Strength thru Vulnerability

"Theologically I know that I'm forgiven for my past... But I still need someone to tell me 'Hey, you're okay'." This week I am joined by one of my best friends, Alex Thuotte (pronounced CHEE-OUGHT). He is a faithful Christian and great man, and he was willing to come on the podcast and   chat about a topic unknown to him before we started recording; mental health and Christianity. I hope...

"This year I struggled more with my mental health than I did the year of my injury (double hip surgery)." This week I had the privilege of talking to the #1 overall draft pick in the 2020 NWHL Draft, Sammy Davis. We chat about what it was like to live through the low of sitting out an entire college season due to needing double hip surgery to then experiencing the high of going #1 overall in...

"Vulnerability matters so much internally with ourselves as we come to accept who we are."  In this week's episode I'm joined by author and life coach, J Stamatelos. J was generous enough to come on the show to talk about how so many of us have this feeling of not being "enough" and what we can do about that. He also shares what it takes to find our true inner selves and how vulnerability pla...

“People are fearful. I tell them take fear away. Open the self to learning. The more you're able to learn and open yourself to possibilities, the better you see things.”  In this week's episode I am joined by author, entrepreneur, and self ID'd disabled person, Dylan Rafaty. Dylan is a powerhouse when it comes to paving the way of the future for those who are disabled. As you'll hear, he's go...

"Whatever that pain is... be curious about how you can mine the gold in there, because there's benefits there in that pain."  In this week's episode I'm joined by licensed social worker, teacher, and author, Tom McSheehy. We go in depth about what social and emotional intelligence is, how 67% of the skills corporations are looking for come from social and emotional intelligence despite its lack of...

"The reality of the situation is, if we really want to make a difference in this life and in this world, we need to balance our heart perspective and our head perspective." In this week's episode I'm joined by my very own dad to discuss what it means to use your heart AND your mind to take right action, what needs to change in the US healthcare system, as well as how vulnerability plays a role in...

This might be the most important question you can ask yourself... Let's make the time and the space for it. Do you have a story to share? Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://www.facebook.com/tommy.dahlborg https://twitter.com/tommydahlborgjr https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-dahlborg-jr-52795b129/ tdahlborgjr@gmail.com 207-239-1021

Welcome to another episode of the Strength thru Vulnerability Podcast! This week we catch up with Cathy Hurst, VP of the Hayden Hurst Family Foundation and mother of NFL tight-end, Hayden Hurst. We chat about Hayden's story, why they started up their foundation, what they're doing to help adolescents with their mental/emotional well-being, and more.  Learn more about the Hayden Hurst Family F...

How do you talk to yourself? I know for me, often my self-talk defaults to negativity, which is scary because our self-talk influences the stories that we tell ourselves about ourselves. Luckily we can change the way we do self-talk, and to do so it takes practicing loving self talk daily. Enjoy the episode! Do you have a story to share? Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlbor...

Hey y’all! I hope you’re doing well, staying safe, and enjoying the transition to more industries opening up. Just wanted to check in and bring y’all another Q-Tip as I’m out in Michigan on vacation visiting my parents. I hope y’all enjoy 💙

We are back with another guest in this week's episode! The lovely Tracey Maxfield joins the show this week to discuss her story and what it's like to live with depression, as well as what she's been doing to try and help others amdist her own battle. Hope you all enjoy! Connect with Tracey: https://traceymaxfield.com/ Do you have a story to share? Connect with me here:   https://www.inst...

In this week's episode we talk about the power of writing things down as well as diving into a bit of what I'm struggling with at the moment... This is a passion-filled episode and I believe you'll sense that. I look forward to hearing your feedback! Stay well. Much love. Tommy Do you have a story to share? Connect with me here:  https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/  https://www.facebook.com...

Thank you for listening this week! I hope that this message motivates you to continue meditating or to give meditating a try! It's incredible how centering it can be. I hope you find enjoyment in it! I hope you all have a great week! Much love. Do you have a story to share? Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://www.facebook.com/tommy.dahlborg https://twitter.com/...

Hey Y'all! Thank you so much for taking the time to check out this week's episode of the Strength thru Vulnerability Podcast! It means the world to me and I truly hope that they have and continue to serve you. This week's episode is a gentle reminder to take yourself a little less seriously. Enjoy listening! Also, if you are able to support financially or share my cousin's GoFundMe for his battle...

One of the most important things in all of our lives is our relationships. Whether that be our relationships with ourselves, our parents, a spouse, a friend, a coworker, etc.  How can we make these relationships better, deeper, more intimate?  We have to have the difficult conversations. We have to talk about the insecurities, the fears, the VULNERABILITIES.   It's when we do that,...

Hey Y'all! I hope you're all doing well during this quarantine period and have found ways to connect with loved ones in some form or fashion. I really hope you enjoy this episode and this tip! There's so much power in how our words make people feel... So let's use that power to help bring out the best in each other.  Hoping you all stay well and healthy, and please share this episode with any...

Hey everyone, thanks for listening! I am so grateful to have had so many amazing guests the last few weeks, and yet it felt really good being behind the mic, just you and I this week. I hope that you enjoy this week's "Q-Tip" and really take it to heart. I love y'all, and tune in next week for the next "Q-Tip of the week"! Do you have a story to share? Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.c...

This week's episode features the CEO/Founder of the Mental Health News Radio Network, Kristin Walker. Kristin is an incredible human being who has played a huge part in why this podcast started in the first place! She is a wealth of knowledge and heart, and I think you'll be able to sense that thru this discussion. I hope you enjoy, and as always let me know what you think! Enjoy! Connect with Kri...

In this week's episode we chat with leadership expert, Patrick Veroneau, about the importance of vulnerability when it comes to leadership, as well as the role that emotional intelligence plays in leading others well. This episode is chock full of nuggets of wisdom from Patrick. You're going to want to listen twice. Enjoy! Connect with Patrick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachpatrickv/ P...

Wow, this is a huge episode! Dating is such a prevalent part of our society and so many of our lives, and with the vast number of people out there who struggle with OCD, it's important to talk about how this condition plays a part in dating. This episode is full of deep content that'll be sure to teach you a bit about what it's like to date someone with OCD, but also allow you to know that if you...

The grieving process is a difficult thing. It's all the more difficult when we're locked up in our homes, unable to connect with extended family to share a celebration of a loved ones life. In this episode, we talk about these difficulties, as well as what the different stages of the grieving process are, and even a little bit on how we can have some hope during these tough times.  I hope you...

Hey everyone, thanks for listening! In this episode my good friend Cole Milazzo joins the show and we discuss what emotional numbness and isolation is, how we can handle our emotions in healthy ways, what unhealthy behaviors can look like among so much more! Looking forward to you listening and to hearing your feedback.  Connect with Cole: https://www.instagram.com/cole.milazzo/ https://www.f...

Thank you so much for listening to this episode! There's so much to be said about eating disorders and even the part that OCD can/does play in those, and my hope is that perhaps this episode sheds some light on the topic, or becomes a conversation starter for yourself or for with a loved one. It's important to take care of your body, but let's not forget to also make sure we're taking care of our...

Hey everybody! So pumped to be back with another episode this week. This one has been long awaited and couldn't have come at a better time given the quarantine and people being stressed about their finances. Sit back, relax and take a listen and use some of these tips from Conner to help relieve some of that stress from your life during these crazy times. Much love to you all! Stay safe, and stay...

Such a great conversation with my friend Will Blagys, and it's so inspiring to witness his vulnerability in regards to his depression, use of medication, and other ways that he's sought out treatment. I hope you all enjoy this episode! Connect with Will! https://www.instagram.com/willblagysart/ https://www.instagram.com/will_blagys/ Do you have a story you want to share? Connect with me here: http...