Notes on Resilience

Send us Fan Mail Ever wrestle with the wave of emotions when you lose a beloved pet? With guest Kevin Ringstaff, founder of PetCloud, we explore the profound bond we share with our pets and the complex terrain of grief and resilience. Kevin enlightens us on how this loss can reveal the core of who we are, and we take a journey into the differences between grieving for a pet and a human. Kevin help...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself stuck in a rut, feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? In my heartfelt conversation with Nyeesha Williams, a mental well-being expert and NAMI board member, we learned that resilience is not about rigidity but about finding grace amidst adversity. With her personal journey of seeking forgiveness as a beacon, she guides us through understanding resilienc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode with guest Josh Porthouse, a veteran who faced an identity crisis post-deployment, we uncover the role of personal values in shaping self-worth, the art of boundary-setting, and the practice of mindfulness. Listen as he shares his journey of rediscovery, how it centers on the tenets of personal values, and how self-doubt can be a stumbling block. We explored the va...

Send us Fan Mail What if the strength to conquer life's challenges isn’t bouncing back but pausing, reflecting, and adapting? Listen in on this conversation with resilience coach Russell Harvey as we discuss resilience as a growth process rather than mere recovery and the power of optimism and self-awareness. He takes us through his personal journey in learning and development and how it has...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the raw power of vulnerability as we engage in a riveting dialogue with Nick Jonsson, an executive coach, keynote speaker, and Ironman triathlon athlete. Find out why vulnerability isn't a weakness but a strength that fosters resilience and empowers individuals and organizations alike. We discuss the crucial role of vulnerability in building resilience, emotional hea...

Send us Fan Mail Physician burnout is a silent epidemic that's claiming lives. We deep-dive into this topic with our remarkable guest, Sapna Shah-Haque, an internal medicine physician and host of the Worthy Physician podcast. Sapna shares her powerful journey from burnout to recovery and the alarming statistics on physician suicides, emphasizing the importance of healthy coping mechanisms and...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to step into the high-pressure world of public safety through the eyes of an experienced 911 dispatcher? Our guest today, Ricardo Martinez, takes us on a journey that will challenge your perception of resilience. A storyteller, author, creator of the podcast Within the Trenches, and founder of the #IAM911 movement, Ricardo opens up about his experiences, the struggle...

Send us Fan Mail What if resilience isn't about bouncing back stronger, but instead about softening and receiving? Tara Rynders, a nurse, dancer, and CEO of The Clinic offers a fresh perspective on resilience or what she intriguingly calls (re)brilliance. Tara's unique synthesis of arts, music, movement, and caring science for healthcare professionals is deeply transformative, and in thi...

Send us Fan Mail What if the difference between surviving and falling apart in the face of trauma was a simple conversation? Prepare to be enlightened by our guest, Tony Harrison, the founder of the Public Safety Group. Tony taps into his extensive experience, from being a dispatcher and deputy sheriff to a consultant, to illustrate the power of resilience and compassion in dealing with trauma. He...

Send us Fan Mail How do you build resilience in the face of adversity? What role does emotional intelligence play in managing stress, uncertainty, and anxiety? Tune in as I join forces with emotional intelligence guru, speaker, and author Jen Shirkani to learn about the combination of emotional intelligence and resilience, its vital role in stress management, and the unique perspectives she gained...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we tackle the art of resilience with speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate Jodi Samuels. With her superpower for compartmentalizing stress, Jodi takes us through her life as a world traveler, entrepreneur, and mother, shedding light on how focusing on the big picture and not fussing over trivialities has shaped her journey. Our conversation includes personal responsibilit...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in to this conversation with Anna Seewald, a psychologist, educator, parenting coach, and host of the Authentic Parenting podcast, about the intricacies of resilience and its pivotal role in parenting. We unravel the threads of shame and unworthiness, shedding light on the need for self-compassion in the process of healing. We also talk about the generational ramifications...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how societies rebound from atrocities like the Holocaust? Join me for a compelling conversation with scholar and author Dan McMillan, where we explore this very question. Founder and leader of Safe Democracy in America, Dan provides a unique perspective on societal resilience in the face of trauma, drawing from his study of the Holocaust. His insights shed l...

Send us Fan Mail In the face of adversity, we often find strength we never knew we had. Today, we're in for an inspiring conversation with teacher and poet Sean Hogan. A survivor of the 9/11 attack, Sean gives us a unique insight into his journey of recovery and the difficulties we face in the aftermath of trauma. We delve into how significant it is to share our experiences with a trusted con...

Send us Fan Mail Can you imagine what it's like to face a life-altering tragedy and come out even stronger on the other side? Christina Stanton embodies this strength--after 9-11 she discovered the power of instinct and the importance of community in the healing process.  Her  We engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the role of therapy in trauma healing, and how turning to others, irre...

Send us Fan Mail We journey through the stories of stress and adversity which, rather than breaking us, actually serve to cultivate resilience with Jesse Kohler, the Executive Director of the Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice. Jesse's personal narrative of loss, and the unexpected outreach from a coach that followed, is a touching and powerful illustration of this. We also exam...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered about the workings of the human mind in the face of trauma? Let's join therapist Joy Turner in an illuminating conversation on the complexities of trauma, the unique paths to resilience, the critical role of early intervention, and how traumatic memories differ from non-traumatic ones. We look at the systemic factors at play and the pivotal role institu...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine a world where your challenges are not your undoing, but instead are your superpowers. This is what our guest, Kelly Mendenhall embodies every single day. After becoming suddenly disabled, Kelly endured formidable hardships, including multiple surgeries. Yet, she has adapted and thrived, using these experiences as catalysts for growth. Navigating life with a disability has...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to redefine resilience? Psychologist and retired Air Force officer, Dennis Tansley and I discuss resilience, from personal experiences to cross-cultural perspectives. This episode urges us to face, not evade, the discomfort of pain, a crucial element in fostering true resilience. Shift your perspective on trauma healing with Dennis as we talk about system-based resil...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you face adversity head on and choose to thrive, not merely survive? Our guest today, Steve Gavatorta, an acclaimed coach and author of In Defense of Adversity , shares his insights and reveals how the unpredictability of life—especially in a world grappling with the economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic—can be navigated by cultivating resilience. We ex...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready for a mind-expanding exploration? The guest on today's episode promises to get your neurons firing in brand new ways. We're thrilled to have futurist, behavioral scientist, and author Chris Marshall on the show, guiding us through a fascinating journey into the realm of resilience. Chris delves into the profound impact of emotional fluency and self-compassi...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Barry Furey, a public safety consultant, trainer, and speaker. We discuss resiliency and the movement toward empathy in the public safety world, the importance of upfront training in public safety about how difficult the job can be, and how to look for the good in the bad. Barry has more than 50 years of experience in public safety, including bein...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Nōn Wels, founder of the Feely Human Collective and host of the podcast You, Me, Empathy. We discussed how we wish we didn't always have to be resilient, why self-empathy is essential, and discomfort as a teacher (a topic that also came up in my conversation with ' Tine Zekis .) Nōn grew up as a sensitive kid and didn't always feel...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with James Gardner, life coach and survivor of near-death experiences. We discuss how trauma puts us into survival mode, not necessarily a place where we can thrive, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and how to look at resiliency in terms of knowing where your boundaries are.  James is a life coach who uses his experience of surviving two near-death ex...

Send us Fan Mail Listen in on my conversation with Siddharth Ashvin Shah, a physician, public health scientist, and educator. We discuss the shadow side of resiliency, how resiliency is not a trait but rather a set of skills and competencies we are continuously working on, and resiliency as a bridge that can support us even when we aren't at 100%. We also discuss the concept of trauma as a le...