What if the strongest form of advocacy wasn’t a protest—but a shared story around a table? In this special Boundless B conversation, we explore how showing up, connecting, and supporting one another can be the most powerful act of all.

Dr. Whitley Grant-Goodman, licensed clinical mental health counselor and addiction specialist, joins us to reflect on her recent session at the Coalition for Hemophilia B’s Meetings on the Road event in Charlotte, NC. Together with host Kai M Sorensen, they explore how the power of shared experience, caregiver validation, and accessible advocacy can create life-changing community moments. Whether you’ve been managing Hemophilia B for decades or are new to the journey, this episode reminds you: You are not alone—and the community is waiting with open arms.

What You’ll Learn

Why community-building is essential for mental health and healingHow vulnerability and trust can grow quickly in shared spacesThe emotional power of in-person connection (and how to access it)Why advocacy isn’t always loud—and how to practice it in everyday lifeHow caregivers can support their own mental and emotional healthWhat attendees walk away with from a Meetings on the Road event

Episode Highlights

[01:29] What it felt like to lead a Stronger Together session in person

[03:09] Why in-person connection deepens emotional healing

[04:15] The ripple effect of shared stories and vulnerability

[06:34] Advocacy, support systems, and the power of laughter

[08:33] Redefining advocacy—what it looks like in everyday life

[10:45] How local advocacy and small actions can move change

[11:40] Centering caregiver voices and the importance of self-advocacy

[13:35] A final message for anyone who couldn’t attend in person

Meet the Guest

Dr. Whitley Grant-Goodman is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and licensed clinical addiction specialist based in Durham, NC. With over a decade of experience supporting adults with anxiety, perfectionism, substance misuse, and boundary setting, she operates a fully virtual practice and leads trainings nationwide. Whitley is also a doctoral candidate researching the experiences of women of color and racial trauma.

Tools, Frameworks, or Strategies Mentioned

Meetings on the Road by the Coalition for Hemophilia BSelf-advocacy through medical preparation and questioningPeer-to-peer community buildingLocal advocacy through connection with elected officialsCaregiver support through story-sharing and validation

Closing Insight & CTA

“You don’t have to organize an event to build community. You can start with one honest conversation or one supportive meeting.” - Dr. Whitley Grant-Goodman

Find your people. Show up for yourself. And remember—hope and healing begin with connection.

Resource & Links

Coalition for Hemophilia B – https://www.hemob.org/

Meetings on the Road Information – https://www.hemob.org/meetings-on-the-road

Balancing Life’s Issues – https://balancinglifesissues.com/podcast-bli/

Boundless B Podcast Page – www.hemob.org/podcast

Dr. Whitley Grant-Goodman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitleygrantgoodman/