Purpose with Pain with Debbie Gail Zane
Host Lisa Helton
April 2nd, 2024
April 2nd, 2024

Debbie is a compassionate advocate and seasoned professional who has dedicated her life to helping others navigate the complex challenges of mental illness and addiction. Following the heartbreaking loss of her son to schizoaffective disorder and addiction, she transformed her grief into purpose, committing herself to supporting parents facing similar struggles. Debbie's journey led her to pursue training as a life and relationship coach, earning certifications from esteemed institutions like the Center for Strategic Intervention and the Coaching Institute. Drawing from her own experiences and expertise, she empowers families to reclaim peace and nurture loving relationships amidst adversity. Outside her advocacy work, Debbie is a trusted estates and trusts attorney, bringing her legal acumen to serve clients, including administering special needs trusts. With a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law and an LLM from American University Washington College of Law, Debbie seamlessly blends her legal expertise with her passion for helping others. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, she finds joy in spending time with her children, immersing herself in literature, meditation, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Through her unwavering dedication and compassionate spirit, Debbie continues to inspire hope and healing in the lives of those she touches.
Debbie is a compassionate advocate and seasoned professional who has dedicated her life to helping others navigate the complex challenges of mental illness and addiction. Following the heartbreaking loss of her son to schizoaffective disorder and addiction, she transformed her grief into purpose, committing herself to supporting parents facing similar struggles. Debbie's journey led her to pursue training as a life and relationship coach, earning certifications from esteemed institutions like the Center for Strategic Intervention and the Coaching Institute. Drawing from her own experiences and expertise, she empowers families to reclaim peace and nurture loving relationships amidst adversity. Outside her advocacy work, Debbie is a trusted estates and trusts attorney, bringing her legal acumen to serve clients, including administering special needs trusts. With a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law and an LLM from American University Washington College of Law, Debbie seamlessly blends her legal expertise with her passion for helping others. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, she finds joy in spending time with her children, immersing herself in literature, meditation, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Through her unwavering dedication and compassionate spirit, Debbie continues to inspire hope and healing in the lives of those she touches.
Debbie is a compassionate advocate and seasoned professional who has dedicated her life to helping others navigate the complex challenges of mental illness and addiction. Following the heartbreaking loss of her son to schizoaffective disorder and addiction, she transformed her grief into purpose, committing herself to supporting parents facing similar struggles. Debbie's journey led her to pursue training as a life and relationship coach, earning certifications from esteemed institutions like the Center for Strategic Intervention and the Coaching Institute. Drawing from her own experiences and expertise, she empowers families to reclaim peace and nurture loving relationships amidst adversity. Outside her advocacy work, Debbie is a trusted estates and trusts attorney, bringing her legal acumen to serve clients, including administering special needs trusts. With a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law and an LLM from American University Washington College of Law, Debbie seamlessly blends her legal expertise with her passion for helping others. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, she finds joy in spending time with her children, immersing herself in literature, meditation, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Through her unwavering dedication and compassionate spirit, Debbie continues to inspire hope and healing in the lives of those she touches.
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In this heartfelt episode, we follow Debbie's journey from unimaginable loss to profound purpose. After tragically losing her beloved son to mental illness and addiction, Debbie undergoes a transformation, discovering her true calling in helping parents navigate similar struggles. Through her own grief and pain, she finds solace in aiding others, becoming a beacon of hope and support in the community. Armed with her own experiences and professional training as a life and relationship coach, Debbie embarks on a mission to empower parents facing similar challenges. As she shares her story of love, loss, and resilience, viewers witness the power of turning tragedy into meaningful service, and the healing that comes from helping others find their own path to peace and recovery.
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