Adventures in Adversity: an inspirational podcast

In this episode, I interview Moriah Melendez, a licensed therapist, about her journey in therapy and her private practice. Moriah specializes in working with women in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s in Idaho and Washington (both online and in person) focusing on: Relationship issues Recovering from people-pleasing Perfectionism She and I discuss the importance of mental health and therapy, especiall...

In this conversation, Bryan, owner of K Floors in Concord, CA shares his experiences of overcoming adversity and finding joy in life. He emphasizes the importance of self-love and not letting fear and worry control your actions. Bryan also discusses the significance of surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people. He shares the stories of his children's births and highlights the import...

Bryan shares his journey of overcoming adversity and building a successful flooring company, K Floors , in Concord, CA. He started as a painter and worked his way up, facing challenges along the way. Despite setbacks, he remained resilient and focused on his goals. Bryan emphasizes the importance of specializing in a specific area and providing excellent service. He also discusses the impact of fa...

In this episode, I reflect on the concept of acceptance and the importance of accepting others for who they are. I share quotes from Ram Dass and explore the idea of turning people into trees, appreciating them just as they are. I'm hoppin' on the mic to refect on the difficulty of accepting others and the tendency to try to change them, emphasizing the need for self-acceptance and compassion, and...

Triggers are super annoying...but we all have them, so we all gotta acknowledge them. In a quick little episode, I reflect on what triggers are and how they have helped me know exactly what to work on.

Oh yes...that lovely inner voice that likes to talk shit, but also loves you at the same time. Gotta love her! In this episode, I talk about my bitchy inner voice and how I'm starting to make her my pal (it only took 42 years.)

Welp, my hubby Ryan got the news a few days ago that he got laid off. So...we talked about it!

My friend Omaira shares how she navigated grief and loss at age 16, health scares at age 18, and the twists and turns of life we all face. Hear how looking inward helps her get through tough times. We talk about her personal experiences with: -Deep loss & grief -Processing emotions -The power of therapy -Health scares -Being who you are -Building self-confidence -Turning inward -Self-care tips...

Anita shares her journey of overcoming adversity in her personal and professional life. She discusses her experience working with my pops, Mr. Kevin Cooley, at Dell Computers back in the day, and the impact he had on her. Anita talks about starting her own marketing agency, Sagely & Co., and the journey leading up to building up her business as a co-founder and OG marketer herself. She also op...

Buy Margo's book! Gratitude in the Storm: When Not Dying Is Enough to Keep Fighting In this conversation, Margo Wickersham shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity and finding gratitude in the midst of the storm. She discusses how she discovered the power of gratitude during a difficult time in her life and how it has helped her navigate through challenges, including a cancer diagnosis a...

In this episode, I reflect on my fear of failure and how it applies to various aspects of life, like work, parenting, and relationships. I talk about the importance of noticing and being aware of moments when fear of failure arises. I've come to realize that I view fear of failure as a self-induced form of adversity...by befriending it, you can disarm it. I share quotes that explore why we fear fa...

I'm back on the mic! In about 15 minutes, I reflect on the importance of letting myself be a beginner...as a podcast host, and as a person traveling through life! Sources: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/beginner https://rightasrain.uwmedicine.org/well/health/try-something-new https://psychiatry.uw.edu/

I LOVE therapy. In this episode, I share how just a few sessions per month get me in the right state of mind to tackle adversity that comes my way. It turns out there are quite a lot of benefits to sitting down and chatting with a trained and compassionate therapist. Need access to therapy? Check out these online providers: Talkspace - #1 rated online therapy, 1 million+ users BetterHelp - Profess...

Yep, I went to Harvard. Who knew?!? In this episode, I hop on the mic to chat about 3 interesting people I met during my time in good old Boston. Watch Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story on Prime Video After Harvard a New Home

In this episode, I reflect on what I learned from my recent backyard ice plunge experience. Hear why freezing my ass off for 5 minutes (then going numb) taught me something about facing adversity. Sources: Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it SAUNABOX - SmartSteam Kits and ice tubs

I used to care a LOT about what other people think. It was paralyzing! In under 11 minutes, I share my experience of learning how to be myself and stop giving a shit what other people think! "Be Yourself quotes", courtesy of Goodreads

We're sharing stories about overcoming adversity and turning it into an adventure in this podcast. But what does adversity actually mean? In a little under 15 minutes, we'll dive into the different types of adversity we may encounter in life. Much love and credit to this blog post for inspiring the content of this episode! 55 Examples of Adversity (2024) By Anna Mar

A quick round-up of 5 stats about adversity that may make you think twice. In a nutshell: challenges aren't always bad! Sources: Sapien Labs Across a respondent population of ~130k, 76% had experienced at least one trauma or adversity in their lifetime. The European Journal of Personality Research on the consequences of adversity appears inconclusive. Adversity can be detrimental to mental health,...

In about 6.5 minutes, get to know me, why I'm launching this podcast, and what I hope you take away from listening to Adventures in adversity: an inspirational podcast. Let's go!