The Super-Human Resilience Project

The conversation delves into the critical transition from awareness to action, emphasizing the need for tangible steps and tools to support veterans, first responders, and high-capacity individuals. It explores the concept of 'living in a waiting room' and the importance of experiencing life fully. The discussion also highlights the significance of emotional literacy and the impact of trauma-infor...

The conversation delves into trauma-informed leadership, self-regulation, nervous system resilience, coping vs. healing, recognizing signs of chronic survival mode, sustainable transformation, modeling healthy regulation, and encouraging daily practices for leaders. It emphasizes the importance of resilience, self-awareness, and the capacity to respond intentionally rather than react automatically...

The conversation explores trauma-informed leadership, its importance, and the impact of trauma on individuals in high-stress professions. It delves into the science of trauma, the prevalence of trauma in service-related occupations, and the principles of trauma-informed leadership. Additionally, it addresses the stigma surrounding emotions and the importance of breaking it in the context of leader...

The episode discusses the significance of Mental Health Awareness Month as a call to action, emphasizing the need for permission to admit struggle and seek help. It explores the public health crisis within communities trained to survive everything except the silence, challenges the myth of emotional invulnerability in resilience culture, and highlights the importance of healing, identity loss, and...

The conversation covers the representation of Warriors Ascent at a meeting, the impact of trauma on first responders, the support provided to cohort 75 at Warriors Ascent, and the overall impact of Warriors Ascent. Key takeaways include the nature of trauma, the possibility of rewiring oneself, and the support provided by Warriors Ascent to first responders and service personnel. Takeaways Trauma...

The conversation covers the celebration of veterans and first responders on Carnival cruises, the variety of military experiences, challenges faced by female veterans, support and resources for veterans, validating veterans' feelings, and creating a community of veterans and first responders. The key takeaways include the camaraderie among veterans and the support available for veterans and first...

The episode delves into the concept of moral injury, distinguishing it from PTSD and providing signs and examples. It emphasizes the importance of naming, addressing, and healing moral injury, offering practical steps for recovery. Takeaways Moral injury is distinct from PTSD and involves a sense of moral transgression and identity shattering. Addressing moral injury involves naming it, separating...

The Superhuman Resilience Project podcast celebrates International Women's Month by honoring women in service professions. It explores the trauma and resilience of three remarkable women from the military, fire service, and law enforcement. Each woman's story highlights the strength found in vulnerability and the resilience that comes from receiving and providing support. Takeaways Strength in vul...

The episode delves into the life and resilience lessons of Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams, highlighting the importance of context in resilience, knowing one's value, choosing excellence, leadership resilience, coexistence of grief and pride, and the ongoing nature of personal stories. Takeaways Know your value Choose excellence as an expression of character Resilience and leadership is never jus...

The story of Virginia Hall, a remarkable woman of resilience, is a testament to strength, determination, and courage. From overcoming rejection and disability to building a spy network and leading the French Resistance, her journey is an inspiring example of quiet, unyielding resilience. Takeaways Quiet resilience Overcoming rejection Purpose over pain Building a foundation Finding another door Ch...

Celebrate International Women's Month Above the Clouds as my friend Beth begins to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with a small group of women veterans. This is monumental for the group for what it stands for, even more so for the lessons Mt. Kilimanjaro carries for us. Follow along as we bring Beth back to the show upon her return. You don't want to miss this

The conversation with Angie Gabel delves into the challenges faced by veterans in accessing mental health care, the impact of military culture on mental health, and the stigma and expectations of toughness. It also explores the early signs of struggle, the internal experience of veterans, and the financial means and treatment modalities available. The conversation emphasizes the normalization of m...

The conversation explores the significance of the Year of the Fire Horse and its impact on resilience. It delves into the four pillars of resilience, focusing on mental, physical, and social resilience. The discussion emphasizes the need for bold leadership and the importance of building resilience in the face of high-speed, high-impact challenges. The conversation delves into the importance of so...

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Season 1, Episode 2 See Something, Say Something

This is The Super Human Resilience Project — a space built for the ones who’ve spent years holding the line, swallowing the hard things, and showing up anyway. I’m Cara, your host — a survivor, a retired corrections professional, a veteran advocate, and someone who’s had to rebuild more than once. This show isn’t about pretending to be unbreakable. It’s about telling the truth about what it costs...