What does it mean to truly show up for someone? In this powerful episode, Lucinda Koza speaks with psychologist and trauma specialist Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison about her decade-long friendship with Sean/a—an intersex woman who overcame the hardest obstacles of homelessness and schizophrenia to become a beacon of strength and joy.
Together, they explore what happens when we take a chance on one another. From daily Starbucks chats to a worldwide Pride tour, this is the story of two women who changed each other’s lives—and a whole community in the process.
Topics We Cover:
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Sean/a’s resilience and life as an intersex woman living unhoused
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The emotional and spiritual power of allyship
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Post-traumatic growth and surviving the “dark night of the soul”
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Living with schizophrenia without medication
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Finding hope, dignity, and connection in unexpected places
Guest:
Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison is a psychologist with 35+ years of experience in trauma work. She is the co-author of I, Sean/a: The Story of a Homeless Intersex Woman Who Inspired a Community.
Resources & Mentions:
📖 I, Sean/a — Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads
🌐 Learn more about Sean/a’s story on TikTok (1M+ views!)
🗺️ Pride around the world: Sean/a’s first international journey at age 59
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