HOPE BLVD

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The Hope Blvd podcast is a journey of hope, faith and determination, with uplifting stories about overcoming paralysis, building resilience, and moving forward through social health, connection, and a strong support system.

I was suddenly paralyzed and nobody knew why. Through honest storytelling, I share real life experiences to encourage others through challenging seasons in life and discuss ways to keep moving forward, even when life feels heavy. I'm grateful to report I am walking today (with a cane and braces at this point) and as determined as ever to thrive through life. In this show, I share life-changing moments, including some miracles, with a sincere and sometimes lighthearted spirit (laughter is good medicine). And I speak openly about my faith, sharing my signature "Faith Take" and how God's Word is my moral compass.

I refused to be defined by this rare disease. As one of my physicians states, "This is a story of resilience." I would add that it is also a story of love.

There is always hope. Always.

Geri Carlson

 GeriCarlson.com
 HopeBlvd.org

Geri Carlson is an author, a counselor who offers online counseling and coaching, and a podcaster. Geri focuses on social health, including the importance of connection and a strong support system. Geri not only writes and coaches on these key areas, she has lived it out in her personal life and knows what works.

Geri is the creator of the REAL Living Method coaching program. She also created Be REAL Bible Study and Life. Her testimonials over the years is evidence that her program is battle tested, not only on her clients, but also as Geri lives out these principles in her own life. 

Geri is also a survivor of Variegate Porphyria, a type of Acute Hepatic Porphyria, a very rare, genetic blood disorder that left her completely paralyzed from the neck down for a year, having to relearn everything all over again. Geri was hospitalized for eight months, and more than once her family was told to say goodbye to her. But God.