The Life We're Given: Stories of Resilience Through Life's Challenges
Real people. Real struggles. Real resilience. The Life We’re Given is a podcast of inspiring stories about healing and finding strength through life’s challenges.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2025
Navigating Change: How to Embrace Life Transitions and Personal Growth
In this empowering solo episode, Brandi Lewis explores the inevitability of change and the emotional challenges it brings. Drawing from her own health journey, she shares personal experiences that hi…
The Importance of Mental Health: Therapy, Trauma & Healing at Any Age
In this powerful conversation, host Brandi Lewis sits down with pre-licensed therapist Letisha Harris Miller to explore the realities of mental health in the Black community. Together, they address t…
Navigating Depression: Healing, Self-Care, and Mental Health
In this insightful episode, David DeWitt shares his journey with depression, from the early signs he experienced as a teenager to the challenges of high-functioning depression and the impact on his c…
Navigating Grief: How to Heal and Keep Your Loved One’s Memory Alive
In this deeply moving episode, Mary Michael Kelley shares her journey through the grief of losing a child and navigating her son Micah’s health challenges. She discusses the profound impact of child …
Ambitious Black Women: Balancing Career, Life, and Personal Growth
In this engaging conversation, Rachel & Brandi explore their journeys as ambitious Black women navigating careers in philanthropy and politics. They discuss the challenges and rewards of pursuing pro…
How a Bone Marrow Transplant Led to a Motherhood Miracle
In this inspiring episode, Selena Burland shares her journey with aplastic anemia and PNH (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria), navigating complex treatment options and ultimately undergoing a bone …
How to Boldly Share Your Story: Tips for Storytelling and Personal Growth
In this inspiring conversation, Javacia Harris Bowser shares her journey as a writer and breast cancer survivor, discussing how her diagnosis shaped her life and creative work. Joined by host Brandi …
Creating a Legacy After a Rare Diagnosis: Resilience and Personal Growth
In this inspiring conversation, Drew Ann Long, founder of Caroline’s Cart, shares her journey creating a special needs shopping cart designed for older children and adults with disabilities. She open…
From Diagnosis to Healing: How Chronic Illness Can Lead to Self-Discovery
In this powerful conversation, Briana Donis opens up about her journey with aplastic anemia, her experience undergoing a bone marrow transplant, and what life looks like in recovery. She shares the c…
From Patient to Advocate: My Journey with Chronic Illness & Resilience
In the first episode of The Life We’re Given, host Brandi Lewis opens up about her personal journey with rare blood disorders, including aplastic anemia and PNH (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria).…
Balancing Family and Career Ambition: Why It’s More Than Time Management
In this inspiring conversation, Tera Wages—mother, entrepreneur, and CEO of Connection Codes—shares her journey of balancing family life and entrepreneurship while building a business centered on emo…
The Life We're Given (Official Trailer)
What happens when life takes an unexpected turn—and nothing looks the way you imagined? In this trailer, I share what you can expect from The Life We’re Given—a podcast born from my diagnosis, resili…