Notes on Resilience

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode in our series: Unveiling Trauma's Impact: Navigating the Hidden Costs., uncovering the hidden costs of unaddressed trauma and delving into its far-reaching effects. In our first episode, Ted Miller, a distinguished senior research scientist, unravels the extensive and often hidden economic and emotional toll of trauma. We examine the staggering $1...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the last of the 5-episode series Resilient Hearts: Navigating Emotions After Tragedy, delving into the intricate paths of those who have experienced life-altering challenges. In this episode, we explore anxiety. With Dr. Kevin Becker, a clinical psychologist with vast experience in trauma, we examine how our bodies and minds can be ensnared by anxiety long after the dan...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 4 of the 5-episode series Resilient Hearts: Navigating Emotions After Tragedy, delving into the intricate paths of those who have experienced life-altering challenges. In this episode, we explore anger. Anger often follows tragedy. Suzette Bravo, a transformational coach, helps us unravel the layers of anger and sheds light on the dangers of dismissing this pote...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 3 of the 5-episode series Resilient Hearts: Navigating Emotions After Tragedy, delving into the intricate paths of those who have experienced life-altering challenges. In this episode, we explore shame. Healing from shame and embracing resilience isn't a journey to rush; it's a path to walk with gentle strides, as guest Wen Peetes, an intuitive healing...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 2 of the 5-episode series Resilient Hearts: Navigating Emotions After Tragedy, delving into the intricate paths of those who have experienced life-altering challenges. In this episode, we explore the layers of grief. In my conversation with Dr. Dan Franz, we navigate through the tumultuous journey of loss and the silence that often surrounds sorrow. We tackle th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 1 of the 5-episode series Resilient Hearts: Navigating Emotions After Tragedy, delving into the intricate paths of those who have experienced life-altering challenges. In this episode, we explore the complexities of guilt. When the smoke cleared after the Boston Marathon bombing, therapist Amy O'Neill experienced a maze of emotions as a survivor. We discuss...

Send us Fan Mail With guest Michelle Steffes, we explore the art of resilience and pull back the curtain on how our brains can be sculpted by our experiences, to either hinder or help our ability to recover from life's setbacks. With Michelle's expertise in neuroscience and neuroplasticity, we dispel misconceptions and look into how daily habits and routines can fortify our mental muscle...

Send us Fan Mail Ever fantasized about having a superpower? As we wrap up an incredible year of conversations on the podcast, we've collected some of the imaginative and insightful superpowers our guests conjured up. These reflections underscore our shared journey towards work-life balance, transparent communication, and the freedom to be our authentic selves. I close the 2023 chapter of Note...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, standing in the longest supermarket line can be a conscious choice for growth, not just a test of our patience. That's just one gem from my conversation with Joanne Green, author of By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go, and the voice behind the "In this Story" podcast. We discuss trauma, post-traumatic stress, and the shaping of resilience. Joanne lays bar...

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...