Sean Stephenson
Therapist, author and speaker
Sean Stephenson was an American therapist and speaker who wrote self-help books. He was born with a rare bone condition and built a career helping people with confidence.
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American Born 1979 in Chicago, United States Died 2019
Influenced by Byron Katie
About Sean Stephenson
Sean Stephenson (1979-2019) was born in La Grange, Illinois, with osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare condition that makes bones very fragile. He stood three feet tall, used a wheelchair, and broke more than 200 bones before he turned 18. He went on to earn a doctorate in clinical hypnosis and became a board-certified therapist. He gave talks at live events and shared online videos that reached millions of people. His book Get Off Your "But" has been published in ten languages. Stephenson lived in Scottsdale, Arizona, with his wife, Mindie Kniss. He described his mission as helping people let go of insecurity.