3:09 - How Brandon and Berman first met3:48 - Brandon's background - GenZ activist, speaker, political activist, and influencer3:57 - One of 84 people in medical history diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism called metatropic dysplasia4:36 - Turning point at age 11 when I was close to ending my life...tired of the suffering5:52 - Opportunity to share my story for the first time through TedX6:06 - First time I was vulnerable and authentic...through this experience I found my purpose and mission in life at age 158:16 - We all experience the same emotions, that's what it means to be a human being10:22 - Finding someone to open up to, be comfortable, and feel seen and heard11:33 - Standing in my own way with my thoughts13:01 - Looking back, I wish I could have given myself more empathy15:02 - The process of writing Ten Feet Tall16:45 - Strategies to push through and keep going18:09 - Imposter syndrome20:01 - How did I unpack that anger and release it?...through personal development and control of my own thoughts20:58 - Hurt people.  Hurt people.24:05 - Passing laws to support education on empathy and EQ27:11 - Proactively address bullying and focus on mental health31:52 - Understanding that it is totally ok to be different32:03 - Authenticity is a super power33:27 - Dealing with depression34:41 - The pandemic of loneliness35:05 - Depression causes you to disconnect and make you feel like you are all alone, trapped...if you see someone in crisis or a dark place the most important thing you can do is offer support36:11 - Remind those that we love the most that they are not alone - even when they appear to be thriving37:18 - Self care is not a privilege anymore, it's a priority37:51 - Taking care of and elevating your emotional, mental and spiritual well being has never been more vital38:13 - Give the gift to yourself and you will give it to those around you - you will show up as a better leader38:54 - Disability doesn't mean debilitated41:23 - What's next - D.C.42:14 - In the moments of adversity and struggle, we grow the most

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