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:

Sean/a’s resilience and life as an intersex woman living unhoused
The emotional and spiritual power of allyship
Post-traumatic growth and surviving the “dark night of the soul”
Living with schizophrenia without medication
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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