Send us a text What does it take to heal a broken body and a broken heart at the same time? Raycine Spence has learned first-hand that life as we know it can fall apart and become unrecognizable. Life can push us to the point where we feel we might break. When we feel broken, what does it take to put things back together? Sometimes this is where we discover our strengths and identify who is there to support us. Facing the loss of her teenage daughter while overcoming her own severe physical inju...
Mar 27, 2023•41 min•Ep. 87
Send us a text When Rob Volpe was bullied in school, he wielded a powerful weapon in return: empathy. He didn’t know it at the time, but that was the early beginning of a lifetime–and eventually, a career—in pursuit of bringing more empathy and compassion into our relationships to enrich our world. Rob, an astute observer of life, thought leader, and master storyteller, is the author of Tell Me More About That . The book draws on his years conducting thousands of in-home interviews with everyday...
Mar 13, 2023•45 min•Ep. 86
Send us a text Have you noticed that some people seem to have an inner strength and determination for getting through tough times? Do you ever wonder how they came to be that way? We know that early adversity in our development such as divorce, addictions, mental health concerns or loss, all have an impact on how we navigate this thing called life. Yet what is it that helps one person thrive despite challenges while others might crumble in similar circumstances? Is it genetics? Is it temperament...
Feb 27, 2023•38 min•Ep. 85
Send us a text Imagine surviving the murder of your 5 friends and facing addiction head-on, only to realize these hardships were preparing you for an even greater adversity. My guest Tim Ringgold is a TEDx speaker, author, and owner of Sonic Divinity Music therapy. Having studied the healing elements of music in preterm and childbirth experiences, pain management and addictions, Tim’s passion for music turned out to be one of the greatest gifts he could give his child. Tim understands the gifts ...
Feb 13, 2023•47 min•Ep. 84
Send us a text Have you noticed that others recognize and value your gifts more than you do? What if it was possible to tame that negative gremlin that sabotages your well-being? What story might evolve and replace the old beliefs that are no longer serving you? Carrie Scollon knows all too well what that inner critic can sound like, and the ways it has undermined her confidence for years. In this episode Carrie is sharing her perspective on realizing your gifts, finding your purpose, and recogn...
Jan 30, 2023•43 min•Ep. 83
Send us a text Can one decision change everything? It did for Corliss. After her career and marriage fell apart, Corliss took one step that changed the course of her life for good. In this episode, Corliss tells her inspiring story of what it took to pull herself out of one of the most discouraging seasons in her life. She shares tangible ways we can flex and strengthen our resilience muscles, so we can bounce back more effectively when our lives are upended. Helping equip people with the tools ...
Jan 16, 2023•44 min•Ep. 82
Send us a text How many of you make new year’s resolutions? If you do, how successful are you at keeping that commitment to yourself? According to statistics 9-12% of people keep their new year’s resolutions, while one out of four people will quit their new year’s resolution before the end of January. If you believe you are one of those statistics, you are not alone. This week we are diving into why change can feel hard, what might prevent you from sticking to your goal, and the resilience pract...
Jan 02, 2023•23 min•Ep. 81
Send us a text What have you done lately that completely terrified you? When you get out of your comfort zone how vulnerable do you feel? As we celebrate our two-year anniversary, I reflect on the most vulnerable thing I have done in years (maybe ever). In doing so, we are bringing back episode 01 with New York Times Best-Selling author Bob Goff. Stepping out of my comfort zone for this very first podcast recording AND with someone I admire, you are bearing witness to my courage. With eighty epi...
Dec 05, 2022•36 min•Ep. 80
Send us a text What is one strategy that is sure to cultivate Resilience? Highlighting one of the most valuable practices that is proven to sustain, encourage and lift human spirits this episode dials inro the magic that happens when people help people. Wrapping up our series of three episodes with a big bow, Jody Luke, Executive Director of “Love Does” is sharing so many powerful ways they have been changing lives around the world. Founded in 2002 by best-selling author Bob Goff, Love Does is a...
Nov 21, 2022•46 min•Ep. 79
Send us a text For the second of our three-part series, we are learning from James Belt, author of “Hope Realized”. Drawing on his insights and involvement with NICA-Works, a non-profit organization based out of Nicaragua, James believes a world free of poverty is possible – when we reimagine the powerful force of hope and what it can do. Poverty isn’t just a lack of resources. Often, even after resources are available, poverty lingers. Why is that? In this interview James unpacks the power of h...
Nov 07, 2022•42 min•Ep. 78
Send us a text Despite our background, upbringing, or life circumstances as humans we have a tendency to believe a story about ourselves that can either nourish us and encourage growth, or it can prevent us from developing the gifts and values already within us. My guests Keturah and Sef DeChristopher are on assignment to support as many individuals as possible in authoring a new story. Steam Cathedral, located in Columbus Ohio is a mission-driven community of mentors, apprentices and students w...
Oct 24, 2022•48 min•Ep. 77
Send us a text As a teenager, Kayla Douthitt was doing the best she could to fit in. Although this is a natural developmental need, Kayla was also managing anxiety and perfectionism. This created the ideal conditions for one of the most difficult mental health conditions to move in and take over her life. After 10 years of battling low self-esteem, limiting her food intake, and cycling through the turbulent nature of an eating disorder, Kayla understands the long road to recovery. It is when her...
Oct 10, 2022•40 min•Ep. 76
Send us a text When are you faced with one of our greatest challenges in your life what helps you to press on? On May 3, 2016 Curtis Robinson, a primary care firefighter, could not have imagined what was in store for his community. Over the course of several days, a wildland fire would burn out of control, leading to the largest wildfire evacuation in Alberta’s history. As 88,000 people abandoned their homes in the community of Fort MacMurray, Curtis and the firefighters from surrounding areas w...
Sep 26, 2022•35 min•Ep. 75
Send us a text Over the last two years of living through a pandemic our focus has often been on what we could not do. What if we flipped this lens and made it a point to celebrate what we can do? Born with Cerebral Palsy, Peta Hooke doesn’t know what it is like to walk or run, but don’t let her disability fool you! With a twinkle in her eye and a healthy sense of humour, Peta has a magical way of turning obstacles into opportunities. Not knowing anything different than the life she was given; Pe...
Sep 12, 2022•46 min•Ep. 74
Send us a text What does one do when they get a second chance at life? Would you live your life any differently? May 12 of 2015 seemed like a typical day as passengers were travelling on Amtrak 188 Northeast Regional train from Washington, DC bound for New York City. Many would have been commuting for work just as they had done many times before. No one could have anticipated there would be a mass train derailment killing 8 people and injuring 200 others. My guest Geralyn Ritter author of “Bone ...
Aug 29, 2022•46 min•Ep. 73
Send us a text We often say that life can change in the blink of an eye. I wonder what it would it be like to know our lives could be at risk when we leave for work each day? With only a few years under her belt as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Laurie White had been taught to expect the unexpected. Despite extensive training preparing her for adversity on the job, Laurie could not have anticipated what was in store on that fateful night. Looking back on her initial responses to ...
Aug 15, 2022•51 min•Ep. 72
Send us a text Have you ever struggled with the idea that you should be strong for someone else? Have you been surprised to find out you are able toc handle more than you ever imagined? Marc Miller understands these feelings well. His life took a drastic turn at the age of 15 when his older brother suddenly died in a motorcycle accident. His family soon wrestled with addiction, depression, sickness, and more while coping with the loss. Marc leads us into a conversation about grieving, understand...
Aug 01, 2022•41 min•Ep. 71
Send us a text Sit down with our host Cindy as she shares her birthday reflections. Why do we struggle with aging? How can we feel more resilient as we move through all the beautiful milestones of life? Sit down with our host Cindy Thompson as she reflects on some of these questions herself. Giving us a glimpse into what she has been wrestling with and some of the discoveries she has been making along the way. Packed with insights from her journey so far, she invites the listener to consider the...
Jul 18, 2022•23 min•Ep. 70
Send us a text We love to be inspired by stories of those who dare to dream. Kelly Rae Roberts shows how each of us can listen to those heart whispers, get curious, and give ourselves the freedom to pursue a passion. Once a social worker, she united her gift of encouragement with delight in art to do just that and now lives life as a full-time artist, author, and Possibilitarian. Kelly Rae joyfully shares how her art helped bring her healing and encouragement, and continues to do so for herself ...
Jul 04, 2022•45 min•Ep. 69
Send us a text How many people would say that receiving a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma opened a “space for something new to happen”? Ame-Lia Tamburrini knew she was ready for a change. Would she have made these changes if it were not for her cancer journey? Once treatment is completed and life is supposed to get back to ‘normal’, one is expected to pick up the pieces and rebuild your life. Yet nothing is the same. Taking us on a journey beyond the physical implications of cancer, and what it ...
Jun 20, 2022•42 min•Ep. 68
Send us a text As a parent does it feel like you have been through one of the longest, most unpredictable storms of your life? On any given day parenting can invite some of the most complex, messy, and beautiful moments of our lives. When you are tired and doing your best to steer the ship of family life, it can be comforting to know you are not alone. In this episode we are throwing you a lifeline to guide you back to shore. Dr. Caroline Buzanko, Psychologist, mother, and podcast host is joinin...
Jun 06, 2022•46 min•Ep. 67
Send us a text When Carmel became a single parent with a one-year-old son, it was as if her world came crashing down. Figuring out what to do next felt daunting—impossible, even. What she didn’t know then is how much her divorce would catalyze growth and shape a beautiful new future. And as she gradually rebuilt her life, taking one small action at a time, Carmel’s true purpose emerged. Today, Carmel is a life coach with Speak Now Life Coaching, supporting single parents to lead their families w...
May 23, 2022•48 min•Ep. 66
Send us a text Surviving sexual assault, attempted suicide, financial loss, and a failed arranged marriage is one thing. Actively processing all that pain is another. Poonam Bhuchar is the first to admit the healing journey isn’t always easy. But for her, it’s been revolutionary in reclaiming her power and living a fully connected life filled with joy, even in the wake of trauma. In this episode, Poonam reminds us that when we don’t process our pain, it becomes intergenerational pain. With grace...
May 09, 2022•45 min•Ep. 65
Send us a text Taking a deep breath. Naming your feelings. Reframing failure as feedback. As simple as these practices may sound, look out! They might just change your life. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Kent and Hayden Lee offer us transformative, neuroscience-backed tools to manage our emotions, hack our brains, and build our resilience. As the co-founders of Master Mind Institute, Dr. Kelly and Hayden seek to elevate human potential by merging brain science with professional coaching. Find out m...
Apr 25, 2022•45 min•Ep. 64
Send us a text Growing up in small town on Vancouver Island, all Melanie wanted to do was play soccer. She had the skill, the passion, the tenacity. There was only one problem—she wasn’t allowed to play on the boys’ soccer team. By the age of 10, Melanie became an advocate for equal opportunity in soccer. She fought hard to play the sport she loved—and won. After years of honing her skills, she was invited to play on the national women’s soccer team. But on her way to her first game, Melanie was...
Apr 11, 2022•50 min•Ep. 63
Send us a text Early on in his psychology career, Dr. Raphael Rose learned that over 90% of people who experience trauma don’t develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. This discovery prompted a lifelong curiosity: what can be learned from these trauma survivors? Today, Dr. Rose continues his journey as a clinical psychologist and researcher based in Los Angeles, specializing in anxiety, mood disorders, and stress resilience training. His sprawling career spans from training psychology students at ...
Mar 28, 2022•47 min•Ep. 62
Send us a text Nobody wants to live in fear. But for Rosie, it was the only way she knew how to survive after enduring the hardest year of her life. First came her cancer diagnosis. Then, her mom’s dementia worsened to the point that Rosie needed to immediately transition her into an assisted living facility. And just as life seemed like it would start to settle, Rosie’s healthy 58-year-old brother was suddenly killed in an accident. For a time, anxiety kept Rosie from living the fullness of lif...
Mar 14, 2022•45 min•Ep. 61
Send us a text As a child, the odds of doing something extraordinary with his life weren’t in Kenneth’s favour. Born out of wedlock, Kenneth grew up without a father in an impoverished, segregated southern US community. As a child from a single-parent household, he was immediately type casted as “at-risk” once he started school. But despite the obstacles, Kenneth was determined to make his mother proud. At 17, he joined the US navy, which sparked a thriving, 21-year career in international espio...
Feb 28, 2022•50 min•Ep. 60
Send us a text When Christina graduated from college with high honours, she had even higher hopes about her future. Equipped with multiple degrees, Christina set out to launch a promising career in New York City—and then everything fell apart. After spending the first six months out of college unemployed, Christina’s hope started running out. By 23, she was burned out and disillusioned by how different the “real world” was from the one she imagined. Tired of chasing the image of who she thought ...
Feb 14, 2022•46 min•Ep. 59
Send us a text Sometimes, our lives change gradually. At other times, they can take a 180 within seconds. For Jessie, that life-altering moment came in the form of a car accident, which resulted in a Traumatic Brain Injury. This is something she has now lived with for nearly a decade. Learning to navigate life with an invisible and often misunderstood injury is far from easy. Yet Jessie is grateful she discovered a resilience practice in the form of mindfulness to help her get through. “Without ...
Jan 31, 2022•48 min•Ep. 58
