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Keywords

Medical negligence, resilience, thriving after trauma, short bowel syndrome, intestinal tuberculosis, near death experience, neuroscience, brain coaching, cognitive neuroscience, visualization, manifestation, mindset, healing, hope, perseverance, overcoming adversity, chronic illness, Brain Fitness Center Africa, mental fitness, personal growth, trauma recovery, inspiration, survival, courage, holistic healing, podcast, Thriving Not Surviving.

Summary

In this extraordinary episode, Helen welcomes Lizette Beri, founder of Brain Fitness Centre Africa, whose story is one of the most remarkable ever shared on Thriving Not Surviving. After being repeatedly dismissed by medical professionals despite knowing something was seriously wrong, Lizette endured multiple unnecessary surgeries, catastrophic complications, intestinal tuberculosis, and the removal of more than half of her intestines. At one stage she was given virtually no chance of survival.

Against every medical prediction, Lizette refused to give up. Drawing upon her understanding of neuroscience, visualization, meditation and the extraordinary power of the human brain, she slowly rebuilt both her body and her life. Living with Short Bowel Syndrome and absorbing only a fraction of the nutrients she eats, she now dedicates her life to helping others unlock their own potential through brain-based coaching and neuroscience.

This is a deeply moving conversation about resilience, hope, faith, mindset, purpose and the incredible strength of the human spirit. Lizette's journey is proof that even when life appears impossible, there is still room for hope, healing and extraordinary transformation.

Key Takeaways

• Always trust your instincts when you know something isn't right with your body.

• The human brain is capable of extraordinary adaptation, resilience and healing.

• Two people can experience exactly the same event but process it completely differently.

• Hope can become one of the most powerful medicines we possess.

• Visualization, meditation and mindset can become valuable tools alongside medical care.

• Adversity doesn't have to define your future—it can become the foundation of your purpose.

• Sometimes our greatest struggles become the very thing that allows us to help others.

• Even when life changes forever, it is still possible to build a meaningful, fulfilling future.

Resources Mentioned

• No Human Is Useless Campaign (founded by William, guest from Episode 75)

• Blood Donation Services

Connect withLizette

Home - Brain Fitness Center Africa

IG: brainfitnesscenterafrica_bfca

LinkedIn: Lizette Beri

Connect with Helen

Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk

IG: helens_inspired_healing

FB: Inspired Healing

LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn

WhatsApp: +447971798462

NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions

🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios

🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne

For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

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