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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 42 MIN

Chasing Dreams Against All Odds

from The Elsa Kurt Show · host Elsa Kurt

Dr. Joyce Nash shares her remarkable journey from financial struggles to becoming a clinical psychologist with two PhDs and authoring eleven books. Her latest memoir "Realizing a Dream" chronicles her path of resilience, academic achievement, and the pursuit of lifelong dreams despite obstacles.• Starting college at 28 after being unable to afford higher education after high school• Earning scholarships that enabled her educational journey at Southern Illinois University• Obtaining her first PhD in Communication before pursuing her dream career in psychology• Balancing career ambitions with personal life challenges including two failed marriages• Publishing eleven books including her recent memoir about her transformative life journey• Advocating for positive self-talk and overcoming negative thought patterns• Developing professional expertise in trauma recovery and psychological healing• Finding inspiration through a lifelong love of reading and learningVisit joycenash.com to learn more about Dr. Nash's books and career. Remember: "Don't talk yourself out of a dream. Take your dreams, follow them, and take them from hope to reality."Support the showElsa's AMAZON STORE Elsa's FAITH & FREEDOM MERCH STOREElsa's BOOKSElsa Kurt: You may know her for her uncanny, viral Kamala Harris impressions & conservative comedy skits, but she’s also a lifelong Patriot & longtime Police Wife. She has channeled her fierce love and passion for God, family, country, and those who serve as the creator, Executive Producer & Host of the Elsa Kurt Show with Clay Novak. Her show discusses today’s topics & news from a middle class/blue collar family & conservative perspective. The vocal LEOW’s career began as a multi-genre author who has penned over 25 books, including twelve contemporary women’s novels. Clay Novak: Clay Novak was commissioned in 1995 as a Second Lieutenant of Infantry and served as an officer for twenty four years in Mechanized Infantry, Airborne Infantry, and Cavalry units .  He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2019. Clay is a graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger School and is a Master Rated Parachutist, serving for more tha...

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Dr. Joyce Nash shares her remarkable journey from financial struggles to becoming a clinical psychologist with two PhDs and authoring eleven books. Her latest memoir "Realizing a Dream" chronicles her path of resilience, academic achievement, and the pursuit of lifelong dreams despite obstacles. • Starting college at 28 after being unable to afford higher education after high school • Earning scholarships that enabled her educational journey at Southern Illinois University • Obtaining her fi...

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