistispencer.com

📖 Her Book: https://www.DrinkingBeautyJourney.com

📧 Email: [email protected]

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistispencer/

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/misti.o.spencer

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misti_spencer

▶️ YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@mistispencer

If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes.

And if something in Misti's story resonated with you, I highly encourage you to reach out to her and explore her work further.

One of the reasons I love bringing these conversations to you is that they challenge what we think we know. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is listen to someone whose experiences are completely different from our own.

Thank you for watching, listening, and being part of Third Chances!

Vera Czerny
Third Chances Podcast
Conversations that challenge how we think about health, business, and life without limits.

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Content Note: This episode includes discussions of childhood sexual abuse, human trafficking, exploitation, addiction, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

What if the very thing you’re proud of, your ability to keep going no matter what, is also the reason you’re missing what your body is trying to tell you?

At just 29 years old, Amy Mewborn experienced a health crisis that changed the course of her life. And it wouldn’t be the last time her body demanded her attention.

My guest for Episode 103 of Third Chances is Amy Mewborn, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, founder of Living Simpler, and creator of the SIGNALS Method.

Amy’s story is not about fear. It’s about what can happen when high-achieving women become so used to pushing through that warning signs start to feel normal.

In this conversation, Amy shares the experiences that forced her to rethink health, success, and what it really means to listen to your body.

One question stayed with me after we finished:

What has your body been trying to tell you that you’ve been too busy to hear?

This is a conversation you’ll want to hear all the way through.

0:00 New Intro
2:38 Intro and meeting Amy Mewborn
6:53 The drive for success and the Enneagram 3 personality
11:08 A stroke in the middle of a Container Store
16:23 Birth control and Amy’s stroke experience
20:58 Returning to work and the trap of productivity
24:48 Mold exposure and searching for answers
30:28 Western medicine, functional health, and looking at the whole person
35:53 The SIGNALS Method and learning to read your body
41:18 Why Amy puts sleep first
46:38 Journaling, tracking, and recognizing patterns
51:53 Nutrition myths and getting back to real food
57:08 High-achieving women, stress, and health
1:02:28 Taking responsibility for your long-term health
1:06:48 Connecting with Amy and final thoughts

Watch the full conversation: https://youtu.be/vrdjQ3tdEzY

🌐 https://living-simpler.com
📸 https://www.instagram.com/amymewborn/
💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymewborn/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.mewborn
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmyMewbornLivingSimpler 

If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next.

If something in Amy’s story resonated with you, I highly recommend connecting with Amy Mewborn and exploring her work further.

And if someone came to mind while you were listening, especially the woman who takes care of everyone else but keeps putting herself last, share this episode with her.

Vera Czerny
Third Chances Podcast
Conversations that challenge how we think about health, business, and life without limits

Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult an appropriate healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine or if you have concerns about symptoms, medications, or medical conditions. Individual experiences and results vary.

What if the dream you’ve postponed isn’t really about age or timing, but about something that has been quietly holding you back for years?

At 62, Kimberly Anne Conway finally pursued the dream she had carried since childhood: becoming an author. But writing fiction unexpectedly led her back through her own story and the “knots” of fear, self-doubt, and old beliefs that had followed her for decades.

Today, Kimberly is an accomplished published author whose talent crosses two very different kinds of storytelling. In My Journey to Somewhere, she brings honesty and vulnerability to her personal journey, while Making Russian Dolls showcases her imagination through a gripping story of espionage, identity, and intrigue. Together, the books reveal both the deeply personal and wonderfully creative sides of Kimberly as a writer.

In this conversation, Kimberly shares one of her biggest realizations:

“I was more comfortable with failure than I was with succeeding.”

What finally allowed her to change that pattern, trust her voice, and pursue the dream she had postponed for so long?

This is a conversation about the stories we write, the stories we believe about ourselves, and why it’s never too late to write a different next chapter.

Sometimes it’s finally starting the thing you never stopped wanting.

Watch here for the full interview: https://youtu.be/B8DQ4zVZq2I

0:00 Introduction to Kimberly Anne Conway
4:15 Childhood dreams and an early love of writing
8:30 How our perceptions can become our reality
12:45 Self-doubt, fear of success, and the pattern of stopping
17:20 Kimberly’s 30-year career with the Postal Service
21:55 Early experiences, trauma, and beliefs we carry forward
26:40 Writing, journaling, and beginning to untie the “knots”
31:10 Why sharing our personal stories can matter
35:50 How family members can remember the same past differently
40:25 The unexpected inspiration behind Making Russian Dolls
45:40 Creating characters and living with stories in your head
50:15 Writer’s block, discipline, and making time to write
55:10 Why your voice and your dreams still matter
1:01:45 The layers we reveal, and the ones we keep hidden
1:06:20 Kimberly’s message for anyone who thinks it’s too late

Connect With Kimberly

Website: https://: kimberlyanneconway.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570263290947
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kymmrcway/

Kimberly’s books:

📖 My Journey to Somewhere
📖 Making Russian Dolls

Kimberly shares that her books can be found through her website and ordered through bookstores, and she specifically encourages readers to support their local independent bookstores.

If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any future episodes.

And if something in this episode resonated with you, I highly encourage you to connect with Kimberly Anne Conway and explore her work further.

And if you’re someone who’s been looking at health from a different angle, especially from a cellular perspective, feel free to reach out. I love bringing these conversations to you because they expand how we think about health… and sometimes even challenge what we thought we knew.
www.third-chances.com

OR:

reach out to me: [email protected]

Vera Czerny
Third Chances Podcast
Conversations that challenge how we think about health, business, and life without limits

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In this episode, we explore why muscle may become increasingly important as women age, how menopause and hormonal changes can affect metabolism and recovery, why traditional dieting may sometimes work against long-term strength, and how women can become smarter consumers in a wellness world filled with supplements, trends, trackers, and conflicting advice.

Rachel also shares a deeply human side of her story, from delivering more than 1,000 babies as a certified nurse midwife to finally earning her private pilot’s license at 55 after a journey that took 15 years.

Her story is a reminder that there is no arbitrary age at which curiosity, adventure, growth, or reinvention has to stop.

Rachel Smith, DNP, FNP-C, CNM, NBC-HWC, is the founder of Aspect Wellness and a specialist in obesity medicine, hormone optimization, and midlife performance.

With nearly two decades of clinical experience, Rachel helps high-performing women build the physiological and psychological capacity to live fully, not simply live longer.

Her work brings together evidence-based medicine and real-world performance, translating complex science around muscle, metabolism, hormones, cognition, sleep, resilience, and longevity into practical strategies women can use in everyday life.

A former certified nurse midwife who has delivered more than 1,000 babies, Rachel is also a private pilot and outdoor enthusiast. She speaks nationally on midlife performance, longevity, and what it takes to create what she calls a high-capacity life.

Rachel is also the author of the forthcoming:

CALIBRATED: A Precision Medicine Guide to Hormones, Cognition, and Peak Performance in Midlife.  Due Fall 2026

🎥 Watch the full conversation with Rachel Smith:  https://youtu.be/xF-C2sy1ieQ 

Chapters:

0:00 Promo Video
4:45 Intro and the importance of professionalism
8:30 Meet Rachel Smith: Midwife and health expert
11:55 A personal journey through family illness
16:15 Transitioning into midwifery and nursing
20:45 Recognizing the signs of perimenopause
25:00 Moving from midwifery to metabolic health
29:15 The biology of aging and insulin resistance
33:45 Why weight loss isn't the only goal
39:05 Muscle as a foundation for longevity
43:45 Starting a fitness routine in your 50s and 60s
49:00 Evaluating supplements and wellness marketing
54:15 Rebuilding trust with your healthcare provider
58:45 Learning to listen to your body's warning signs
1:04:00 Using biohacking tools like the Oura Ring
1:08:45 How alcohol impacts sleep and recovery
1:13:30 Lessons from the cockpit: Flying and health
1:17:45 Closing thoughts and Rachel's new book Calibrate

CONNECT WITH RACHEL

Aspect Wellness:
https://aspect-wellness.com/

Email:
[email protected]

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-smith-cnm-aprn-nbc-hwc-407462b9/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/rachel.smith.dnp

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@RachelSmithDNP

Instagram:
@rachelsmithdnp

If this conversation resonated with you, I highly encourage you to connect with Rachel Smith and explore her work further.

And if you’re someone who has been looking at health from a different angle, especially from a cellular perspective, feel free to reach out. I love bringing these conversations to you because they expand how we think about health and sometimes challenge what we thought we knew.

www.third-chances.com

or reach out to me:
[email protected]

Vera Czerny
Third Chances Podcast
Conversations that challenge how we think about health

When I first started Third Chances, I had no idea where it would lead me.

I only knew I wanted to have real conversations with people who had lived through something, learned from it, and found a way to keep moving forward.

Now, 100 episodes later, I look back with so much gratitude.
I have met extraordinary people. Experts. Survivors. Reinventors. People who were knocked down by life, health, loss, fear, uncertainty, or circumstances they never chose, and somehow found the strength to stand back up.

And for this 100th episode, I could not have asked for a more fitting conversation.
My guest, Dr. Saeid Mushtagh, is a Vancouver-based naturopathic doctor whose work centers on brain health, mood, attention, cognition, and resilience. His professional path is deeply personal too, shaped by his own experiences with depression, anxiety, ADHD, multiple concussions, immigration, and rebuilding connection.

In this episode, we talk about what may sit underneath brain fog, focus issues, mood changes, and concussion symptoms, while also exploring the deeper foundations of health, resilience, and human connection.

What I loved most about this conversation is that it goes beyond the résumé.
It is really about how struggle can shape purpose.

Watch the full conversation and meet the man behind the doctor.
Youtube: https://youtu.be/4UWbc8xc3_k

Chapters
0:00 The Four Legs of the Health Chair
3:10 Introduction to Dr. Said Mushta
7:45 Growing up in Iran and Early Influences
12:30 Escaping Oppression and Moving to Canada
18:15 From Engineering to Molecular Biology
24:50 Discovering Naturopathic Medicine and Homeopathy
31:10 The Struggle of Cultural Integration and Disconnect
37:40 Finding Healing in the Canadian North
43:20 The Link Between Physical and Mental Health
49:05 Introduction to Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback
55:30 Why Concussions Impact Long term Mood
1:01:45 The Problem with Reactive Medical Systems
1:07:15 Assessing the Four Pillars of Health
1:13:30 The Importance of Sunlight and Vitamin D
1:19:00 Botanical Medicine and Wild Pine Pollen
1:24:10 Final Advice on Direct Awareness and Nature
1:27:53 Conclusion

Connect with Dr. Saeid Mushtagh

Websites: http://imh-clinic.com
                  http://northshorend.ca
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-saeid-mushtagh-961b3116/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenaturopathicclinic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenaturopathic/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saeidmushtagh

If you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next.
If something in this episode resonated with you, I highly recommend connecting with …. Dr. Saeid Mushtagh…. and exploring his work further.

And if you’re someone who’s been looking at health from a different angle, especially from a cellular perspective, feel free to reach out. I love bringing these conversations to you because they expand how we think about health… and sometimes even challenge what we thought we knew.
www.third-chances.com
OR:
reach out to me: [email protected]

Vera Czerny
Third Chances Podcast
Conversations that challenge how we think about health

#brainhealth #concussionrecovery #holistichealth #mentalresilience #ThirdChancesPodcast #Episode100 #DrSaeidMushtagh #MentalHealth #ADHD #Anxiety #Depression #NaturopathicMedicine #Resilience

What would make someone say a bipolar diagnosis saved their life?

When I sat down with Lady Charmaine, we talked about the story you would never guess from her smile: childhood trauma, a demanding corporate career, and psychiatric hospital stays that few people knew about.

Today, she’s an author of 20 books and leads an online ministry of 100,000 members. But how did she get from there to here?

We explore the diagnosis that changed her understanding of herself, the role of therapy and psychiatric care alongside faith, and the courage it takes to accept help.

You’ll also hear about her 80-pound weight-loss journey, an unexpected concept called “Zero Mathematics,” and a difficult question: how do you acknowledge what happened to you while taking responsibility for what happens next?

Watch the full Third Chances conversation to discover the woman behind the labels—and the choices that helped her move forward.

Chapters 🕒

0:00 Introduction to Lady Charmaine
3:45 Surviving Childhood Trauma
8:12 Finding Strength and Education
12:50 The Dream of Becoming a Pastor
17:35 Launching an Online Ministry
22:10 Writing as a Form of Healing
27:40 Establishing a Publishing Company
32:15 Overcoming Analysis Paralysis
37:50 Vera on Humility and New Beginnings
43:20 Mindset and Physical Health
48:15 Managing Bipolar Disorder
53:40 Weight Loss and Support Systems
58:55 Choosing the Right Friends
1:04:10 Breaking the Victim Mentality
1:08:45 Final Wisdom and Resources

If you found value in this testimony, please subscribe for more inspiring stories and share this video with someone who needs encouragement today. Leave a comment below with your biggest takeaway from Lady Charmaine journey!

Watch the Youtube Espisode: https://youtu.be/n3h0V8X3ybs

CONNECT WITH LADY CHARMAINE
Business name: Unlimited Help Ministry
Email: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.ladycharmaineday.com
LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/ladycharmaineday
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/ladycharmaineday
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/ladycharmaineday
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ladycharmaineday

#ThirdChances #mentalhealth #bipolarrecovery #faith #healing #testimony #thirdchancespodcast

If Lady Charmaine’s story made you reflect on your own life—and what you want to change—I’d love to hear what stayed with you.

📩 Reach me at: [email protected]

Vera Czerny
Third Chances Podcast
Honest conversations about healing, reinvention, and refusing to let your past define your future.

Disclaimer:
This conversation shares personal experiences and is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical or mental health advice. Everyone’s experience is different. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional about diagnosis, treatment, or changes to medication. Faith and mind-body-spirit practices can be part of personal wellness; they do not replace professional care.

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Some conversations deserve more attention and a second life.

I originally recorded this conversation with Donnellyn Dominguez about three years ago, and when I recently went back into the Third Chances archives, I knew this one deserved to be brought back. Newly re-edited.

WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/GV78ozJbK9g

Donnellyn didn't become a midwife until her 50s. She went on to deliver more than 1,000 babies and built one of the largest birth centers in Texas. Then the woman who had spent years caring for others suddenly found herself facing a frightening health crisis of her own.

What followed challenged everything she thought she knew, including her strong resistance to something she initially refused to even consider. In fact, when she finally agreed to try it, her intention was simple: She wanted to prove the person recommending it wrong.

This conversation is about much more than health. We talk about reinvention later in life, skepticism, loss, purpose, the things we sometimes dismiss too quickly - and what can happen when life forces us to reconsider the path we thought we were on.

At one point, the conversation became deeply personal for me as well. If you've ever had to start again, change your mind, or wonder whether your best chapter might still be ahead of you, this is one worth watching.

Chapters: 
7:40 — Starting over in her 50s
11:20 — The birth that changed her life
24:45 — When the caregiver became the patient
38:50 — The thing she wanted nothing to do with
43:15 — “I'll try it just to prove you wrong”
58:00 — Another unexpected reinvention
1:07:15 — When our conversation became personal
1:11:50 — Finding purpose in the hardest chapters

This episode reflects Donnellyn's personal journey and experience.

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