Ordinary Courage with Vanisha Breault

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Ordinary Courage is no ordinary podcast. Hosted by social justice advocate & Founder of the Terminator Foundation, Vanisha Breault, this podcast has been created to reveal the courage in all of us. Aimed to explore real stories surrounding issues of addiction, mental health and abuse, we are pushing the boundaries of vulnerability, introspection and everyday courage, and ultimately shifting the paradigm of judgment towards one of compassion. Through open conversations with family, friends, colleagues and experts, Vanisha will look at and dig into the relationships and life events that impact all of us. Vanisha is no stranger to letting her voice be heard and creating space for others to do the same.

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