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Episodes
Every episode of Resiliency The Podcast with Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader. A global conversation of leaders, investors, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today's ever-evolving world.
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Ep 44
Tenacity: Turning Fear into Joy ft. Scott Scovill
What if the only thing standing between you and your dream life was TENACITY? Scott’s career began with one bold move: talking his way into a roadie opportunity with U2 on the Joshua Tree tour.
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Ep 43
Unspoken Loss: Resilience Through Grief, Trust, and Repair ft. Dr. Elliott Kronenfeld
Dr. Kronenfeld is a therapist, author, educator, and relationship expert whose work explores the intersection of emotional healing, relationship science, trust, grief, and personal transformation.
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Ep 42
Finding Resilience Through Rare Blood Disorders ft Brandi Lewis
At just 19 years old, Brandi was diagnosed with aplastic anemia and PNH, rare blood disorders that changed the course of her life.
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Ep 41
The Art of the Bounce Back ft. Elle Davis
What does it mean to have life break open in a single moment — and discover that the strength you need was already inside you?
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Ep 40
Creative Resilience and the Art of Costume Design Featuring Amanda Seymour
What does resilience look like in a creative career? Part of the Emmy -nominated costume design team for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the Academy Award -nominated Costume Design team on A Complete…
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Ep 39
The Economics of Climate Change Explained Ft. Dimitri Zenghelis
From the realities of the global energy transition to the psychology behind resistance to change, Dimitri breaks down why the shift to a clean economy is not just necessary—but already underway.
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Ep 38
Pushing Beyond Limits: 46 Days of Solitude, Fear & Resilience at Sea Ft. Taryn Smith
For 46 days, her world became nothing but sky, sea, solitude, and the rhythm of her own breath — yet she describes it as the time she felt least alone in her entire life.
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Ep 37
The EQ Dance: Chris George on Reinvention, Resilience & Emotional Intelligence
Chris helps leaders strengthen their emotional agility, build quiet resilience, navigate overwhelming situations, and reconnect with their own internal rhythm.
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Ep 36
Resiliency Under Fire: Navy Captain Jenn Donahue on Silencing Self-Doubt and Empowering Leaders
Over a 27-year military career, Jenn Donahue led at the highest levels in some of the world’s most hostile environments.
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Ep 35
Operational Resilience in an Unstable World with Christopher Thackray
What are the risks shaping the global landscape in 2026 and beyond? How can organizations shift from reactive fear to proactive strength?
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Ep 34
How Faith and Resilience Shaped Carrie's Law
After surviving trauma in the workplace, she made the choice not only to speak up — but to do so with grace. Through her healing, she discovered that: You can do a lot of things out of anger and…
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Ep 33
Resilience Through Purpose: Dr. Tahereh Pazouki on Breaking Barriers in Education
What began as hand-drawn lessons to help her younger brother keep up in school has evolved into a global mission to remove linguistic and cognitive barriers in early education.
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Ep 32
How to Turn WTF into Resiliency with Danielle Sprouls the WTF Lady
Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back — it’s about bouncing forward. Known as the WTF Lady, Danielle reframes fear and failure into opportunities for growth, courage, and flourishing.
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Ep 31
Resiliency in Cyber Security with Michael Quinn
Michael explains how resilience shapes everything from personal setbacks to global cyber defense. He shares why overconfidence is today’s greatest risk, how practicing “fire drills” helps…
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Ep 30
How to Set Kick-Ass Goals & Build True Resilience With Carrie Williams
Carrie shares insights from her book Eyes on the Prize: A Kick-Ass Guide to Setting and Achieving Great Goals and introduces her powerful Willingness Spectrum, a tool for understanding how open and…
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Ep 29
Celebrating Resilience: One Year of Growth, Change, and Inspiration
Kelly and Jenn reflect on the journey of the past year — the guests who shaped the conversations, the lessons that stayed with them, and how the show itself has grown into a global movement…
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Ep 28
Resiliency Through Theater with Cynthia McGonagle McGarity
Cynthia has over 30 years of experience in the world of musical theater and has shared the stage with Brian Stokes Mitchell, Stephanie J. Block, Hugh Panaro, Shirley Jones, and Laura Bell Bundy as…
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Ep 27
The Power of Telling Your Story: Resilience in Writing with Jackie Haley
In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, we sit down with award-winning author, speaker, and nonprofit founder Jackie Haley, who shares how personal tragedy led her to write her first…
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Ep 26
Unlocking Team Resilience with Visual Metaphors with Dr. Kerstin Potter
Broadcasting from an island off the coast of Sweden, Dr. Potter shares her journey from global corporate executive to pioneering a visual, cognitive approach to unlocking group intelligence, team…
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Ep 25
How AI Can Help Us Thrive - Simon Greenman on AI, Ethics & Innovation
What do AI, resilience, and the early internet have in common? From launching MapQuest in a Pennsylvania basement to shaping global AI policy, Simon has always been ahead of the curve—and deeply…
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Ep 24
From Gal Friday to President: How to Lead with Purpose with Laura Khouri
From answering a newspaper ad as a “Gal Friday” to becoming President of a major property management company, Laura Khouri’s journey is anything but ordinary.
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Ep 23
Make Your Mess Your Message: Cliff Beach on Resilience in the Music Industry & Life
He shares his insights on resilience, the music industry, and the importance of mentorship. Cliff discusses his journey in music, the release of his latest album 'Beach Please', and how investing in…
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Ep 22
From Surviving Genocide to Leading with Grace with Denise Akayezu
Denise shares her harrowing experiences, reflecting on her childhood, the fear and violence she witnessed, and the resilience she found in the aftermath.
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Ep 21
How to Overcome Burnout: Sarah Carlan on Resilience, Mindfulness, and Moral Injury in Healthcare
They discuss the signs of burnout, the concept of moral injury, and practical strategies for professionals to manage stress and maintain their well-being.
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Ep 20
Our 20th Episode Extravaganza! Celebrating 20 Episodes of Inspiration, Growth, and Resiliency
It’s the 20th episode of the Resiliency podcast! We discuss the importance of community and the future of resilience in the workplace, while also exploring personal reflections and choices that…
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Ep 19
Near Death to Full Life with Roderick Jefferson
Roderick discusses the importance of resilience in both personal and professional contexts, emphasizing the lessons learned from failure and the significance of family support.
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Ep 18
Wealth Through Financial Resilience with Dan Meader
They talk about the importance of long-term investing, the distinction between wealth creation and preservation, and the necessity of open family conversations about money.
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Ep 17
Behind the Scenes at Apple: Tom Preising on Resilience, Leadership, and Global Innovation
With stories of working alongside visionary leaders like Steve Jobs and Tim Cook, Tom shares invaluable lessons on resilience, leadership, and driving innovation.
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Ep 16
Redefining Resilience | Lessons from Media Mogul & Innovator Mike Anderson
From navigating the evolving media landscape to fostering resilience in life and business, Mike shares invaluable insights and strategies for adapting to change and overcoming challenges.
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Ep 15
Thomas Curran on Walking Across America, Becoming a Renown Chef, Leadership, and Transformation
They explore his extraordinary journey walking 3,235 miles across the United States to raise funds for pediatric cancer research, his reflections on resilience, and how this life-changing experience…
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Ep 14
Asef Quader on Overcoming Cancer, Mindset, Perspective, & Resilience
In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Asef Quader and discuss his journey in and after having cancer, mindset, perspective, and development…
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Ep 13
How Speech Hens Transformed a Rural Community with Life-Changing Therapy
Discover how they’ve pioneered life-changing communication services in their rural community, empowering individuals of all ages to communicate with confidence.
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Ep 12
Mark Beaumont on Mental Resilience, Leadership & Record-Breaking Adventures
Mark shares his unique insights on building mental resilience, leading teams with clarity, and applying endurance strategies to business and life.
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Ep 11
Keith Bills’ Inspiring Story of Hurricane Recovery and Community Strength
Keith’s unwavering commitment to community support shines as he describes bringing essential supplies and hope to those affected in North Carolina.
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Ep 10
Rest as Resilience: How to Mindfully Recharge and Optimize for Success with Alexis Jeffries
Sometimes building resilience requires us to slow down instead of trying to go faster. Alexis Jeffries learned this firsthand when she was laid off from a job and realized she needed to pause and…
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Ep 9
Confidently Walking in the Wrong Direction: A Guide to Navigating Change with Jenn Quader
How do you know when you’re walking in the wrong direction? And is there even such a thing as a “right direction” in the first place?
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Ep 8
Decoding Clicktivism with Spencer Hooker
Even if you don’t realize it, you’ve probably engaged in “clicktivism,” a form of online activism that uses the internet to promote change.
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Ep 7
How to Stop Wasting Your Life: Why You Should Rethink Your Waste with Lilyana Yankova
Lilyana Yankova believes our relationship with waste is directly connected to our ability to stop wasting our lives.
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Ep 6
The Transformative Power of Expressive Arts with Elizabeth Tobias
Elizabeth Tobias knows firsthand how resilience can help you walk through even the most difficult traumas and losses.
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Ep 5
Queerness Beyond Trauma with Ira McIntosh
As someone who struggled to find community in his youth, Ira McIntosh is now committed to studying the history of the queer community.
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Ep 4
How to Strategically Plan Your Resilience with Dr. Kelly Culver
As one of the world’s leading experts on resilience, Dr. Kelly Culver has a wealth of insights to share from both her own personal experience and her research for her PhD in strategic resilience.
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Ep 3
The Crack that Let the Light In with MaryElizabeth Murdaugh
When MaryElizabeth Murdaugh experienced several deeply traumatic events, she realized that her spiritual journey with meditation and acceptance had already prepared her with the tools she’d need to…
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Ep 2
BTS of Resiliency The Podcast! An Interview with Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader
When Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver first met at a TedX event, they quickly realized resilience was a topic that deserved a deeper dive.
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Ep 1
Resilience as a Double-Edged Sword with Daniela Alba
What happens when the concept of resilience is weaponized against women experiencing violence? After listening to the Ted Talk, you’ll hear Daniela’s perspective on the importance of community…
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