Keywords thriving, surviving, trauma, resilience, personal growth, Buddhism, storytelling, adventure, cultural experiences, empowerment

Takeaways  

· Thriving means having the tools and community for support.

· Mary Gold's childhood was marked by dysfunction and challenges.

· Traveling abroad shaped Mary Gold's perspective on life.

· Surviving a traumatic experience in Somalia led to personal growth.

· Cultural differences in Senegal presented unique challenges.

· Mary Gold found solace in writing and poetry during tough times.

· Buddhism provided a framework for resilience and personal empowerment.

· Chanting became a powerful tool for Mary Gold's transformation.

· Humour and storytelling are essential in coping with life's challenges.

· Mary Gold's life experiences highlight the importance of community and support.

Summary In this episode of 'Thriving Not Surviving', host Helen Valentino speaks with Mary Gold, who shares her extraordinary life story filled with challenges, adventures, and resilience. From a difficult childhood in a dysfunctional family to her travels across the globe, including traumatic experiences in Somalia and cultural challenges in Senegal, Mary Gold's journey is one of survival and empowerment. She discusses how writing, poetry, and Buddhism have played significant roles in her healing process, emphasizing the importance of community and support in thriving through life's adversities. With humour and insight, Mary Gold inspires listeners to embrace their own journeys of growth and resilience.

Sound Bites

· "Surviving trauma led to personal growth."

· "I found solace in writing and poetry."

· "Buddhism provided a framework for resilience."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Thriving and Surviving

01:19 Mary Gold's Challenging Childhood

05:28 Adventures Abroad and Life Lessons

09:04 Surviving Trauma in Somalia

13:34 Cultural Experiences and Love in Senegal

17:09 Health Struggles and Resilience

21:33 Reflections on Trauma and Writing

30:37 Finding Thriving After Trauma

31:39 Cultural Transitions and Personal Challenges

33:03 Resilience Through Writing and Buddhism

33:53 Discovering Buddhism: A Life-Changing Encounter

37:54 The Power of Chanting and Its Meaning

42:14 Transformative Effects of Buddhist Practice

45:56 The Importance of Personal Responsibility

49:15 Finding Joy in Life's Journey

50:02 Humorous Anecdotes from a Colourful Past

Resources

Chant - Nam‑myōhō‑renge‑kyō (also seen written “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo”)

“Nam” (or sometimes “Namu”) means a dedication/obeisance.

“Myōhō-renge-kyō” refers to the title of the Lotus Sutra and means something like “the wonderful law of cause and effect of the lotus flower sutra”

Soka Gakkai International UK https://sgi-uk.org/

Connect with Helen

Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk

IG: helens_inspired_healing

LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn

For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

🎵 Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios

🎨 Cover art: Dave Champagne

For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

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