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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 29 MIN

240. From Trauma to Purpose: One Woman's Journey of Healing/ Amy Thurman

from Pursue Your Spark: Strength & Forward Motion in Midlife · host Heike Yates, Amy Thurman

Sometimes the most powerful journeys begin not with a step forward, but with a fall that forces you to rise differently. Amy Thurman's life changed in an instant after a traumatic brain injury left her unable to walk, talk, or see clearly. In Episode 240: From Trauma to Purpose: One Woman's Journey of Healing, Amy shares her raw and remarkable story of healing and personal growth in midlife. But her story isn't just about recovery—it's about rediscovering purpose and becoming a guide for others. Now a speaker, author, and founder of the Mirror Collective, Amy created the "Polish the Mirror" framework to help women rebuild their confidence, reconnect with joy, and reclaim who they are, beyond their roles, pasts, or setbacks. This empowering podcast episode is for anyone navigating change, loss, or reinvention. Especially for midlife women who feel stuck, this conversation reminds them that they can turn pain into power and that joy can be their North Star. We talk about: How Amy redefined her identity after trauma The mindset shift that changed her healing Why "Polish the Mirror" speaks to every woman's inner spark What joy and purpose look like in midlife 🎧 Tune in now to hear how Amy rose from trauma to inspire thousands and how you can reignite your spark from wherever you are. Connect with Amy Thurman: Website | getamyshelp.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1 Instagram | @amycthurman LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman Connect with us! Website | heikeyates.com Instagram | @heikeyates Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/pursueyourspark   📘 Be the First to Know – Join the Book Pre-Launch Waitlist! Get exclusive early access, sneak peeks, and special bonuses. 👉 Join the Waitlist 🔥 Transform Your Midlife – Join the 8-Week Pursue Your Spark Blueprint Rediscover your purpose, reignite your energy, and create a life you love in just 8 weeks. 👉 Start the Blueprint

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