Grief and loss can have a devastating toll on your emotional and physical body. For Jamie Lee Silver, pain associated with the loss of her 22-year-old son to schizophrenia was eased when she turned to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping. Now, she has become a certified #EFT practitioner and author helping others “Tap For Happiness.” Jamie joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to share her story and encourage others to seek out and use the emotional and spiritual tools that are right for them.
This week, MRS. USA Woman Of The Universe returns for part two of her two-part story. Mandy shares how she overcame a dark depressive episode in her life, dispelling suicidal thoughts and the power of empathy that comes after the storm. Both episodes are available now.
This week, MRS. USA Woman Of The Universe joins us for part one of her two-part story. Mandy Anderson was hesitant when invited to participate in the Woman of the Universe pageant as Mrs. USA. She soon overcame her anxiety and used the platform to discuss causes she cares about, primarily welcoming refugees and advocating for mental healthcare, including her own. In this first part of a two-part series, Mandy shares how seeking compassion for ourselves and others can make a world of difference.
In a world where marketers and politicians rush to extremes to sway you to their point of view, there is actually a lot of positivity to see out there! This is the message the host of Optimistic American, Paul Johnson, shares today with our Relentlessly Resilient hosts. He invites others to “join the movement that is changing the narrative and reclaiming a sense of hope and agency, through powerful interviews and inspiring stories.” He shares his story and lessons on empowering the individual with positivity, not fear.
#FathersDay, Mother’s Day, a random Thursday in June? Any of these days can be difficult when related to a lost loved one. In this cohost conversation of Relentlessly Resilient, our hosts discuss handling Father’s Day after the death of their husbands, from ignoring that “dumb calendar” to letting the kids pick how to celebrate and, importantly, celebrating their lives when the conversation comes up organically.
Please visit the ILoveUsProject.com to donate to the project or purchase a LEGO keepsake in honor of Tanner’s life and legacy, which both our host Michelle Sharf and producer Kellieann Halvorsen did during this week's recording. I Love Us Project
Tanner Poulson lived his life serving others as he worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities, and one of his favorite ways to serve and connect was with LEGO bricks. Now, his family honors his legacy with the I Love Us Project, His mother Karen shares his story this week on Relentlessly Resilient
In this special cohost conversation, our hosts ambush producer KellieAnn Halvorsen to finally hear her story. While KellieAnn is neurodivergent with a diagnosis of obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety, she has discovered how her passion for helping others, storytelling, and seeking to surround herself with joy, a la Marie Kondo, helps her in her work and creative pursuits. She shares how faith, creativity, theater and fandoms help her face her complicated world with vulnerability and humor.
Should we do a Relentlessly Resilient Retreat? Or guest Heather Higgins of Novel Expressions thinks so! Let us know if you agree by liking, commenting, and sharing this post.
This week, we continue a mother & daughter’s stories of teenage pregnancy & adoption. Last week we heard about Heather Andrews's painful experience in 1997; this week, we see the difference support can make with her daughter Kiara Williamson’s experience in 2017. The juxtaposition between these two stories highlights the importance of nonjudgmental support, the danger of cultural shame, the power of communication, and the importance of tapping into your own personal power.
Now, Kiara is expanding that circle of support with her #BirthMomTribe group.
Teenage pregnancy and adopting out is an emotional and heart-wrenching experience for all involved. When, in 1996, Heather Andrews found herself pregnant at 18 years old without her family and the baby’s father's support, she faced a systematic culture of shame, guilt, and abandonment. She shares how resilience is a choice to be the victor, not the victim. Listen to her ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ podcast this week, then tune into an overlapping story the following week featuring her daughter Kiara’s story.
#WhatDoesResiliencyMean to Rowena Montoya? The creator of the award-winning JulieAnn Caramels says resilience is choosing to create sweetness out of hardship. Listen to her remarkable story and learn about her delicious treats on this week’s episode.
This week’s episode of Relentlessly Resilient features a cohost conversation about self-awareness, something we often struggle with. Host Michelle Scharf applies her life coaching skills to teach us “Six steps to better self-awareness.” These steps are simplified in this #PodcastPreview video. Still, you will have to listen to the full episode to learn more about mindful art, setting intentions, and setting yourself up for better habit-making
When Holly Hall’s husband passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack in early 2023, she turned to others for comfort and care. In her pain, she remembered the story of Jennie Taylor’s loss and found our Relentlessly Resilient podcast. Hearing other’s stories of widowhood, perseverance, and their tools of resilience helped her face her first year of loss.
Now, she joins host Michelle Scharf to share her journey, along with a unique perspective from a family trip to the Grand Canyon just before her husband's death.
The full podcast episode link is in this post's comments.
We have a #PodcastPreview for this week’s episode featuring Gary Harter, Utah director of the Department of Veteran and Military Affairs. Throughout his career, he has learned a thing or two about the importance of forward-thinking to unlock human potential. Listen to his full episode tomorrow!
As many of our listeners know, our host Michelle's grandson suffered bleeding in his brain recently due to an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) rupture. On this week's episode, Kristi Kelley joins to share her AVM story and offer guidance for those who are impacted by similar issues. But first, let's learn what an #AVM is?
We have an early podcast this week to help anyone who is worried about tomorrow. Our hosts and producer discuss how to celebrate #ValentinesDay with grace and gratitude, no matter your situation in life. This episode is filled with tips to make the day more comfortable, as well as to find ways to celebrate all relationships, yourself, and what brings you joy. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or online at the link in this post’s comments.
Wendy Paul on losing her husband to Covid Psychosis
One of the lesser-known complications of Covid infections is significant neurological problems, including insomnia, depression, and suicidal ideation. Cookbook author Wendy Paul learned that harsh reality when she lost her husband, Brian, to suicide after a drawn-out battle.
On this week’s episode of Relentlessly Resilient, she discusses the lesser-known dangers of post-covid problems, advocating for care, and breaking the stigma by calling suicide by its name.
On this week’s episode of #RelentlesslyResilient, Gold Star Mother Karen Mojecki on ASIST Suicide Prevention in the military. After losing her son, Major Wesley J. Hinkley, in 2011, she has focused on mental health and suicide prevention. She now uplifts others as she teaches from LivingWorks ASIST suicide first aid program and finds meaning in helping others.
Do you know the signs of Alzheimer's? Well, on this week's episode of Relentlessly Resilient, Wendy Farr with the Alzheimer's Association: Utah Chapter teaches listeners about the signs, risks, and even preventative measures around the brain disease. Listen now on your favorite platform, and remember to reach out to others amid the journey of dementia for yourself or a loved one.
