The Teaching Journeys Podcast

In this episode of Teaching Journeys, host Dave Roberts welcomes Dr. Kate Lund, a clinical psychologist and resilience expert, for an insightful conversation about building family resilience and thriving through life's challenges. Dr. Kate shares her personal journey, beginning with her childhood diagnosis of hydrocephalus at age four and the bullying she faced for looking different. These early e...

Host Dave Roberts welcomes Karl Pontau to the Teaching Journeys podcast. Karl, host of the Human Connection Podcast, describes how a brain tumor diagnosis at age 15 and the support he received shaped his commitment to helping others. Karl states that sustainable business success depends on combining mutually beneficial transactions with personalized connections, especially amid rising AI use and d...

In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts converses with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, a zen priest, author, professor, and founder of the international NGO, the MISS Foundation and Selah Care Farm. Dr. Cacciatore shares her insights on grief, particularly focusing on her personal experiences and the role of animals in the healing process. They discuss societal issues around gri...

In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Diane Kahn, an educator with over 20 years of experience, including work at San Quentin State Prison. Diane discusses her involvement with the Academic Peer Education Project, which focuses on using education as a tool for personal transformation for incarcerated learners. She co-founded Humans of San Quentin, a storyte...

In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Dr. Robb Kelly, an expert in addiction recovery who focuses on treating the root causes rather than the symptoms. Dr. Kelly shares his personal experiences with addiction, homelessness, and recovery, highlighting the influence of childhood trauma and family dynamics. The conversation also touches on the importance of nu...

In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts converses with Lily Robinson, an author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Lily shares her journey of healing from personal trauma, including the loss of her father at a young age, and how these experiences shape her work in helping others overcome adversity. The podcast discusses themes of resilience, self-reflection, emotional r...

In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Gayle Petrillo, a coach, author, and speaker with over 35 years of experience in healthcare leadership roles. Born in Albany, New York, and a Tucson, Arizona resident for 27 years, Gayle shares her journey of overcoming major trauma after being severely burned as a young girl. She discusses her advocacy work for burn su...

In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, guest Teresa Syms shares her profound personal journey of overcoming significant childhood trauma and generational abuse. Born with club feet and raised in a dysfunctional home with an alcoholic father and a neglectful, agoraphobic, deaf mother, Teresa faced severe emotional and physical abuse. She recounts pivotal moments,...

In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts talks with Vishrant, a contemporary mystic and enlightened spiritual teacher from Perth, Australia. Vishrant shares his remarkable journey from being a gang leader to finding unconditional love and becoming a spiritual guide. He discusses the dramatic events that led to his transformation, including his near-death experience and i...

In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Sheila B Tillich, a reverend, metaphysical healer, and spiritual guide, to discuss her incredible life and work. Sheila shares her journey, starting from a challenging childhood in a family marred by alcoholism, which shaped her path to becoming a healer and spiritual mentor. She describes her awakening to her spiritual a...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, the guest is Vanessa Cardenas, a relationship reset expert and betrayal recovery specialist. Vanessa shares her journey and insights into helping individuals and couples rebuild trust and emotional connections after betrayal. She discusses the concept of 'micro betrayals,' the importance of language in healing, and the neces...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts talks with Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison, a trauma psychologist and founder of Soul Wise Solutions. They discuss Harrison's journey of working with individuals undergoing deep psychological and spiritual transformations, including her experiences with dissociative identity disorder, schizophrenia, and near-death experiences. A signif...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, Dr. Karen Kramer, an intuitive healer, recovery and resilience navigator, and wellness retreat center CEO, shares insights into her work. They discuss the profound understanding of the human mind and how Dr. Kramer has helped individuals navigate grief, loss, and trauma. Dr. Kramer talks about her bestselling book, 'Healthy...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes guest Dr. Winifred Bragg, a double board-certified physician, CEO, and five-time bestselling author, who discusses her unique Bragg Factor framework. Dr. Bragg elaborates on how she helps high achievers and emerging leaders transform professional pain into clarity, confidence, and meaningful impact using principles derive...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, the guest is Marcia Earhart, a heartsync facilitator, life coach, grief and trauma specialist, mental health first responder, mediator, speaker, and co-founder of the Sterling Rose Sanctuary. Marcia discusses her personal journey through loss, losing 17 loved ones by the age of 18, and the significant impact it had on her li...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts converses with Arik Housley, an author, speaker, and entrepreneur who shares his profound journey through grief and resilience following the tragic loss of his 18-year-old daughter Alaina in a mass shooting. Arik discusses the impact of Alaina's death on his family, the support from various communities, and the formation of Alaina...

The Teaching Journeys Podcast hosted by Dave Roberts features an engaging conversation with Terry Healey, a survivor of a rare form of cancer called fibrosarcoma, which led to a permanent facial difference. Terry Healey, an author, keynote speaker, and business strategist, reflects on his experiences, the importance of gratitude, and the development of resilience through adversity. He introduces h...

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast hosted by Dave Roberts, features guest Kris Munsch. Kris shares insights from his experiences as a teacher, builder, and author, discussing his new book "Living on the Razor’s Edge" and the origins of the Birdhouse Project—a hands-on, project-based approach to healing and self-discovery. Together, Dave and Kris reflect on the importance of embracing ch...

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features an in-depth conversation with Jaime Townzen, a Southern California-based writer and internationally recognized watercolor artist. Jamie shares her personal journey, including stepping away from her career to focus on family, coping with significant personal losses, and discovering the healing power of creative expressi...

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast features grief coach and entrepreneur Mehr Syed, who shares her personal journey of loss, transformation, and healing after the sudden passing of her husband. Mehr discusses how grief completely changed her life, leading her to support others navigating loss with compassion and honesty. The conversation explores the misunderstood nature of grief, the i...

This episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast features Carl Walsh, an accomplished actor, director, and business coach. Carl shares his journey from discovering his passion for theater as a child, through his training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, to his experiences in both the performing arts and corporate leadership. He discusses the lessons he learned in theater—such as professionalism,...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Albert Bramante, a seasoned talent agent, psychology professor, and author of "Rise Above the Script." The conversation explores Albert’s unique journey from a non-athletic, book-loving child in a sports-focused family to a passionate academic and advocate for performers and students. Albert shares insights on overcomin...

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features a conversation with Heather Eck—an intuitive artist, spiritual teacher, and host of the "Your Radiant Spirit" podcast. Heather shares her journey from a spiritually curious and creative child, through a career in human resources, to embracing her calling in the healing arts. The discussion explores topics such as the i...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Jessica Moyer, a transformative wellness and leadership coach, TEDx Speaker, podcast host, and author. Jessica shares her impactful personal journey, marked by significant losses, including her son Steven who had Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and her father Michael who battled lung cancer. These experiences have deeply influen...

This episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features guest Janice V. Johnson Dowd—an author, speaker, and retired social worker with over 20 years of experience in family therapy and addiction recovery. Janice shares her personal journey with substance use disorder, her path to long-term sobriety, and the impact of addiction on family relationships. She discusses the imp...