Resilience Unravelled Russell Thackeray

Keywords
Resilience - Trauma Management - Psychological Safety - Trauma Relief - Trauma Healing - Nervous System Regulation
In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Christy Gibson, a respected physician, international speaker, and trauma clinician talks about trauma management approaches that combine cutting-edge brain biology theories, such as the polyvagal theory and epigenetics, with holistic approaches to offer personalised solutions. Christy’s expertise extends to international trauma work in countries like Nepal and Ethiopia so provides a unique perspective on post-traumatic growth and workplace psychological safety.
Main topics
Deep brain reorienting therapy for trauma processing.Focusing on affirmations for flexibility and trust-buildingThe importance of social innovation, design change, and policy work in trauma healing and resilience building.The need for interactive communication and community engagement in trauma recovery.Creating curriculum and onboarding processes for standardising psychological safety in the work environment

 Timestamps
1: Introduction to Expertise and Trauma Work. Introduction to Christy Gibson and her expertise in trauma work. Discussion on the impact of modern technology on reaching and influencing people. 00:02 - 05:26
2: Understanding Trauma and Healing Techniques. 05:26: Different approaches to dealing with trauma, focusing on nervous system regulation. Exploring the concept of trauma and its manifestations in present experiences. 05:26 - 10:54
3: Techniques for Trauma Relief. Techniques for instant relief from trauma. Tension-releasing exercises like humming and singing for trauma relief. 15:23 - 20:43
4: The Modern Trauma Toolkit Book. Discussion on Christy’s book, the Modern Trauma Toolkit, and its accessibility and focus on solutions. 20:54 - 23:58
5: Workplace Psychological Safety and Communication. Highlighting the importance of psychological safety in the workplace and post-traumatic growth. Introduction to safer communication strategies and modern approaches to addressing trauma in the workplace. 27:27 - 29:39
6: Conclusion and Contact Information. 29:39 - 33:38

Action items
You can find out more about Christy at https://www.moderntrauma.com/ https://www.christinegibson.net/or https://www.saferspacestraining.com
Christy's book The Modern Trauma Toolkit is available here.

Keywords
Resilience - Grief - Loss - Self-care - Support - Moving Forwards
In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Jarie Bolander, a sales and marketing consultant, discusses his book "Ride or Die," which is about his late wife Jane's battle with leukaemia and the simple to say yet hard to live up to meaning of "in sickness and in health . . . till death do us part."
Jarie talks about the importance of resilience in overcoming challenging circumstances and shares his experiences as a caregiver. Ha also emphasises the need for self-care and highlights the support he received from his loved ones during this difficult time. His book Ride or Die offers a unique male perspective on grief and loss, providing comfort to others who may be going through similar situations.
Main topics
Using resilience to get through challenging circumstances.Learning to be comfortable with the unknownTaking incremental steps forward.Leaning into the discomfort and making decisions to move forward.The importance of self-care for caregivers Writing as a way to process experiences and cope with grief.The lack of resources and support for men who have experienced similar loss.
Action items
Jarie's book is "Ride or Die: Loving Through Tragedy, a Husband's Memoir"

Keywords
Resilience - Work Performance - Mental Health - Organisational Influence - Mental Health
In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, a registered psychologist and expert in workplace mental health, discusses the importance of resilience. She talks about the significance of bouncing back from challenges, growing through adversity and how learning and personal growth are crucial in fostering resilience. She also stresses the importance of empowering individuals, open communication, healthy boundaries, and personal agency as vital resilience components.

In addition, Marie-Helene addresses the systemic issues contributing to burnout, the need to empower individuals within workplaces and the importance of fostering open communication and setting healthy boundaries. She discusses how traditional leadership approaches hinder organisational learning, the significance of creating positive work environments for employee well-being and the importance of promoting transparency, embracing change, and honouring everyone's agency in workplace dynamics.
 
Main topics
The importance of resilience as a real-life competencyChallenges in the implementation of resilienceThe need for customised approaches for resilienceBalancing individual resilience with organisational policiesEmphasising professional conversations and personal growth.Strategic approaches for optimising work performance and mental health

Timestamps
1: Introduction to Resilience. Definition of resilience, going through adversity and emerging stronger. The approach to resilience through learning and adaptation. 00:02 - 03:16
2: Workplace Mental Health. Focus on workplace mental health, incorporating psychology and business backgrounds. Observation of high burnout rates despite available information, highlighting the need for customised solutions. 03:22 - 07:46
3: Organisational Influence. Emphasis on organisational policies and processes impacting burnout rates. The importance of treating individuals like adults and empowering them to make choices in their reactions. 10:01 - 14:41
4: Building Resilience at Work. Discussion on increasing individual agency and managing mental health in the workplace. Encouragement for organisations to prioritise learning and adaptability for improved outcomes. 16:26 - 20:56
5: The Resilience Plan Book. Introduction to "The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimising Your Work Performance and Mental Health". Target audience of professionals and leaders seeking to enhance their resilience and performance. 23:09 - 25:45
6: Conclusion and Book Promotion. 25:43 - 25:45

Action items
You can find out more about Marie-Helene at https://drmarie-helene.com/
Marie-Helene’s  book is The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimising Your Work Performance and Mental Health  https://theresilienceplan.com/
You can connect with her at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmhpelletier/ or  https://www.instagram.com/drmhpelletier

Keywords
Resilience - Failure - Time blocking - Reflection - Intentionality - Self-care - Win the Now
In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Eric Recker a dentist and speaker, emphasises self-care and living in the moment to overcome past traumas. Eric suggests time-blocking, reflection, and journaling to enhance well-being and prevent overwhelm and also advocates prioritising self-care and strategic planning with intentionalit to inspire individuals to appreciate each moment on the journey towards resilience and personal growth.
Main topics
Learning to live in the present moment to combat a false sense of urgency.The importance of conscious reflection and finding wins in daily moments.Setting aside time for planning and long-term goals and emphasising the value of time blocking.Focusing on what a win looks like in short time intervals, such as 15 minutes, to stay present.Implementable strategies to live and lead at optimal levels.Realising important life lessons to help live in the moment.
Timestamps
1: Introduction to Eric's Work (00:02 - 02:15)
2: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Joy (02:41 - 06:58)
3: Finding Wins in Daily Life (12:38 - 15:30)
4: Techniques for Living in the Present (20:21 - 22:15)
5: Balancing Present Moment with Planning (23:01 - 24:08)
6: Eric's Work and Resources (24:32 - 26:41)
Action items
Find out more about Eric at ericrecker.com where you can try the free five day Knock Back Burnout Challenge.
Eric’s book is "The False Sense of Urgency: How to Win the Now"

Keywords
Resilience - Performance Science - Purposeful Thinking - Goals - Decision Making - Brutal Force
In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Carla Fowler an executive coach and founder of Thaxa shares her unique journey transitioning from a background in medicine and science to performance coaching. Carla emphasises intentional thinking as a skill to develop through practice and stresses the need for structured thinking processes and engaging with dialogue partners to clarify priorities for progress.
Carla outlines strategy or focus, execution efficiency, and mindset resilience as key areas and highlights strategic thinking's role in decision-making amidst uncertainty, focusing on good processes over specific outcomes. She also describes obstacles to decision-making, including rushing decisions or over-analysis, advocating for brutal focus and simplicity over complexity to achieve success with greater intentionality.
Carla's methodology centres on using performance science to help leaders achieve ambitious goals. She urges deliberate thinking development, akin to building a muscle, emphasising time for structured thinking and clear priority setting. Embracing brutal focus, Carla champions doing less with greater intentionality rather than seeking more, challenging the need for complexity when simplicity can lead to success.
Main topics
Building transferable capabilities.Practicing purposeful thinkingSetting goals and priorities to drive progress.Being comfortable with uncertainty in decision-making processes.The need for a structured approach to decision-making.Considering time constraints and opportunity windows.Focusing on simplification and removing unnecessary tasks to enhance decision-making effectiveness.The "brutal focus" approach to problem-solving by eliminating distractions and excess initiatives.

Timestamps
1: Introduction to Coaching Methodology. Introduction to a coaching style using performance science to approach ambitious goals. Building transferable capabilities based on science and medical background. 00:59 -03:25
2: Importance of Purposeful Thinking. Challenges of making time for thinking in a fast-paced environment. Practicing purposeful thinking through dialogue and asking important questions. Strategies for sticking with the thinking process and building endurance. 04:14 - 09:00
3: Applying Performance Science. Multidisciplinary nature of performance science, focusing on thought performance. Breakdown of performance science into strategy, execution, and decision-making elements. Importance of mindset in facing uncertainty and making decisions. 11:58 - 15:17
4: Clarity and Focus in Decision-Making. Process for making decisions in uncertain situations and having a clear plan. Common obstacles in decision-making processes and the need for sufficient time.  Importance of focus and brutal prioritisation in problem-solving. 16:23 - 21:20
5: Coaching Process and Cognitive Re-engineering. Explanation of the term "Greek" in relation to tasks and achievements. Cognitive re-engineering in coaching to break down goals for clarity. Sharing resources for learning more about coaching and performance science. 22:46 - 24:53

Action items
Find out more about Carla at www.thaxa.com or visit the welcome page https://www.thaxa.com/p/resilience-unravelled for a free download - The 8 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Coach (and how to avoid them!)
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Keywords
Resilience - Adoption - Separation – Developmental Trauma – Relationships - Destiny
In this episode of Resilience Unravelled Dr Stephen Rowley shares his career journey from public education to psychotherapy and his personal experiences as an adopted individual. Stephen suggests that separation from birth mothers can lead to developmental trauma and that adoptees often grapple with questions of identity and belonging. He also talks about the emotional outcome when birth parents and adopted children reunite.
Main topics
The core experiences adoptees share.How separation can lead to developmental traumaThe power and interpretation of dreams.How our perceptions are heavily influenced by our projections.The importance of embracing the unknown and the idea that life is not just a single story but a collection of different themes.
Action items
Stephen’s book is: The Lost Coin: A Memoir of Adoption and Destiny or learn more at stephenrowley108.com/memoir/
You can connect with Stephen through his social links:
https://www.facebook.com/srowley108
http://linkedin.com/in/stephen-rowley-ma-lmhc-b83ab811
https://www.instagram.com/stephenrowley108
https://twitter.com/srowley108