{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Writing & Influence","title":"An epic journey with Christine Sadry ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2155,"description":"An epic journey with Christine Sadry Summary Christine Sadry discusses her memoir “Thirteen Years Lost” which chronicles her journey from leaving Poland at age nine to becoming a UN diplomat. She shares her experiences of early trauma, including losing her mother at five and a difficult adoption in America, followed by a thirteen-year separation from her family. The conversation explores her remarkable career at the UN, including working in war zones, learning to drive tanks, and meeting her husband in Mozambique. Throughout the interview, Sadry emphasizes the importance of taking risks, embracing opportunities, and the healing power of sharing one’s story. Guests Christine Sadry - Former UN diplomat and award-winning author of “Thirteen Years Lost,” a memoir chronicling her journey from Polish orphan to international diplomat. Her story encompasses loss, resilience, and ultimate triumph as she navigated cultural transitions, career challenges, and personal transformation. Topics discussed Immigration and cultural adaptation Overcoming childhood trauma Career development at the United Nations International diplomacy and peacekeeping Writing and publishing a memoir Taking risks and embracing opportunities Personal growth and transformation Family separation and reunion Travel and cultural experiences Finding love in unexpected places Key Takeaways Taking calculated risks can lead to extraordinary life opportunities It’s never too late to heal from past trauma and share your story Travel and cultural exposure expand personal growth and understanding Writing can be both therapeutic and inspiring for others Success often requires stepping out of your comfort zone Personal stories can inspire others to make positive life changes Notable Quotes “Take the risk because the rewards are great. The beginnings are painful, are scary, are beyond belief. But if you don’t take the risk, you don’t get the reward.” — Christine Sadry “Once you do it, you realize that you’re...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/OxTgQh30fFNmVkXosMOvSeMtr49pgoM4GwlyAZ-98r4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81OWI5/NmI1YTIwYzU2ZTU1/NzJkZmQ0Y2MxN2Jj/ZmY3Zi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}