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Persistence U with LizbethFrom Self-Harm to Self-Love: A Conversation with Author and Artist Maggie ParrIn this episode of Persistence U, Maggie Parr joins us to explore the often overlooked topic of self-harm in adulthood. A celebrated artist and longtime Disney Imagineer, Maggie shares her deeply personal journey from childhood trauma and relapse in midlife to recovery through art, therapy, and self-love. She candidly discusses how self-harm was once her survival tool, and how she eventually learned to listen to the inner child driving the behavior—and love her back to life. Maggie’s message is clear: healing is possible at any age, and creativity can be a vital tool on that path...2025-05-0718 min