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Glora Gaynor: The Untold Truth Behind "I Will Survive" (audio)

Lauren Conlin

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"One thing I want people to remember about me- my challenges in life have been met with my faith, and my victories have been because of my faith,"- Gloria Gaynor on The Outlier Podcast.

You know the song, but do you know the woman behind it? Gloria Gaynor has been a symbol of strength for over five decades, but her real battle began long after her disco reign. In the upcoming Lifetime Movie Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive (premiering Feb 8 at 10/9c), she reveals the struggles, reinvention, and faith that helped her truly understand the lyrics that made her famous.

In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Gloria Gaynor to uncover the highs, lows, and shocking truths behind her journey. From the rise and fall of disco to hitting rock bottom at 65—and fighting her way back—this is Gloria like you've never heard before.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/robin-roberts-presents-i-will-survive-the-gloria-gaynor-story