What happens when the life you've built suddenly comes to a halt? Bea Santiago won the title of Miss International 2013, but behind the crown and recognition, she faced a battle few people saw.
In this episode, Bea shares the deeply personal story of her battle with kidney failure — a season that required constant dialysis and ultimately led to a life-saving kidney donation from her younger brother.
But beyond the medical struggle was a deeper journey of healing: confronting personal truths, letting go of the pressure to constantly achieve, and discovering a deeper sense of purpose.
If you are currently facing a tough challenge, Bea hopes to inspire hope and resilience in you, to give a reminder that you are being prepared for something greater.
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This was shot and recorded in 2025.
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