Ready to shake things up and bounce back stronger than ever? Tune in to the Reignite Resilience Podcast with Pam and Natalie! We're all about sharing real-life stories of people who've turned their toughest moments into their biggest wins. Each episode is packed with: tales of triumph Practical tips to help you grow Expert advice to navigate life's curveballs Whether you're an entrepreneur chasing your dreams, an athlete pushing your limits, or just someone looking to level up in this crazy ...
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Mindfulness, Mentorship, Storytelling + Resiliency with John DeDakis (part 2)
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29:41Send us a text Burnout is loud. Recovery is quiet and intentional. In this episode, author, coach, and veteran journalist John DeDakis shares how real resilience takes shape in workplaces and in life. We focus on practical ways leaders and teams build human-centered cultures that perform without exhaustion. John outlines a simple vision for change:…
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From Grief To Purpose + Resiliency with John DeDakis (part 1)
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26:59Send us a text What if your hardest seasons became the fuel for your most meaningful work? In this episode, journalist and novelist John DeDakis shares how loss, discipline, and truth shaped his purpose. John’s path started at American Forces Network in Germany, where he interviewed Alfred Hitchcock. From there, he moved through local news and on t…
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I Didn’t See God, But He Still Gave Me Homework with Holly Porter (part 2)
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28:56Send us a text A blinding light. A mountain watching. A tree she had chosen long before. Holly Porter’s near-death experience did not end in the hospital. Through guided hypnosis, she revisited what she could not explain and uncovered one sentence that changed her life: love them where they’re at. That shift removed judgment, eased grief, and redef…
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A Near-Death Journey + Resiliency with Holly Porter (part 1)
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27:03Send us a text A new guest. A clear sky. One question that matters. How do you reignite your fire when life blows it out? Holly Porter is a CEO, retreat leader, and survivor of a 70-day battle with COVID. She shares her story from intubation and isolation to clarity and purpose. She returned with direction, firm boundaries, and a mission that resha…
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From Invisible to Seen: Launching The Quiet Gift and the Red Journal Series
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37:40Send us a text We share the messy, honest journey from podcast to book series and why The Quiet Gift exists: to turn quiet struggles into usable wisdom and help people feel seen. We talk dyslexia, shame, resilience, and how leaders and parents can support neurodiversity with simple, human choices. • scrapping the first 64 pages to find the right fo…
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What Happens When the Label No Longer Defines You? with Madisen Rose (part 2)
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26:29Send us a text When Natalie found herself frozen at the sight of a simple form asking about her relationship status, she didn't expect the visceral reaction that followed. "That's rude," she thought, refusing to check the "divorced" box that suddenly felt like an unwanted label being forced upon her identity. This moment of unexpected triggering op…
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Rebuilding Your Life After Heartbreak + Resiliency with Madisen Rose (part 1)
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25:48Send us a text Madisen Rose shares her journey of founding Better Half to Whole, a platform that helps people rebuild after divorce with intention, compassion, and self-trust through nervous system regulation and somatic healing. • Divorce creates unexpected social challenges as friendships shift and couple dynamics change • Setting up consistent c…
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Mindset, Fly Fishing + Resiliency with Berin Jacob Wachsmann (part 2)
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32:42Send us a text Natalie and Pam continue with Berin Wachsmann on mindset, nature, and fly fishing to build resiliency, mental health, and practical wellness habits. Episode Summary: Natalie Davis and Pamela Cass sit down with Berin Wachsmann for part two. Berin shows how presence, intention, and time in nature quiet the inner critic and strengthen r…
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Fly Fishing, Wellness, and Resiliency with Berin Jacob Wachsmann (part 1)
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33:07Send us a text Natalie and Pam talk with Berin Wachsmann about fly fishing, wellness, and resiliency. Learn how nature, mindset, and service strengthen daily life. Episode Summary: Natalie Davis and Pamela Cass welcome Berin Wachsmann, a Colorado fly fishing guide and life coach. He shares how time in nature, mindful presence, and joyful energy fue…
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Natural Living + Resiliency with Troy Casey (part 2)
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27:52Send us a text Natalie Davis and Pamela Cass continue their conversation with Troy Casey, the Certified Health Nut. Troy explains why returning to nature drives real health results. He calls out research bias in modern nutrition, the pitfalls of quick fixes, and the lure of influencer shortcuts. He offers a simple starting point, the mirror, then b…
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Health, Wealth + Resiliency with Troy Casey (part 1)
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26:54Send us a text In this episode of Reignite Resilience, Natalie Davis and Pamela Cass sit down with Troy Casey, widely known as the Certified Health Nut. From his beginnings as a Versace model in Milan to decades of exploring indigenous healing, herbal medicine, fasting, and meditation, Troy shares his powerful journey of transformation. He opens up…
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Stress Addiction + Resiliency with Jenny Evans (part 2)
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22:38Send us a text Our brains and bodies can become addicted to high cortisol states, making normal, relaxed states feel wrong. By recognizing and rewriting the stories we tell ourselves, we can break these cycles and create sustainable ways to thrive without constant stress. • Understanding how neural pathways form and create "stories" that guide our …
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Stress Reset + Resiliency with Jenny Evans (part 1)
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29:04Send us a text Resilience is not only in your mind. It is in your chemistry. In this episode, Jenny Evans, global speaker and resilience expert, explains how your body’s stress response impacts your ability to recover from challenges. You’ll learn how cortisol puts your “Sneaky Pete” brain in charge and shuts down logic and creativity. Jenny shares…
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Disarming Your Inner Narcissist + Resiliency with Emma Lyons (part 2)
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26:09Send us a text What if that critical voice in your head isn't actually you? What if it's a parasite feeding off your energy and deliberately trying to destroy you? Emma, trauma expert and founder of the "Reclaim Your Shameless" program, reveals the shocking truth about our inner critics - they function exactly like internalized narcissists. In this…
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Free from Shame's Grip + Resiliency with Emma Lyons (part 1)
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27:53Send us a text Ever wonder why years of therapy, mindfulness practices, and self-help books haven't freed you from those persistent feelings of shame and self-doubt? Emma Lyons, trauma-informed healer and founder of the Trauma Matrix, reveals the missing piece: most of us have internalized a narcissistic system of control that operates as our inner…
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Finding Your Nerve + Resiliency with Amira Barger (part 2)
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27:56Send us a text What's the real cost of being "nice" in a world that demands it? Amira Barger joins us for a transformative conversation about breaking free from the harmful constraints of niceness to embrace what she calls "nerve" – the courage to speak truth, set boundaries, and challenge broken systems. Amira shares a powerful childhood story tha…
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The Price of Nice + Resiliency with Amira Barger (part 1)
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26:07Send us a text Have you ever swallowed your truth to keep the peace? Felt the exhaustion of maintaining a "nice" facade when you wanted to speak honestly? You're not alone. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Amira K.S. Barger, Executive Vice President and Global Head of DEI Advisory at Edelman. Amira shares her remarkable journey fro…
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Welcome Every Emotion at the Door + Resiliency with Pam and Natalie (part 2)
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17:24Send us a text In this deeply personal episode, Natalie and Pam discuss Pam's transformative experience during a three-day virtual silent retreat, exploring how disconnecting completely opened doors to profound inner clarity and emotional release. • Pam shares Rumi's powerful poem "The Guest House" which served as a guiding philosophy for welcoming…
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Bursting Into Flames + Resiliency with Pam & Natalie (part 1)
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16:43Send us a text What happens when a self-proclaimed chatterbox commits to three days of complete silence? In this vulnerable and eye-opening episode, co-host Pam Kass shares her journey through a silent meditation retreat that transformed her perspective on self-worth, connection, and being. "I am going to burst into flames," Pam repeatedly told her…
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Finding Light in Life's Darkest Moments with Marilyn Dogan (part 2)
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27:46Send us a text Resilience isn't just about surviving adversity—it's about discovering purpose and authenticity through life's most challenging moments. Marilyn's remarkable journey exemplifies this transformation as she shares how becoming a mother at sixteen became not a setback but part of her divine purpose. The conversation takes an extraordina…
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When Life Derails You, Build a New Track + Resiliency with Marilyn Dogan (part 1)
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25:20Send us a text From a turbulent childhood with an alcoholic father to becoming a successful leader and grandmother of 17, Marilyn Dogan's life epitomizes resilience in its purest form. Her candid conversation with hosts Natalie and Pamela reveals how our darkest moments can become the foundation for extraordinary growth. Marilyn's story begins at a…
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Patience, Culture, Critical Thinking + Resiliency with Jeff Wenninger (part 2)
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24:44Send us a text Jeff Wenninger's journey from hockey player to 33-year law enforcement veteran provides a fascinating lens through which to examine police culture in America. Drawing from his unique background, Wenninger offers candid insights into the critical gaps plaguing modern policing – particularly the absence of critical thinking in a profes…
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Badge of Honor + Resiliency with Jeff Wenninger (part 1)
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27:36Send us a text When a college hockey player's simple question about helping his detained friend led to his own wrongful arrest, he could have chosen anger. Instead, Jeff Wenninger found inspiration that launched a 33-year law enforcement career, primarily with the LAPD. Our conversation with Jeff reveals the remarkable story of how adversity sparke…
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Clearing Your Energy Field + Resiliency with Michelle Wincell O'Leary (part 2)
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22:21Send us a text Energetic boundaries shape everything from our everyday interactions to our deepest relationships, yet most of us navigate life completely unaware of how we absorb and carry others' energies. Michelle Wincell O'Leary, author of "Resilience," joins us to share powerful yet simple techniques for energy management that can transform you…
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Reinvention on the River + Resiliency with Michelle Wincell O'Leary (part 1)
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22:23Send us a text Have you ever wondered what would happen if you completely transformed your life in the span of just a few weeks? Michelle Wincell O'Leary found out firsthand when she experienced what she calls "the trifecta of change" in 2023 - leaving her career as a healthcare healing executive, ending her marriage, and giving up her house to liv…
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Why Your Friend Who Texts "Have You Done It Yet?" Is Your Secret Weapon
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34:28Send us a text Ever notice how the hardest part of a journey is often just taking that first step? When Pam received a text from a friend asking "Have you done your run yet?" it became the catalyst that transformed two years of running procrastination into action. That simple accountability moment sparked not just the planned one-mile run, but an u…
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Cosmic Hairholding & Resiliency with Katie Baker (part 2)
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25:44Send us a text How do we find our way back to joy after trauma? In this soul-stirring conversation, Katie reveals her extraordinary journey from abuse survivor to intuitive healer, showing that our deepest wounds can become our greatest gifts. Katie's story begins with the writing of her memoir, "When the Universe Holds Your Hair Back" – a process …
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Healing Through Psychedelics + Resiliency with Katie Baker (part 1)
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21:18Send us a text What happens when the perfect façade finally cracks? Meet Katie Baker, a childhood abuse survivor who spent decades mastering the art of hiding trauma behind accomplishment and perfectionism until her own children noticed she was no longer truly present. Katie joins us to share her remarkable journey of transformation through therape…
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Camping Misadventures + Resiliency with Pam & Natalie
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28:01Send us a text Ever wanted to know what happens when two professional women trade their high heels for hiking boots and venture into the wilderness? Let's just say it involves lost tents, midnight floods, and plenty of laughter along the way. Resilience isn't just about bouncing back from serious life challenges—it's about finding humor in those ev…
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Reconnecting with Nature + Resiliency with Nikki Burnett (part 2)
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33:14Send us a text What happens when we reconnect with nature's forgotten wisdom? Functional nutritionist Nikki Burnett reveals how asking deeper "why" questions uncovers crucial health connections most practitioners miss. Discover the shocking case of a patient with potential Parkinson's whose two-decade exposure to nuclear facilities went unmentioned…
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The Root of Dysfunction + Resiliency with Nikki Burnett (part 1)
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25:48Send us a text You know that persistent health issue you've been dealing with? The one where every doctor says something different, every treatment helps a little but never completely? Functional nutritionist and "health detective" Nikki Burnett reveals why that's happening and how to finally get to the bottom of it. Nikki's own journey through a t…
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Embracing Your Spiritual Gifts + Resiliency with Kevin White (part 2)
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29:15Send us a text Kevin from Belief Crew takes us on a fascinating journey through the coming shift in consciousness projected for 2027. This transformation moves us from group-focused existence toward individual empowerment—where our personal growth directly lifts the collective consciousness. The conversation delves deep into what holds entrepreneur…
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Hobbits, Human Design, Healing + Resiliency with Kevin White (part 1)
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28:21Send us a text What happens when your business journey becomes a deeply personal quest for meaning? Kevin White's transformation from corporate technology leader to "business therapist" offers a compelling roadmap for entrepreneurs seeking both prosperity and purpose. Kevin's awakening began with tragedy – his mother-in-law's death from cancer in 2…
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Sleep Is Optional, Laughter Is Mandatory: Travel Edition with Pam & Natalie (part 2)
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28:44Send us a text Ever ordered paella moments before your ferry departed, only to find yourself running through foreign streets with takeout containers while locals stare in horror? Welcome to the world of travel mishaps that transform into cherished memories, as shared by hosts Natalie Davis and Pamela Cass in this laughter-filled exploration of resi…
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Dusty Nuts + Resiliency with Pam and Natalie (part 1)
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30:16Send us a text Ever watched an adult throw a full tantrum at the airport over something nobody could control? Travel brings out intense emotions in all of us, but what if we told you the journey could be just as enjoyable as the destination? Navigating family vacations, airport chaos, and travel disruptions requires more than just careful planning—…
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Mastering Self-Leadership + Resiliency with Heather Younger (part 2)
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29:41Send us a text Feeling stuck, waiting for permission, or blaming others for your circumstance? Heather Younger's transformative guidance on self-leadership might be exactly what you need to break through. Heather shares her personal journey through layoffs, childhood challenges, and professional setbacks that ultimately shaped her exceptional resil…
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Empathy in Action + Resiliency with Heather R Younger (part 1)
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30:04Send us a text Resilience isn't just about bouncing back—it's about breaking through walls and discovering your true strength on the other side. In this riveting conversation with Heather R Younger, we explore the remarkable journey of a woman who transformed childhood adversity into extraordinary leadership wisdom. Heather candidly shares how grow…
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Sparking Creativity Through Meditation + Resiliency with G. Michael Hopf (part 2)
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25:50Send us a text What happens when you can't find the book you want to read? For G. Michael Hopf, it sparked a journey from first-time novelist to successful author and publisher who's helped bring over 460 books to life. Hopp reveals how his desire to read complex apocalyptic fiction led him to create intricate, multi-perspective novels that quickly…
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Reframing Adversity + Resiliency with G. Michael Hopf (part 1)
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24:25Send us a text What if your greatest setbacks could become your most powerful catalysts for growth? G. Michael Hopf, a Marine Corps combat veteran turned USA Today bestselling author, shares the remarkable mental frameworks that helped him transform painful experiences into stepping stones toward extraordinary success. After three military deployme…
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Celebrating Two Years of Resilience: Stories and Lessons from 200+ Episodes
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40:14Send us a text What happens when two years of authentic conversations about resilience transform not just the listeners, but the hosts themselves? Natalie Davis and Pamela Cass celebrate their podcast anniversary by taking listeners behind the curtain of their 200+ episode journey through human resilience. "We're completely different people," they …
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Becoming Harder to Kill: Strength, Recovery + Resiliency (part 2)
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27:08Send us a text Your body can accomplish extraordinary things—if you train it to be resilient. Brandon Mancini earned the nickname "The Wolverine" after surviving a catastrophic accident that should have broken bones but didn't, thanks to years of dedicated strength training. With CK levels nine times above the threshold for heart failure risk, doct…
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Strength Beyond Measure + Resiliency with Brandon Mancine (part 1)
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25:37Send us a text What happens when your body faces a devastating injury that would destroy most people? For Brandon Mancini, being pinned between two cars became the ultimate test of his fitness philosophy—and the proving ground for his nickname "The Wolverine." Brandon's remarkable recovery story begins with paramedics convinced he had broken his le…
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Quality, Service, Price + Resiliency with Steve Rupp (Part 2)
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33:43Send us a text Steve Rupp shares his remarkable journey from a 25-year real estate career to becoming a sought-after business coach, revealing the pivotal moment when he realized he needed to completely "burn the bridge" to his past profession to fully commit to his new path. With refreshing candor, Steve explains how his background in banking and …
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Real Estate Mogul to Coaching Mentor + Resiliency with Steve Rupp (part 1)
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39:21Send us a text "Relationships and outcomes – that's what they want and that's what they'll pay for." What happens when you sell a business that's become your identity? Steve Rupp, a 25-year real estate veteran who built one of Indianapolis' highest-producing teams, takes us deep into the psychological landscape of career transitions. "I feel like I…
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Transforming Tragedy into Purpose + Resiliency with Aaron Ragon (part 2)
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25:12Send us a text "The greatest gift you can give anyone is your full attention." What happens when life's darkest moments become the catalyst for discovering your deepest purpose? In this profoundly moving conversation, a school counselor shares how a series of unexpected events—from being locked in a Japanese psychiatric facility with a friend in cr…
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Adventures Worth Taking + Resiliency with Aaron Ragon (part 1)
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28:16Send us a text What happens when life pushes you to the absolute edge of your capabilities? Aaron Ragon's journey from broke college student to global adventurer reveals the transformative power of confronting our greatest challenges. Aaron takes us to the remote shores of Bristol Bay, Alaska, where a violent confrontation with a troubled man named…
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Naked Truths + Resiliency with Tash Doherty (Part 2)
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30:18Send us a text What happens when we finally give ourselves permission to explore the parts of ourselves we've been taught to hide? This episode takes us on a journey through vulnerability, creative expression, and the liberation that comes from embracing our full selves. Our guest shares her path from writing teen romance fiction to creating educat…
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Survival Mode + Resiliency with Tash Doherty (Part 1)
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27:32Send us a text "You can make different decisions from now on as you move forward. The most important thing is to not lose your sense of self in all of that." What happens when your business school education unexpectedly saves your life? For Tash Doherty—writer, author, and creator of Miseducated—a seemingly ordinary morning run in Oaxaca, Mexico tr…
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From Fear to Freedom + Resiliency with Rhonda Britten (part 2)
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33:18Send us a text Unmasking the invisible prison we build around ourselves, Rhonda Britten shares her powerful Fearless Living methodology that's transformed thousands of lives worldwide. In this deeply personal conversation, Britten reveals how unconscious "core triggers" established early in our lives create patterns of fear-based behavior that sabo…
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The Wheel of Fear + Resiliency with Rhonda Britten (part 1)
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38:20Send us a text Imagine witnessing your father murder your mother and then take his own life—at just fourteen years old. For Emmy Award winner and master coach Rhonda Britten, this unthinkable tragedy became the crucible that eventually forged her life's work helping others break free from the hidden grip of fear. In this raw and transformative epis…
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