Episode 6

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5th Jun 2026

Faith, Family, Friends, and a Little More Faith with Adrienne Slaughter

Episode Summary

At 14 years old, Adrienne Slaughter was a rising tennis star with dreams of going pro. Within two weeks, everything changed.

After developing pain in her knee during tennis season, Adrienne was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare childhood bone cancer. Doctors amputated her leg above the knee to save her life.

Most people would understand if bitterness followed. Instead, Adrienne chose joy.

In this inspiring conversation, Adrienne shares how faith, family, friendship, resilience, and self-confidence carried her through devastating loss, multiple cancer diagnoses, a life-threatening car accident, and decades of challenges.

Now celebrating 45 years cancer-free from osteosarcoma, Adrienne has spent decades speaking to audiences, mentoring patients, encouraging others through adversity, and proving that positivity can truly change lives.

This episode is a powerful reminder that even during life’s darkest storms, the sun is still behind the clouds.

In This Episode:

  • Adrienne’s journey from elite tennis prospect to cancer survivor
  • Losing her leg at age 14 and learning to walk again
  • The mindset shift that changed everything
  • Why role models matter during difficult seasons
  • The power of resilience and asking for help
  • Finding joy after trauma and uncertainty
  • The “Four Fs” that carried her through: Faith, Family, Friends, and a little more Faith
  • Becoming a role model for others facing adversity
  • Why your smile may impact someone more than you realize

Memorable Quote:

“There’s a sun behind those clouds. It might not come out tomorrow, but it will shine again.” — Adrienne Slaughter

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DunnWise Perspectives
A podcast about resilience, mindset, and the stories that shape who we become. Hosted by Doris Dunn, DunnWise Perspectives shares real conversations with people who have faced challenges, found their turning point, and discovered a way forward.

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Doris Dunn

Doris Dunn is a business coach, speaker, and founder of DunnWise Consulting. With more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, she has built a career focused on learning and development, employee engagement, and helping individuals and teams reach their full potential.

Through her work, Doris helps business owners and leaders turn their ideas into clear strategies, guiding them from vision to action with a focus on mindset, accountability, and long-term success.

Doris is passionate about the role mindset plays in both personal and professional growth. Her own journey—marked by loss, resilience, and difficult life decisions—has shaped her perspective and deepened her commitment to helping others navigate challenges and move forward with confidence.

She is the host of DunnWise Perspectives, a podcast dedicated to sharing real stories of resilience, shifting mindsets, and the moments that shape who we become.