Resilience Found: Recent Episodes
Andrea Rodriquez
A collection of real stories of resilience shared in hopes to inspire, encourage, and most importantly, to let others know they are not alone. Everyone has a story, do you want to tell yours? Episodes published the first and third Thursday of each month.
We have all been there; in a moment, a major catalyst for transformation happens. Some of us welcome change, and some of us have resistance. Going into now a year and a half in a pandemic, amongst the many other major changes that may come our way, we ask ourselves how we want to live our life. How do we get to where we want to be? What is most important, and how do we trust that we will get there? Rachel Salzberg, Owner & CEO of Facets Coaching, and Founder of the podcast series and movement, The Resoul Revolution, takes listeners through how she navigates through change. Rachel was my coach through a major life transition of my own; and I am so happy to have her as a guest to share her best practices with others that have made a lasting and valuable impression with me.
www.facetscoaching.com
Resoul Revolution - Facets Coaching
In the first show of Season 2, I talk with Alison Mclean, owner of Ignite Ur Wellness. Alison is a yoga teacher, as well as a business and stress reduction coach. She details her journey of battling Lynch syndrome, cancer, and the path that brought her to working with entrepreneurs to help them in growing their business, while not sacrificing their own health.
Alison's story is fascinating and inspiring; she is a mom, a business owner, and her genuine care for others shines through. She talks about the importance of putting yourself first, how to be mindful of stress, shame, and what to do with it, the importance of outside perspective, and how she too has become more resilient not only through her own experience, but also by working with her clients.
Connect with Alison McLean, DPT, ERYT, CIAYT, CNP
www.igniteurwellness.com
Going through infertility treatments (infertility drugs and IUI), as well as dealing with a difficult and painful pregnancy and was placed on bed rest were a few of the reasons I started this podcast. I had wished that I had someone else with similar conditions I did to talk with, and I had promised myself that I would put the story out there one day in hopes to help someone else.
Helpful Links:
Two Facebook Groups are listed below that talk about different types of cerclages (cervical stitches, and mine was called a McDonald Cerclage), and Incompetent Cervix.
Abbyloopers | Facebook
Journey with Incompetent Cervix | Facebook
Recently published article that I found quite interesting, (and so true!) on how some pregnancy terms are harmful and need a rebrand.
Harmful pregnancy terms like 'incompetent cervix' and 'lazy uterus' need a rebrand (msn.com)
More stories of hope and resilience coming in Season 2 later in June!
Roz and Trey openly discuss how they have faced the pain of unexplained infertility both individually and together as a couple; and how they rely on their faith to get through what is a deeply emotional situation that has brought them to providing a loving home for foster children. Their hope is that others who are facing infertilty will hear their message and realize they are not alone.
Links to resources that Roz found helpful throughout her journey may be found below.
Sarah’s Laughter https://www.sarahs-laughter.com/
Heartlife Marriage https://heartlifetoday.org/we-offer/
https://events.eventzilla.net/e/heartlife-2021-marriage-getaway-2138788374
A Weekend to Remember https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/
United Marriage Encounter https://unitedmarriage.com/
Keep The Fire Burning Marriage Ministry Private Online Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepthefire/ Fourte Coaching www.fourtecoaching.com
Heartlife Marriage Ministry http://heartlifetoday.org/
Dawn shares how she found her purpose via battling a chronic illness. She discusses her how she discovered she was suffering from hashimoto's disease, the methods and changes she made to overcome it, and how it brought her to helping others. She details various practices that help her in everyday life to stay healthy, both physically and spiritually.
Links are shared below to some of the resources mentioned in the show.
An in-depth look at Dawn's health recovery: https://www.ourfoodfix.com/rest-root-cause-reflecting-on-recovery/
Find a Functional Medicine Practitioner: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
Find a Functional Medicine Health Coach: https://functionalmedicinecoaching.org/find-a-health-coach/
An overview of Future Self Journaling, along with prompts: https://yourholisticpsychologist.com/future-self-journaling/
Using breath work, compassion, and connection to calm the mind and body: https://www.mindful.org/four-ways-to-calm-your-mind-in-stressful-times/
Meditation 101: https://blog.calm.com/how-to-meditate '
Health benefits of mindfulness: https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-mindfulness/
Benefits of rebounding and how to get started: https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/rebounding
Benefits of Infrared Sauna: https://www.amymyersmd.com/article/benefits-infrared-sauna-therapy/ Shop Dawn's favorite better beauty and safer skincare picks here: www.beautycounter.com/dawnkarwoski
Mailene bravely describes her family’s journey through her son’s struggle with male anorexia. She vividly details the discovery of her son’s illness, her feelings as a parent; dealing with shame and stigma. She details the path of resilience and healing she is currently navigating. Her passion to share her story shines through, to help others know they are not alone.
Posted below are resources that Mailene has shared that have been most helpful.
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Helpline: Call or Text: 1-800-931-2237
What is Orthorexia?
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/other/orthorexia
Parents of Anorexia, and other eating disorder sufferers support group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1426586947635001
Jennifer bravely describes her experience with infertility and embryo donation, or what she lovingly refers to as "embryo adoption". She openly details the process of donation, and how she has become more resilient because of going through such an emotional journey.
Helpful links may be found below:
Becoming a Parent Via Embryo Donation: The Recipient Experience
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/becoming-a-parent-via-embryo-donation-the-recipient-experience-tickets-144498142835?aff=erelexpmlt Empower Donation https://empowerdonation.com/ Facebook group for embryo donation https://www.facebook.com/groups/embryodonationandadoption/?ref=share Infertility support Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/SRMinfertilitysupportgroup/?ref=share
Kourtney describes how she has become more resilient through starting her own business to help others in the fitness and wellness industry. She candidly explains how she had the courage to venture out on her own, and the importance of being in alignment with personal values.
Helpful Links:
www.kourtneythomas.com
Self-Compassion (self-compassion.org)
Playing Big with Tara Mohr
Heather shares her experience of recurrent miscarriges, multiple surgeries and infertility. She discusses her remarkable strength through this difficult journey with honesty, candor and confidence, lending to her resilient nature.
Resources are linked below that Heather has found helpful:
Facebook support group: Recurrent miscarriage / multiple miscarriage support
Tommys.org: Recurrent miscarriage - information and support | Tommy's
Resolve.org: Multiple Miscarriage - RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Rachel’s Gift Online Zoom Support Groups: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Groups - Rachel's Gift | Pregnancy & Infant Loss Programs
Michele openly shares her story with admirable strength. She discusses ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage, and her journey through IVF. Links to Michele's food blog and Instagram may be found below where she shares more of her journey. Links are also provided to a movie about going through IVF on Netflix, as well as Chicagoland Infertility; both of which Michele found helpful. Mom Under Pressure: https://momunderpressure.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momunderpressure/?hl=en Private Life Movie: https://www.netflix.com/title/80168222 Chicagoland Infertility and Northern Illinois (IVF IUI ICSI TTC) : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1742633185960998
Kris describes her journey of infertility, how she endured the pain, found resilience and medical steps she took. She openly shares what she has learned in hopes to help other women and/or couples struggling with trying to have children, and to let them know they are not alone.
Going through a rare pregnancy condition and being placed on bed rest can be isolating at the least and other issues may follow, such as postpartum depression and PTSD. Alicia candidly shares her experience being diagnosed with Vasa Previa, what she wished she knew, and how she came out of the experience more resilient.
For more information on Vasa Previa, Postpartum Depression and PTSD, please see the links below for support.
Umbilical cord conditions (marchofdimes.org)
An Overview of Postpartum Depression - PostpartumDepression.org
Postpartum Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | Postpartum Support International (PSI)