Redefining life after: A way forward through change, adversity and suffering | Part 1

26/11/2025 19 min Episodio 14
Redefining life after: A way forward through change, adversity and suffering | Part 1

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Send us a message!In this heartfelt conversation, Matthew shares his journey as a brain tumour survivor and the profound ways in which it challenged his identify, routines, and mental health as a young adult. He talks about paving a way forward, sharing the question that helped anchor him through his most difficult moments: “What can I do today, right now, in this moment?” While adversity might look different for everyone, the path through it is built one step at a time, through resilience and courage. Matthew’s story reminds us that there is hope, even in the toughest of times. For additional information, you may visit:  about Matthew here: Matthew McKinnon | Build Resilience, Embrace Hope, Overcome Adversity Watch Matthew’s TEDx talk here:Suffering is Important, Here's Why | Matthew McKinnon | TEDxYouth@GrandviewHeightsIf you’d like to share your story and take part in our Beyond Brain Tumours podcast, we invite you to fill out this short form. Learn more about Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada at BrainTumour.ca. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and Linkedin.

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