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Moving Forward with Mia and JuliaSeason 2, Episode 4: Avonley Lightstone on Faith through DarknessAvonley Lightstone is the author of Strength of Scars, a raw and redemptive autobiography that takes readers through a childhood marked by tragedy, trauma, and abuse — and the unwavering faith that helped her rise from it all. At just three years old, she tried to save her mother from a house fire. Tragically, her mother didn’t survive, and shortly after, her father placed her up for adoption.What followed was a journey through emotional, physical, and mental abuse — but also a path toward healing, resilience, and forgiveness. Through her book, her speaking, and her bold transparency, Avonle...
2026-01-3048 min
Emerge & Empower Podcast TVS5 | EP1 | She Survived the Fire | Interview with AvonleySeason 5 begins with a story of survival, faith, and redemption. Today’s guest, Avonley Lightstone, is the author of Strength of Scars, a powerful autobiography that walks readers through a childhood marked by tragedy, trauma, abuse, and unimaginable loss, and the unwavering faith that carried her through it all. At just three years old, Avonley tried to save her mother from a house fire. Her mother did not survive, and shortly after, her father placed her up for adoption. What followed were years of emotional, physical, and mental abuse. But her story did not end in bro...
2026-01-291h 02
Act Of Love AdoptionsFrom Trauma to Hope: Adoptee Avonley Lightstone Shares Strength of Scars.In this powerful episode of the Act of Love Adoption Podcast, we sit down with Avonley Lightstone, an adoptee and author of Strength of Scars, a raw and moving memoir about survival, resilience, faith, and healing.At just three years old, Avonley’s life was forever changed by a tragic fire that separated her from her family. What followed were years marked by abuse, abandonment, and deep heartbreak within the child welfare and adoption system. Yet even in the darkest moments, Avonley clung to God’s promises—allowing faith to transform her pain into purpose. This conversation goes beyond...
2026-01-2350 min
Tasty TidbitsFrom Damage to DestinyDr. Watkins interviews Avonley Lightstone on "From Damage to Destiny." This podcast episode shows how to find beauty in brokenness and what it looks like in everyday life. Avonley shares personal experiences and actionable advice to inspire listeners to embrace their journey, find strength in vulnerability, and redefine their narrative despite past struggles or setbacks.
To find out more about Avonley you can reach her here: https://avonleylightstone.com/
2026-01-1339 min
THE MAKING OF MEHow to Transform Pain Into Purpose: Avonley Lightstone’s Journey from Abuse to HealingIn this inspiring episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Avonley Lightstone shares her powerful story of surviving early childhood trauma—including loss, rejection, adoption, and abuse—and how she turned her deepest scars into a source of strength, hope, and faith.Discover how forgiveness, resilience, and faith shaped her journey, and learn practical insights for anyone struggling with hidden wounds. Avonley’s testimony is a reminder that even your deepest pain can become your superpower.You’ll learn:How to reframe trauma as a pathway to purposeTools for forgiveness and heal...
2026-01-1128 min
Motivational Speeches, Inspiration & Real Talk with Reginald D (Motivational Speeches/Inspirational Stories)Strength Of Scars: Healing Trauma With Faith | Avonley Lightstone's Inspirational Moving Story Of Resilience, Identity & Hope (Inspirational)What if the scars you’ve been hiding are actually the source of your greatest strength, healing, and purpose?This deeply moving episode of Real Talk With Reginald D delivers a powerful inspirational and motivational podcast conversation with Avonley Lightstone author of Strength of Scars. Avonley’s life is a testimony of resilience, faith, and courage—beginning with unimaginable trauma at just three years old, including a tragic house fire, the loss of her mother, abandonment, abuse, and years of silent suffering. Avonley at just three years old, was faced with an unimaginable choice: try to save her mo...
2026-01-0931 min
Real People. Real Stories.Avonley's Story: From Childhood Tragedy to Resilient TriumphAvonley Lightstone’s life is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. At just three years old, she survived a devastating house fire in India that claimed her mother’s life, and later faced the challenges of adoption, abuse, and isolation in rural Utah.Through faith, resilience, and determination, Avonley navigated trauma and found a path toward healing and hope. In this episode, we explore her remarkable journey, the lessons she’s learned, and the inspiring ways she overcame adversity.Listeners can also explore Avonley’s story further in her book, “Strength of Scars”, a...
2026-01-0525 min
Famous Interviews with Joe DiminoSpeaker, Author & Survivor Avonley LightstoneWelcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Speaker, Author & Survivor Avonley Lightstone. She is the author of Strength of Scars, a raw and redemptive autobiography that takes readers through a childhood marked by tragedy, trauma, and abuse — and the unwavering faith that helped her rise above it all.
At just three years old, Avonley attempted to save her mother from a house fire. Her mother did not survive, and soon after, her father placed her up for adoption. What followed was a long journey through emot...
2025-12-0421 min
Silent No Longer with Mesha PaulStrength in Scars: A Journey of Healing with AvonleyIn this heartfelt conversation, Avonlea Lightstone shares her profound journey of overcoming childhood trauma, including a tragic house fire, emotional and physical abuse, and the challenges of adjusting to life in an orphanage. Through her story, she emphasizes the importance of resilience, forgiveness, and faith in healing. Avonlea reflects on her relationships with her siblings, the impact of emotional abuse, and the role of God in her recovery. The discussion highlights the significance of consistent friendships and the journey towards self-acceptance and growth. In this conversation, Avonley Lightstone and Mesha explore the themes of entitlement, emotional growth, and the...
2025-11-301h 26
The Creativity Show: Read My Lips with akaRadioRedThe Creativity Show – Read My Lips: "The Hooks of Creativity!" 🎙️ Welcome to The Creativity Show live-streaming bright akaRadioRed on her Scarlett Mic spotlighting three Creatives' light Kristine Jensen, author whose prairie-rooted stories soar Julie H. Parker, memoirist transforming life's trials into healing lore Avonley Lightstone
2025-11-2555 min
FailCraftStrength of Scars: Surviving a Fatal Fire & Abuse - Avonley LightstoneHow does a three-year-old child survive a house fire that takes her mother's life? And how does she heal after being placed for adoption only to face years of abuse?Avonley Lightstone, author of Strength of Scars, shares her almost unbelievable story of survival. She details the harrowing moment she tried to save her mother, the agonizing pain of her recovery, and the profound feeling of abandonment that became her first rock bottom.This episode is one of the most powerful explorations of the FailCraft theme: turning unimaginable pain...
2025-11-1414 min
Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek UniversityAvonley Lightstone: Healing from Childhood Traumas Healing from childhood traumas is possible! Avonley Lightstone is the author of Strength of Scars, Letting Go, It's Just Temporary, and Going From Old to Gold. Her mission is to bring healing in to a world that often feels broken. She believes trauma and trials, when faced with courage, can become powerful challenges that strengthen us and create a ripple of hope and resilience. Through her own story, she inspires others to say, "I got this — we're doing this together." Avonley holds a deep personal hope of reconnecting with her family in India, where her journey began, and offering he...
2025-11-1232 min
Educator UniversityWhy Teachers Matter More Than They Know💛🍎Annie chats with Avonley Lightstone, author, advocate, and trauma survivor, about how educators can better understand student trauma, build resilience, and create classroom environments rooted in compassion and empowerment.To connect with Avonley, check out his website here: https://avonleylightstone.com/(00:06) Hidden Struggles Students Face(10:36) From Pain to Purpose(18:17) Finding Strength Through Adversity(22:49) Healing Through Storytelling(26:04) The iShed Method Explained(29:36) Mindset Shifts for Teachers(35:22) How Teachers Change Lives(43:20) Embracing Imperfection in TeachingWhat You’ll Learn:✅ Discov...
2025-11-0348 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeStrength of Scars: Faith, Forgiveness, and Rewriting a Trauma Story with Avonley LightstoneOn Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik speaks with Avonley Lightstone, author of Strength of Scars, about rebuilding identity after early childhood trauma, adoption, and years of abuse. Avonley explains how faith, honest forgiveness, and telling the truth (without glamorizing pain) helped her move past suicidal ideation, break family patterns, and turn scars into service. This direct, no-fluff conversation covers resilience, survivor guilt, spiritual grounding, boundaries with harmful family dynamics, and why sharing your story matters.
About the guest :
Avonley Lightstone is a writer and speaker whose memoir Strength of Scars chronicles the jou...
2025-10-0129 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeStrength of Scars: Faith, Forgiveness, and Rewriting a Trauma Story with Avonley LightstoneOn Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik speaks with Avonley Lightstone, author of Strength of Scars, about rebuilding identity after early childhood trauma, adoption, and years of abuse. Avonley explains how faith, honest forgiveness, and telling the truth (without glamorizing pain) helped her move past suicidal ideation, break family patterns, and turn scars into service. This direct, no-fluff conversation covers resilience, survivor guilt, spiritual grounding, boundaries with harmful family dynamics, and why sharing your story matters.
About the guest :
Avonley Lightstone is a writer and speaker whose memoir Strength of Scars chronicles the jou...
2025-10-0129 min
Inner Peace, Better HealthTrauma Healing and Finding Strength in Scars with Avonley LightstoneIn this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya welcomes Avonley Lightstone, author of Strength of Scars: A Raw and Redemptive Memoir. Avonley shares her journey of losing her mother in a tragic fire at age three, surviving years of abuse, and ultimately discovering healing through faith, resilience, and forgiveness. Together, they explore how trauma lives in the body, why unprocessed pain can lead to illness, and how writing became a powerful tool for release and redemption. This conversation sheds light on the hidden weight of scars—both physical and emotional—and how they can become markers of surv...
2025-09-2921 min
True Crime Connections ~ Advocacy PodcastFinding Strength in Your ScarsAt just three years old, Avonley Lightstone tried to save her mother from a house fire — but lost her. Shortly after, her father gave her up for adoption, and she endured years of emotional and physical abuse in a home where love felt conditional. But her story doesn’t end in pain — it rises in faith.In this powerful conversation, Avonley shares how she turned tragedy into testimony, writing her book Strength of Scars to help others find healing, forgiveness, and purpose.✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to heal from childhood trauma and a...
2025-09-2648 min
ObservedayBreaking the Silence: Real Talk for Pain Awareness Month — Avonley Lightstone | Ep 48If you’ve ever wondered how to truly move forward after pain, this episode is for you. I sit down with Avonley Lightstone, whose story is proof that even the deepest wounds can become a source of strength. We don’t just talk about “pain awareness month”—we make sense of what pain really means, and how you can find purpose in your hardest moments. Avonley shares why seeing your inner scars can open up healing, and she introduces her practical “EYESHAD Method” for moving from old wounds to new growth.If you’re a podcaster or creator, you’ll...
2025-09-2528 min
Faith Over Addiction | Biblical Idenity and Boundaries for Loving Someone with AddictionFinding Strength in Scars - Avonley Lightstone's Journey of ResilienceJoin host Tanya Gioia on the Faith Over Addiction Podcast for a deeply moving conversation with author Avonley Lightstone, whose story of survival and faith will leave you forever changed.At just three years old, Avonley tried to save her mother from a devastating house fire while her father lay unconscious from drinking. Though she survived with severe burns covering much of her body, her mother tragically died after three agonizing days in the hospital. What followed was abandonment by her father, placement in an orphanage, and eventual adoption into a...
2025-09-1854 min
Hope for Humanity — Conversations on Healing, Trauma & Psychedelic IntegrationAvonley Lightstone's Strength of ScarsAvonley Lightstone shares her profound journey of trauma, loss, and resilience, beginning with the tragic loss of her mother in a house fire at a young age. Her experiences of rejection, isolation, and the transition to an orphanage shaped her early life. Through her connection to God and the support of her adopted father, she navigated the complexities of her new family dynamics and cultural identity. Avonley's story highlights the importance of emotional processing, coping mechanisms, and the journey towards healing and self-discovery. In this conversation, Avonley Lightstone shares her profound journey through childhood trauma, parental manipulation, and the...
2025-09-171h 32
Surviving Toxic Relationships PodcastEpisode #67: Strength of Scars: Surviving Childhood Trauma, Adoption, Abuse & Finding GodIn this deeply moving episode, Avonley Lightstone, Author of "Strength of Scars", opens up about her powerful journey from unimaginable loss to unshakable faith. After losing her mother at 3 years old in a tragic fire and enduring years of emotional and physical abuse in her adoptive home, Avonley shares how finding God became a turning point in her path to healing.Through candid conversation, she explores the importance of not internalizing trauma, the personal nature of forgiveness, and how denial can block true healing. Avonlea reminds us that our scars can become symbols of resilience—and that wi...
2025-09-1646 min
Phantom Electric GhostTurning Generational Pain Into Generational Healing w/Avonley LightstoneTurning Generational Pain Into Generational Healing w/Avonley LightstoneFrom suffering to strength—Our scars make us strongToday’s guest is someone whose story will move you deeply and inspire you powerfully.Avonley Lightstone is the author of Strength of Scars, a raw and redemptive autobiography that takes readers through a childhood marked by tragedy, trauma, and abuse — and the unwavering faith that helped her rise from it all. At just three years old, she tried to save her mother from a house fire. Tragically, her mother didn’t survive...
2025-09-051h 01
LOA Today - Your Daily Dose Of HappyAvonley Lightstone’s Journey of Faith and ResilienceIn a heart-wrenching journey of survival and resilience, Avonley Lightstone reveals a childhood marked by unimaginable pain, abuse, and extraordinary hope.At just three years old, her world was shattered when a tragic fire claimed her mother's life and left her severely burned, abandoned, and thrust into an orphanage.What could break most spirits became the foundation of Avonley's incredible strength. Adopted into a large Utah family, she faced continued emotional and psychological abuse that would have crushed a lesser soul. Her adoptive mother's cruel treatment - withholding food, forcing her to do endless chores...
2025-09-041h 06
The Elisha Show🔥 From Tragedy to Triumph: Avonlea Lightstone on Strength of Scars and the Power of ForgivenessIn this powerful episode, author Avonlea Lightstone shares her inspiring journey from childhood tragedy and rejection to healing, faith, and resilience.
Drawing from her memoir Strength of Scars, Avonlea opens up about surviving a devastating house fire, overcoming abandonment, and finding strength through God’s love.
She also reveals her Method—a five-step system to reclaim independence, hope, empowerment, and peace through forgiveness.
Tune in to discover how Avonlea turned her scars into strength and how you too can find freedom from pain and step into your true wo...
2025-08-2026 min