In our privilege to live in a society with access to all the basic necessities for health and hygiene, we tend to not realize that there are corners in this world where these very basic things are unaccessible at best. In this episode, Dr. Gayle interviews Celeste Mergens, the founder of Days for Girls, and the author of The Power of Days. Join us in this very inspiring conversation about Celeste's journey that opened the path to her founding the organization, and the story of people coming together for the common good of young girls living in destitution amidst the stigma of menstruation.  Highlights of this episode: Gratitude and resilience in the presence of pain The important role and support from Celeste's husband Coming up with solutions instead of saying what should be done Proof of "The Power of We" and the need to stand together This is on our watch. Celeste's secret, inside hope. Dr. Gayle's recommendation   About Celeste Mergens: Celeste Mergens is the founder of Days for Girls. She has led the organization since its beginning in 2008, driven by twenty years of nonprofit and business management experience. She holds a Master's Degree in Creative Writing and Literature and audited a second in Global Sustainable Development. Her “can do” team-building approach has inspired thousands of volunteers and social enterprises worldwide.   Under Celeste's stewardship, Days for Girls has won the SEED award for gender equity and entrepreneurship; was named as a ‘Next Ten’ Organization poised to change the world in the next decade by the Huffington Post; and is two-time Girl Effect Champion.   Celeste is a sought-after speaker who has been featured in Oprah’s O Magazine and Forbes, among other top-tier publications. She was recently named an AARP Purpose Prize Award winner, a Conscious Company Global Impact Entrepreneur of the year and Women Economic Forum's Woman of the Decade. She loves being with her family when not traveling the globe. She is married to her best friend, Don Mergens. Their family includes 11 phenomenal children (five by marriage), 15 grandchildren, four foster children, and four foreign exchange students – plus many beloved friends who have become family all around the world.   Link to the book "The Power of Days: A Story of Resilience, Dignity, and the Fight for Women's Equity": https://www.amazon.com/Power-Days-Resilience-Dignity-Womens/dp/1637743742/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZV0M7HQ84FMW&keywords=the+power+of+days+celeste+mergens&qid=1682031232&sprefix=THE+POWER+OF+DAYS,aps,119&sr=8-1   About Gayle Myers, MD:   Dr. Gayle Myers, Board-Certified Integrative Medicine Physician and Host of the Health Conscious Living Podcast, helps patients with complex medical conditions progress from illness and pain, to health and well-being. She is also the Co-Founder of the Intuitive Awareness Center, where for 12 years she has taught Intuitive Meditation Tools to access the power of Spiritual Inner connection, find answers within, and create a life of abundance.  With over 30 years of experience, she has become a wellness and resilience expert, writer, and teacher, who inspires empowerment for lifestyle health habits, wellbeing, and joyful living in others. As Host of the Health Conscious Living Podcast she discusses the indomitable human spirit, hope, and resilience, and teaches tools to access Inner Wisdom for healing and thriving.    Like what you’re hearing? Learn more about Health Conscious Living at: healthconsciousinc.com Follow Dr. Gayle Myers on social media! IG | @gaylemyersmd -  instagram.com/gaylemyersmd FB | facebook.com/gayle.myers.773 LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/gayle-p-myers-md   ? "RESOURCES CREATED FOR YOU" ❤ Elevate Your Health and Wellness Journey with Our Free Health Habits Lifestyle Checklist