Episode 4: Why One-on-One Relationships Still Matter in a Divided World: Part 1 with Suhein Beck

In this powerful, wide-ranging conversation, Merle sits down with returning guest Suhein Beck to trace the extraordinary arc of her life—from being a Circassian exile from the North Caucasus, to a Syrian refugee, to facing racism and gang terror in America. Suhein shares what it means to live between cultures, how language became both a bridge and a form of survival, and why true understanding can begin with something as simple (and profound) as a one-on-one connection.

Together, Merle and Suhein explore identity, belonging, courage, and the real cost of starting over—again and again. This episode is a reminder that our stories are shaped not only by what we endure, but by the relationships that help us reclaim our voice.

About the podcast: Merle’s Pearls of Wisdom is where Merle Singer—The Relationship Miracle Worker—shares grounded insights on relationships and how they impact every part of life. Merle is bringing the show back with intention, and plans to feature more guest conversations in upcoming episodes—real stories, real connection, and pearls of wisdom you can carry with you.

(Part 2 continues the conversation with Suhein with a deeper focus on grief, legacy, and “not losing yourself as you lose others.”)