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The Truth About Adversity No One Talks About — Caitlin Cogan Doemner | Ep. 465
6th November 2025 • University of Adversity • Lance W Essihos
00:00:00 01:20:55

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I lost my brother to suicide and my dad to cancer only eighteen months apart. Those were the hardest moments of my life and they changed everything. Grief stripped life down to what actually matters and forced me to grow in ways I never expected.

This episode is a raw look at loss, healing, and the hard truths that shape you when life breaks you open. If you’re navigating grief or heavy emotions, this will help you feel less alone.

In this episode you’ll learn:

💔 The truths grief forces you to face

⏳ How loss changes you over time

⚡ Why life moves faster than we think

🗣️ The cost of avoiding important conversations

🤝 Why relationships matter more than anything

🧩 How to cope without numbing the pain

🔥 Why adversity can become a turning point

👉 A powerful reflection on grief, meaning, healing, and the courage it takes to rebuild your life after loss.

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