Everyday Everest Quinnipiac University

In this episode, Reece D'Angelo talks with Brian Fretwell, founder of "OneMeaningfulQuestion.com, a company dedicated to helping people create deeper connections, have more meaningful conversations, and build stronger communities by asking better questions. The two discuss the importance of discovering what you do well, and helping others do the same. Well known for asking "what's right with you?" Brian differentiates between toxic positivity and taking a strengths-based approach to personal growth.
Brian has spent the last twenty years as a Master Facilitator working with some of the biggest Neuroscience based consulting companies to deliver Leadership, Culture Change, and Emotional intelligence workshops to multi-national companies around the world.
He is the author of the book "Experts of Our Potential" a book focused on changing how we view our own value. His Tedx Talk "What a Fifteen Year Old Meth Addict Taught Me About Leadership" has been seen by over 2.3 million people around the world.
He lives in Boise with his Wife Jamie, who just happens to be a Transpersonal Counselor. They spend their time taking walks and doing behavioral experiments on their dogs Hank and Daisy.  

This podcast is a partnership production with the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. Executive producer is David DesRoches, director of community programming.
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Reece D'Angelo spent the last 10 years absorbing stories of monumental growth and exploring questions like: What makes someone resilient? Why are some people more likely than others to persist through profound challenge, and how do they do it? Reece talks with everyday people who overcome great challenges.
In this episode, Reece talks with Dr. Alyssa Nadolny, a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, about how she strives to educate her clients about their conditions in order to reduce stigma surrounding mental health. Alyssa gives a background of the personal struggles that led to her living with complex PTSD, and she details how her own journey to remission allows her to be more informative, compassionate and engaging with the clients and world around her.

Please be advised, the conversation in this episode focuses on some difficult topics such as mental health and substance use disorder.
 
This podcast is in partnership production with the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.
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Reece D'Angelo spent the last 10 years absorbing stories of monumental growth and exploring questions like: What makes someone resilient? Why are some people more likely than others to persist through profound challenge, and how do they do it? Reece talks with everyday people who overcome great challenges.
In this episode, Reece talks with Gabriela Álvares, a senior Communications Major at Quinnipiac University. The two discuss Gabriela's journey to overcoming the stigma of a Dyslexia diagnosis, as well as a few obstacles she faces as an international college student, living thousands of miles away from her biggest advocates.
Gabriela will graduate in 2022 with a master's degree in Public Relations with a specialization in Social Media. After graduation, she aspires to be an ambassador and public speaker, advocating for the rights of those with Learning Differences. She plans to break the stigma surrounding learning differences by sharing her personal experiences.

This podcast is in partnership production with the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio.
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Reece D'Angelo spent the last 10 years absorbing stories of monumental growth and exploring questions like: What makes someone resilient? Why are some people more likely than others to persist through profound challenge, and how do they do it? Reece talks with everyday people who overcome great challenges.
In this episode, Reece talks with Brooke Torres, the CEO and Founder of Hilma Sneakers, a brand launching later this year with a mission to redefine how we see women in movement. The two discuss challenges faced by female entrepreneurs, using humor to power through tough times, and Brooke tells a captivating story of running a race through difficult conditions in the mountains of Iceland.
An activity aficionado herself, Brooke enjoys everything from city walks to running ultramarathons. Brooke is a graduate of Smith College, and began her career in high growth marketing for companies like The Muse and Talla.
 
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Who is the most resilient person you know? Have you ever wondered how they got to be that way? Why are some people more likely than others to persist through profound challenges, and how do they do it? I’m Reece D’Angelo, and I’ve spent the last 10 years absorbing stories of monumental growth and exploring these very questions. Join me on Everyday Everest, a podcast inspired by everyday people conquering an Everest all their own. Together we’ll hear the stories of folks overcoming great challenge and learn how to improve our mindset along the way.
 
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