In our season 2 finale episode of What Lingers, Christian and producer Jonny flip the tables to put Liz in the hot seat as they explore her story from the theme "Second Chances."

We listen to Liz's tale of a blackout night at her cousin's wedding that left her waking up next to a complete stranger, followed by an unexpected reunion a decade later when that same man reaches out via Instagram. Both had transformed in remarkable parallel ways during those ten years—each finding sobriety and building new lives in San Francisco. The episode explores the complex emotions of shame, growth, and second chances as Liz navigates whether this reconnection represents destiny or something else entirely. Through intimate conversation, we delve into the profound work of sobriety, learning to trust your body's wisdom, and the courage it takes to honor your instincts even when the story doesn't unfold as expected. This episode offers a raw look at personal transformation and the power of trusting yourself after years of learning who you really are.

Liz Melchor is the host of the other episodes of What Lingers, runs Storytelling Lisboa with Cristian, and otherwise works as a visual artist in both Lisbon and Vienna, Austria. You can find her at @i.draw.monkeys or https://www.lizmelchor.com

What Lingers is a podcast from the team behind Storytelling Lisboa

Hosts: Cristian Figueroa and Jonny Bunyan

Produced and edited by Jonny Bunyan

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