Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast

Toxic relationships are a labyrinth of destructive dynamics that can infiltrate diverse realms of life - from romance to friendships, family, and even the professional sphere. Recognizing these insidious patterns, encompassing harmful behaviors, emotional abuse, and toxic communication, is the first step toward liberation. In this episode, we're privileged to have Joahanna as the guide through thi...

Life is a journey of seeking meaning and fulfillment, and finding your life purpose can guide you toward your desired destination. In this episode, we are joined by Sleiman "Slayman" Abou-Hamdan, who discovered his purpose in enabling professionals and leaders to know their true selves and bring out the best in themselves and others. With a background in coaching, military service, and management...

Join us as we delve into the intricate world of emotions in relationships with our esteemed guest, Holly Jade Uhlich. Holly is a dedicated Holistic Healing Practitioner and Counsellor specializing in emotions and trauma healing. Her passion for emotional well-being and her commitment to helping individuals become their best selves shine through her work. In her practice, Holly utilizes gentle and...

Discover the transformative power of perseverance and resilience in personal growth and overcoming obstacles. In this episode of "Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast," join our host, Gabriella Joustra, as she opens up about her own experiences facing challenges and setbacks in life. Through candid storytelling, Gabriella will take you on a journey of self-discovery, hig...

Welcome to Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast! Get ready for an enlightening episode as you delve into the world of eating disorders with the special guest, Kathleen Someah. Kathleen is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California and a recognized expert in the field of eating disorders. With a Ph. D. and extensive experience, she specializes in treating indivi...

Explore the fascinating influence of cognitive appraisal and bias on decision-making in this captivating episode! Join us as we welcome Joahanna Wickramaratne, the new host of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, and our guest expert Ghassani Swaryandini. Ghassani, a Ph. D. candidate at the University of Queensland, a practicing psychologist, and a Teaching Associate at...

Embark on an exciting new chapter as we introduce our new host, Joahanna Wickramaratne, to the vibrant world of Bouncing Bach: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast! While bidding farewell to our beloved host, Tia Harmer, who led us on an incredible journey over the past few months, we now eagerly welcome Joahanna, a dynamic personality who will infuse our conversations with fresh persp...

Do you ever feel like you've been treated unfairly because of your age or gender? Have you encountered situations where your potential was underestimated or limited simply because of these factors? Join us on the Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast as we delve into the science of social exclusion with esteemed expert Ashton Applewhite. Our guest, Ashton, is a renowned w...

In this insightful episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, we delve into the profound impact of relationship trauma and the role of resilience in overcoming it. If you've experienced relationship trauma, whether in childhood or adolescence, this episode offers valuable insights and protocol to help you navigate its lasting effects. Join host Gabriella Joustra as...

Discover the strategies for improving self-esteem and developing inner strength to overcome adversity and thrive in all areas of life in this empowering episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, hosted by Dina. Joining Dina for this insightful conversation is Irena Grigorian, a Wellness and Advancement Counsellor and Psychosomatic Therapist with a diverse educatio...

Join the engaging episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast! Explore the role of community engagement in enhancing resilience in the face of natural disasters like earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. In this episode, host Dina Sargeant sits down with Chelsey Perkins, an Emergency Management Professional with a proven track record of seven years of buildi...

Welcome to the latest episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast! In this episode, we'll be delving into one of the most common and often-misunderstood emotions that we all experience: anger. Despite its negative connotations, anger is a completely natural response to situations that threaten us or upset us. And, as you'll soon discover, there are healthy ways to ex...

Welcome to Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast! Are you struggling to prioritize your plans and navigate life's challenges? Well, you're not alone! But don't worry, in this episode, we're going to delve into a key aspect of achieving success in life –future-mindedness. Future-mindedness is all about cultivating a mindset that enables us to anticipate and prepare for the...

In this episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, Tia Harmer and Benjamin Shields, a clinical psychologist with 16 years of experience, discuss the art of boundary management. Setting boundaries is more than just saying "no", it's about understanding and prioritizing our needs, communicating them effectively, and respecting the needs of others. If you've been stru...

In this episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, Tia Harmer is joined by her colleague and podcast host, Dina Sargeant. As a media and communications graduate and a current Master's Degree candidate in Communication, Dina brings her expertise and insights on the important role of humor in our resilience. Research has shown that humor has a powerful effect on our...

Get ready for an exciting new episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast! Did you know that healthy self-esteem can greatly impact how you view yourself and your self-image? It's true, and developing a strong sense of self-love is key to achieving it. If you're on a journey to boost your self-esteem, then this episode is a must-listen! Join Tia and her colleague Adi...

Welcome to Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast! Life can be tough, and we all face challenges that test our resilience. So, what is your greatest source of strength when times get hard? In this episode, Lu Ngo sits down with Dr. Janis L. Whitlock, a renowned expert in adolescent and young adult mental health and well-being, to explore how we can find strength in tough t...

Living with anxiety can be a challenging experience. It can bring about a sense of worry, uneasiness, and a high-tense nervousness that can make daily life difficult. But, fear not, because you are not alone. Join us for an enlightening episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, where we will explore the best ways to cope with and overcome anxiety. Our guest for th...

Welcome to Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast! In this episode, we're exploring the mysterious world of rumination and its impact on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Have you ever found yourself caught in a vicious cycle of negative and emotionally draining thoughts that seem impossible to shake? That's rumination, and it's a hallmark of OCD. But don't worry, we've...

Get ready for a fascinating episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast! If you've ever found yourself questioning your life purpose or existence, you're not alone. This is what we call an existential crisis and it's a common experience for many of us. Host Tia Harmer, is joined by Dr. Margret Rueffler, a renowned expert in transpersonal psychology, psychotherapist,...

Are you tired of constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you're falling short? You're not alone! In this episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, host Tia Harmer sits down with expert Dr. Danielle Arigo to explore the topic of social comparison and its impact on our personal resilience. Dr. Arigo is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Rowan U...

Stress can be seen as an early warning system given by our bodies as a sign that there’s something wrong within ourselves. Acknowledging stress as an early warning system is one thing, the second thing is the way we manage the stress so it won’t give us negative effects on our mental health. But, how do we manage stress? Is there any effective way to relieve stress?  In this episode of Bouncing Ba...

2022 in review: from Self-Esteem to Forgiveness; We have covered quite a variety of topics regarding Personal Resilience. Need a quick refreshment on what you have gathered under your belt so far? In this episode of Bouncing Back: The Personal Resilience Science Insights Podcast, host Tia Harmer wraps this year’s lesson into a comprehensive conclusion. We’re deeply grateful to the guests and YOU f...

Getting offended is inevitable, and it’s a natural response to words or anything that hurts us. However, we can’t live a life holding grudges, this will significantly impact our physical and mental health. Forgiveness may seem hard but it is the key to a peaceful state of mind, this can be done by acknowledging our emotions and identifying what needs to be healed. Forgiveness will help us to relea...

Attachment style can be understood as how people interact, respond, and behave with one another to create a deep emotional bond between them. Since we were born, we have been familiarized with different attachment styles as we were being loved and cared for by our caregivers. Those early experiences are what shaped our ability to be compassionate towards ourselves. In this episode of Bouncing Back...