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Resiliency Within
Elaine Miller-Karas will amplify the message of hope, healing and resiliency she has learned from our world community as she has traversed the globe after human made and natural disasters. Hope often springs forth in response to suffering and trauma. Our beliefs and our wellbeing are being challenged during these unprecedented times. The program Resiliency Within is about cultivating individual and community resiliency. Resiliency is the capacity to lean into our strengths with compassion…
Episodes
Resiliency WithinFind True Well-Being:You Don't Have to Change to Change Everythin
One of the most significant sources of suffering comes from our human tendency to avoid difficult emotions. We are not taught how to face these unpleasant…
Resiliency WithinThe Science of Stuck: How to Get Yourself from Stuck to GO!
Britt Frank, LSCSW, will share the key concepts and methods expressed in her book, The Science of Stuck, Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward…
Resiliency WithinTransformation and Empowerment; The Rebecca Effect
Elaine Miller-Karas, the host of Resiliency Within, will turn the table and be interviewed during Women's History Month by her colleague and friend, Dr…
Resiliency WithinFaith & Sex:Understanding Recovery, Being, Relationship & God
We all have many beliefs about why we may act out sexually or with drugs and alcohol in ways of which we are not proud. For those of us within certain…
Resiliency WithinWellness Within, Atlanta Birth Center, Part 2
The is Part 2. The nurse midwives, Molly Jobe and Hanna Walters, and childbirth education teacher Tracey Goddard Johnson return to Resiliency Within to…
Resiliency Within"The Role of Resiliency in the Addiction Recovery Process"
Resiliency is found at every stage of the recovery process; from the very beginning of wanting to continue living without a substance, a person's brain may…
Resiliency WithinAtlanta Birth Center's Wellness Within Project:Promoting Healing
The Atlanta Birth Center's Nurse-Midwives, Molly Jobe and Hannah Walters, and Childbirth Educator, Tracey Goddard-Johnson, will present its innovative Wellness…
Resiliency WithinWriting to Resiliency – Empower Youth with Author, Clarence Nero
Clarence Nero will share his wisdom from his lived experience and his contributions to youth with innovative writing projects. He is an Associate Professor at…
Resiliency WithinHealing Childhood Family Trauma:How our Past affects us Today.
Survivors of childhood family trauma typically go through many stages in their path to healing. Kaytee highlights 6 of them: pre-awareness, uncovering, digging…
Resiliency WithinRacism, Resilience, Communities of Color
Resiliency Within celebrates the legacy of Martin Luther King. This year, on Martin Luther King's Day, Dr. Brenda Ingram, who has made significant…
Resiliency WithinAmplifying Compassion & Relatedness - Containing Cruelty & Abuse
Dr. Ravii Chandra will share his wisdom and personal reflections about how we can amplify compassion to contain cruelty and abuse. Dr. Chandra's inspired words…
Resiliency WithinFootprints 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…
Resiliency WithinMary 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…
Resiliency WithinDisasterReady: 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…
Resiliency WithinSaving 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…
Resiliency WithinEmpatico: 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…
Resiliency WithinLESSONS 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…
Resiliency WithinA 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…
Resiliency WithinEmpowering 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…
Resiliency WithinTwo 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…
Resiliency WithinWorldBeing: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…
Resiliency WithinNurturing 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…
Resiliency WithinCommunity 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…
Resiliency WithinMyths 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…
Resiliency WithinAdvocacy 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…
Resiliency WithinHealing 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…
Resiliency WithinLifelong 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…
Resiliency WithinInspire, 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 WithinAuthenticity, 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…
Resiliency WithinLove 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…
Resiliency WithinQueer 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…
Resiliency WithinEmbracing 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…
Resiliency WithinChasing 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…
Resiliency WithinREFLECTIONS 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…
Resiliency WithinThe 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…
Resiliency WithinTrauma, Hope and Recovery: The Power of Looking Both Ways
Dr. Brooke Ellison was on Resiliency Within on March 20th. Her interview was so inspiring to so many we wanted her back. She agreed to continue to share…
Resiliency WithinPillars of Brain Health: Trauma Healing and Stress Resilience
Dr. Ilene Naomi Rusk has a trauma-informed science-based approach to brain health and optimal longevity. She's developed a user-friendly way of using a…
Resiliency WithinPower of Respect in Juvenile Justice: Building Anchors & Bridges
Ask a youth involved in Juvenile Justice how they feel and the response you will most likely hear is "I feel disrespected." The default response from the…
Resiliency WithinThe Flight: Reshaping Suffering and Pain-New Meaning is Born
Cammie Wolf Rice, the Founder & CEO of the Christopher Wolf Crusade, recently released her book, The Flight, on September 18, 2022, Christopher's birthday…
Resiliency WithinBliss Brain:The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain
Award-winning author and thought leader Dawson Church, Ph.D., blends cutting-edge neuroscience with intense firsthand experience to show you how to rewire your…
Resiliency WithinSuicidal Thoughts & Deep Suffering:How to Help
Dr. Jamie Gamboa and Brian Stefan, MSW, of Spotlight on Suicide (SOS) return to discuss the Suicidal Ideation Toolbox (SIT), which contains accessible skills…
Resiliency WithinGrief - the Way that Grief can Bind us.
Ned Bachus's novel is about Sarah Goins, a college professor with a thriving career and close-knit academic community who is eager to draw her boyfriend, Mike…
Resiliency WithinBuilding Resiliency In Rural Communities:Early Start Programs
Implementing trauma- and resilience-informed systems in rural communities offers its own set of challenges and awards. Many rural communities lack the…
Resiliency WithinACES Response:Prevention and Healing Transformation in Illinois
My guests, Audrey Stillerman, MD, and Bridget Gavaghan will discuss the Illinois ACEs Response Collaborative (the Collaborative) and the Center for…
Resiliency WithinTrauma, Devastation, Recovery, Resiliency & Love: Look Both Ways
After a nearly fatal run-in with a car at age 11 that left her paralyzed from the neck down and unable to breathe on her own, Brooke Ellison went on to…
Resiliency WithinNeuroscience of Building Resilience to Trauma, Part 2
Elaine Miller-Karas and Michael Sapp will discuss Elaine's new book, Building Resilience to Trauma, the Trauma and Community Resiliency Models, 2nd Edition…
Resiliency WithinBUILDING RESILIENCY TO TRAUMA, 2ND. EDITION
Elaine Miller-Karas, LCSW, will discuss the second edition of her book, Building Resiliency to Trauma, with Dr. Michael Sapp, the CEO of the Trauma Resource…
Resiliency WithinAddressing Child Wellbeing and Trauma in Massachusetts
The Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma (CCWT) is a partnership between Massachusetts' Office of the Child Advocate and ForHealth Consulting™ at UMass Chan…
Resiliency WithinOne Deafblind Woman's Fight to End Ableism
As a Deafblind woman with partial vision in one eye and bilateral hearing aids, Elsa Sjunneson lives at the crossroads of blindness and sight, hearing and…
Resiliency WithinWell-Being of College Students: Hawaii's Experience
Brooke Conway is a mental health and wellness counselor at Kapi'olani Community College in Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawai'i. In this episode we will discuss Brooke's…
Resiliency WithinWellness Skills for those who Suffer: Suicidal Ideation Toolbox
Nearly everyone will experience thoughts of suicide at some point in their lives. The problem isn't that we sometimes feel this way. The problem is that we…
Resiliency WithinBuilding Resilience through Functional Compassion
J'vanete (Jay-vuh-nay) Skiba will share her perspectives from her role as the Assistant Director for Equity, Education, and Engagement for the New Hanover…
Resiliency WithinWeaving Resilient Activism with Personal Well-being
Sami Aaron, the founder of the nonprofit, The Resilient Activist, will discuss how people everywhere are experiencing severe emotional distress caused by…
Resiliency WithinHealing Unhoused Youth, Covenant House, Georgia
Todd Wilcher, MA, CTRS, will share his work with Covenant House, Georgia. Covenant House provides services to unhoused youth. Their Crisis Shelter, the P.J…
Resiliency WithinBuild Resilience & Transform Your Life Through Astrology
Carmen Turner-Schott will share her book, Sun Signs, Houses & Healing: Build Resilience & Transform Your Life Through Astrology. Carmen will share the themes…
Resiliency WithinMental Health is a Public Health Emergency
Dr. Michael Sapp will discuss the importance of looking at mental health as a public health emergency with our host, Elaine Miller-Karas, a world-reknown…
Resiliency WithinReflections of Courage and Resiliency in Ukraine
Natalia Valevska will share her insights from living within their beloved country, Ukraine, during the Russian invasion of February 2022. She will discuss her…
Resiliency WithinCurious Minds: The Power of Connection
Curious about something? Google it. But is curiosity simply information seeking? According to Perry Zurn and Dani S. Bassett, what gets left out in the…
Resiliency WithinEmergency Medicine:" The Emotional and Moral Contact Sport"
What do you say to the parents of a recent high school graduate who was just killed when the car she was riding in collided with a truck? Or to a son who asks…
Resiliency WithinLong Days, Short Years—Honest Talk About Parenting
Even before Covid, parenting was hard. According to physician, writer, and father of three young children, Andrew Bomback, "From day one, parenting can feel…