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Overcoming Adversity
Scott Whitney interviews people to find out how they overcame adversity.
He asks them to share some of their hardest and darkest moments. Whilst listening to stories of peoples adversity it can help you when you face tough times, or even when you need to excel.
Scott himself faced adversity when he became disabled in 2020. He uses his experience to resonate with people regardless of whether the interviewee is disabled or has faced other challenges.
Each person has a story to tell and each story is worth listening too.
Lessons can be learnt from every episode.
If you have a story to share or a question to ask, you can contact Scott by email on scott@all4inclusion.org
Episodes
7 episodes
6. Multiple Sclerosis: Give yourself the chance to be great
Sitting down and speaking with Terri - Louise Brown from Talks with MS is always a joy.Whilst she throws out a glow of orange positivity everywhere she goes, those who know her best know there is pain behind every step she takes. In her...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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25:17

5. Living life 100 miles per hour at a time
Road rage changed Andy's life completely.He was heading for band practice, but his final destination was hospital. The prognosis was not great.Please take note of the trigger warning around mental health at the start of this pod...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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43:57

4. Stepping in and out of Burnout - with Zane McCormack
Burnout sparked the end of Zane McCormack's career as a policeman. After recovering from burnout he started speaking to colleagues and friends. Supporting them from their journey. He found himself at a cross roads in life and he chose t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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32:59

3. Trans Rights: it's like history repeating itself
As a white cis man I learned so much by talking to Christopher.Christopher works for Manchester Pride and is an author on a mission to ensure LGBTQ+ liberation is something everyone can enjoy.Christopher and I both gravitated to...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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43:42

2. Winning for SEND: When parents take on their Local Authority
Disabled Parent - Carer Jen didn't choose this.Her autistic son didn't want this.It's impacted both of their physical and mental health.It all could have been avoided. It should have been avoided. No parent should have t...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:34

1. Tackling Trauma: Tom Johnson relives his bullied past
Former England Rugby Union player, Tom Johnson has a past that him kept hidden for a long time. Even his Exeter Chiefs team mates were unaware of the scar from his childhood.The flanker went to boarding school and during his time was se...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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27:39

An inhumane, discriminating short - the pilot episode
Welcome to our pilot episode of Overcoming Adversity.This podcast introduces you to the format of the show, whilst providing you with a mini clip. A short telling you about a moment of adversity.My name is Scott Whitney. I am th...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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