Meet Hollis Peirce, a Canadian writer, disability advocate, and the inspiring voice behind the 21st Century Disability podcast. After surviving a life-threatening respiratory crisis in 2021, Hollis now lives in a long-term care hospital—yet continues to create, advocate, and thrive. In this episode, we explore how he finds purpose through writing, why representation matters in disability spaces, and what others often get wrong when talking about accessibility. Hollis is a testament to the pow...
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Meet Hollis Peirce, a Canadian writer, disability advocate, and the inspiring voice behind the 21st Century Disability podcast. After surviving a life-threatening respiratory crisis in 2021, Hollis now lives in a long-term care hospital—yet continues to create, advocate, and thrive. In this episode, we explore how he finds purpose through writing, why representation matters in disability spaces, and what others often get wrong when talking about accessibility. Hollis is a testament to the pow...
Writing Your Resilience: How Lisa Ellison Cooper Turned Grief Into Purpose
Persistence U with Lizbeth
40 minutes
2 months ago
Writing Your Resilience: How Lisa Ellison Cooper Turned Grief Into Purpose
How do you keep going after unimaginable loss? In this heartfelt episode of Persistence U, grief educator, podcaster, and writer Lisa Ellison Cooper shares how the devastating death of her younger brother launched her into a journey of deep grief, self-exploration, and ultimately, healing. Lisa discusses how writing became a lifeline—first as a way to process pain, and then as a tool to connect with others. Today, she uses her experience to support fellow writers navigating difficult personal...
Persistence U with Lizbeth
Meet Hollis Peirce, a Canadian writer, disability advocate, and the inspiring voice behind the 21st Century Disability podcast. After surviving a life-threatening respiratory crisis in 2021, Hollis now lives in a long-term care hospital—yet continues to create, advocate, and thrive. In this episode, we explore how he finds purpose through writing, why representation matters in disability spaces, and what others often get wrong when talking about accessibility. Hollis is a testament to the pow...
