The Informed Perspective
The Informed Perspective Podcast
Overcoming Adversity
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Overcoming Adversity

The need for strength, optimism & community

Part of our Month of Inclusivity – The Informed Perspective Podcast

In this deeply human & humbling episode, we hear from three remarkable individuals who’ve faced extraordinary challenges:

  • Greg, who overcame bullying, dyslexia, and two open-heart surgeries

  • Larissa, a survivor of rape and substance abuse

  • Kerri, who spent her youth and early adulthood living on the streets

Together, we explore the weight of shame, the invisibility of trauma, and how connection, not judgment, helps us survive and grow.

👉 A key takeaway? Adversity doesn’t discriminate—and we all need spaces where we’re simply allowed to be.

"Your life changes, you have more chapters to write." – Greg, Little Optimist Trust

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