Blooming in the Dark: Dr. Paula Mosher Wallace’s Journey from Captivity to Hope
How do you rise from more than 30 years of abuse and captivity inside a cult—and become a global voice of healing and hope?On this powerful episode of The UPside: Conversations That Light Up theWorld, produced by Highlander Studios in Nashville, show host Marion MacKenzie sits down with Dr. Paula Mosher Wallace, whose life story defies despair and redefines redemption. Born in the jungles of Peru and raised inside a closed, controlling environment, Paula endured unimaginable trauma—yet her story did not end in darkness.
Through faith, courage, and a long journey toward healing,Paula emerged not only free, but purpose-driven. Today, she is an award-winning author, trauma coach, and the creator of the Telly Award–winning television show Bloom Today, reaching viewers in more than 200countries. In this intimate conversation, Paula shares what it took to break free, how trauma shapes the mind, body, and spirit, and why healing is not only possible—but sacred.
At the heart of Paula’s work is a simple yet profound truth: our deepest wounds can become the soil where purpose takes root.From her bestselling book Bloom In The Dark to the RecoveryStrategies 4 Life series, Paula equips survivors with practical tools, biblical truth, and hope-filled encouragement. This episode invites anyone walking through pain to believe that no chapter—no matter how dark—is beyondGod’s redemptive reach.
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