Radiant Resilience - Real Conversations with Tawny Palm

Tawny Palm

Welcome to Radiant Resilience, the podcast where real people share their unfiltered stories of triumph, perseverance, and the raw realities of life. In a world dominated by curated social media narratives, it's easy to feel alone in our struggles. But the truth is, everyone faces challenges – some overcome them, others navigate through, and a few find themselves still in the midst of the storm. Tawny Palm invites you to join an open and honest conversation that goes beyond the highlight reel. These are not just success stories; these are real-life accounts of resilience in the face of adversity. In each episode, guests bravely step into the spotlight to recount their journeys, sharing the highs, lows, and the unexpected twists that have shaped them. You'll hear stories of triumph, stories of survival, and stories that are still unfolding. In the spirit of fostering genuine connections, Radiant Resilience encourages listeners to send in their own stories anonymously if they prefer. This podcast is a safe space where vulnerability is celebrated, and your struggles are not minimized. Why share these stories? Because, in the power of storytelling, we find solace. By listening to the experiences of others, we learn that we are not alone in our challenges. Radiant Resilience believes that sharing our stories can be a beacon of hope, a source of inspiration, and a reminder that resilience takes many forms. Through tough conversations, empathy, and a shared commitment to understanding, Radiant Resilience aims to break down the walls of isolation. Join us as we explore the depths of the human experience, embracing the good, the bad, and everything in between. Your story matters, and by sharing it, you contribute to a world where compassion and understanding flourish. Tune in to Radiant Resilience, because we all have a story to tell, and in our stories, we find strength.

  1. 92. Shannon Curtis - No More Monsters: Healing Trauma, Addiction & the Inner Child

    5H AGO

    92. Shannon Curtis - No More Monsters: Healing Trauma, Addiction & the Inner Child

    Send us a text Trigger warning topics Childhood sexual abuse / molestationAddiction (opioid/pain pill dependence) and recoveryInfertility and miscarriagesMedical trauma (endometriosis, hysterectomy, menopause)Infidelity / affair discussionTrauma processing and mental health themesDiscussion of psychedelics / plant medicine (non-graphic, therapeutic context)Shame, grief, and emotional distressIn this powerful episode of Radiant Resilience, Tawny sits down with Shannon Curtis, founder of Angel Goddess Healing, intuitive coach, medium, and author of No More Monsters Under the Bed: Shining Your Light on the Dark. Shannon shares her raw, deeply human journey—navigating childhood sexual abuse, endometriosis, infertility and miscarriages, postpartum pain-pill addiction, and the long road to recovery. Together, Tawny and Shannon unpack what addiction really is (and why shame keeps people stuck), how trauma lives in the body, and why being seen can be the catalyst for true healing. They also explore Shannon’s transformation through treatment, AA, and spiritual expansion—including her perspective on plant medicine, approaching it with reverence and safety, and how forgiveness became a pathway back to power. Shannon explains her forgiveness framework, why self-forgiveness comes first, and how we can begin to release the stories that keep us trapped in pain. This conversation is tender, intense, hopeful, and full of light—an invitation to meet yourself with compassion, reclaim your worth, and remember who you are underneath everything you’ve survived. CONNECT WITH SHANNON www.angelgoddesshealing.com WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE POD??? Click here to be featured in the podcast! WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY ANONYMOUSLY? EMAIL ME! @ radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com CONNECT WITH TAWNY! Email us your stories and questions! radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com Follow Tawny: @tawnypalm Watch us on YouTube

    1h 3m
  2. 91. FROM THE ARCHIVES - Kellyn Van Laere

    JAN 26

    91. FROM THE ARCHIVES - Kellyn Van Laere

    Send us a text I’m opening the Radiant Resilience vault to re-share a conversation that’s incredibly dear to my heart — and also one of the most listened-to and downloaded episodes of the entire show. In this “From the Archives” episode, I sit down with my sweet best friend, Kellen, as she shares her story with a level of honesty that still takes my breath away. At just 21, Kellen became a caregiver as her dad battled lung cancer — and she ultimately lost him far too soon. A few years later, life asked the unimaginable again when her mom’s cancer returned and progressed, and Kellen found herself walking through another long, painful goodbye. We talk about what it’s like to grieve so young, the chaos of “life logistics” while your heart is shattering, the moments that change you forever, and the truth Kellen reminds us of so beautifully: grief is often the final act of love. If you’re a newer listener and haven’t gone back to the early episodes, I’m so glad you’re here for this one. Trigger Warning / Sensitive Topics: death of a parent, cancer, caregiving, anticipatory grief, intense grief/loss, medical trauma, mental health struggles, mention of suicide. If this episode feels tender for you today, please take care of yourself — pause, skip, or come back when you feel supported. This podcast is not a substitute for professional help. If you need support, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional or someone you trust. ✨ Until next time — keep choosing softness, truth, and resilience.1 WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE POD??? Click here to be featured in the podcast! WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY ANONYMOUSLY? EMAIL ME! @ radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com CONNECT WITH TAWNY! Email us your stories and questions! radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com Follow Tawny: @tawnypalm Watch us on YouTube

    1h 8m
  3. 90. Clara Schroeder - A Second Chance at Life

    JAN 19

    90. Clara Schroeder - A Second Chance at Life

    Send us a text Trigger warning / sensitive topics to note Traumatic brain injury (TBI) / concussionsCar accident / rear-end collisionPTSD / hypervigilance / anxietyDepression (discussion of dark emotional periods)Medical trauma / feeling dismissed by providersChronic symptoms and long recovery / disability and limitationsGrief and identity loss after traumaIn this episode of Radiant Resilience, Tawny sits down with Clara Schroeder—eco-therapist, outdoor guide, and author—whose life changed in an instant after being rear-ended at a red light and sustaining a traumatic brain injury. Clara opens up about the brutal reality of an “invisible” injury: the dizziness, overstimulation, isolation, and depression that came with months of not being able to drive, read, tolerate screens, or even handle everyday environments like restaurants and grocery stores. She shares what didn’t work, what helped a little, and the turning point that changed everything—an intensive concussion rehab program at the University of Pittsburgh that challenged the “dark room and rest” narrative and helped her reclaim her life. We also talk about the emotional aftermath: PTSD, hypervigilance, grief over the version of yourself you lose, and the complicated road toward forgiveness. Clara explains what ecotherapy is, how nature became a healing partner in her recovery, and how that journey ultimately led to her book We Nature the People and a mission rooted in post-traumatic growth, nervous system healing, and reconnecting to the earth. If you’ve ever felt like your life got split into “before and after,” this conversation is for you—especially if you’re walking through something no one else can see. CONNECT WITH CLARA My website: claraschroeder.com My substack: https://claraschroeder.substack.com/ Instagram Handles: @livingwithclarity & @renaturebook Facebook: Living with Clarity Coaching LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clara-schroeder-ma/ WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE POD??? Click here to be featured in the podcast! WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY ANONYMOUSLY? EMAIL ME! @ radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com CONNECT WITH TAWNY! Email us your stories and questions! radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com Follow Tawny: @tawnypalm Watch us on YouTube

    55 min
  4. 89. Radiant Reflections - A Truer Ending: Finding Peace, Identity, and Self-Trust

    JAN 12

    89. Radiant Reflections - A Truer Ending: Finding Peace, Identity, and Self-Trust

    Send us a text Trigger Warning Topics Infertility & childlessnessGrief & loss (relationships, identity, expectations)Anxiety & nervous system dysregulationEmotional overwhelm & burnoutMental health strugglesPeople-pleasing & self-abandonmentTrauma & healing journeysAdoption & foster care (discussion, not pursuit)In this deeply personal Radiant Reflections solo episode, Tawny opens her heart and reflects on a heavy, transformative year—one marked by grief, growth, loss, healing, and the ongoing search for peace. From infertility and identity shifts, to outgrowing relationships, grieving versions of herself, navigating anxiety, boundaries, people-pleasing, and nervous system overwhelm, Tawny speaks candidly about what healing actually looks like when it’s messy, nonlinear, and unfinished. She explores themes like soul alchemy, trusting yourself, choosing alignment over comfort, letting go of timelines, and learning to love yourself while still unraveling. This episode is an honest conversation about resilience that isn’t loud, strength that doesn’t always feel strong, and endings that aren’t the ones we hoped for—but may still lead us closer to our truest selves. If you’re in a season of transition, grief, self-discovery, or quiet rebuilding, this episode is for you. You’re not alone. WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE POD??? Click here to be featured in the podcast! WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY ANONYMOUSLY? EMAIL ME! @ radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com CONNECT WITH TAWNY! Email us your stories and questions! radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com Follow Tawny: @tawnypalm Watch us on YouTube

    40 min
  5. 87. Amanda J Scott - Finding My Way Back to Me

    12/29/2025

    87. Amanda J Scott - Finding My Way Back to Me

    Send us a text This episode includes discussion of: Emotional abuseFinancial abuseDomestic abusePsychological manipulationControl and isolationInfidelityDivorceTrauma and recoverySelf-worth erosionImpact of abuse on childrenIn this deeply moving episode of Radiant Resilience, Tawny sits down with Amanda J. Scott, author of Finding My Way Back to Me, to explore the often invisible realities of emotional and financial abuse—and the courage it takes to reclaim yourself after years of control. After spending 17 years in an abusive marriage, Amanda shares how abuse can quietly normalize itself, slowly eroding self-worth until disrespect feels like love. Together, Tawny and Amanda unpack the hidden forms of abuse, the shame that keeps women stuck, the impact on children, and the pivotal moments that begin the journey back to self-trust and freedom. This conversation is honest, compassionate, and empowering—offering validation for anyone who has ever felt small, silenced, or trapped, and reminding listeners that self-care is not selfish, boundaries are not cruel, and it is never too late to come home to yourself. If you or someone you love has experienced emotional, financial, or psychological abuse, this episode offers awareness, hope, and a powerful reminder: you deserve respect, safety, and a life that feels like your own. CONNECT WITH AMANDA https://www.amandajscott.com/ WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE POD??? Click here to be featured in the podcast! WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY ANONYMOUSLY? EMAIL ME! @ radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com CONNECT WITH TAWNY! Email us your stories and questions! radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com Follow Tawny: @tawnypalm Watch us on YouTube

    51 min
  6. 86. Sue McCreadie, MD - Physician of the Soul: Midlife Hormones, Healing, and Coming Home to You

    12/22/2025

    86. Sue McCreadie, MD - Physician of the Soul: Midlife Hormones, Healing, and Coming Home to You

    Send us a text Midlife isn’t the beginning of the end—it can be the beginning of you. In this powerful conversation, Tawny sits down with Dr. Sue McCreadie, holistic pediatrician turned midlife transformation coach, to talk about the messy, magical middle: hormones, identity shifts, and the healing that happens when we finally get still enough to hear ourselves. Dr. Sue shares her “breadcrumbs” journey—from pediatrics and alternative medicine to becoming what she calls a physician of the soul—and why midlife can feel like a second adolescence: uncomfortable in your body, unsure of who you are, and craving a new kind of truth. Together, they unpack why “midlife crisis” often points to unhealed childhood wounds, how our triggers can be mirrors, and what it really takes to move from survival mode into peace. Dr. Sue also opens up about her fertility journey, miscarriage loss, and the profound lessons that shaped both her healing and her work. If you’re navigating perimenopause/menopause, grief, identity shifts, or simply feel like you’re being called to more—this episode is your reminder: you’re not broken… you’re becoming. Parting mantra: What would love do? Trigger warning topics  MiscarriagePregnancy loss / second-trimester lossInfertilityGrief and bereavement (loss of a parent)Depression (discussed)Anger/rage (discussed)Emotional trauma / inner-child woundsCONNECT WITH DR SUE! https://www.drsuemccreadie.com/  https://www.pinterest.com/drsuemccreadie/ https://www.instagram.com/drsuemccreadie/ https://www.facebook.com/drsuemccreadie/ WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE POD??? Click here to be featured in the podcast! WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY ANONYMOUSLY? EMAIL ME! @ radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com CONNECT WITH TAWNY! Email us your stories and questions! radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com Follow Tawny: @tawnypalm Watch us on YouTube

    1h 9m
  7. 85. Dr Crystal T Harrell - From Survival to Soul Alchemy

    12/15/2025

    85. Dr Crystal T Harrell - From Survival to Soul Alchemy

    Send us a text In this deeply moving and expansive episode of Radiant Resilience, Tawny sits down with Dr. Crystal T. Harrell—first-generation Yale PhD, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, public health advocate, and co-founder of Seven Sisters & Co.—for an honest conversation about healing, identity, and transformation. Raised in public housing as one of ten siblings, Dr. Crystal shares the unseen side of her remarkable accomplishments: the anxiety, panic attacks, and complex PTSD that followed the loss of her father at age eleven. Together, Tawny and Crystal explore how unprocessed childhood trauma can shape adult mental health, how achievement can become a survival strategy, and what happens when life asks us to release who we’ve been in order to become who we truly are. This episode dives into grief, nervous system healing, holistic health, inner child work, journaling, meditation, surrender, and the “goop phase” of transformation—where breakdown becomes rebirth. Dr. Crystal also shares the story behind her book Crystal Clear: A Journey of Self-Discovery, her upcoming work Butterflies Everywhere, and how she’s redefining success, joy, and womanhood beyond academic achievement. If you’re navigating identity shifts, burnout, grief, or a season of becoming, this conversation will make you feel deeply seen—and remind you that healing doesn’t happen by bypassing the pain, but by honoring it. This episode includes discussion of: Childhood traumaDeath of a parentCancerPanic attacksAnxietyComplex PTSDGrief and delayed grief processingEmotional overwhelm and burnoutPoverty and public housingDissociationMental health strugglesListener discretion is advised. CONNECT WITH CRYSTAL www.crystaltharrell.com WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE POD??? Click here to be featured in the podcast! WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY ANONYMOUSLY? EMAIL ME! @ radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com CONNECT WITH TAWNY! Email us your stories and questions! radientresiliencepodcast@gmail.com Follow Tawny: @tawnypalm Watch us on YouTube

    1h 9m
5
out of 5
18 Ratings

About

Welcome to Radiant Resilience, the podcast where real people share their unfiltered stories of triumph, perseverance, and the raw realities of life. In a world dominated by curated social media narratives, it's easy to feel alone in our struggles. But the truth is, everyone faces challenges – some overcome them, others navigate through, and a few find themselves still in the midst of the storm. Tawny Palm invites you to join an open and honest conversation that goes beyond the highlight reel. These are not just success stories; these are real-life accounts of resilience in the face of adversity. In each episode, guests bravely step into the spotlight to recount their journeys, sharing the highs, lows, and the unexpected twists that have shaped them. You'll hear stories of triumph, stories of survival, and stories that are still unfolding. In the spirit of fostering genuine connections, Radiant Resilience encourages listeners to send in their own stories anonymously if they prefer. This podcast is a safe space where vulnerability is celebrated, and your struggles are not minimized. Why share these stories? Because, in the power of storytelling, we find solace. By listening to the experiences of others, we learn that we are not alone in our challenges. Radiant Resilience believes that sharing our stories can be a beacon of hope, a source of inspiration, and a reminder that resilience takes many forms. Through tough conversations, empathy, and a shared commitment to understanding, Radiant Resilience aims to break down the walls of isolation. Join us as we explore the depths of the human experience, embracing the good, the bad, and everything in between. Your story matters, and by sharing it, you contribute to a world where compassion and understanding flourish. Tune in to Radiant Resilience, because we all have a story to tell, and in our stories, we find strength.

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