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Whit's Grit

by Whitney Lavender

Whit’s Grit is a podcast where real people from every walk of life share raw, honest stories of resilience, unbreakable spirit, and the kind of grit that simply refuses to quit.Hosted by Whitney Lavender — a double above-knee amputee, adaptive jiu-jitsu practitioner, Ms. Wheelchair Tennessee 2026, and author of the children’s book Whit and Wheels — each episode explores how ordinary people faced extraordinary obstacles, refused to let them define their future, and rose anyway.From rock bottom to redemption, trauma to triumph, chronic illness to championship — these are powerful conversations about mindset, perseverance, and the belief that everything is overcomeable.Whether you’re struggling, healing, or simply need a reminder of human strength, Whit’s Grit delivers stories that will move you, motivate you, and prove that no matter what you’re going through… your story isn’t over until you say it is.Where Grit Refuses to Quit.