Stephen Rowley - Adoption and destiny

Aaron Marcum - Positive psychology for entrepreneurs

Keywords

Resilience – Entrepreneurship – Positive Psychology

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Aaron Marcum, an entrepreneur with a background in the health care and home care space talks about the intersection of positive psychology and how it can help entrepreneurs navigate uncertainties and stress. He also talks about the importance of finding balance between professional and personal life, the challenges and perceptions of being an entrepreneur, the motivations and challenges of entrepreneurs and the influence of unconscious habits and character strengths on performance.

Main topics

• Using the science of positive psychology to help entrepreneurs achieve the 'good life'
• The commonalities and differences in the entrepreneurial journey
• How obsessive passion can lead to personal struggles and relationship issues
• The motivations and challenges of entrepreneurs
• Why many entrepreneurs are driven by fear, rather than a desire to succeed
• The three levels of faith in a business setting - faith in oneself, faith in others, and faith in a higher power
• The influence of unconscious habits and character strengths on performance
• The concept of 'entrepreneurial habits' or 'unconscious choices'
• Intentionally making unconscious habits like love, a part of our daily routine
• Why ultimate performance is a result of unconscious choices
• Having a deep purpose and being clear on it

Action items

Find out more about Aaron at LinkedIn or EntreThrive. Aaron's book is EntreThrive: The Entrepreneur's Eight Laws to Accelerate Financial Freedom While Creating The Good Life

Denise Schonwald – The interplay between mind and body

Keywords

Resilience – Emotions – Perception – Emotional Energy – Self-care – Energy Balance

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Denise Schonwald, a mental health specialist, discusses her holistic approach to patient care which emphasises the interplay between mind and body. Denise explains how emotions can manifest physically and highlights the role of perception in shaping experiences. She also explores the concept of resilience, suggesting that suffering can contribute to its development and discusses the concept of energy, the role of emotions in emotional energy and the importance of self-care for energy balance.

Main topics

• The interplay between mind and body
• How certain emotions, such as guilt or grief, can manifest physically in the body.
• The role of perception in shaping our experiences
• Grief as a transformative force in life
• How suffering can contribute to the development of resilience
• The concept of energy in relation to emotions and physical wellbeing
• How joy and gratitude contribute to resilience
• The importance of self-care to maintain energy balance through exercise or relaxation
• Understanding how high energy frequency energy is crucial for wellbeing

Action items

• Find out more about Denise at https://deniseschonwald.com/ and access a free 10 question quiz to assess your mental health
• Email your name and address to Denise to receive a free copy of her children’s book about anxiety
• Denise’s book are Insightful Self-Therapy and Healing Your Body by Mastering Your Mind

Deevo Tindall - Transcending traditional ideas to create purpose

Keywords

Resilience – Self-awareness – Authenticity – Creativity - Continuous Learning – Critical Thinking

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Deevo Tindall talks about his problem-solving approach to customer service and his personal experiences of starting his own marketing agency. He emphasises the importance of self-awareness, authenticity in business narratives, and continuous learning and also discusses the pressure put on students within the American education system to achieve academic excellence and the importance of teaching students about alternative paths to success.

Deevo shares his personal experiences of questioning established norms and processes in the corporate world, the importance of critical thinking and the roles of creativity and conformity in organisations and society.

Main topics

• The 'superpower' approach in business
• Strategic growth and the importance of resilience in business.
• Personal and professional reinvention
• The importance of authenticity in business narratives and the dangers of businesses telling inauthentic stories
• The concept of "shadow work," and redefining one's identity
• The different paths to success and the importance of introspection in life.
• Pragmatic, creative approaches to problem-solving
• Is tension in organisations necessary or beneficial
• Why finding a sense of identity and fulfilment, regardless of whether one is creative or not, is key to a satisfactory life.
• The concept of resilience in setting smart goals.

Action items

You can find out more about Deevo at Fusion Creative Branding or through his social media profiles at LinkedIn and Instagram

Christy Gibson - A trauma toolkit

Keywords

Resilience - Trauma Management - Psychological Safety - Trauma Relief - Trauma Healing - Nervous System Regulation

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Christy Gibson, a respected physician, international speaker, and trauma clinician talks about trauma management approaches that combine cutting-edge brain biology theories, such as the polyvagal theory and epigenetics, with holistic approaches to offer personalised solutions. Christy’s expertise extends to international trauma work in countries like Nepal and Ethiopia so provides a unique perspective on post-traumatic growth and workplace psychological safety.

Main topics

• Deep brain reorienting therapy for trauma processing.
• Focusing on affirmations for flexibility and trust-building
• The importance of social innovation, design change, and policy work in trauma healing and resilience building.
• The need for interactive communication and community engagement in trauma recovery.
• Creating curriculum and onboarding processes for standardising psychological safety in the work environment

 Timestamps

1: Introduction to Expertise and Trauma Work. Introduction to Christy Gibson and her expertise in trauma work. Discussion on the impact of modern technology on reaching and influencing people. 00:02 - 05:26

2: Understanding Trauma and Healing Techniques. 05:26: Different approaches to dealing with trauma, focusing on nervous system regulation. Exploring the concept of trauma and its manifestations in present experiences. 05:26 - 10:54

3: Techniques for Trauma Relief. Techniques for instant relief from trauma. Tension-releasing exercises like humming and singing for trauma relief. 15:23 - 20:43

4: The Modern Trauma Toolkit Book. Discussion on Christy’s book, the Modern Trauma Toolkit, and its accessibility and focus on solutions. 20:54 - 23:58

5: Workplace Psychological Safety and Communication. Highlighting the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and post-traumatic growth. Introduction to safer communication strategies and modern approaches to addressing trauma in the workplace. 27:27 - 29:39

6: Conclusion and Contact Information. 29:39 - 33:38

Action items

You can find out more about Christy at https://www.moderntrauma.com/ https://www.christinegibson.net/or https://www.saferspacestraining.com

Christy's book The Modern Trauma Toolkit is available here.

Jarie Bolander - Grief and loss. A male perspective

Keywords

Resilience - Grief - Loss - Self-care - Support - Moving Forwards

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Jarie Bolander, a sales and marketing consultant, discusses his book "Ride or Die," which is about his late wife Jane's battle with leukaemia and the simple to say yet hard to live up to meaning of "in sickness and in health . . . till death do us part."

Jarie talks about the importance of resilience in overcoming challenging circumstances and shares his experiences as a caregiver. Ha also emphasises the need for self-care and highlights the support he received from his loved ones during this difficult time. His book Ride or Die offers a unique male perspective on grief and loss, providing comfort to others who may be going through similar situations.

Main topics

• Using resilience to get through challenging circumstances.
• Learning to be comfortable with the unknown
• Taking incremental steps forward.
• Leaning into the discomfort and making decisions to move forward.
• The importance of self-care for caregivers
• Writing as a way to process experiences and cope with grief.
• The lack of resources and support for men who have experienced similar loss.

Action items

Jarie's book is "Ride or Die: Loving Through Tragedy, a Husband's Memoir"