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July 13, 2026

Keeping Our Focus And Knowing There Is Always Hope

Keeping our focus is important for moving forward in...life. In this episode of HOPE BLVD, Geri shares how she kept her focus while paralyzed in the hospital and at home, which also includes her life verse. Geri Carlson is known for sharing her message: There is always hope. Always. Join her as she discusses her journey of hope, faith, and determination. And see what her young granddaughter shared with her months before falling ill. Romans 15:13 (NKJV) -- "Now may the God of hope fill you with...
July 6, 2026

Enduring Hope in Some of the Lowest Moments; and Caregivers

Recovering from paralysis and surviving porphyria, Geri Carlson shares her message of hope. There is always hope. A journey of hope, faith, and determination. Givlaari: https://www.alnylam.com Geri's book (2007): https://IStandAmazed.com Support the show https://HopeBlvd.org - Podcast episodes and more. https://GeriCarlson.com - Geri's story, About her, the services she provides, and more. To inquire about Geri's counseling or coaching services, go to the Contact page and leave her a message...
June 29, 2026

Making a Mindset Shift - The Start of Something Good

Thanks for listening! If you like what you hear, please give a thumbs up. And share! :) The Goodness Of God CeCe Winans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y81yIo1_3o8 Automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) Dr. Henry Cloud Clinical Psychologist & Author https://youtu.be/1OwV1rleITg?si=FR88AU79aSoClMts Scriptures: "...and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:7, NKJV) "We are destroying arguments an...
June 22, 2026

The Key to Perseverance

There is always hope. Always. Persevering through near death and paralysis, preparing my mind for lengthy hospital stays and pain and suffering was vitally important. Also, my dying orchid seemed to have some strong determination of its own. And my beautiful friend helped me and my orchid move forward. Talk to God. Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." Episode 02 Support the show https://HopeBlvd.org - P...
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June 12, 2026

Journey of Hope, Faith, and Determination (Ep01)

I suddenly became paralyzed from the neck down and nobody knew why. I spent 8 months in the hospital. I was a medical mystery. After exhaustive research from a tertiary hospital, I learned I have a genetic rare blood disorder called Porphyria. My type is called Variegate Porphyria, a form of Acute Hepatic Porphyria. Symptoms during an attack for me begin with excruciating abdominal pain, neurological issues and nausea. I had one setback after another. I was admitted to ICU multiple times, with ...