Brilliantly Resilient

Episode 179: B.R. Summer Reading Week 9--How to Find Resilience in "Everyday War" with Dr. Greta Uehling

Aug 29, 2023

I went to Ukraine thinking I'd find victims of war and recipients of humanitarian aid. What I found were civilians creatively, consciously engaging in what was going on around them. Every person had their own process as a starting point to resilience. ~ Greta Uehling: 'Everyday War'

Can you imagine life in a war zone?...

Episode 178: B.R. Summer Reading List Week 8! How to Find Grace and Strength in Trauma, with Geralyn Ritter and "Bone by Bone"

Aug 22, 2023

Bad things happen. It’s what we do with them. Grace is defined as an undeserved, unmerited gift. I’ve been given a gift.

~ Geralyn Ritter: 'Bone by Bone

Have you ever experienced devastating trauma? We've all had challenges, but thankfully, most of us have never had to deal with crushing, life-altering trauma.

Episode 177: Week 7 of the B.R. Summer Reading List! Rob Kenney Shines as America's Dad with "Dad, How Do I?"

Aug 15, 2023

S.E.L.F. Serve others, Eat and exercise, Learn something, Forgive somebody.

~ Rob Kenney: 'Dad, How Do I?'

Everyone has, or had, a dad. But not everyone has been lucky enough to have a great relationship with their father.

Rob Kenney, a.k.a. "Dad, How Do I?" was one of those people. After a challenging...

Episode 176: Week 6 of the B.R. Reading List--Learn to Love Your Career with Fran Hauser!

Aug 8, 2023

Look at your calendar from the last few months and see what put a smile on your face. What about those experiences can you do more of? ~ Fran Hauser: 'Embrace the Work, Love Your Career'

Does your work make you smile? Not everyone grins when they wake up on Monday mornings thinking of work.

Our friend Fran Hauser has...

Episode 175: Brilliantly Resilient Reading List Week 5! Creating Silver Linings with Dr. David Fajgenbaum

Aug 1, 2023

"Create a silver lining. Do something, build something, create something."

~ Dr. David Fajgenbaum, Chasing My Cure

Dr. David Fajgenbaum: Chasing My Cure David Fajgenbaum, a former Georgetown quarterback, was nicknamed the Beast in medical school, where he was also known for his unmatched mental stamina. But things...