What Do You Hold On To After Surviving the Unimaginable?

In this deeply moving conversation, Rachel Blogg sits down with Holocaust survivor Mary Eckstein to explore a life shaped by loss, resilience, courage, and gratitude. Mary shares her firsthand experiences as a child in Nazi-occupied Hungary, surviving fear, hunger, separation from family, and the uncertainty of war while witnessing extraordinary acts of kindness that helped save lives. As the conversation unfolds, Mary reflects on the heartbreak of losing family members in Auschwitz, the challenges of rebuilding a life after the Holocaust, immigrating to America, and later facing the loss of her son and husband. Through it all, she reveals the mindset that has carried her through decades of hardship: focusing on what remains rather than what was taken away. This episode is a powerful reminder that while we cannot change our past, we can choose how we carry it forward. Mary's wisdom on gratitude, resilience, kindness, and the dangers of hate offers lessons that feel especially relevant today. Stay connected with Rachel: LinkedIn, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok ℹ️ The podcast content is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.