11 Aug 2024
1h 5m

837: Swim Towards the Shark

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This American Life

This podcast episode highlights transformative journeys through personal struggles, featuring Sarah Polley's life-changing experience with concussion treatment that challenged her to confront her fears, as well as the emotional conflict between a mother and son navigating the perils of activism in Kenya, ultimately illustrating the delicate balance between personal growth, resilience, and the bonds of family amid adversity.

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