Ep. 68: Uncomfortable Truths and Radical Humanity with Corey Leak

About this episode

Cher Anderton interviews Corey Leak about his journey through cancer, DEI work, and faith deconstruction.

This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with Corey Leak , host of The Existential Podcast , and this one goes deep. We talk about everything — from his journey through a cancer diagnosis , to the realities of working in DEI in today's world, to his powerful story of faith deconstruction and how it shapes the way he moves through discomfort. It's one of those conversations that doesn't tie things up neatly — it opens them. We explore identity, growth, courage, and what it really means to stay human when life tests you. It's raw, rich, and full of the kind of insights that stay with you long after listening. MORE ABOUT COREY: I'm a 47 year old cancer survivor, husband and father spending my time contending for a better world. Instagram: @coreyevanleak MORE ABOUT ME: I'm a mental health therapist, speaker, author and educator who helps organizations bridge the gap between knowing and doing the things that foster well-being, resilience and success. With expertise in school counseling, trauma-informed practices, and social-emotional intelligence (SEI), I help teams address the root causes of issues such as burnout, communication breakdowns, and resistance to change—rather than…

People in this episode

Host: Cher Anderton

Guest: Corey Leak

Topics covered

• cancer diagnosis
• DEI
• faith deconstruction
• identity
• growth
• courage
• mental health

Keywords

• cancer survivor
• DEI
• faith
• identity
• mental health
• discomfort
• growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Existential Podcast

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