Episode 16: Yer a Wizard, Corrie: The Search for Identity in Potter

Hermione is the smart one, Ginny is the only daughter, Harry is
the Chosen One, but who are these characters without the labels
put on them by others? This week, we spoke with Corrie Ferguson
about how the Potter books helped her grow closer to her own
identity.


TRIGGER WARNING: Suicide discussion in Whisper segment


On Episode 16, we discuss…


Being introduced to the books by a beloved brother


Finding yourself in Harry’s ability to love and Hermione’s
fears of failure


How living with a chronic disability can affect mental health
and your sense of identity


Feeling like your own version of “The Chosen One”


Struggles and successes with escaping the labels you’ve been
put under


Who are you today?


This week’s Whisper: J.K. Rowling, Luna Lovegood, and the magic
of being alive


If you have a Potter story you want to share, we’d love for
you to join us as a guest on the podcast!


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