Becoming You - The Podcast with John Fleming

S1E3: Acknowledging Race, Illness & Loss in the Becoming Process with Viv Grant

Mar 29, 2025

Viv Grant, a coach and director at Integrity Coaching, shares her transformative journey shaped by the loss of her mother and her own health challenges. She discusses how these events redefined her identity and the profound impact of race on self-discovery. Viv introduces the concept of soul activism, emphasizing its significance in personal growth and societal change. The conversation also highlights the responsibilities of leaders in promoting anti-racism and the importance of authentic dialogue around race and identity for lasting transformation.

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ADVICE

Embrace Forgiveness to Free Yourself

Let go of grudges and past hurts to free yourself and become more authentic.
Forgiveness is about releasing the burden, not about excusing the wrongs done to you.

ANECDOTE

Cancer Diagnosis as Transformation

Viv Grant describes being diagnosed with aggressive uterine cancer as a chrysalis moment in her becoming journey.
She began painting to express her soul, signifying a profound transformation despite the pain and fear.

INSIGHT

Race Work Requires Inner Vulnerability

The work on race needs to shift from intellectual debate to inner, vulnerable work.
True transformation happens when people engage emotionally and share personal stories.

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In this episode of Becoming You - The Podcast, John Fleming sits down with Viv Grant, a coach and director of Integrity Coaching, to explore the deeply personal moments that forced her to redefine her identity and the impact of race on her own journey to becoming.

From sadly losing her mother to facing her own diagnosis, Viv opens up about life events that asked her to challenge her old ideas of achievement and identity. She also speaks about the impact of race on her journey and what it really means to build a life that is yours.

Viv also shares her perspective on soul activism - what it means, why it matters, and how it ties into her own becoming.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

How her mother’s passing and her own diagnosis reshaped her sense of self
Viv’s personal story to discovering what truly matters
The relationship between race and identity in the journey of self-discovery
What soul activism means to Viv and how it shapes her work

Whether you’re curious or just beginning to question the role of race in the identity process, this episode will give you the insights to start shifting your perspective.

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Website: https://www.integritycoaching.co.uk

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Content Advice: This episode contains discussions about race, grief, and illness, including personal experiences of losing a loved one and facing a cancer diagnosis. This conversation is shared with deep care and honesty, and we acknowledge it may be challenging for some listeners.

Disclaimer: The content shared in this podcast represents the personal experiences, opinions, and insights of the host, guests, and contributors. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, whether medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or financial.