Be Brave, Be Kind-Life Lessons from Auggie Pullman

Do you know 10 year old Auggie Pullman?  He is the protagonist of the inspiring 2017 movie Wonder.  Auggie has Treacher Collins syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that mostly affects a person’s facial features and ears. The movie takes us on Auggie’s journey towards acceptance. 

At its core, the film is about being true to yourself. Embracing the vision you have for yourself, not someone else's dream of you..The film "Wonder, is about accepting what makes us unique, and changing our perspective from fitting in or suppressing our differences to leveraging our unique characteristics, and traits as a strength or advantage. 

In this podcast episode, we'll look at the science behind transforming perceived flaws or failings into super powers. We'll also see how one person can effect change in others by remaining steadfast in their commitment. We also see as witnessed in the movie, it is never too late to do the right thing..