Prevailing Through Pain
Prevailing Through Pain
Podcast Description
Welcome to 'Prevailing Through Pain', a podcast dedicated to the stories of remarkable women – our 'sheros' – who have braved life's toughest challenges to emerge victorious. These narratives are not just about enduring struggles but about thriving beyond them. Here, we celebrate the spirit of perseverance, the power of resilience, and the triumphs over adversity that define the journey of these incredible women.
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The podcast focuses on themes of resilience, personal transformation, and empowerment with episodes exploring topics like leadership journeys, the impact of mental health, overcoming adversity in personal and professional spaces, and the power of community, illustrated by episodes featuring Mayor Rachel Proctor's leadership or LaToya Ogidan's educational achievements despite teenage pregnancy.
Welcome to ‘Prevailing Through Pain’, a podcast dedicated to the stories of remarkable women – our ‘sheros’ – who have braved life’s toughest challenges to emerge victorious. These narratives are not just about enduring struggles but about thriving beyond them. Here, we celebrate the spirit of perseverance, the power of resilience, and the triumphs over adversity that define the journey of these incredible women.
In this powerful episode of Prevailing Through Pain, Dr. Christal Foster opens up like never before — sharing how her upbringing, her struggles with depression, and her journey through leadership shaped the woman she is today.
As a pastor’s daughter turned physician, entrepreneur, and civic leader, Dr. Foster dives deep into the real cost of being “the strong one” — and how unspoken battles nearly broke her.
This episode explores:
The pressure of growing up in a high-expectation, high-visibility household
The quiet battle with early adulthood depression — and how she learned to heal
How being a high-functioning woman in leadership can mask internal struggles
Why setting boundaries and saying “no” saved her career and her peace
The journey from humble beginnings to launching a successful restaurant
Her message is clear: You don’t have to suffer in silence to lead with impact.
Want to share your own story? Apply to be a guest: karencherry.me/guest
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