Resilience Unravelled

n this episode of Resilience Unravelled, host Russell Thackeray chats with Zach Del Monaco, a young entrepreneur from Miami, Florida with an inspiring background in commercial construction. Zach shares insights into his journey, from working in his family’s construction business, leveraging social media for growth, to his personal battles and triumphs, including overcoming a significant spinal sur...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Russell interviews Dr. Bonnie Buckner, founder of the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery, and author of 'The Secret Mind: Unlock The Power of Dreams to Transform Your Life.' Dr. Buckner discusses her extensive background in dreaming and imagery, explaining the continuous nature of dreaming both day and night. She outlines how dreams can influ...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, the focus is on the critical subject of diet and nutrition with guest Adi Wyshograd, a registered dietitian and co-founder of Everlong. Broadcasting from Southern California, Adi shares her journey into the field, driven by her personal weight loss struggles and professional interest in the psychological components of nutrition. The discussion covers vario...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, host Russell interviews Darryl Stickel, an expert on trust building from Trust Unlimited. Darryl shares his personal journey from growing up in a small, isolated town in Canada to becoming a trust consultant and academic with a PhD from Duke University. He discusses the fundamentals of trust, explaining it as a willingness to make oneself vulnerable in unc...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, tDr Russell Thackeray interviews meditation teacher and mindfulness coach, Fleet Maull. Fleet shares insights on his diverse meditation practices spanning over 50 years, including Tibetan, Zen Buddhist, and Vedic traditions, coupled with modern neuroscience. He discusses his unique Neuro Somatic Mindfulness Meditation approach, explaining how it integrates...

In this episode of Resilience Unraveled, host Russell Thackeray chats with Dane Johnson about his personal journey dealing with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Dane discusses his struggles with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the various treatments he tried, and how he eventually found a path to recovery. He introduces his SHIELD program, which focuses on a holistic approach encompassing...

In this episode of 'Resilience Unravelled,' the host welcomes Matt Krayton, founder of a strategic communications, public affairs, and political consulting firm. Matt shares his 14-year journey in the industry, providing insights on surviving the ups and downs of entrepreneurship during economic challenges. The discussion delves into Matt's recent venture, M2 Aspire, aimed at leadership developmen...

In this episode of 'Resilience Unraveled,' host Russell Thackeray chats with Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair of Baker Donelson, about leadership and resilience in the legal industry. Tim shares his journey from a young lawyer to a leader, emphasising the importance of authenticity, collaboration, and a growth mindset in driving organisational success. They delve into the challenges law firms face in...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Russell Thackeray delves into the fascinating world of molecular hydrogen with Greg 'The Hydrogen Man'. Greg discusses his journey into hydrogen research following severe health issues that Western medicine couldn't resolve. He shares insights on the benefits of molecular hydrogen, its production methods, and safety. The conversation also highlights the mi...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, we meet Valencia Danzler, the 'Gratitude Grandmaster,' who shares her personal story of overcoming adversity through the practice of gratitude. Valencia, an elite neuro-encoding specialist, explains how writing down daily gratitudes transformed her life from despair to success. She discusses the science behind gratitude, offers practical tips for incorpora...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, host Russell Thackeray interviews Jay Sapovits, founder of Ink’d Stores, a promotional marketing firm based in Boston. Jay discusses the intricacies of the merch and swag industry, providing insights into B2B promotional products, ROI tracking, and the cultural phenomenon of branded merchandise in the U.S. He contrasts the U.S. market with the UK, explaini...

In this episode of 'Resilience Unravelled,' Dr. Joe Nieusma, a toxicologist with 37 years of experience, discusses the effects of toxins on the human body. Dr. Joe explains the basics of toxicology, emphasising the principle that 'the dose makes the poison.' He elaborates on how both external and internal toxins affect health, highlighting issues like oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. Dr....

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, host Russell Thackeray interviews Dona Amelia, a dynamic leader originally from a small village in Indonesia, who shares her inspiring journey from poverty to becoming a global figure in the entertainment and business world. Dona delves into her early life challenges, her family's financial struggles, and how her father discovered her singing talent. She h...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, we meet Craig Polsfuss, a psychologist with a unique name and a compelling story. Craig shares his journey growing up in Minnesota, his education in psychology, sociology, and philosophy, and highlights a significant moment of awakening at age 28 that transformed his understanding of life. He discusses the concept of shifting from an 'outside in' to 'insid...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Michael Erath, a former executive in the hardwood veneer manufacturing industry turned business coach. Michael shares his background in the family business, the challenges of transitioning from domestic to export markets, and the devastating discovery of embezzlement and fraud by his business partner during the 2008 financia...

In this episode of 'Resilience Unravelled,' host Dr. Russell Thackeray welcomes Kevin McCarthy, a former entrepreneur turned consultant, who shares his remarkable life story. From becoming a paper millionaire during the late 90's dot-com bubble to losing everything and eventually spending 33 months in a federal prison for unknowingly committing a crime under a deceptive boss, Kevin discusses the c...

In this episode of Resilience Unraveled, Dr Russell Thackeray chats to Dr. Julian Gershon Jr., a specialist in family medicine, sports medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine, who shares insights from his 45-year career. He discusses his work with stem cell therapy, hormone balancing, and longevity science. The conversation highlights the significance of DNA methylation, telomere length...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, the Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Monika Guzak, an intercultural business trainer and coach based in Poland. Monika shares her insights on resilience, diversity, and the importance of joy in business. She discusses how different cultures perceive and express emotions, and the impact of historical and geographical contexts on natural resilience. Monika al...

In this episode, Peggy shares her personal experience as a self-proclaimed 'busyness addict,' discussing how the overwhelming demands of her career left her with too much to do and too little time. She opens up about her path to recovery and the steps she has taken to regain control over her life. You can contact us at info@qedod.com Resources can be found online or link to our website https://res...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr. Russell Thackeray is joined by Steve Larsen, a guest with an extraordinary life story. Steve shares his journey from an undiagnosed ADHD childhood, where he struggled academically, to becoming a successful entrepreneur who co-founded nine different startups, including one that contributed to the birth of modern e-commerce. He also discusses his passion...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Rene Sylvain Bedard, an IT veteran with over 30 years of experience primarily in IT architecture. Currently based in Montreal, Rene discusses the critical connection between cybersecurity and business resilience. He shares his journey from founding Indominus to focusing on cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized b...

The Journey of Resilience and Reinvention with Athena Brownson In this episode of Resilience Unraveled, Russell meets Athena Brownson, a former professional skier and current realtor, shares her journey of overcoming personal and physical challenges. Raised in a mountain community in Colorado, Athena grew up immersed in the world of skiing, ultimately becoming a professional freestyle skier. After...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Russell interviews Scott Marshall, president of a small nonprofit that runs the Semester at Sea study abroad program. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Scott shares insights into the program, which combines international travel with academic studies aboard a ship. Participants spend 105 days visiting 8-10 countries, engaging in experiential learning and c...

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray chats with Dr. Shirley Davis, a 30-year HR professional and life coach. Dr. Davis discusses the significance of being intentional about one's environment, the importance of finding one's 'compelling why,' and the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in workplaces. She shares her journey of building a global consulting busin...

As a clinical pastor, Army veteran, and the author of  Your Guide to... A Better Way of Thinking , Richard has spent years helping others develop practical tools for mental clarity and emotional strength. One of the most effective is a framework he created called the  Order to Life —a simple, visual tool that helps people break free from chaos, fear, and judgment, and reconnect with the...