Remastered - Carol Vorderman and Simon Harmer
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In a remastered episode from series 1, Carol Vorderman, television personality and businesswoman, talks with Si Harmer, a former combat medical technician in the British Army, who lost both legs in Afghanistan. Carol and Si discuss their struggles, motivations and how they have cultivated  resilience in their own lives. They talk about the importance of gratitude and positivity, how to navigate the complex world of social media, and reflect on how their children bring richness to their lives. The Resilience Sessions has been inspired by Making Generation R – a campaign which aims to create a generation of resilient people across the U.K. The series is brought to you by Blesma, the limbless veterans charity, and is based on an original idea by Simon Harmer and The Drive Project. The Resilience Sessions are supported by Openreach and produced by The Drive Project. With thanks to Facebook. For information on helplines please visit our website. Website: https://blesma.org/making-generation-r/the-resilience-sessions/ Twitter: @TheResilienceS Facebook: @theresiliencesessions Instagram: @theresiliencesessions Contact us: [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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