Andrea Leeb Episode 1 – Your Past Inspires You Without Defining You
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Andrea Leeb's life story will inspire others who have faced trauma early on. She shares her journey in her upcoming book Such a Pretty Picture, scheduled for release in October 2025. It serves as a masterclass in personal resilience and radical reinvention. At just four years old, Andrea experienced sexual abuse by her father. When her mother walked in and saw this, she had a dissociative breakdown and went temporarily blind. That pivotal moment, when her childhood was forever changed, was buried under decades of silence, shame, and a longing for love that never came. Andrea spent many years building a successful legal career while also becoming a registered nurse and yoga teacher. She achieved this by refusing to let her past define her future. Her transformation from survivor to self-healer is remarkable, yet what makes her truly compelling is how she talks about it: with tenderness, clarity, and the hard-earned wisdom only gained through doing the work. She offers valuable insights into overcoming trauma, perfectionism, and self-blame. She is not a victim but a force, ready to share the truths that led her back to herself. Learn more about Andrea at https://andrealeebauthor.com/.
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