Episodes
Dec. 18, 2023
Footprints in Schizophrenia: Evolutionary Roots of Mental Illness
What causes schizophrenia? Is it a genetic glitch or are environmental factors at play? A combination of the two? Whatever the reason, what medication and course of action will give the patient the best chance at a normal lif...
Dec. 4, 2023
Mary Lasker’s Crusade to Heal America
In Crusade to Heal America, Judy Pearson shares the never-before-told story of Mary Lasker, a woman who was savvy, steely, and deliberate, with the goal of eliminating human suffering. While scientists looked at disease as a ...
Nov. 27, 2023
DisasterReady: Online Readiness, Resilience, and Equity
As individuals committed to humanitarian work, DisasterReady is dedicated to upholding the core values of compassion for humanity. Their mission revolves around the vital aspects of preserving lives, alleviating suffering, an...
Nov. 13, 2023
Saving the Art of Medicine
Allan Sussman, M.D. will share his new book, Saving the Art of Medicine (2023) on Resiliency Within. Many doctors have become despondent, working within a commodified system that pushes for speed and efficiency and profit ove...
Nov. 6, 2023
Empatico: Building Bridges Through Empathy and Understanding
Empatico’s mission is to empower school-aged students all around the globe to form meaningful connections that foster a more empathetic world. Empathy is a critical skill that allows us to feel what others feel (emotional emp...
Oct. 30, 2023
LESSONS LEARNED FROM BELFAST:HEALING THE WOUNDS OF CONFLICT
Rev. Lesley Carroll serves as the Prison Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (NI), dedicating her life to the pursuit of peace and reconciliation. To her, this mission is a lifelong calling. Her efforts extend beyond the borders o...
Oct. 23, 2023
A Cancer Journey, Self-Compassion and Leadership
Bo Dean, an engaged member of the New Hanover County community in North Carolina, has actively pioneered the integration of biological models such as the Community Resiliency Model. As a certified Community Resiliency Model T...
Oct. 16, 2023
Empowering Children-From Adversity to Inner Strength Discovery
Karen LeSage empowers children and families. Her work was recently recognized for her outstanding contributions with the ChildCareBC Awards of Excellence Childcare Leadership Award in May 2023. In this episode, we will delve ...
Oct. 9, 2023
Two LatinX Social Workers speak of Heritage, Advocacy & Service
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, social workers Martha Parra and Elaine Miller-Karas will discuss how their heritage infused their work with advocacy and service. Martha's family came to California from Mexico, and Elaine...
Oct. 2, 2023
WorldBeing:The Power of Wellbeing Programs for Marginalized Youth
WorldBeing (formerly CorStone) is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that conducts innovative in-school wellbeing programs to empower vulnerable and marginalized youth in low- and middle-income countries (LM...
Sept. 25, 2023
Nurturing a Million Entrepreneurs from Underserved Communities
The age-old debate on whether entrepreneurs are born or made has ignited discussions and research across academic, entrepreneurial, and parenting spheres. Rajesh Nair's extensive work in underserved communities offers illumin...
Sept. 18, 2023
Community Healing after the Storm
Rev. Chrissy Ruehl and Rev. John Ruehl are dedicated ministers in Savannah, Georgia, They have a passionate commitment to serve their community. They will share their perspectives as a married couple from different faith trad...
Sept. 11, 2023
Myths of Resilience and Leadership for Women of Color
What do resilience and leadership look like for women of color? Women of color comprise about 18 percent of the U.S. population, yet only 4 percent of C-Level positions in 2018, falling far below white men (68 percent) and wh...
Aug. 28, 2023
Advocacy and Healing the Mental Health Effects of Climate Change
Dr. Lise Van Susteren, a recognized authority in the realm of climate change's physiological and psychological impacts, will enlighten us about her advocacy efforts. She aims to provide insight into these incidents' cumulativ...
Aug. 21, 2023
Healing Lahaina:Support & Lessons Learned from Campfire Survivors
As a nation, we are heartbroken about the destruction of Lahaina and all the lives lost. The community of Butte County, California, experienced similar destruction and loss in 2018 as a result of the Campfire. The community m...
Aug. 14, 2023
Lifelong Friendships buffer Adverse Childhood Experiences
Resiliency Within celebrates in this episode the bonds of sisterhood during this National Sister Month. Today's show is dedicated to the concept of sister-friends—those special individuals who support us through life's ups an...
Aug. 7, 2023
Inspire, Empower and Thrive - Resilience 2023 Live Stream Event
Dr. Joy Miller will join Resiliency Within to talk about her remarkable work with global resilience. Miller created a new forum for training in the area of resiliency. Resiliency Productions became a gift of love to the globa...
July 31, 2023
Authenticity, healing, and resilience in the LGBTQ+ community.
Vanessa Kettering and Rhonda Rodgers, co-founders of Way of Well-Being, will share their experiences with the life-changing work from the early days of the Trauma Resource Institute (TRI) to translating the skills for others ...
July 24, 2023
Love Wins! A lesbian mother & her fierce advocate daughter
This show is a story of hope, resilience, and love. Resilience is sometimes the outcome of some of the darkest moments in one’s life. My guests, a mother, Sue Borrego and her daughter, Kelsey Bunker Robertson, had very differ...
July 17, 2023
Queer Theology: Freedom, Justice and Compassion
Welcome to Resiliency Within and part 2 of my discussion with the Rev. Dr. Keith Menhinick of Emory Univesity's Candler School of Theology. Part 1 aired on July 3, 2023. Today's show will explore Queer Theology. Rev. Dr. Keit...
July 10, 2023
Embracing Queer Resilience and Compassion Over Comprehension
K Thomas will discuss the current state of Queer and trans rights across the US and the deep history of resiliency within the LGBTQIA2S+ communities. K will address how racism, reproductive justice, and LGBTQIA+ rights are in...
July 3, 2023
Chasing Resilience in Queer Communities
Resiliency Within will highlight the strength, resiliency, and positive contributions of the queer community during several episodes. The Rev. Dr. Keith A. Menhinick joins us in this episode, Chasing Resilience in Queer Commu...
June 12, 2023
REFLECTIONS ON WAR, WOKEISM, HEALING - THE WISDOM OF TED LASSO
Michael Sapp, the CEO of the Trauma Resource Institute, and Elaine Miller-Karas the host of Resiliency Within and the Co-Founder of the Trauma Resource Institute, will reflect on pressing contemporary issues of war, wokeism, ...
June 5, 2023
The Journey of Authenticity in Healing
Guy MacPherson, Ph.D., will share his journey as the founder of the Trauma Therapist Project, which has grown to include the Trauma Therapist Podcast and Newsletter. He has interviewed over 700 therapists who have dedicated t...