The Endurant Show

What if trust isn’t something you “fix,” but something you gently rebuild moment by moment? In this closing episode of our Healing Together New Year’s mini-series, we reflect on where The Endurant Movement is going next, and why trust is at the heart of everything ahead. From trusting your body and intuition, to trusting relationships and life itself after loss, this conversation invites you to sl...

As we step into a new year, what do we actually want to carry forward? In this gentle, grounding episode, Neal and Samara reflect on what truly matters connection, presence, and being seen. Drawing wisdom from teens, families, and their own lived experience, they share simple practices that help us listen more deeply, repair when things go sideways, and show up with curiosity instead of judgment....

So many of us are carrying heavy stories alone. This episode centers on the power of community, what it means to ask for help, to receive support long after a crisis has passed, and to let go of the idea that we’re supposed to handle grief by ourselves. Samara and Neal reflect on how connection, presence, and shared humanity can transform pain into something more bearable and even meaningful. 🌱 G...

In this New Year’s mini-series episode, Neal and Samara look back on Season One of The Endurant Show sharing what they’ve learned about healing that isn’t linear, emotions that don’t cancel each other out, and why presence matters more than having the right words. They close with three simple, powerful practices you can carry into 2026 to build trust, resilience, and deeper connection one micro-mo...

When “success” stops working: Former sports executive Eric Kussin shares the moment his “dream job” collided with a mental health crash and how that breakdown became the beginning of a new kind of healing. From trauma and stress in the body to nervous system education, this episode reframes mental health as something we all have and can learn to care for. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes...

Three teens get real about what it’s like when stress and anxiety feel totally out of control and the simple things that actually help: walks, music, journaling, and honest talks with people you trust. Real Friends, Real Anxiety, Real Talk What does it really mean to be “there” for a friend who’s struggling? In this conversation, teens open up about being the safe space in their friend group, how...

What if grief isn’t the enemy, but “the hand of a friend”? In this tender conversation, Neil and Jerry Colonna (author of Reboot and Reunion) talk about navigating depression, and the pressure to be “strong” again. They dig into black and white thinking, why our world feels like it’s at war with empathy, and how honesty not perfection is what our kids and teams really need from us. This episode is...

In this powerful episode of Teen Voices, Kai opens up about losing his friend Anthony and the profound ways grief reshaped him. Through tender stories of their friendship and the values Anthony embodied, Kai reflects on learning to appreciate life’s smallest moments, sit honestly with difficult emotions, and surround himself with people who truly care. This conversation is a raw, moving reminder t...

Some pain stays invisible, especially for autistic people whose distress does not always look like what the system expects. In this powerful conversation, Lisa Morgan, autistic adult, suicide loss survivor, and founder of Lisa Morgan Consulting  joins The Endurant Show to reveal why autistic people face a suicide rate up to seven times higher than the general population, and how our current system...

Real talk + real tools: writing to process, the How We Feel app for check-ins, sensory grounding, and DBT skills that bring you back to your body. Learn why labeling emotions as “pleasant/unpleasant” beats “good/bad,” and how to catch spirals before they start. CW: mentions of self-harm. In this episode of Teen Voices , teens open up about the power of emotional honesty and self-expression. Throug...

After losing his wife and son in a tragic car accident, Jeffrey Olsen returned from a profound near-death experience carrying a message of oneness, forgiveness, and divine love. In this heartfelt conversation with Neal and Samara Tricarico, Jeff shares the goodbye that changed everything, the doctor who saw his wife’s spirit in the ER, and why grief is love in its highest form. ✨ Connect: jeffery...

Healthy teen friendships can make or break the teen experience. Hear real teens share how they navigate social challenges, set boundaries, and build supportive friendships. Navigating friendships as a teen can be tricky. From figuring out who truly has your back to learning how to stand up for yourself. In this episode of Teen Voices on The Endurant Show, Reid, Sara, and Ash share honest advice ab...

What if your deepest struggles could become your greatest purpose? In this episode, Scott Strode shares how he turned addiction and trauma into a nationwide sober active community and recovery movement helping over 1 million people and how his journey parallels the Endurant Movement’s mission to create communities that foster resilience, growth, and meaningful impact. In this inspiring episode of...

How does social media affect teen mental health, identity, and self-worth? In this episode of Teen Voices, real teens Emma, Sara, and Ash open up about what it’s really like growing up online. We explore viral trends and social media pressure to stereotypes, stigma, and the portrayal of teen mental health online and in media.  This heartfelt discussion shines a light on the realities of teen menta...

Dr. Richard Tedeschi, the psychologist who coined the term Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), joins host Neal Tricarico for a heartfelt and transformative conversation exploring the journey from trauma, loss, and grief toward healing, recovery, and personal growth. Neal shares his own journey after the devastating loss of his and his wife Samara’s son, Anthony, and how embracing PTG has helped them find...

In this deeply moving episode of The Endurant Show , co-hosts Neal and Samara Tricarico sit down with 14-year-old poet and survivor, Lexi Silver . After losing both of her parents within nine months, Lexi opens up about her journey through profound grief, the path to healing, and how she’s found strength in vulnerability and community. Through poetry, honest conversation, and the launch of our new...

In this vulnerable and raw episode of The Endurant Show, co-hosts Neal and Samara Tricarico sit down with Sonny Von Cleveland—a motivational speaker, author, and trauma survivor who turned unimaginable pain into purpose. Sonny opens up about his powerful journey—from surviving childhood abuse and spending 18 years in prison, to becoming an outspoken advocate for healing, personal transformation, a...

In this powerful episode of The Endurant Show, host Neal Tricarico sits down with award-winning psychiatrist Dr. Mayank Gupta to dive deep into the complex, and often misunderstood, world of high-functioning autism in teenagers. Together, they explore the emotional toll of masking autistic traits, the challenges behind accurate autism diagnosis, and the silent struggles faced by neurodivergent ado...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Endurant Show, hosts Neal and Samara Tricarico sit down with Dr. Judith Joseph, a double board-certified psychiatrist and leading voice in mental health and emotional resilience. Together, they explore the powerful insights from Dr. Judith’s book, High Functioning , and what it truly means to live with high-functioning mental health conditions. Dr. Judith s...

In this powerful finale to the 4-part premiere of The Endurant Show, host DavidJi sits down with Neal and Samara Tricarico for a deeply heartfelt conversation about turning unimaginable pain into a powerful purpose. After losing their son Anthony to suicide, Neal and Samara transformed their experience of post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth, launching a The Endurant Movement, dedicate...

In Part 3 of this powerful 4-part series to begin The Endurant Show, DavidJi, along with Neal and Samara Tricarico, continue their deeply moving conversation on love, grief, and healing after the tragic loss of their son, Anthony.  This episode explores the emotional complexity of grief, where agonizing pain and profound joy can coexist. Neal and Samara open up about their ongoing spiritual connec...

In this deeply vulnerable and heartfelt episode of The Endurant Show - Part 2 of a 4 Part series to begin this show, Neal and Samara open up about the unimaginable loss of their beloved son, Anthony, to suicide. Over the course of nine painful weeks with Anthony in the hospital, they had to make the hardest choice a parent can make – to let their son go and relieve him of his suffering. Navigating...

In this profoundly moving episode of The Endurant Show - Part 1 of a 4 Part series to begin this show, we honor the life of Anthony, a remarkable young man with high-functioning autism who tragically passed away by suicide just shy of his 17th birthday. Through the tender reflections of his parents, Neal and Samara, we explore the extraordinary story of a teen whose relentless discipline, humor, a...

Welcome to The Endurant Show — where pain becomes purpose, grief transforms into growth, and every story inspires healing. Born from the life and loss of Anthony (“Ant”), this movement exists to break the silence around grief, trauma, neurodivergence, and mental health. Through real, unfiltered conversations, we explore post-traumatic growth, emotional healing, and the full spectrum of the human e...