The Teaching Journeys Podcast

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features a conversation with licensed marriage and family therapist Allison Lefkowitz. The discussion centers on the experiences of Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs), exploring Allison’s personal background, the impact of generational trauma, and the unique challenges HSPs face in processing emotions and navigating the world. All...

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features grief coach Erin Gaffney. Erin shares her personal journey through childhood challenges, the tragic loss of her identical twin sister Sara, and the subsequent impact on her family and personal growth. The conversation explores the unique aspects of twin loss, the complexities of disenfranchised grief, and the importanc...

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features guest Jillian Scott, a trauma-informed life and health coach. The conversation explores Jillian’s personal journey overcoming emotional eating and the impact of trauma on her relationship with food and self-image. Together, Dave and Jillian discuss the deep connections between childhood experiences, emotional abuse, an...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Shaleem Dzon, a registered nurse, certified grief counselor, and author. Shaleem shares her personal journey through profound loss, including the deaths of her husband, beloved pets, and close friends, and how these experiences shaped her path to becoming a grief counselor. She discusses her books, including the childre...

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features Lisa Katona Smith, founder of Parallel Recovery and a leading advocate for family-centered addiction recovery. Lisa shares her personal journey navigating her son's substance use disorder, which inspired her to develop the Parallel Recovery framework—a structured, compassionate approach that empowers families to heal a...

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast features host Dave Roberts in conversation with guest Theresa Mark, a registered nurse and mother who shares the story of her son Josh’s battle with a rare autoimmune disease, his kidney transplant, and the mental health challenges he faced as a result. The discussion explores the trauma and grief experienced by families dealing with chronic illness an...

This special 200th episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features a heartfelt conversation with Reverend Patty Furino and Noemi Beres. The trio reflects on the serendipitous events that brought them together, the power of spiritual connection, and the lessons learned from loss, synchronicity, and community. They discuss the significance of signs, the integration of scie...

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features Steve Ramona—a renowned "super connector" and partnership specialist. The conversation explores the power of servant leadership, the importance of meaningful connections, and the ripple effect of small acts of kindness. Steve shares his journey from working at a health club to building impactful partnerships and emphas...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews entrepreneur and HeartProfit founder Staci Wright. Staci shares her personal and professional journey, discussing how her experiences with business, loss, and mental health inspired her to create the HeartProfit movement—a new approach to business that prioritizes compassion, community, and employee well-being. The conv...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Jon Emery, creator of Life’s Check Mark podcast. Jon shares his story of overcoming job loss and divorce, and how these challenges led him to deeper self-discovery and a passion for helping others. The conversation explores the power of community, the importance of mental health—especially for men—and how podcasting can...

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features clinical psychologist Michelle Sherman and her mother, mental health advocate DeAnne Sherman. The conversation centers on their book, "I'm Not Alone: A Teen's Guide to Living with a Parent Who Has a Mental Illness or History of Trauma." The guests discuss their personal and professional journeys into mental health advo...

Host Dave Roberts welcomes Elaine Lindsay, the “Dark Pollyanna,” to share her extraordinary journey of surviving trauma, loss, and medical adversity. Through candid conversation, Elaine discusses how humor, hope, and resilience have helped her navigate life’s darkest moments. The episode explores the importance of passing wisdom between generations, staying engaged at any age, and finding meaning...

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features Vanessa Thompson—founder of the Sustainability Experts Group and a leader in sustainable business practices. Vanessa shares her journey from early mentorship and work in clean tech startups to consulting for major organizations. The conversation explores how lessons from nature and biomimicry can drive innovation, effi...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Nina Maglic, founder of the Healing Millions Global Movement. Nina shares her journey from growing up amid the Bosnian war to establishing a movement dedicated to making healing accessible worldwide. She discusses her transition from marketing for Fortune 500 companies to her work in energy healing and business mentoring...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Dr. Radha Measuria, a UK-trained doctor with over a decade of experience. The discussion revolves around Dr. Measuria's global healthcare experiences and her mission to empower patients by incorporating holistic approaches and traditional medicine. They explore the cultural practices from various countries that can enhanc...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes returning guest Keri Cooper, a licensed clinical social worker and owner of Keri Cooper Holistic Therapy. Cooper discusses her practice, which focuses on teens and holistic therapy. The conversation delves into sleep disturbances among young adults, emphasizing the critical role of sleep in mental health. Issues like anxi...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes back Nick Gaylord, a former pharmaceutical industry professional who found his calling in podcasting. Nick shares his profound journey from navigating a complicated relationship with his father to finding peace and purpose through his podcast, initially titled 'Our Dead Dads' and now rebranded as 'Grief Is Not a Dirty Wor...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, the guest is Ann Jonas, AKA The Love Messenger. Ann shares her transformative journey, which includes her parents’ tragic story and the loss of her wife Erica, which profoundly shaped her life and spiritual path. She discusses her holistic, intuitive approach to healing and how her work as a body worker, doula, and intuitive...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Russ Tellup, a certified brain spotting and trauma-informed somatic coach, and founder of Brain Spotting Colorado Springs. Russ shares his journey through trauma, the methods he uses in his practice, and the personal experiences that shaped his approach to trauma-informed coaching. He discusses the impacts of generation...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes back Karin Eggett, a visionary artist and intuitive foodie, to discuss the intersection of creativity, food, and spirituality. Karin shares her journey of exploring metaphysics, working with various energies, and channeling wisdom through artistic expression and food. They delve into her creative projects, including her B...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes back photographer and educator Heather Pillar. Heather shares her experiences from a 27-year career teaching and photographing across four continents, with a focus on community, service learning, and the power of empathy. The conversation explores Heather’s collaborative work with Morrie Schwartz, whose philosophies on li...

The latest episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features Cheryl Sweet, a resilient individual who recounts her life filled with medical challenges. At 19, Cheryl had a near-fatal skiing accident, resulting in multiple undiagnosed fractures. Later, she was diagnosed with Von Willebrand disease and faced numerous other health issues, including gastroparesis, GERDs, celia...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Jill McClennen, a certified death doula, shamanic healer, and host of the "Seeing Death Clearly" podcast. Jill shares her transformative journey from pastry chef to end-of-life caregiver, inspired by caring for her grandmother and a desire to help others face death and grief with compassion. The conversation explores the...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Cincinnati-based author and musician Matthew Check. They discuss Matthew's creative journey from a casual online writing class to publishing his debut memoir What Would Philip Roth Do? ', which explores themes of love, Jewish identity, and self-discovery. The conversation also delves into Matthew's background in bluegra...

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts converses with Michael Flores, an upstate New York filmmaker. Michael discusses his debut feature film, 'Dogs on the Sendero,' which explores themes of grief, resilience, and cultural identity. The film was inspired by the fallout from a school shooting and follows the journey of Saul, a character who navigates his grief through t...