Send us a text Imagine stepping into an office that hums with the vibrancy of a well-tuned symphony, each note representing the mental wellness of its employees. That's a reality that can be achieved through fostering inclusivity and encouraging curiosity. In this episode, the first in our new series on Wellness at work: Nurturing Resilience, we talk with Amie Barsky about how the workplace can be a sanctuary for mental wellness, but it requires the nurturing hands of empathetic leadership to cu...
May 15, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Send us a text Have you ever marveled at the resilience of those who tirelessly advocate for others, even amidst their own personal adversities? In this final episode in our series, Advocating for Resilience, Maryann McEvoy offers an unfiltered glimpse into promoting change while navigating the complexities of government systems. We discussed her own personal trauma, the profound impacts of empathy-driven leadership, the challenges of confronting legal and corporate giants in the fight for human...
May 08, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Send us a text When your world crumbles, how do you find the strength to rebuild? In this new episode in our series, Advocating for Resilience, Reggie Reed shares a narrative of personal loss and the effort to transform grief into advocacy. He tells us about how he confronted the murder of his mother and the indictment of his father to become a beacon for others wrestling with feeling voiceless. We discuss the insights into the resilience and leadership that can be born from the depths of despai...
May 01, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Send us a text What is the role of community and advocacy in the journey toward healing? In the fourth episode of the series, Advocating for Resilience: Empowering Mental Wellness, we talk with Sarri Singer, a terrorism survivor and founder of Strength to Strength. Her own experience—feeling isolated upon returning from her attack while abroad—was the catalyst for her commitment to change, and her story shines a light for those looking for hope in dark times. We talked about the unique psycholog...
Apr 24, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Send us a text Have you ever considered the true essence of being an advocate or the resilience required to champion change? In the third episode in the series, Advocating for Resilience: Empowering Mental Wellness, we talk with social worker and advocate Whitney Marris about the vital role of advocacy in fostering mental wellness and community strength. Together, we take a close look at the challenges advocates face and the triumphs that come with amplifying voices for societal betterment. Whit...
Apr 17, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Send us a text Sometimes, a single voice can ignite a movement. In the second in the series, Advocating for Resilience: Empowering Mental Wellness, we talk with Bobby Temps, whose petition for mental health education changed the landscape for England and Wales. Join us as we discuss the intersection of personal passion and advocacy, revealing how individual experiences can lead to transformative policies and a society more in tune with mental well-being. Bobby and I unpack the emotional cost of ...
Apr 10, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Send us a text In the first of our new series, Advocating for Resilience: Empowering Mental Wellness, we talk with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley to explore the transformative power of advocacy and uncover the roots of resilience that have shaped her remarkable journey. Ayanna's narrative is a testament to the strength that emerges when one feels truly seen. Our conversation explores the joy that can be found in policy-making and life itself, as we dissect the critical role of mental wellness adv...
Apr 03, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Send us a text Discover the transformative power of resilience as we take you into the depths of personal growth and unearth the tools and strategies essential for navigating life's hurdles with grace and tenacity. Shalini Bahl, researcher, mindfulness-based stress reduction coach, and speaker, shares insights on the significance of rest and reflection in building a resilient spirit. Mindfulness is a beacon in this conversation, guiding us through the murky waters of our own biases and judgments...
Mar 27, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Send us a text How do the ripple effects of historical trauma reverberate through time and impact communities today with the same intensity as they did generations ago? We sit down with Ingrid Cockhren to discuss how the pain of the past shapes our present and impedes our collective future, including policy making and scientific racism, and we highlight the importance of equity-focused solutions to drive systemic change. Welcome to episode six in our series Unveiling Trauma's Impact: Navigating ...
Mar 20, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text When was the last time you considered the true cost of unresolved trauma in your workplace? Welcome to episode five in our series Unveiling Trauma's Impact: Navigating the Hidden Costs. In this episode, we uncover the hidden costs of unaddressed trauma in the workplace. With Allessandria Polizzi, we peel back the layers on the toll that trauma inflicts on businesses and employees alike. From the stealthy financial drain to the lost potential of every team member, this episode is a...
Mar 13, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text Welcome to episode four in our series Unveiling Trauma's Impact: Navigating the Hidden Costs. In this episode, we uncover the hidden costs of unaddressed trauma in the education system. With Ingrid Cockhren, the visionary CEO of PACEs Connection, we discuss the hidden costs that reach far beyond financial burdens, shedding light on the loss of human potential and the consequent threat to our global educational standing. This conversation traverses the complex landscape of trauma, ...
Mar 06, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text Welcome to episode three in our series Unveiling Trauma's Impact: Navigating the Hidden Costs. In this episode, we uncover the hidden costs of unaddressed trauma in the justice system. Have you ever stopped to consider the remarkable potential hidden within individuals entangled in the justice system? Today, with the guidance of David Dawdy and Travis Atkinson from TBD Solutions, we venture into the profound connections between trauma and criminal justice. We challenge the status ...
Feb 28, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text Welcome to episode two in our series Unveiling Trauma's Impact: Navigating the Hidden Costs. In this episode, we uncover the hidden costs of unaddressed trauma in the healthcare system. Sheila Phicil, a social innovator and equity architect, joins us to discuss how our backgrounds and traumas influence the care we receive, the personal and collective journey of healing, and how trauma shows up in our healthcare system. We also talk about the transformative potential of placing pat...
Feb 21, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Welcome to the first episode in our series: Unveiling Trauma's Impact: Navigating the Hidden Costs., uncovering the hidden costs of unaddressed trauma and delving into its far-reaching effects. In our first episode, Ted Miller, a distinguished senior research scientist, unravels the extensive and often hidden economic and emotional toll of trauma. We examine the staggering $10.5 billion healthcare price tag associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in California for jus...
Feb 14, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text Welcome to the last of the 5-episode series Resilient Hearts: Navigating Emotions After Tragedy, delving into the intricate paths of those who have experienced life-altering challenges. In this episode, we explore anxiety. With Dr. Kevin Becker, a clinical psychologist with vast experience in trauma, we examine how our bodies and minds can be ensnared by anxiety long after the danger has passed, and we look at the role of anxiety as a response. We discussed how your body remembers...
Feb 07, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text Welcome to episode 4 of the 5-episode series Resilient Hearts: Navigating Emotions After Tragedy, delving into the intricate paths of those who have experienced life-altering challenges. In this episode, we explore anger. Anger often follows tragedy. Suzette Bravo, a transformational coach, helps us unravel the layers of anger and sheds light on the dangers of dismissing this potent emotion. We also talk about the importance of facing our emotions head-on. Navigating anger and the...
Jan 31, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text Welcome to episode 3 of the 5-episode series Resilient Hearts: Navigating Emotions After Tragedy, delving into the intricate paths of those who have experienced life-altering challenges. In this episode, we explore shame. Healing from shame and embracing resilience isn't a journey to rush; it's a path to walk with gentle strides, as guest Wen Peetes, an intuitive healing coach, reveals. Shame has profound teachings to offer us when we are able to shift our perspective from self-cr...
Jan 24, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text Welcome to episode 2 of the 5-episode series Resilient Hearts: Navigating Emotions After Tragedy, delving into the intricate paths of those who have experienced life-altering challenges. In this episode, we explore the layers of grief. In my conversation with Dr. Dan Franz, we navigate through the tumultuous journey of loss and the silence that often surrounds sorrow. We tackle the intertwined threads of anger, sadness, and guilt, all companions on the road to healing. And we talk...
Jan 17, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text Welcome to episode 1 of the 5-episode series Resilient Hearts: Navigating Emotions After Tragedy, delving into the intricate paths of those who have experienced life-altering challenges. In this episode, we explore the complexities of guilt. When the smoke cleared after the Boston Marathon bombing, therapist Amy O'Neill experienced a maze of emotions as a survivor. We discussed the struggle with guilt that often shadows the path to recovery. It's a silent battle that can cripple r...
Jan 10, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text With guest Michelle Steffes, we explore the art of resilience and pull back the curtain on how our brains can be sculpted by our experiences, to either hinder or help our ability to recover from life's setbacks. With Michelle's expertise in neuroscience and neuroplasticity, we dispel misconceptions and look into how daily habits and routines can fortify our mental muscles. We also discuss the ripple effects of mindful morning practices, such as gratitude and cognitive exercises, w...
Jan 03, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text Ever fantasized about having a superpower? As we wrap up an incredible year of conversations on the podcast, we've collected some of the imaginative and insightful superpowers our guests conjured up. These reflections underscore our shared journey towards work-life balance, transparent communication, and the freedom to be our authentic selves. I close the 2023 chapter of Notes on Resilience with gratitude, drawing from the resilience of those who've shared stories with us. These a...
Dec 27, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Send us a text Sometimes, standing in the longest supermarket line can be a conscious choice for growth, not just a test of our patience. That's just one gem from my conversation with Joanne Green, author of By Accident: A Memoir of Letting Go, and the voice behind the "In this Story" podcast. We discuss trauma, post-traumatic stress, and the shaping of resilience. Joanne lays bare her personal odyssey from loss to healing, teaching us that true resilience is about nurturing patience and empathy...
Dec 20, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Send us a text Ever wrestle with the wave of emotions when you lose a beloved pet? With guest Kevin Ringstaff, founder of PetCloud, we explore the profound bond we share with our pets and the complex terrain of grief and resilience. Kevin enlightens us on how this loss can reveal the core of who we are, and we take a journey into the differences between grieving for a pet and a human. Kevin helps us understand how our furry friends, with their uncanny grasp of our feelings, often leave an emptin...
Dec 13, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Send us a text Ever found yourself stuck in a rut, feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? In my heartfelt conversation with Nyeesha Williams, a mental well-being expert and NAMI board member, we learned that resilience is not about rigidity but about finding grace amidst adversity. With her personal journey of seeking forgiveness as a beacon, she guides us through understanding resilience in a new light, emphasizing self-care and compassion. We also discuss how practicing self-compassion and ...
Dec 06, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Send us a text In this episode with guest Josh Porthouse, a veteran who faced an identity crisis post-deployment, we uncover the role of personal values in shaping self-worth, the art of boundary-setting, and the practice of mindfulness. Listen as he shares his journey of rediscovery, how it centers on the tenets of personal values, and how self-doubt can be a stumbling block. We explored the value of time, the need for boundary-setting, and the ability to bounce back from setbacks and morph the...
Nov 29, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text What if the strength to conquer life's challenges isn’t bouncing back but pausing, reflecting, and adapting? Listen in on this conversation with resilience coach Russell Harvey as we discuss resilience as a growth process rather than mere recovery and the power of optimism and self-awareness. He takes us through his personal journey in learning and development and how it has shaped his unique perspective on resilience. We also discuss the art of cultivating a positive and resilien...
Nov 22, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text Discover the raw power of vulnerability as we engage in a riveting dialogue with Nick Jonsson, an executive coach, keynote speaker, and Ironman triathlon athlete. Find out why vulnerability isn't a weakness but a strength that fosters resilience and empowers individuals and organizations alike. We discuss the crucial role of vulnerability in building resilience, emotional health, and overall well-being. We also talk about the often-overlooked issue of executive loneliness, a silen...
Nov 15, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text Physician burnout is a silent epidemic that's claiming lives. We deep-dive into this topic with our remarkable guest, Sapna Shah-Haque, an internal medicine physician and host of the Worthy Physician podcast. Sapna shares her powerful journey from burnout to recovery and the alarming statistics on physician suicides, emphasizing the importance of healthy coping mechanisms and the courage to seek help. We then shift to systemic change needed to foster better mental health support. ...
Nov 08, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text Are you ready to step into the high-pressure world of public safety through the eyes of an experienced 911 dispatcher? Our guest today, Ricardo Martinez, takes us on a journey that will challenge your perception of resilience. A storyteller, author, creator of the podcast Within the Trenches, and founder of the #IAM911 movement, Ricardo opens up about his experiences, the struggles he faced, and the power of resilience. Ricardo also shares his insights on mindfulness and meditatio...
Nov 01, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text What if resilience isn't about bouncing back stronger, but instead about softening and receiving? Tara Rynders, a nurse, dancer, and CEO of The Clinic offers a fresh perspective on resilience or what she intriguingly calls (re)brilliance. Tara's unique synthesis of arts, music, movement, and caring science for healthcare professionals is deeply transformative, and in this episode we explore why Tara firmly believes in the healing power of movement. We also discuss the major challe...
Oct 25, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 43
