{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthe-wellness-puzzle-podcast.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fyour-next-thought-sLj7O3HQ","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Your next thought","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c2ef11ec-01ac-4ed4-9402-dbeadd80848c/f4e01cfa-d385-4e8a-ab53-70e1cf1ce443/pic.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/5e518e1e-2fcf-4d0c-a688-2e7d34662bc5\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Your next thought\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"In episode 272, I speak with former nun, end-of-life doula, and author, Gina Economopoulos. Through raw vulnerability, Gina shares how she overcame immense adversity—enduring multiple surgeries from childhood, devastating loss, a crisis of faith leading her to join and later leave the convent, the grips of alcoholism, and the struggles of tumultuous relationships. Yet, Gina's unwavering resilience, strengthened by her profound spirituality, enabled her to reclaim her life's purpose. Gina's very presence is a testament to the power of the human spirit to persevere, and focusing on the next thought. Her story reminds us that hope can be discovered even in our darkest moments and will leave you inspired."}