A Resilience Project
A Resilience Project is a podcast inspired by the complex, raw, and sometimes messy experience of what it means to be human. It is impossible to navigate this world without adversity. Through our guests' stories we will discover key elements that can move us from surviving to thriving. Together we can build a story of resilience.
Episodes
118 episodes
117: The Podcast Team - Leaving While We Are Still Having Fun
What a ride! In this final episode of A Resilience Project, we celebrate the incredible journey of the past 3 ½ years. The stories of remarkable resilience, overcoming, healing and discovering one’s strength. As individuals around the wor...
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Episode 117
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54:39
116: Sarah de Lagarde - When Hiding Is More Harmful
Have you ever wondered what courage, strength, or fortitude you might have if faced with a life-changing adversity?This week’s guest, Sarah de Lagarde, faced such a challenge in 2022 when an accident on the London Underground that resul...
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Episode 116
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50:47
115: J.R. Martinez - Full of Heart: A Story Of Survival, Strength & Spirit
Can Life's Greatest Adversities Become Our Strongest Triumphs?In this episode, we delve into the incredible story of J.R. Martinez, a true testament to turning life's greatest adversities into powerful and inspiring narratives. J.R. Mar...
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Episode 115
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54:49
114: Patricia Morgan - Love Her As She Is – A Mother’s Journey With FASD
What does it take to transform life's most challenging seasons into a story of hope and inspiration?In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Patricia Morgan, author of "Love Her as She Is." Patricia's story is a testa...
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Episode 114
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45:06
113: Cindy Thompson - Resilience For Change Makers
“You're not focused enough unless you're mourning some of the things you're saying no to." When Cindy first read these poignant words from James Clear, it felt like they were written just for her. For 30 years, Cindy has helped ...
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Episode 113
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37:09
112: Lewellyn Melnyk - Roots & Resilience: Cultivating Mental Health in Agriculture
Have you ever stopped to consider the emotional toll on those who are committed to the unique lifestyle of farming and the agriculture industry?In this episode we are digging deep into the roots of mental health challenges in the field ...
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Episode 112
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41:49
111: Janet Applefield - Becoming Janet... Finding Myself In The Holocaust
In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary life of Janet Applefield, whose journey through adversity began during the invasion of Poland in 1939. Separated from her parents at the age of 7 during the upheaval of the Holocaust, Janet endur...
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Episode 111
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35:39
110: Debra Atlas - Let's Talk About It!
Ever since she was two years old, Debra Atlas felt like she was living behind a mask.It wasn’t until later in life that she was treated for depression – a diagnosis that has brought her tremendous insight, empathy, and strength....
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Episode 110
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34:27
109: Jocelyn Dettloff - A New Way Of Living
In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of embracing life fully, even amidst challenges. Our guest, Jocelyn Dettloff, shares her remarkable journey from adventurous escapades to unexpected setbacks and the resilience that emerge...
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Episode 109
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38:15
108: Breanna Thompson & Claire Miller - It's Not Bad, Just Different
In this compelling episode of A Resilience Project podcast, Cindy Thompson engages in a rich conversation with her daughter, Breanna Thompson, a counselor, and Claire Miller, a youth pastor and social worker both serving as missionaries in Nair...
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Episode 108
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48:59
107: Brandi Cox - Breaking Intergenerational Patterns
Brace yourself for a powerful narrative that explores pivotal moments in the life of author Brandi Cox. On the heels of her newly released memoir "In Better Hands," Brandi reflects on her formative years shaped by sorrow, growth, and overcoming...
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Episode 107
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44:04
106: Dr. Justin Kennedy - Suffer Skillfully
In his late twenties, Justin’s life changed when he was hit by a car on his newly purchased Vespa—while on the way to buy a helmet.Initially, as Justin recovered from his coma, he was unable to talk and had limited mobility. Yet Justin ...
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Episode 106
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41:45
105: Bayley Russell - Plan The Event, Not The Outcome
As a child, Bayley Russell would sit with her grandfather as he told her about Mt. Everest—its marvel and majesty, its terrifying danger, its haunting call to adventure-seeking climbers.Years ago, Bayley was finally able to see Nepal fo...
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Episode 105
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44:18
104: Debbie McCulloch - Facing Loss and Finding Light
In this poignant episode of A Resilience Project, Cindy Thompson welcomes Debbie McCulloch, a retired pharmacist and host of the podcast "Older & Bolder." Drawing from personal tragedy, Debbie discusses the traumatic loss of her youn...
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Episode 104
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44:19
103: Cindy Thompson - What Is Going Well?
Have you noticed how easy it is to focus on the adversities or inconveniences in your day? If you are someone who feels like the world is against you, or that nothing ever seems to go your way you are not alone. In a world saturat...
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Episode 103
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24:03
102: Cindy Thompson - When Finding Purpose Lights A Spark
Why is finding our purpose in life so important to our wellbeing? If we are not clear on what fulfills us, we might find ourselves wandering through life feeling empty and unmotivated. Once we click into our purpose and meani...
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Episode 102
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18:50
101: Carla Flegel - And Then......This Happened
Can you recall the last time you had a long stretch of challenges, back-to-back with no end in sight? When this happens, do you find yourself wondering” why me?” It is natural to feel like this season will never end, and it is espec...
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Episode 101
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43:01
100: Dr. Susan Biali Haas - The Resilient Life
How can you live with resilience and well-being in a world filled with stress, fear, and endless demands?Dr. Susan Biali Haas is here to show us it’s possible to break the cycle of overwhelm and exhaustion using simple, science-based sh...
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Episode 100
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44:23
99: Jenny & Sophia Kierstead - We Are All Warriors & Heroes
If you reflect on some of the major adversities in life, who are the people who picked you up and encouraged you to carry on? Whether it is friends, family or significant other, having someone walk you through is critical for bouncing back.&nbs...
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Episode 99
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46:40
98: Dr. Marie Helene Pelletier - The Resilience Plan
Do you have a first aid kit tucked away in your car or home? Have you ever purchased insurance of some kind? Or created a plan in case of an emergency?For many of us, we don’t think twice about preparing for disasters. But how often do ...
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Episode 98
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40:56
97: Julia Somody - Strategies For Sustainable Well-being
Does it feel like an increased number of people around you are experiencing burnout? Since the start of the pandemic, burnout levels have been increasing across all levels of organizations. At the end of 2022, the data showed that ...
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Episode 97
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49:59
96: Erin Beaudoin - You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup
When you have a really challenging day at work, what helps you through? What if that really hard day turns into several hard days in a row or even months? What would motivate you stay committed to the job and show up fully?In...
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Episode 96
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49:44
95: Taryn Nergaard - Naturally Resilient...Neurodiversity
A diagnosis can change everything. For Taryn Nergaard, hers was the missing piece to her lifelong story of struggle and resilience.After being diagnosed with ADHD and autism later in life, Taryn felt like she could finally stop wearing ...
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Episode 95
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49:22
94: Joanne Greene - Lessons That Happen By Accident
As a high achiever, Joanne Greene would suggest she spent most of her life needing to be in control. Finding value in productivity, and perfection over vulnerability, she preferred to be in the driver’s seat. It wasn’t until Joanne...
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Episode 94
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43:37