From Down and Out to Doctor with Memoir Author and Homeless Teen Advocate Sheryl Recinos, MD

After discussing  Hindsight: Coming of age on the streets of Hollywood last week, Amy welcomes the book's author and Homeless Teen Advocate Sheryl Recinos, MD to discuss her harrowing story as a homeless youth growing up in Hollywood and her path to becoming a Physician.  Sheryl shares more about fleeing North Carolina on a bus at age 13 and the ensuing chaos when she arrived in Los Angeles.  As a pregnant teenager experiencing homelessness, Sheryl found comfort in mentor moms who helped her navigate the process of becoming a parent despite the uncertainty of her housing situation.  Amy and Sheryl chat more about how to support those who are combating these situations, and how to advocate for the next steps in solving the homeless problem.  Learn more about Sheryl: https://sherylrecinosmd.com/  Hosted by Amy Liz Harrison Buy Amy’s Books: https://amzn.to/3ys8nuv  Shop the Eternally Awkward 80’s Store: https://bit.ly/3EGMM46  http://amylizharrison.com/  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Lgxy8F  Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vHHHoi