Author Series: Lori Ann Wood

 I was trying so hard to just get rid of that chronic illness, not knowing that what I really needed was just to find a way to carry it. And I, it occurred to me one day that, faith was not designed to stop our bodies from being human.— Lori Ann Wood🎙️ This week on the Beholder Beauty Podcast: A heart-to-heart with @LoriAnnWood. Dive into her book "Divine Detour" and discover how the path we never choose can lead to the faith we've always wanted. Let's talk beauty, faith, and resilience! 💪✨ #BeholderBeauty #PodcastLife #DivineDetour 🙏💡 #Podcast #Inspiration #HeartHealth 💖🎧 #FaithJourney #DivineDetour #BeholderBeautyPodcastBeholder Beauty Podcast: A Devine Detour: A Conversation with Lori Ann WoodWhat do we do when our life drastically takes a detour?We have all experienced this in some way. For me, it was when my hearing went out. So, when I read Lori Ann Wood's book, "Divine Detour: The Path You’d Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You’ve Always Wanted ," I had to sit down with her. I had so many questions to ask.....So don't miss this episode of Behold-her Beauty, where I do get to sit down with author Lori Ann Wood. A serious heart condition forever changed her life and faith. This is a beautiful testimony of how God met her in her suffering. Lori Ann had to come to terms with the fact that she wasn't going to fix her condition, yet God gave her a way to carry it.She shows us how bringing our difficult questions to God actually tether us to Him.I asked her my signature questions about her favorite beauty tip and whether she has ever struggled with her beauty, which led us to discuss routines, confidence, the importance of faith, and the role of questions in spiritual growth.We then dive deep as Lori Ann shares her life story, including the warning signs of heart failure she missed, her sudden diagnosis and the faith struggles she endured. She not only shares her story but also provides practical advice on recognizing heart health symptoms and how to approach a chronic illness with faith and resilience. Our conversation covers insights from her book, her ongoing health challenges, and her efforts to help others through writing and speaking.So, grab a favorite beverage, find a cozy spot, and prepare for an inspiring conversation with my lovely guest, Lori Ann Wood. I look forward to having you join us. Don't forget to tune in to the full episode! Please feel free to share this episode, join the conversation in the comments, and follow or like on your favorite platforms.SHOW NOTES:00:00 Introduction to Beholder Beauty Podcast00:15 Meet Lori Ann Wood: Author of Divine Detour00:42 Lori Ann's Personal Journey and Writing01:56 Beauty Tips and Fun Questions05:35 Struggles with Beauty and Self-Confidence07:10 Raising Daughters and Beauty Perceptions08:20 Reflecting on Parental Influence09:54 The Impact of Media on Beauty Standards10:52 Confidence and Personal Style11:43 Introduction to Divine Detour13:01 Lori Ann's Heart Failure Diagnosis16:49 Faith and Chronic Illness18:58 Personal Stories of Illness and Faith23:29 Living with Chronic Illness25:23 The Gift of Diagnosis26:09 Recognizing Heart Failure Symptoms27:18 The Importance of Awareness28:16 Personal Experiences with Symptoms29:12 Sharing and Educating33:29 Writing Through Illness37:49 Faith and Doubt41:23 Current Health and Future Plans46:21 Final Thoughts and ResourcesMEET Lori Ann WoodLori Ann Wood lives with her husband in an empty nest in beautiful Northwest Arkansas. Having discovered a serious heart condition almost too late, Lori Ann writes and speaks to encourage deep faith questions along the detours of life. Her book, Divine Detour: The Path You’d Never Choose Can Lead to the Faith You’ve Always Wanted, was published in paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook by CrossRiver Media. It is being released in 2025 in Spanish. The book has won nine national and international book awards.Connect with Lori Ann: Website: https://loriannwood.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/loriannwood/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DivinelyDetoured Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClsYrW5KIUqMBVvRxzNZG5QFree resources available: 5 Prayers & Promises When You Can’t Talk to God: https://loriannwood.com/hope/ The Heart Failure Warning Signs I Missed: https://loriannwood.com/heartDevine Detour Book Trailer and First Chapter Free: https://loriannwood.com/books/UPCOMING PODCAST SCHEDULE: Upcoming guests Theresa M. Miller, Rebecca George, Kate Battistelli, Katie Sampias, and TBA’s.Pick up: UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS: 40 DAYS OF DISCOVERING GOD’S BESTOur prayer is that in these 40 days, you will shift your perspective, trust God's timing, lean into Jesus, and recognize His blessings in unexpected ways. So join us on the podcast here and grab your copy of the book today on Amazon! Could you help us spread the word? Share this, text a friend, or leave a review!Bless you dear friend and thank you for being here.Love, DeborahSubscribe to the Behold-Her Beauty PodcastDeborah Rutherford's Behold-Her Beauty is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deborahrutherford.substack.com/subscribe