<p class="p1">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.</p> <p class="p1">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.</p> <p class="p3">Topics We Cover:</p> <ul> <li> <p class="p1">Sean/a’s resilience and life as an intersex woman living unhoused</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">The emotional and spiritual power of allyship</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Post-traumatic growth and surviving the “dark night of the soul”</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Living with schizophrenia without medication</p> </li> <li> <p class="p1">Finding hope, dignity, and connection in unexpected places</p> </li> </ul> <p class="p3">Guest:</p> <p class="p1">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.</p> <p class="p3">Resources & Mentions:</p> <p class="p1">📖 I, Sean/a — Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads</p> <p class="p1">🌐 Learn more about Sean/a’s story on TikTok (1M+ views!)</p> <p class="p1">🗺️ Pride around the world: Sean/a’s first international journey at age 59</p> <p class="p3">Follow & Subscribe:</p> <p class="p1">If this episode moved you, please follow, rate, and share How I Ally. Your support helps amplify voices that deserve to be heard.</p>