Pathways to Resilience by Community Solutions: Recent Episodes
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Join wellness expert, Melissa Santos as she gets real about trauma and resilience. Each monthly episode features an inspiring guest who shares about what they have tapped into within themselves to build resilience. Listen in to start building your own playbook towards resilience.
Join us for the final episode in our basic needs series as we explore connection with Curator of Culture, Ruben Dario Villa. Ruben shares his story and passion for his community as he and Melissa discuss the importance of connection in building resilience. Tune in now!
In the second episode in our basic needs series, Melissa is joined by Chef Mark Segovia to explore food. The two go past nutrition and discuss the importance of food as a means of creating community, safety, and peace in the lives of many. Listen now!
The first episode of our new series, Rethinking Our Basic Needs, kicks off with a conversation with Dr. Shantha Gowda, clinical health psychologist and certified behavioral sleep medicine doctor. Tune in now as her and Melissa dive into the world of sleep and how important it is to prioritize.
Tune in to episode 28 of Pathways to Resilience for an inspiring conversation with Silvia Gianelli, exploring childhood trauma and its lasting physiological and psychological impacts, how choice plays a role in change and resiliency, and how Silvia practices honoring her shadows and living in the light. It's a must hear!
In this episode of Pathways to Resilience, Melissa is joined by LGBTQ+ youth advocate and leader, Alex Spielmann, for an episode exploring the crucial role of identity and community in the queer and trans experience. They share their story and the intersections of identities that play a role in their experience, while touching on what he is seeing LGBTQ+ youth are needing the most right now. Tune in now!
In honor of Pride Month, Pathways to Resilience is back with a powerful episode. In "Rethinking Collaboration," Melissa is joined by Dr. Peter Goldblum, a trailblazer in LGBTQ+ mental health, to explore the intricacies of identity and acceptance. Dr. Goldblum shares his story – an inspiring journey through love, loss, and the evolution of the LGBTQ+ community. Tune in now for an inspiring discussion!
We have a special episode of Pathways to Resilience in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. In "Rethinking Wellness" Melissa is joined by Holly Hughes, LCSW and CEO/Founder of Holly Hughes and Co. The two dive into the world of mental health discussing misconceptions, reasons for hope, and re-shaping the way we think about wellness. Tune in now for a powerful discussion.
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Melissa is joined by survivor, Susanna Torres, who shares her story of resilience with us. The two discuss the impact that sexual assault has on families and how she has navigated the healing journey. Thank you so much Susanna for sharing your truth and heart with us. Disclaimer: This episode discusses sexual assault and trauma. Please listen with care for yourself.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and we have a special episode of Pathways to Resilience in honor of this cause. In this edition of "Inside CS," Melissa is joined by three Community Solutions' staff members from our Sexual Assault Services Department. Tune in now as the panel discusses the realities and nuances of sexual assault.Disclaimer: This episode discusses sexual assault. Please listen with care for yourself.
We have a special episode of Pathways to Resilience to share with you in honor of Disability Awareness Month! In “Breaking Barriers” Melissa is joined by Sharon Winston, Executive Director of Project HIRED. The two discuss the important role that leaders play in accessibility and the key practices of a ‘Change Leader.’ We invite you to tune in and share the enlightening conversation!
Tune in to episode 21 of Pathways to Resilience as we dive into the world of DEI with Nona Lee, Founder and CEO of Truth DEI. Nona shares her work as a consultant and how uncovering DEI truths is essential to progress. Listen now!
Episode 20 of Pathways to Resilience is here! In honor of Black History Month, Melissa is joined by India Harville, founder of Embraced Body. India shares her experience as a disabled black woman in this country and sheds light on the pervasive disparity and discomfort that the black community is forced to live with, especially in relation to health. Tune in now for a meaningful and eye-opening discussion.To access the episode transcript, please click here: http://bit.ly/3Z4kdHe
Episode 20 of Pathways to Resilience is here! In honor of Black History Month, Melissa is joined by India Harville, founder of Embraced Body. India shares her experience as a disabled black woman in this country and sheds light on the pervasive disparity and comfortability that the black community is forced to live with, especially in relation to health. Tune in now for a meaningful and eye-opening discussion.
In this special edition of Pathways to Resilience, Melissa is joined by two human trafficking survivors who share their incredible stories with us. As previous clients of Community Solutions, the two discuss how their healing journeys have led them to roles as advocates for others. Tune in now for an honest and inspiring discussion!Disclaimer: While this episode does not go into graphic detail, we do discuss human trafficking and abuse. Please listen with discretion and care for yourself.
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and episode 15 of Pathways to Resilience is dedicated to this important topic. In this edition of Inside CS Melissa is joined by Sharan Dhanoa, Director at the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking. The two discuss the underlying causes of human trafficking, the many ways it can present itself, and how we can can all be more aware to actively shift this culture. Tune in now for an informative and important discussion!
In this episode of Pathways to Resilience, Melissa is joined by Ignacio (Nacho) Moya, Founder, CEO, and Artist of Moya Art Gallery & Studio in Gilroy, CA. Nacho shares his passion for art, and how his dream of being an artist has fueled his resilience despite the hardships he's experienced. Tune in now for a deep conversation on the healing and connecting power of art!
In this special edition of Pathways to Resilience: Inside CS, Melissa sits down with Teri Barstow, mother, grandmother, and case manager at Community Solutions. Teri shares her story with us in honor of Native American Heritage Month. We learn about her journey to discovering and embracing her native roots, and how she incorporates these values in her work with the community. Tune in now for an honest and inspiring conversation!
In this special edition of Pathways to Resilience: Inside CS, Melissa sits down with Teri Barstow, mother, grandmother, and case manager at Community Solutions. Teri shares her story with us in honor of Native American Heritage Month. We learn about her journey to discovering and embracing her native roots, and how she incorporates these values in her work with the community. Tune in now for an honest and inspiring conversation!
In this special edition of Pathways to Resilience: Inside CS, Melissa sits down with Teri Barstow, mother, grandmother, and case manager at Community Solutions. Teri shares her story with us in honor of Native American Heritage Month. We learn about her journey to discovering and embracing her native roots, and how she incorporates these values in her work with the community. Tune in now for an honest and inspiring conversation!
In this episode, Melissa is joined by Joshua Reynolds, CEO & Founder of Rob Roy Consulting, where he is a marketing strategy advisor and executive coach, who identifies and promotes the power of storytelling. Tune in for an amazing discussion on the importance of this practice in building collective resilience.
This episode of Pathways to Resilience features an in depth conversation with Katy Napoli, local community member, advocate, and leader. Kathy shares her story, her heritage, and her heart with us in this amazing peek into her life. Tune in now for a closer look at how her life experiences have fueled her passion for education, and how connecting to her culture brings Kathy closer to the community.
In this special edition of Pathways to Resilience, Melissa is joined by Tracie Lundquist, in honor of Suicide Prevention Month. Tracie shares the story of her daughter's suicide attempt, and the journey to healing that her family has been on since this event. Tune in for a look at how this family has managed to maintain resilience in a time of immense tragedy and uncertainty.
*Disclaimer: This episode contains graphic content regarding suicide and suicide attempt. Please listen with discretion and care for yourself.
In episode 12, Melissa is joined by Diana Chapman, Co-Founder and CEO Coach at The Conscious Leadership Group. The two discuss the importance of acknowledging and releasing our thoughts and how this practice can help us live more authentically and compassionately.
In this edition of Inside CS, Melissa is joined by Lisa Davis, former CPO at Community Solutions. Tune in as the two reflect on Lisa's recent retirement, and the legacy she leaves behind at Community Solutions and in the behavioral health field.
In episode 10, Melissa is joined by Dawn Culp, owner of The Zen Room in Gilroy, CA. Dawn shares how she made the transition out of the corporate world, and into the spiritual, through honoring her intuition. The two discuss how to access your intuition, and how this practice helps us find authentic joy. Tune in now!
Tune in for the first installment of Inside CS, an opportunity to get a closer look at Community Solutions, our mission, and the lives of our employees. In this episode, Melissa is joined by several CS employees that are members of the LGBTQ+ community for a Pride Month special! Listen now to hear Elias, Royanna, Abraham, and Diane share their stories and discuss the importance Pride Month and authentic allyship.
In this episode of Pathways to Resilience, Melissa is joined by Scott Shute, former Head of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn, and author of Full Body Yes. Tune in for a discussion on the benefits of bringing mindfulness and compassion to the corporate sphere and how showing up as our whole selves is crucial in personal and professional fulfillment.
Join us for a mini episode in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, in which Melissa discusses the mission of Community Solutions and Pathways to Resilience. Tune in to learn more about the organization, the podcast, and to hear about upcoming guests!
In this episode of Pathways to Resilience, Melissa is joined by Marisa Brown, Head of Market and Competitive Intel at Apple. The two discuss her journey to sobriety, the recent and sudden loss of her husband, and how practicing gratitude and "seeing the goodness" has helped her cope and maintain resiliency.
This month, Dr. Lynn Waelde joins us for a discussion on the relationship between trauma, mindfulness, and resiliency. Dr. Waelde is a trauma psychologist, author, and mindfulness practitioner. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion!
In episode 5 of Pathways to Resilience, Melissa is joined by Melanie Mikeska for a discussion exploring shame and identity. Melanie is a retired police officer, a member of the LGBT community, and a post-traumatic stress injury survivor and advocate. She shares her story of navigating conflicting identities and how she was able to reconcile these differences and silence her shame through resiliency.
Join us in episode 4 for a discussion with Dr. C.C. Weaver; a physician, Community Solutions board member, author, and much more! C.C. shares her story and insight on the importance of keeping the big picture in mind when facing life's obstacles.
In episode 3 of Pathways to Resilience, we are joined by Aliza Carpio for a conversation on the relation between grit and resiliency. Aliza discusses her experience as a woman of color in the tech industry and how she has overcome the bias and limitations placed upon her by choosing grit and embracing her authenticity.
In this episode Melissa sits down with Megan Bull, survivor of the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting and founder/president of the Reclaim Foundation, to discuss the importance of vulnerability when overcoming trauma.
In this first episode, we talk with Guryan Tighe. Guryan is a Fear Technician who talks with us about the power of unlocking our fears to access our purpose.