RESILIENT NOW PODCAST

What does resilience really mean? In this episode of Resilient Now Podcast, we sit down with Craig Goldberg, who shares a simple but powerful definition: “Resilience to me means… I got this.” Craig opens up about his journey through an 18-year marriage, the experience of being a father, and the deep influence of family—growing up with parents married 54 years and grandparents married over 64 years...

J. Elaine joins us to share her journey of returning to herself after an abusive marriage—how small, honest decisions built her resilience and guided her healing. Her book, Beyond the Fireworks, explores what happens after the chaos—when the noise fades and you’re left to rebuild, redefine, and return to yourself.

In Episode 37 of the Resilient Now Podcast, host Liliana Brown speaks with multi-artist Radmila Lolly — a Russian-American singer, composer, fashion designer, and creative visionary who transforms life’s deepest pain into powerful artistic expression. Originally from Moscow and now based in the United States, Radmila expresses herself through music, fashion, film, and literature, blending multiple...

In this powerful episode of the Resilient Now Podcast, Liliana Brown sits down with Tamie Gangloff, MA, MFT — author of Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills, and Lived Experiences, keynote speaker, and therapist specializing in chronic illness and eating disorders. Tamie believes resilience begins with one simple but profound truth: Be here. Right here. Right now. Her...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with I.M. Aiken, a veteran first responder, author, and storyteller, as she opens up about what it truly means to be resilient — before, during, and after life knocks you down. I.M. Aiken has spent decades working on ambulances off and on since the 1980s, beginning her journey in the Boston area where she was born and raised. She also served one...

A Mother’s Journey Through the Unthinkable In this deeply moving and profoundly tender episode of the Resilient Now Podcast, we hear from A, a devoted mother who experienced every parent’s worst nightmare—the loss of her firstborn son. At just 25 years old, her son tragically passed away in a car accident while traveling from Los Angeles to Arizona. He was her first baby, the child she shared thos...

In Episode 33 of the Resilient Now Podcast, host Liliana Brown sits down with published author Laura Segal Stegman to explore her resilient journey as a writer—and the powerful lessons that came from rejection, perseverance, and believing in her voice. Laura is the author of the middle-grade trilogy Summer of L.U.C.K., Ready or Not, and The Chambered Nautilus, all Readers’ Favorite Five-Star revie...

Hi, I’m Liliana Brown—host of Resilient Now. I created this podcast as a safe, supportive, and free resource for anyone navigating life’s most difficult challenges. On this deeply delicate and courageous episode of the Resilient Now Podcast, Cam shares a story that no young person should ever have to live through. At just 15 years old, she believed she had found the love she had always dreamed of—...

Welcome to the Resilient Now Podcast with Liliana Brown Hi, I’m Liliana Brown—host of Resilient Now. I created this podcast as a safe, supportive, and free resource for anyone navigating life’s most difficult challenges. ✨ Episode 31: Meet Reina Marcelle | A Cart, A Dream, A Community: Reina’s Resilient Journey In this heartfelt episode, meet Reina Marcelle, lovingly known as the “Cake Lady” of H...

Welcome to the Resilient Now Podcast with Liliana Brown Hi, I’m Liliana Brown—host and founder of Resilient Now. I created this podcast as a safe, supportive, and completely free resource for anyone navigating life’s hardest moments. In Episode 30, we meet Alexandra Silva Labarr — Author & International Speaker. Her life changed forever at just 13 years old when she lost her mother. Overnight, eve...

In this vulnerable and powerful conversation, beautiful Hollywood actress and writer Josie Davis opens up about her journey through panic attacks, self-doubt, and feeling of not belonging. She talks candidly about the moments she felt out of place and the emotional weight of trying to find her footing in a world that didn’t always feel welcoming. Through resilience, spiritual recovery, and profoun...

🎧 Apple / Spotify Description (250 characters) Lisa opens her heart about love, loss, and resilience after caring for her father until his passing. Through tears and gratitude, she shares how loss opened her heart to love even deeper — a tribute to family, courage, and connection.n this heartfelt episode of Resilient Now Podcast, Lisa shares her emotional journey of caring for her father through...

Welcome to the Resilient Now Podcast with Liliana Brown In this inspiring episode, meet Beth O., a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), measuring 10 centimeters. Instead of relying solely on conventional treatments, Beth chose a non-traditional path to healing through fasting and nutrition. Her commitment to this lifestyle was so transformative that when d...

Lisa Maydwell’s journey proves that resilience can transform obstacles into stepping stones toward your dreams. Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lisa began working in factories before courageously changing paths at 35 to become an elementary school teacher. Deeply devoted, she attended every graduation until all of her students had finished school and stepped into the world. But Lisa’s dreams...

Welcome to the Resilient Now Podcast with Liliana Brown Meet Angie Bailey. After 32 years as an OR nurse, mom, and caregiver, Angie Bailey was used to pushing through exhaustion and always showing up for others. But when her body could no longer keep up, she hit a wall—struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and the symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease. Her main doctor dismissed her concerns a...

Welcome to the Resilient Now Podcast with Liliana Brown Meet David Solano born with arthrogryposis, a condition that limits muscle development and joint movement, David Solano grew up hearing “you can’t.” He wasn’t allowed to play PE as a child, struggled to get a job, and was often underestimated. But David refused to let his disability define him. He became a teacher—and when schools told him he...

Welcome to the Resilient Now Podcast with Liliana Brown In this powerful episode, Danielle Pashko—a holistic nutritionist, functional health coach, and author shares how resilience became a necessity early in life. Despite a career built around wellness, she faced thyroid cancer, chronic Lyme disease, and long COVID, forcing her to redefine health beyond diet and exercise. Danielle reveals how tra...

In this heartfelt episode, host Liliana Brown sits down with Teresa DeLucio as they explore an inspiring story about trusting divine timing in the pursuit of love and life fulfillment. Teresa opens up about her journey through lessons in patience, healing, and embracing the right moments—especially when it comes to relationships and personal growth. Her experience reflects themes of trust, timing,...

In this powerful episode of Resilient Now Podcast, meet Justine—a woman who grew up in a loving but unconventional household. Her parents’ open marriage was something she was told about at a young age, leaving her confused and emotionally unprepared. Despite having caring parents, Justine struggled to make sense of her upbringing. Everything began to shift when she discovered the 12-Step program....

In this powerful episode of the Resilient Now Podcast, meet Eli—a man who, in his 20s, had planned to end his life. But a single act of connection changed everything. Through the support of a friend and a profound realization that life itself is a miracle, Eli rewrote his inner narrative. He shares how he learned to question harmful thoughts, embrace resilience, and find purpose in pain. His story...

María Gómez dejó atrás una relación tóxica y emprendió un viaje espiritual hacia la sanación. En este episodio de Resilient Now Podcast, comparte cómo su proceso fue como escalar una montaña: al mirar hacia arriba, parece imposible, pero al avanzar paso a paso, un día descubres que llegaste a la cima. Desde allí, puedes ver todo lo que superaste y dejaste atrás. Su historia es un testimonio podero...

In this inspiring episode of the Resilient Now Podcast, meet Aditya, a former aspiring filmmaker turned successful entertainment lawyer in Beverly Hills. Growing up in a family of doctors, Aditya was expected to follow the same path. But his heart was set on Hollywood—dreaming of becoming the next Steven Spielberg. Though his early attempts in the film industry didn’t pan out, his passion never fa...

In this powerful episode of the Resilient Now Podcast, host Liliana Brown speaks with Melissa, who shares her deeply personal experience of losing both her parents. After the heartbreaking loss of her mother, Melissa had to make the difficult decision to place her father in hospice care—an act filled with love, pain, and emotional complexity. As her father eventually passed, Melissa found that cho...

Hola, soy Liliana Brown, anfitriona de Resilient Now. Creé este podcast como un recurso seguro, solidario y gratuito para cualquier persona que esté enfrentando los desafíos más difíciles de la vida. Desde el duelo y la pérdida, hasta el divorcio, los problemas de fertilidad y la realidad cotidiana de ser madre trabajadora, nuestras conversaciones profundizan en experiencias reales que nos transfo...

Episode 15: Meet Liliana | The Murder of My Mom and Having a Newborn – A Story of Resilience In this deeply emotional episode of the Resilient Now Podcast, Liliana Brown shares her own personal story of unimaginable loss. Just one month after giving birth to her son, Liliana faced the devastating murder of her mother. Through raw honesty and unshakable courage, she opens up about navigating grief...