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Every season of Overloaded<\/em> has explored the forces that overload families from poverty to social isolation, systemic racism to mistrust of our systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this season, we\u2019re looking at something more invisible, the stories behind those forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And how stories shape what we believe, how we act, and who we hold responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When those stories get stuck in the past, in fear, or in harm, they strengthen those forces and shape the systems and conditions that overload families instead of supporting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we want to change outcomes for children and families, we first have to understand the narratives that define how we see them. Those narratives inform our policies and priorities and inspire or shutter what\u2019s possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changing those narratives takes intention, courage, and collective effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, we can tell a story that uplifts instead of blames, that prevents harm before it happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Season 4, we\u2019re taking apart the stories that define our families, our communities, and our future, and building better ones together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season 4 features an incredible lineup of experts, changemakers and thought leaders. Guests include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n