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EPISODE · Mar 23, 2026 · 42 MIN

From Bullying to Advocacy: How a 17-Year-Old Is Changing Youth Mental Health

from Baskets Of Knowledge · host Prajesh Chhanabhai; Tane Whitehead

What happens when your biggest setback becomes your greatest purpose?We sit down with Savera Sidhu, a 17-year-old university student, black belt in karate, and youth mental health advocate who is already making a powerful impact in her community.After experiencing bullying, navigating family challenges, and facing a career-changing injury, Savera made a decision that changed everything, to turn her struggles into support for others.Today, she delivers wellbeing workshops to primary school students, advocates for mental health support in schools, and is leading conversations about resilience, confidence, and purpose at an age when most people are still figuring out who they are.This episode is about more than success.It’s about growth.It’s about courage.And it’s about discovering your purpose through adversity.In this episode, you’ll learn:How setbacks can redirect your life toward purposeWhy confidence doesn’t have to be loudThe real impact of bullying on young peopleHow young leaders are changing the future of mental healthWhy resilience is a skill anyone can build

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