Episodes
Sept. 15, 2025
Finding Light in The Darkness
In a time of deep division, uncertainty, and crisis, Finding Light in the Darkness will explore how we can maintain our well-being, integrity, and hope. Hosted by Elaine Miller-Karas , an internationally recognized trauma exp...
Sept. 8, 2025
Racism: How To Live Beyond Trauma (Encore)
This week on Resiliency Within, we present this encore episode in memory of Dr. Larry Ward. Drs. Larry Ward and Peggy Rowe-Ward will address how we are all as a world community are impacted by Racism and how we can heal from ...
Aug. 25, 2025
Resiliency 2025: The Power of Connections
Dr. Joy Miller returns to Resiliency Within to share an extraordinary global offering—Resiliency 2025: The Power of Connections. Taking place on September 10, 2025, from 12–4:30 pm EST, this free international event brings to...
Aug. 18, 2025
Crisis Recovery for Kids, Parents, and Teachers
Elaine Miller-Karas, LCSW, the host of Resiliency Within, will interview Inez Tiger, LMFT, who has over 30 years of experience as an educator, school leader, and mental health professional. They will discuss how educational s...
Aug. 11, 2025
Youth Healing Youth: Youth Ambassador Program
Elaine Miller-Karas, host of Resiliency Within, welcomes back Kevin McLeod, Director of Business & Community Development at the Trauma Resource Institute (TRI), for a powerful conversation about teens, healing, and hope. In t...
Aug. 4, 2025
Helping Survivors: Support & Lessons Learned from the Campfire Survivors
Erin Kennedy and Scott Dinits are deeply embedded in the communities affected by the wildfires in Northern California. With the recent firestorms on Maui and Southern California, learning how to support children and adults i...
July 28, 2025
Compassion without Borders: The Trauma Resource Institute
Elaine Miller-Karas, the host of Resiliency Within, welcomes back Dr. Michael Sapp, the Executive Director of the Trauma Resource Institute. Dr. Sapp and Elaine will acknowledge the profound challenges many people in our worl...
July 14, 2025
Helping Survivors of Natural Disasters: Lessons From Hurricane Florence
Helping Survivors of Natural Disasters: Lessons From Hurricane Florence In the wake of the recent flood in Texas, our hearts are heavy with sorrow for all who have suffered unimaginable losses. To those grieving the death of ...
July 7, 2025
Children's Mental Health: School Programs & Funding
As the current administration takes away funding for school-based mental health interventions, now is the time to amplify the good works done by school districts around the country, including Cleveland County Schools in North...
June 9, 2025
Finding Light In The Darkness
In a time of deep division, uncertainty, and crisis, Finding Light in the Darkness will explore how we can maintain our well-being, integrity, and hope. Hosted by Elaine Miller-Karas , an internationally recognized trauma exp...
June 2, 2025
Healing without Borders: The Trauma Resource Institute
Resiliency Within’s host, Elaine Miller-Karas, co-founded the Trauma Resource Institute (TRI). She resigned as Executive Director in 2020 when she welcomed Dr. Michael Sapp as the CEO of TRI. They will discuss the internatio...
May 26, 2025
Mental Health: A Public Health Emergency
May is Mental Health Awareness Month because it was first established in 1949 by Mental Health America to raise awareness about mental health and well-being. The month aims to educate the public, reduce stigma, promote open c...
May 19, 2025
Protecting our Teens from Gun Violence
Essential funds are being cut for important programs helping youth. Where common sense laws are lacking to protect children, violence prevention professionals and credible messengers are working on the frontlines to mediate c...
May 12, 2025
HOPE: Mental Health in Poor & Traumatized Communities
During these challenging times as mental health funding is being cut in many parts of the world, hearing again from Chris Underhill in this encore show. Chris has been a champion for mental health globally. Chris Underhill MB...
May 4, 2025
The Legacy of Civil Rights Leaders, Medgar and Myrlie Evers
During these challenging times, it is imperative to raise up the true history of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. In this encore show, Reena Evers-Everette, their committed and passionate daughter, shares how the visi...
April 28, 2025
America: Shaped By Immigrants
We must not forget that the greatness of America has been shaped by the immigrants who have come for that hopeful opportunity of a better future. People have immigrated to the United States from many places around the globe. ...
April 21, 2025
The Status of Trauma-Informed Care
This week on Resiliency Within , host Elaine Miller-Karas welcomes Jesse Kohler for a timely conversation on the evolving landscape of trauma-informed care. Drawing from his policy experience in Washington, D.C., Jesse offers...
April 14, 2025
Love Wins! A Lesbian Mother and Her Fierce Advocate Daughter
This show is being rebroadcast because of the importance of recognizing and respecting the LGBTQ+ community during these unprecedented times. The culture wars, with vitriolic rhetoric and attacks on LGBTQ+ individuals and fa...
April 7, 2025
Suicide Prevention
Resiliency Within is dedicated to remembering those affected by suicide. At a time in our country, where the mental health systems are being dismantled, it is imperative to remember those who are suffering. We want to bring t...
March 30, 2025
An International Vista: The Grace of Humanitarian Leaders
Mike Sapp, CEO of the Trauma Resource Institute, joins host Elaine Miller-Karas to continue their conversation about the challenges—and the remarkable acts of generosity—that have emerged within their global community over re...
March 24, 2025
Acts of Kindness During Times of Despair
Mike Sapp, CEO of the Trauma Resource Institute, joins host Elaine Miller-Karas for a compelling conversation about the challenges—and the remarkable acts of generosity—that have emerged within their global community over rec...
March 17, 2025
Honoring International Social Workers
March is Social Work Month. This encore episode highlights Drs. Beverly Buckles and Kimberly Freeman. They are leaders in social work internationally. They will share their international work, demonstrating the impact that so...
March 9, 2025
Nurturing Compassion & Relatedness During Sociopolitical Upheaval
Dr. Ravi Chandra returns to Resiliency Within to share his reflections and wisdom about amplifying compassion during the current sociopolitical climate. He will share his thoughts about the importance of compassion. Dr. Chand...
March 3, 2025
Reflections of Courage and Resiliency in Ukraine
Natalia Rudsynska, formerly Natalia Valevska, is the International Partnership Director of EdCamp Ukraine. Natalia was married in 2024. Our host, Elaine Miller-Karas, has been providing support to Ukrainian teachers, childre...