A Mother & Daughter’s Story of Overcoming Domestic Abuse
This week on The SavvyCast, domestic abuse survivors Lizzie Harbin and Jane Burkhart join me to share their powerful story.
* CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains sensitive information relating to domestic violence and abuse.
Episode At A Glance:
This week on the SavvyCast, I am joined by mother-daughter duo Jane Burkhart and Lizzie Harbin. Listeners may remember Lizzie from her informative ask-the-doctor episodes on women’s health. In this episode, they share their experiences as survivors of domestic abuse. It was such a privilege to talk to these two women and hear their stories. Lizzie and Jane are gracious, resilient, and strong, and I know you will find their story to be just as moving as I did!
Who Is Jane Burkhart?
Jane Burkhart is a retired entrepreneur. Jane was the first female homebuilder in the state of Texas in 1978, building and helping to design 41 custom homes in the Dallas area. She was honored in this role at Texas Stadium in 1980. Jane has started several companies in her career, retiring after 16 years as president of LPG Retail Consulting Group in 2019. Additionally, she has been an active volunteer over the years in Dallas County. She was a mediator for the Dallas County Juvenile Department, she spent five years as a volunteer for Dallas CASA, and she also mentored at-risk youth who had a parent or parents in the penal system. Jane attended John Carroll University for three years and completed a B.S. in business administration from Wheaton College. Today, Jane lives with her husband Bob in South Carolina. She has two children and three grandchildren.
Who Is Lizzie Harbin?
Lizzie Harbin is PCCA’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Education, and Human Relations. Her multi-faceted role within the organization focuses on preserving and amplifying PCCA’s most valuable asset – its high-performing culture – while her work and leadership in the industry support her passion for ensuring that all patients have access to lifesaving and life-enhancing compounded medication. In 2014, Lizzie received the PCCA Eagle Leadership Award for “her enthusiasm, her loyalty, her compassion, and her excellence, which have strengthened our relationship with our members.” During her 12-year career as a professional fundraiser for not-for-profit organizations prior to joining PCCA, Lizzie served as Director of Development for the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC, formerly known as the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists). She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication from Tulane University.
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
- EMDR Therapy
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