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From Fire to Freedom: A Memoir of Transformation, Renewal, and Resilience | Episode 30

Mindful Practice Podcast··30 August 2026·29 min

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In this deeply personal episode of the Mindful Practice Podcast, Dr. Bertina Hooks spotlights her forthcoming memoir, From Fire to Freedom: A Memoir of Transformation, Renewal, and Resilience. Through her experience as a physician who underwent a right below-the-knee amputation in December 2022, Dr. Hooks explores disability, identity, resilience, equity, burnout, vulnerability, and the journey of rebuilding a life with intention.The book is scheduled for release September 23, 2026. Follow Dr. Bertina Hooks and the Mindful Practice Podcast for pre-order announcements, excerpts, launch events, and conversations surrounding the book.Get Involved: Join the ARC Team: https://bertinamhooksmd.org/arc-team Reserve Your Unsigned Copy: https://buy.stripe.com/fZu8wQ6tgdFR0R2dTfb3q18 Reserve a Signed Copy: https://buy.stripe.com/eVq28s04SeJV1V66qNb3q19Connect with Dr. Hooks: Website: pinnaclebusinessacademy.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bertina-hooks-046a3819/ Email: bmhooks@gmail.comSubscribe & Follow: If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Mindful Practice Podcast and share it with a physician who may need this conversation right now.