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Reignite ResilienceFinding Purpose Through Illness, Art + Resiliency with Cheri Warcholak Lohrey (Part 2)Send us a textWhat if the life you planned falls apart and something brighter takes its place? We sit down with a writer and artist living with MS who turned a mother’s heartbreak and a tough airport moment into a creative movement powered by one simple rhythm: pause, breathe, pivot. From the birth of Cleo the Caterpillar to a forthcoming book titled I Am Cleo, she shows how self worth grows when you stop hiding, accept help, and choose a new path with intention.We dive into the real mechanics of resilience—how to p...
2026-01-2925 minReignite ResilienceFinding Strength When Life Pivots + Resiliency with Cheri Warcholak Lohrey (Part 1)Send us a textNeed a spark when your plans fall apart? We sit down with author and former educator Sherry Warshelik-Lowry to trace how a teenage car crash, a hard-won recovery, and an MS diagnosis shaped a life anchored in three simple words: pause, breathe, pivot. Her story isn’t a highlight reel; it’s a toolkit for real people navigating real change, from shifting careers to parenting through uncertainty to honoring a body that sometimes says “not today.”Sherry takes us back to the blizzard day that upended her college checklists and rerouted her futu...
2026-01-2631 minReignite ResilienceSilent Pauses, Stronger Progress + Resiliency with Coach Rob Tracz (Part 2)Send us a textFire needs oxygen, and so does your ambition. We explore how a simple, conscious reflection practice can pull you out of nervous busyness and into focused momentum, especially when big goals start to create anxious energy. With guest Rob, we break down how three to five minutes of quiet can reveal whether you’re rested, challenged, and moving the needle—then show how to use seasonal deadlines to push hard, pause, and recover without burning out.We get tactical about adapting routines to match your season so the morning ritual that once...
2026-01-2226 minReignite ResilienceFrom Burnout To Alignment + Resiliency With Coach Rob Tracz (Part 1)Send us a textWhat if the grind that made you “successful” quietly stripped away your health, relationships, and joy? We sit down with high-performance coach and speaker Rob Tracy to unpack robot mode—the autopilot that looks productive but erodes your life—and how he rebuilt sustainable momentum by realigning identity, values, and goals.Rob shares his path from collegiate athlete and strength coach to 17-hour days, seven days a week, and the painful wake-up call of losing time with his father before he passed. The turning point wasn’t a bigger hustle; it was a Frid...
2026-01-1926 minReignite ResilienceFrom Fear To Gratitude + Resiliency with Jeff Luther (Part 2)Send us a textWhat if the bravest comeback isn’t a sprint, but thirty seconds at a time? We sit down with Jeff, a former ultra-fit athlete whose diagnosis turned adrenaline into a liability and forced a reckoning with identity, fear, and the stories we tell about worth. The moment that changed everything wasn’t a triumphant PR; it was dropping kettlebells, saying “I quit,” and then agreeing to try again for just thirty seconds. That small promise opened a path from panic to presence and rebuilt trust in a body with new rules.We explo...
2026-01-1527 minReignite ResilienceRewriting Identity Through Connection, Gratitude + Resiliency with Jeff Luther (Part 1)Send us a textA fit ultrarunner collapses on a gym floor, flatlines for eight minutes, and wakes up asking to finish the workout. That moment became the starting point for a deeper journey—one that challenges how we define resilience, identity, and the quiet courage it takes to ask for help. We sit down with coach and speaker Jeff Luther, who survived sudden cardiac arrest in front of his teenage son and later faced a second terrifying episode that reshaped how he lives, parents, and leads.Jeff explains his diagnosis—arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy—and th...
2026-01-1232 minReignite ResilienceFrom Silent Killer To Standing Ovation + Resiliency with Chris Bingham (part 2)Send us a textA police K9 given weeks to live walked onto an NFL field to a standing ovation—and reminded us why hope is a strategy. We sit down with Chris to trace Tambo’s journey from a sudden ER scare and a brutal hemangiosarcoma diagnosis to a rare break in the odds, immediate chemotherapy, and a plan built on grit, joy, and relentless love. What starts as a private fight grows into a movement as Chris turns chemo days into themed “fight nights,” shares their road trips and recovery, and watches a community rally around a...
2026-01-0828 minReignite ResilienceA Veteran Officer, His Dog + Resiliency with Chris Bingham (part 1)Send us a textWhat if the partner you needed most was the one everyone else overlooked? We sit down with veteran officer Chris Bingham to share the remarkable arc of his relationship with K9 Tambo—the “aloof” dog who wouldn’t bond—through seven years of elite detection work, a tough retirement, and a sudden cancer battle that forced split‑second choices and deeper courage.Chris takes us inside the quiet craft of canine detection: how a handler learns to read breath, posture, and micro‑signals; when to guide and when to trust; and why the best t...
2026-01-0525 minReignite ResilienceFrom Scar To Story + Resiliency with Teri Brown (part 2)Send us a textWhat does it take to go from a life dimmed by control and doubt to a voice that fills pages and crosses state lines on two wheels? We sit with Teri as she walks us through the quiet tactics of emotional abuse—financial gatekeeping, isolation, and the slow erosion of self—and the practical steps that helped her leave for good. A single, measurable boundary around money became the hinge of a new life. Therapy rebuilt lost pillars: work, friendship, and agency. Allies showed up without pressure, offering presence over prescriptions and making room...
2025-12-1829 minReignite ResilienceFrom Burnout To Book Deals + Resiliency with Teri Brown (part 1)Send us a textBurnout can feel like a locked room; Teri Brown found the key on a tandem bicycle. After years in an emotionally abusive marriage, she rode 3,102 miles across the United States and came home with a bolder truth: the hardest part isn’t “can I do it?”—it’s “what do I want?” From that moment, the words flowed, and a novelist’s voice took shape.We dive deep into how Teri crafts character-driven fiction that feels timeless. She shows why people in the 1890s and people in 2025 share the same emotional DNA: grief, love...
2025-12-1531 minReignite ResilienceBuilding A Salon, Healing A Life + Resiliency with Erin Mills (Part 2)Send us a textWhat if closing a door is the most courageous way to open yourself back up to purpose? We sit down with Erin to unpack a pivotal decision to let go of a salon, release the grind of proving, and choose an energy that sustains rather than scorches. The conversation journeys from survival mode as a young single mom to a mature practice of alignment: clear boundaries, honest self-inquiry, and rituals that create space for real leadership.Erin walks us through the daily non-negotiables that became her anchor: long walks that regulate...
2025-11-2722 minReignite ResilienceBuilding A Salon, Healing A Life + Resiliency with Erin Mills (Part 1)Send us a textWhat if the bravest move isn’t to push harder, but to let go? We sit down with visionary salon owner and mentor Erin Mills to explore how profound loss reshaped her purpose, how she built spaces where clients and teams feel safe and seen, and why she’s choosing to close her first salon to protect her health, values, and future. Erin opens up about navigating a male-dominated industry—being asked for the “owner” or “husband” while she was standing right there—and the daily realities of gender bias in service work, from tip dispari...
2025-11-2426 minReignite ResilienceHeartbreak, Hustle, Hope + Resiliency with Sarah Michelle Boes (part 2)Send us a textFire often looks like numbers on a dashboard—until life forces you to measure heat a different way. Sarah joins us to share how selling her exam-prep company collided with a late pregnancy diagnosis: her daughter Meadow’s tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia. The celebration turned into a sprint through cardiology consults, oxygen monitors, and an unforgettable ICU stretch that included an emergency re-opening of Meadow’s chest and a brain bleed. It’s a raw, unflinching account of what it means to make the right decision when every option is bad and time...
2025-11-2025 minReignite ResilienceFrom Burnout To Burning Bright + Resiliency with Sarah Michelle Boes (part 1)Send us a textWhat actually reignites a tired mind: more hustle or better design? We dig into the moments that drain us and the choices that light us back up, starting with Natalie’s behind-the-scenes look at a 13-hour reality-TV shoot and the mental gymnastics it demands. That raw, human story sets the tone for an episode about resilience that isn’t performative—it’s practical.Our guest, Sarah Michelle Boes, MSN APRN FNP-BC, walks us through the unlikely rise of SMNP Reviews, a seven-figure brand built by solving the real problem nursing grads faced du...
2025-11-1729 minReignite ResilienceDivorce Melodrama, Mediation + Resiliency with Joe Dillon (part 2)Send us a textFire rarely reignites in a noisy room. We bring in a veteran divorce mediator to show how quiet skills—neutrality, boundaries, and deep listening—turn high-conflict standoffs into agreements people can live with. From personal triggers to client blowups, he walks us through the real work behind “staying neutral” and why it’s not a stance but a job: set expectations, shut down disrespect, and come prepared with options that honor both the numbers and the nerves.You’ll hear why drama often spikes when there’s less to divide, how confidentialit...
2025-11-1330 minReignite ResilienceRebuilding Life After Divorce With Mediation + Resiliency with Joe Dillon (part 1)Send us a textA better divorce starts with better decisions. We sit down with Joe, a seasoned divorce mediator and finance pro, to unpack how couples can end a marriage without burning down their futures. Instead of letting a stranger define “fair,” Joe shows how to bring control back to the table: build a realistic budget, map parenting time with intention, and negotiate support and property division with eyes wide open.We dig into the four pillars of divorce—parenting plan, child support, alimony, and property—and why three of them are really money conversa...
2025-11-1033 minReignite ResilienceFinding Your Voice + Resiliency with Dr. Christiane Schroeter (part 2)Send us a textFire fades. Momentum stays if you know how to rebuild it. In this episode, Dr. Christiana Schroeder shares a clear system for turning goals into action. Her STEP method—Simplify, Tell, Examine, Praise—helps you speak goals into existence, track small wins, and understand where real resilience comes from on both strong and weak days.We talk about voice as more than tone. It’s your message, your work, and your purpose. Christiana walks through her journey from the runway to the TEDx stage. She talks about preparation, nerves, and what happen...
2025-11-0625 minReignite ResilienceFinding Your Superpower + Resiliency with Dr. Christiane Schroeter (part 1)Send us a textYour spark hides under noise, routine, and goals that don’t fit anymore. In this episode, Dr. Christiana Schroeder, TEDx speaker, professor, and best-selling author, explains how small rituals help you rebuild focus and energy. She calls it Petite Practice—tiny, repeatable actions that move you forward every day.Christiana shares lessons from her move from Germany to the U.S., where structure met hustle. She breaks down how to find your superpower by tracing your story’s roots, why health messages often fail to change behavior, and how better pricing and la...
2025-11-0327 minReignite ResilienceMindfulness, Mentorship, Storytelling + Resiliency with John DeDakis (part 2)Send us a textBurnout 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: make space for life so attention returns to the present. Pair experienced employees with newer talent to exchange wisdom and skills. We discuss psychological safety, how ideas get lost in meetings, and what it means to credit voices in real...
2025-10-3029 minReignite ResilienceFrom Grief To Purpose + Resiliency with John DeDakis (part 1)Send us a textWhat 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 to CNN, where the nonstop pace demanded a creative outlet. Fiction became that outlet. His first novel took ten years, fourteen rewrites, and thirty-nine agent queries. The lesson: cut weak subplots, find your genre through subtraction, and tr...
2025-10-2726 minReignite ResilienceI Didn’t See God, But He Still Gave Me Homework with Holly Porter (part 2)Send us a textA 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 redefined how she works, heals, and connects.We explore the line between dreams, nightmares, and real out-of-body experiences. Holly explains how hypnosis helps the body lead while the mind stays aware, turning years of therapy into hour...
2025-10-2328 minReignite ResilienceA Near-Death Journey + Resiliency with Holly Porter (part 1)Send us a textA 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 reshaped her work and her life.In the ICU, she lost all five senses. She describes the silence, the sameness of masked faces, and the rare moments of contact that kept...
2025-10-2027 minReignite ResilienceWhat Happens When the Label No Longer Defines You? with Madisen Rose (part 2)Send us a textWhen 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 opens a profound conversation with divorce coach Madison Hedlund about how our bodies process emotional trauma and significant life transitions. Madison explains that these physical reactions aren't just normal—they're valuable messengers about our emotional state that deserve attention ra...
2025-10-0926 minReignite ResilienceMindset, Fly Fishing + Resiliency with Berin Jacob Wachsmann (part 2)Send us a textNatalie 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 resiliency. The discussion covers mental health, service, frequency, and why journey over outcome changes everything.What You’ll Learn: • How mindset shapes results on and off the water • Ways nature and fly fishing s...
2025-10-0232 minReignite ResilienceFly Fishing, Wellness, and Resiliency with Berin Jacob Wachsmann (part 1)Send us a textNatalie 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 fuel resiliency and mental health. The conversation explores lessons from fly fishing, practical wellness habits, and how to focus on the journey over outcomes.What You’ll Learn: • How fly fishing mirrors life...
2025-09-2933 minReignite ResilienceNatural Living + Resiliency with Troy Casey (part 2)Send us a textNatalie 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 builds a plan around water, real food, sleep, movement, and sunlight. He closes with resources and his upcoming Vipassana retreat. Clear, simple, actionable.Key takeaways • Start with honesty. Look in the mirror and own the next step.
2025-09-2527 minReignite ResilienceHealth, Wealth + Resiliency with Troy Casey (part 1)Send us a textIn 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 about overcoming addiction, studying with masters across the globe, and building a personal brand dedicated to natural health and resilience.This conversation goes beyond health hacks. Troy challenges how we see wellness, beauty, and even societal structures, reminding...
2025-09-2226 minReignite ResilienceStress Reset + Resiliency with Jenny Evans (part 1)Send us a textResilience 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 how a 30 to 60 second “microburst” of physical activity resets your brain chemistry and restores clear thinking.Jenny also opens up about her journey from small-town beginnings to global expert and how her bold approach to...
2025-09-1529 minReignite ResilienceDisarming Your Inner Narcissist + Resiliency with Emma Lyons (part 2)Send us a textWhat 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 paradigm-shifting conversation, she dismantles the common wisdom that tells us to "love our inner critic" or "sit with our shame," explaining why these approaches only strengthen the very thing keeping us small."Shame is the g...
2025-09-1126 minReignite ResilienceFree from Shame's Grip + Resiliency with Emma Lyons (part 1)Send us a textEver 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 critic.This eye-opening conversation exposes how approximately 80% of Western families qualify as dysfunctional, creating perfect conditions for children to absorb toxic shame messages. Emma shares her personal journey from law school burnout to discovering that the root of her depression...
2025-09-0827 minReignite ResilienceFinding Your Nerve + Resiliency with Amira Barger (part 2)Send us a textWhat'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 that perfectly illustrates the communication disconnects we experience daily. She introduces the matching principle, explaining how misaligned conversation types (practical, emotional, and social) create friction in our interactions. This framework sets the stage for understanding why niceness, though se...
2025-09-0427 minReignite ResilienceThe Price of Nice + Resiliency with Amira Barger (part 1)Send us a textHave 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 from growing up as a minister's daughter on the tiny island of Guam to becoming a powerhouse in strategic communications, particularly within healthcare environments.At the heart of our discussion is Amira's upcoming book, "The...
2025-09-0126 minReignite ResilienceWelcome Every Emotion at the Door + Resiliency with Pam and Natalie (part 2)Send us a textIn 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 all emotions• The physical and emotional challenges of transitioning into complete silence, including physical symptoms that arose as part of the clearing process• How movement meditation helped break through energetic blocks when traditional sitting meditation became difficult• The jarring contrast between the peac...
2025-08-2717 minReignite ResilienceBursting Into Flames + Resiliency with Pam & Natalie (part 1)Send us a textWhat 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 herself before the retreat, certain she couldn't survive without talking, writing, reading, or even doing simple chores. The initial hours proved challenging as her internal dialogue grew louder in the silence. But as the retreat progressed, something unexpected happened—visual phenomena began ap...
2025-08-2516 minReignite ResilienceReinvention on the River + Resiliency with Michelle Wincell O'Leary (part 1)Send us a textHave 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 live full-time on a boat on the Mississippi River.The transformation didn't stop there. Michelle tapped into her background in therapy and her extensive training in Mastering Alchemy to navigate this massive transition with remarkable...
2025-07-2822 minReignite ResilienceCamping Misadventures + Resiliency with Pam & NatalieSend us a textEver 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 everyday moments when nothing goes according to plan. In this completely unplanned episode (thanks to a no-show guest), Natalie and Pam dive into their most memorable camping misadventures and what these experiences taught them about flexibility, perspective, an...
2025-07-0728 minReignite ResilienceSleep Is Optional, Laughter Is Mandatory: Travel Edition with Pam & Natalie (part 2)Send us a textEver 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 resilience through adventure.From an ill-fated decision to pull an all-nighter in a Madrid airport (spoiler: they made it only until 2am) to a nail-biting ferry crossing where staff distributed vomit bags as waves tossed the massive vessel, these stories showcase...
2025-06-1928 minReignite ResilienceDusty Nuts + Resiliency with Pam and Natalie (part 1)Send us a textEver 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—it demands resilience. Drawing from our own hilarious mishaps and hard-earned wisdom, we dive into transformative strategies that make all the difference between travel disasters and cherished adventures.Discover why setting clear expectations before de...
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Reignite ResilienceCelebrating Two Years of Resilience: Stories and Lessons from 200+ EpisodesSend us a textWhat 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 reflect, acknowledging how each conversation with guests from around the world has sparked personal growth and deepened their understanding of resilience. The hosts share the stories behind their most downloaded episodes, including cancer survivor Mary Jo Wiggins who's running marathons in all 50 states, ultra-marathoner Alexa...
2025-05-2940 minReignite ResilienceQuality, Service, Price + Resiliency with Steve Rupp (Part 2)Send us a textSteve 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 business development created the perfect foundation for success in real estate and later in coaching. His systematic approach to business contrasts with many entrepreneurs who operate without clear plans or models. "If you don't know where you're...
2025-05-1533 minReignite ResilienceReal Estate Mogul to Coaching Mentor + Resiliency with Steve Rupp (part 1)Send 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 lost my identity," Steve confesses, describing the moment after selling his successful real estate business. His journey through banking, entrepreneurship, and promotional products created the perfect, though unplanned, foundation for his eventual real estate empire.The...
2025-05-1239 minReignite ResilienceTransforming Tragedy into Purpose + Resiliency with Aaron Ragon (part 2)Send 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 crisis to the devastating loss of his young son—shaped his professional journey and personal resilience.Through tears and triumph, we explore how human connection can transcend even the most challenging circumstances. When traditional communication failed with his...
2025-05-0825 minReignite ResilienceAdventures Worth Taking + Resiliency with Aaron Ragon (part 1)Send us a textWhat 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 Earl became one of his life's pivotal moments. With remarkable clarity, he recounts being cornered on a deserted beach, facing a drunk man wielding rebar who threatened to kill him. The split-second decisions Aaron made that night—and his ch...
2025-05-0528 minReignite ResilienceSurvival Mode + Resiliency with Tash Doherty (Part 1)Send 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 transformed into a life-threatening encounter that would test everything she knew about negotiation, personal agency, and survival.In this powerful conversation, Tash takes us through her remarkable journey from being a 14-year...
2025-04-2827 minReignite ResilienceFrom Fear to Freedom + Resiliency with Rhonda Britten (part 2)Send us a textUnmasking 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 sabotage our relationships, careers, and personal fulfillment - often without our awareness.Drawing from her own extraordinary journey of resilience following childhood trauma, Britten explains how she discovered that her essential nature was authenticity - the very quality she had suppressed for decades while trying to belong...
2025-04-2433 minReignite ResilienceThe Wheel of Fear + Resiliency with Rhonda Britten (part 1)Send us a textImagine 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 episode, Rhonda shares how this devastating childhood trauma led to years of alcoholism, multiple DUIs, and three suicide attempts. The turning point? A simple calendar and gold stars—giving herself credit for anything worth living for, one day...
2025-04-2138 minReignite ResilienceFormula for Joy + Resiliency with Matthew Lesko (part 1)Send us a textMatthew Lesko bursts onto the Reignite Resilience podcast with the same vibrant energy that made him famous as "The Question Mark Guy" from those unforgettable infomercials. Now 81 years young and sporting his signature colorful blazer covered in smiley faces, Lesko drops wisdom bombs that challenge everything we've been taught about success."If I knew being 81 was going to be this much fun, I would have got here a lot faster," he declares, revealing that his boundless vitality comes from one counter-intuitive source: giving. After decades spent helping Americans access billions in...
2025-04-0722 minReignite ResilienceStillness, Intentional Living + Resiliency with Natalie Davis & Pamela CassSend us a textSubscribe to The Reignite Resilience ThinkletterSupport the showSubscribe to Our Weekly ThinkLetter FacebookInstagram Check out our Book Series: The Quiet Gift: A Journey of Self Worth and Resilience Magical Mornings JournalDisclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The co-hosts of this podcast are not medical professionals. Always seek the...
2025-03-1342 minReignite ResilienceEmotional Healing, Sexual Energy + Resiliency with Gao Motsemme (Part 2)Send us a textThis episode continues the discussion of Gao's journey of reigniting passion and resilience by tapping into emotions and healing generational wounds. Gao emphasizes the importance of embracing the inner child and sexual energy as catalysts for personal empowerment and transformation. • Discussing Gaos unique healing approach • Understanding ancestral imprints and their impact • Exploring the connection to the inner child • Recognizing the transformative power of sexual energy • Emphasizing the importance of genuine emotional expression • Introducing the concept of embracing 'death' for personal growth • Encouraging al...
2025-02-2034 minReignite ResilienceBreaking Generational Trauma + Resiliency with Dana S Diaz (Part 2)Send us a textHave you ever felt trapped by the shadows of your family's past? Join us as Dana S Diaz shares her compelling story of breaking free from the grips of generational trauma and shame. Dana delves into the recurring patterns that have plagued her family, from toxic relationships to self-sabotaging behaviors. Her journey of transformation, resilience, and healing is both inspiring and a testament to the power of embracing healthier dynamics and reclaiming one's self-worth.Dana gives us an exclusive peek into her upcoming book, "Rising from the Ashes: Breaking the Cycle...
2025-02-1330 minReignite ResilienceHealing, Hope + Resiliency with Dana S. Diaz (Part 1)Send us a textWe are honored to welcome back Dana S Diaz, a resilient survivor and advocate for victims of narcissistic abuse. Dana courageously opens up about her journey from a tumultuous childhood and challenging 25-year marriage to finding empowerment and purpose. Her books, "Gasping for Air" and "Choking on Shame," aim to break the silence surrounding these painful experiences, offering hope and understanding to those in similar struggles. Through her story, we explore the impact of past traumas on present relationships and how Dana's journey to self-discovery can inspire us all to reignite resilience in...
2025-02-1032 min