How Adversity Shapes Identity | Linda Drattell

Life can change in an instant.For award-winning author and poet Linda Drattell, that change came through two life-altering experiences: losing her hearing as an adult and surviving the 2016 terrorist attack in Nice, France. Rather than allowing those events to define her, she transformed them into stories of resilience, humor, hope, and the courage to remain true to herself.In this episode Joe and Linda explore the deeper lessons that emerge from adversity, discuss the pressure society places on people to conform, and examine how writing can become a powerful tool for healing and personal growth.Linda also shares insights into her award-winning poetry, children's literature, and her upcoming satirical novel, The Pecadillos of Philomena Phipps, a story that challenges modern conformity while celebrating individuality.Guest:Linda Drattell (official website): https://lindadrattell.com/The Peccadilloes of Philomena Phipps by Linda Drattell (excerpt / book page): https://lindadrattell.com/new-novel-coming-soon/ Watch Live 7PM CT Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Special thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiExecutive Producer John SeeleyWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show?Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeCheck out our partners:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeGet MasterPeace https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/767e544f93fd74ce(00:01:16) Joe introduces Linda and her life-changing story(00:05:50) Living between Barcelona and Colorado(00:07:03) Losing hearing and finding identity through advocacy(00:13:20) Why humor helps carry heavy truths(00:18:20) Moral fault lines, conformity, and being yourself(00:29:54) Writing satire in The Pecadillos of Philomena Phipps(00:39:48) Erasure, deafness, and the need to be seen(00:46:44) Surviving the Nice terror attack and finding hope(00:55:35) Where to find Linda's books and Joe's closing thoughts - Joe "Rooz" Russiellohttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com