Wednesdays on Whidbey: Eliza Young’s Journey From Captivity…

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Hello to you listening from wherever your feet touch the ground. When I introduced my friend, Eliza Young (the genius behind my Quarter Moon Story Arts logo and new website) and the author of Life in Captivity to my colleague Dave Roberts of The Teaching Journeys podcast, it was simpatico! From the September 1st 2026 Episode Notes: “What happens when a child survives vitamin A toxicity, 20 plus surgeries, parental kidnapping, and a front-row seat to 9/11—and still builds a captivating life? In this powerful episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with author and resilience advocate Eliza Young to unpack one of the most extraordinary life journeys you'll ever hear. Eliza shares how she became the first diagnosed case of vitamin A toxicity—a medical mystery that left her physically handicapped and led to over 20 surgeries before her 18th birthday. She opens up about surviving her parents' brutal custody battle, including multiple parental kidnappings, and being just one mile from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Now, nearly 60 years old, Eliza is writing her next chapter—literally and figuratively. But this isn't just a story of survival. It's a story of transformation. Whether you're a trauma survivor, a caregiver, a parent, or simply someone searching for proof that it's never too late to create the life you've always wanted, Eliza's story will move and inspire you.”Click this LINK to access the episode on YouTube Click this LINK to access the episode on Apple podcasts Click this LINK to access the episode on SpotifyClick this LINK to get a copy of Eliza's book now ready for pre-order! Connect with Eliza Young: Website: https://substack.com/@captivatingeliza YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCodDmXVVWdOCGrePbSevQDw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/creativeliza Book: www.alifeincaptivity.comConnect with Dave Roberts Website: teachingjourneyspodcast@gmail.com cell: 315-269-4522 The Teaching Journeys Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/theteachingjourneys/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdM4kKxk2_nHZAAuGtEYvdtCPsmaoVvu_ YOU'RE INVITED: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, subscribe on Apple podcasts & share this episode with a generous 5-star review & comment—it helps us all—& join us next time!STOP BY my newly re-imagined Quarter Moon Story Arts website ARRANGE a no-obligation Discovery Call STAY CURRENT with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Entering Erdenheim by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.