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Marlena Fiol, PhD and Ed O’Connor, PhD are globally recognized authors, scholars, and speakers. They are spiritual seekers whose writing explores the depths of who we are and what’s possible in our lives. They have devoted themselves to supporting others in identifying and removing the barriers to realizing their dreams. They consider every blog, essay, video, book or workshop an opportunity to share their insights with others, as well as learn more about their own transformational journey. Marlena is the author of Nothing Bad Between Us: A Mennonite Missionary’s Daughter Finds Healing in Her Brokenness and, together with Ed O’Connor, Separately Together and Reclaiming Your Future. Their latest book CALLED is now available. Learn more at marlenafiol.com.