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Finding Your Way: Resilience Development in Action
"Resilience Development in Action" is your dynamic guide to building unshakeable strength in life's most demanding roles. Join us as we dive deep into the intersection of mental health, leadership, and personal growth through the lens of real-world experience and professional expertise.
Each week brings a powerful focus:
- First responder resilience and mental wellness
- Trauma recovery and healing journeys
- Executive leadership and C-suite coaching
- Grief navigation and transformation
Host, Steve Bisson, LMHC, with over 20 years of experience working with first responders and mental health, brings straight-to-the-point strategies that bridge the gap between professional challenges and personal growth. Whether you're serving on the front lines, leading in the boardroom, or navigating life's toughest moments, each episode delivers actionable insights for developing resilience in real time.
From raw conversations with first responders to executive coaching breakthroughs, every episode offers practical tools for building mental strength and emotional agility. This isn't just talk – it's Resilience Development in Action.
New episodes release weekly, featuring expert interviews, solo insights, and real-world applications for immediate impact.
Episodes
212 episodes
E.194 Navigating Growth: Insights on Therapy and Change
In this engaging episode focused on mental health and resilience, we reflect on the evolution of our podcast as we shift towards the theme of "Finding Your Way: Resilience Development in Action." Therapy plays a crucial role in not only individ...
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Season 12
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Episode 194
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E.193 Healing Trauma Through Dance: Insights from Dance Movement Therapist Lisa Manca
What if you could heal trauma and emotional pain through movement? Join us as dance movement therapist Lisa Manca, alongside guest co-host Courtney Romanowski, unveils the transformative power of dance therapy. Lisa brings her expertise from fo...
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Season 12
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Episode 193
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42:07
E.192 Breaking Free from Food and Fitness Myths With Movement And Nutrition
Jessica Jamison returns to our studio, unfolding her transformative journey from the weight loss industry to becoming a dedicated advocate for those battling eating disorders. Her shift aligns deeply with her personal values, shedding societal ...
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Season 12
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Episode 192
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E.191 Resilience and Grief in High-Stress Professions
What if the very nature of your job required you to lock away grief, only for it to accumulate and weigh heavier with each call? Join us for a compelling discussion as we unravel the unique emotional landscape navigated by first responders like...
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Season 12
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Episode 191
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15:40
E.190 Finding Strength in Personal Stories of Healing
In this episode, Tina Djuretic shares her transformative journey of healing from childhood trauma and toxic relationships through writing her memoir, "Finding My Sovereignty." She discusses the importance of acknowledging generational trauma, f...
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Season 12
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Episode 190
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E.189 Unlocking Growth: The Transformative Power of Coaching
This episode delves into the critical distinctions between coaching and therapy, emphasizing coaching's role in fostering personal growth for professionals. Listeners gain insights on decision-making, overcoming isolation in leadership roles, a...
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Season 12
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Episode 189
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10:54
E.188 Trauma Cleanup and Healing: Krista Gregg's Journey of Mental Health Advocacy and Community Support
What happens when tragedy strikes, and who is there to pick up the pieces when the unimaginable occurs? Meet Krista Gregg, a seasoned professional in crime and trauma scene cleaning, as she unpacks her journey from the healthcare and automotive...
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Season 12
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Episode 188
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E.187 Empowering First Responders: The Impact of Peer Support and Mental Health Resources
Exploring the critical role of peer support systems for first responders, this episode reveals both the benefits and limitations of such frameworks. Essential discussions include the inherent stigma in seeking help and the necessary cultural sh...
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Season 12
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Episode 187
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E. 186 From Grief to Resilience: Navigating Loss, Empathy, and Recovery with David Roberts
What happens when life shatters your heart and soul, and you're left to pick up the pieces? Join us for a poignant conversation with David Roberts, a retired addictions professional and adjunct psychology professor, who has transformed his pers...
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Season 12
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Episode 186
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E.185 Finding Your Way: Embracing Change and Supporting First Responders
The episode unveils an exciting rebranding journey for the podcast, focusing on trauma, grief, and first responder experiences. The host seeks audience feedback and emphasizes enhanced engagement and targeted content in future episodes....
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Season 12
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Episode 185
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E.184 A Year in Review and Future Mental Health Conversations
Ever wondered how therapy can truly change your life? This episode might offer the insights you've been looking for. We start with a heartfelt apology to Malka Shaw for a previous oversight regarding our important conversation on antisemitism a...
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Season 11
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Episode 184
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E.183 Reflecting on a Year of Transformative Conversations and New Connections in Therapy
Reflecting on a year filled with transformative conversations and invaluable insights, I've had the pleasure of sharing 47 new episodes with 24 incredible new voices on the "Finding Your Way Through Therapy" podcast. Among other voices are recu...
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Season 11
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Episode 183
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12:33
E.182 Transforming Stress into Success with Hypnotherapy With Craig Meriwether
What if your mind held the key to your own healing? Join us for an insightful conversation with Craig Meriwether, a seasoned clinical and medical hypnotherapist, as we explore the transformative world of hypnotherapy. Craig sheds light on his v...
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Season 11
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Episode 182
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E.181 From Traumatic Brain Injury to Expert Therapist - A Healing Journey with Daniel Gospodarek
After enduring a traumatic brain injury, Daniel Gospodarek transformed his life and career, becoming a licensed therapist driven by personal experience and professional expertise. Join us for a compelling conversation with Daniel, owner of Revi...
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Season 11
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Episode 181
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E.180 Supportive Journeys in Recovery and Beyond
Can the holiday season be truly joyous without the shadow of substance temptation? Join me, Steve Bisson, as we explore the compelling differences between sobriety and recovery—two paths often confused but profoundly distinct. I'll guide you th...
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Season 11
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Episode 180
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E. 179 Empowering Minds: Erica Curry on DBT, Self-Care for Therapists, and the Healing Power of Connection
Discover the transformative journey of Erica Curry, a former Division 1 athlete who has seamlessly transitioned into a licensed therapist and coach, bringing her unique perspective to the world of mental health. Erica opens up about her passion...
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Season 11
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Episode 179
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E.178 Finding Balance: Managing Holiday Stress and Political Tensions
Feeling overwhelmed by the holiday hustle and political chatter? Discover how to maintain your sanity and serenity as we navigate the emotional rollercoaster brought on by this election cycle. This episode is your guide to maintaining balance a...
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Season 11
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Episode 178
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15:42
E.177 Breaking Silence: Surviving and Reforming the Troubled Teen Industry
Meg Appelgate, a courageous survivor of the troubled teen industry and co-founder of Unsilenced, joins us to share her profound story of resilience and advocacy. We explore her experiences with institutional abuse and the urgent need for reform...
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Season 11
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Episode 177
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E.176 Embracing Curiosity and Authenticity: Unlocking Personal and Professional Growth with Stephanie Simpson
What if you could break free from the confines of your own mind and live a more embodied and authentic life? Join us as we welcome back the insightful Stephanie Simpson, who expertly bridges the worlds of coaching and therapy. This episode prom...
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Season 11
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Episode 176
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E.175 Addressing Stress and Burnout: Mental Health Support for First Responders, Law Enforcement, Police
Join me in a transformative conversation with Kyle Goodknight, a veteran healthcare professional with over three decades of experience as a respiratory therapist and paramedic. We tackle the critical issues of stress and burnout that first resp...
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Season 11
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Episode 175
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E.174 Overcoming Children's Fear of Dogs: Insights from Stefani Cohen
Unlock the secrets to building a fearless future for your children with our inspiring guest, Stefani Cohen. A true authority in family dynamics and stress-positive parenting, Stefani shares her decades of wisdom and insight into overcoming chil...
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Season 11
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Episode 174
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E.173 Transforming Stress and Trauma with Somatic Breathwork: Abbie Westgate's Journey
What if you could transform your life by simply changing the way you breathe? Join us for a compelling conversation with Abbie Westgate, a former UK police sergeant who left behind the high-stress world of law enforcement to embrace the healing...
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Season 11
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Episode 173
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52:01
E.172 The Mental Men Discuss The Hybrid Therapy Models And Its Flexibility and Effectiveness
The post-COVID era has brought unprecedented changes to community mental health, and our recurring guests, The Mental Men, are here to share their unique insights! Discover how mental health professionals have navigated the shift from in-person...
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Season 11
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Episode 172
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52:30
E.171 A Career Redefined by First Responder Encounters
What happens when a child and family specialist immerses themselves in the fast-paced world of first responders? Join us to explore the captivating professional journey that began in 1999, where our host's initial role as a crisis team triage c...
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Season 11
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Episode 171
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E.170 From Paramedic to Creative: Sarah Wayte's Journey with ADHD and Mental Health in Emergency Services
Ever wondered how a paramedic transitions to a creative copywriter and brand photographer? Meet Sarah Wayte, who shares her incredible 20-year journey through the UK ambulance service and her unexpected leap into a new career in Canada. Sarah o...
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Season 11
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Episode 170
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