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About:

Welcome to "It's Messy, But It's So Good," the podcast that explores the captivating journeys of individuals following their passions and expanding through life's challenges.

Bio:

Susan, a nurse for 27 years and Zumba instructor for 10, owns FUNNDANCE LLC, also offering Zumba for the developmentally disabled. Married for 29 years, she and her husband adopted their son from Russia, a journey she shares in Safely Home, an award-winning book inspiring others facing infertility and adoption challenges.

Podcast Highlights:

• A Journey of Faith and Perseverance: Susan shares the emotional highs and lows of her path to motherhood, from heartbreaking miscarriages to the complexities of international adoption. She reflects on how faith and the support of loved ones kept her going.
• Navigating the Russian Adoption Process: Susan recounts the challenges she and her husband faced while adopting from Russia, including unexpected legal hurdles and political obstacles that prolonged their journey.
• A Surprise Blessing: Pregnancy During Adoption: In a remarkable twist, Susan discovered she was pregnant while finalizing her son Christopher’s adoption in Russia. She tells the incredible story of bringing one child home while preparing to welcome another.
• Lessons from Infertility and Adoption: Susan discusses the profound lessons she learned from her experience, including deeper empathy for others struggling with infertility and the importance of leaning on faith and community.
• Safely Home: Inspiring Others Through Her Story: Susan talks about her book Safely Home, which chronicles her adoption journey and aims to offer hope and encouragement to those facing similar struggles.

Contact:

Website for the Book Safely Home
Available on Amazon and Kindle

Email: susanwilburauthor@gmail.com

Safely Home on Facebook

FUNNDANCE LLC, offering Zumba for the developmentally disabled groups and all Zumba classes:

Email for Zumba: funndance0@gmail.com

The Zumba Facebook Group

The Orange County Parent Support Group – AFFCNY Website

About Your Host

Fran Medina HWNC-BC is a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse and Life Coach with over 40 years of nursing experience in the art and science of Health and Healing. Fran is a certified facilitator of the Creative Clarity Catalyst Programs based on the Stanford University Creativity in Business MA course. Fran is a co-founder of the Conscious Connection, a creative arts, wellness and healing network in Hudson Valley, NY. Fran holds certifications in many healing and holistic modalities.

Contact

Website: www.franmedinacoaching.com
Email: fran@franmedinacoaching.com
Instagram: @franmedinacoaching
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With Love

Fran Medina RN, Empowerment Coach