Liezl interviews Debbie, a resilient individual who has faced numerous health challenges throughout her life. From battling infertility to being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease, Debbie shares her inspiring journey of courage and determination.

Despite the setbacks, she has found solace and strength in various activities, such as running and bodybuilding. However, her health took a turn for the worse, leading her to give up running and face the reality of her condition. Through it all, Debbie's faith and sense of humour have helped her navigate the ups and downs, reminding listeners of the power of resilience and finding purpose in the face of adversity.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Debbie has shown resilience and a determination to live life to the fullest, participating in activities such as running, race walking, and bodybuilding.
• Debbie has found strength and inspiration through sharing their story and connecting with others who have faced similar challenges.
• There is great importance in finding purpose and meaning in difficult situations, using pain as a catalyst for personal growth and empathy towards others.
• Life is always unpredictable and the need to adapt and make the most of each day, even in the face of adversity, is crucial in finding inner peace.

BEST MOMENTS

"I suffered multiple miscarriages. It was very hard. I became very bitter at times, very, very broken, a lot of despair, a really dark place."

"I was very private that way, especially back then. And no, in the beginning, nobody knew for years, right the way up to actually my miscarriage, which was short, like three years into it already, nobody knew”

"I just sat down and I wrote a long letter to everybody to explain what we'd been through, to explain what I was going through at that time."

"I had my own plot twist again. And after running a race, suddenly became quite ill the week after."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.ivins2

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbie.ivins

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inthespotlightwithliezl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthespotlightwithliezl
Facebook personal: https://www.facebook.com/lcolditzvanrooyen/
Instagram personal: https://www.instagram.com/liezl_colditzvanrooyen/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/van-rooyen-liezl/

ABOUT THE PODCAST 

In the Spotlight was born as a platform to share, broadcast and promote the interesting, wonderful and inspiring things that some of the people who crossed Liezl’s path have done. She would love to shine the spotlight on them and share their journeys with you to hopefully inspire you to be the best you, not to give up and to follow your passion or dream.  And in that way, help to make a little difference and share some of the beauty of this world. 

ABOUT THE HOST

Liezl Colditz van Rooyen
Born and raised in South Africa, Liezl followed her dream to see the world at age 23 and twenty years on has now travelled to 50 countries and worked and lived in the UK, Belgium and Saudi Arabia. She is a mum of two boys, a chartered management accountant working in large energy projects, a musician, runner, a world citizen but proudly South African and now a podcaster.The incredible people she has met, the amazing places she has seen and the magic of life she has experienced, inspired her to start this podcast.